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Police Blotter 12/31/19- 1/06/20

January 7, 2020

12/31/19- Criminal mischief-  Caller reported witnessing a male damaging the “Robert Morris University” sign at the entrance to Campus. Officers Identified male. Charges pending (pending).  12/31/19- Fire alarm- Moon Dispatch notified this Department of a fire alarm...

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Police Blotter 12/17/19-12/30/19

December 31, 2019

12/17/19- Trespassing- Officers received an anonymous complaint that a student that was banned from Salem Hall had been inside. CCTV video was reviewed and the individual charged with trespassing and sent through student conduct (closed).  12/18/19- Departmental Information-...

"POLICE BLOTTER" in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of "BLOTTER"

Police Blotter 12/03/19-12/09/19

December 10, 2019

12/03/19-  Lost Property- A student reported his wallet missing from the library. Investigation opened. Wallet located and returned (closed). 12/03/19- Student Conduct- Residence Life reported a student smoking marijuana in Salem Hall.  One student sent through student...

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Update: AJR postpones concert at UPMC Events Center

John Blinn, News Editor
November 25, 2019

UPDATE: Nov. 25 - 6:00 p.m. Update: AJR revealed that part two of their "Neotheater Tour" would stop at all cities that were originally scheduled for the first part of the tour but were missed due to Jack Met's illness. The band took to Twitter on Nov. 22, posting an updated...

Robert Morris University's Freedom Card Office set to move

Robert Morris University’s Freedom Card Office set to move

John Blinn, News Editor
November 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - In an email sent to students, Robert Morris University recently announced that the Freedom Card Office will be moving to the Nicholson Center. The process will begin on Nov. 25 while the current office, located in the Revere Center, will close. The office...

Newly remodeled Yorktown Hall kitchen opens for students to use in 2019. Photo Credit: (Office of Residence Life)

‘You are adults, act like it,’ Residence Life shuts down Yorktown Kitchen, citing abuses

John Blinn, News Editor
November 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - The Yorktown Hall kitchen will be closed for the rest of the 2019 fall semester after what the Office of Residence Life described as continuous misuse of the area. An email sent from Lauren McCarthy, the Area Coordinator for Robert Morris University's Office...

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Tedeschi Trucks Band to visit UPMC Events Center

John Blinn
November 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Blues rock band Tedeschi Trucks Band are the next group to perform on the Robert Morris University campus. In an email sent to students, RMU announced that the performers would visit the UPMC Events Center as a part of their 2020 tour.The concert will take place...

Pittsburgh Public Safety prepares for "Light up Night"

Pittsburgh Public Safety prepares for “Light up Night”

John Blinn, News Editor
November 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Public Safety is preparing the city for the large crowds that are expected to come with the city's "Light up Night." The annual event will take place on Nov. 22 and kick off the holiday season with various bands and other events. “As a native of...

SGA meeting recap: Provost Rafoth asks for student input on RMU core classes

SGA meeting recap: Provost Rafoth asks for student input on RMU core classes

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Provost Mary Ann Rafoth spoke about Robert Morris University core courses at the latest Student Government Association meeting. Dr. Rafoth asked students for their opinions on these classes, to understand their priorities and gave out a survey. Students were...

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First Amendment on Trial: Students debate freedom of religion court case Marsh v. Chambers

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2019

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - The third week of the First Amendment On Trial debates featured the freedom of religion. Debaters Selene Cerankosky and Jacob Toth discussed the Supreme Court case Marsh v. Chambers during the live debate. They delivered their opening statements,...