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Country music icon Garth Brooks breaks attendance record for Heinz Field

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 27, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Country star Garth Brooks has officially broken the attendance record at Heinz Field. The six-time CMA Entertainer of the Year has sold 72,887 tickets for his upcoming show at Heinz Field on May 18. This makes the concert officially sold out. IT'S OFFICIAL!@GarthBrooks'...

One of Jubilee's many events

RMU students share experience at Jubilee

Sarah Gabany, Contributor
February 27, 2019
RMU's Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO) have been preparing and fundraising for the annual Jubilee Conference in Pittsburgh, but many wonder what exactly is this big event and what it entails.
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Two men in arrested in Pittsburgh allegedly found with $10 million of cocaine

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 27, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Two Philadelphia men were arrested in Pittsburgh and found with 23 kilograms of cocaine. With the assistance North Versailles, Swissvale and Pennsylvania State Police, the District Attorney Narcotics Enforcement Team of Allegheny County made arrests in North...

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Student: Hancock dorm ‘infested’ with bed bugs

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A student at Robert Morris University living in Hancock Hall discovered a bed bug "infestation" in her dorm room. Taylor Grandizio, a freshman who lived in the room, described her experience with the infestation, an issue she did not anticipate at first. “Everybody...

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Quantum Theatre to perform in Sewickley

Garret Roberts, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 27, 2019

The Quantum Theatre is bringing their newest production, "The Gun Show (Can we talk about this?)," to Sewickley this weekend. This one-man show hopes to spark discussion about guns in various communities--allowing for open dialogue about the issue. The Tull Family Theater...

"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 2/19/19- 2/26/19

February 27, 2019

2/19/19- Medical Emergency- This department was notified of a student in need of medical attention in Patrick Henry.  A parent was contacted who transported their child for medical attention on their own (closed). 2/19/19- Smell of Marijuana- Officers were called to Yorktown...

PITTSBURGH -- The Robert Morris Colonials celebrate after a goal against Bowling Green (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Colonials ready for Mercyhurst and AHA playoffs

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
February 27, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After a loss and a tie to rival RIT (15-13-4, 13-9-4 AHC) last weekend, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (10-20-2, 9-15-2 AHC) are prepping for their last series of the year; a home-and-home with the Mercyhurst Lakers (13-16-5, 11-11-4 AHC). As they look...

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Moon Twp. opens warming centers for residents facing power outages

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP- With homes all around the area facing power outages, officials in Moon Township have set up a warming center for residents who needed it. Duquesne Light's website indicated that approximately 700 houses in Moon Township were still without power Monday evening. The...

International student-athletes adjust to life at Robert Morris University

International student-athletes adjust to life at Robert Morris University

Jordan Redinger and Jordan Redinger
February 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- There are over 20,000 international student-athletes attending college in the United States according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association. On a campus of 4,243 students, Robert Morris University has 526 international students according to College...

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Vacant, condemned home collapses in Perry North

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 26, 2019

PITTSBURGH — A home that was condemned over a year ago has collapsed. No one was injured when the home located on Semicir Street in Perry North collapsed Feb. 22. Officials within the city of Pittsburgh said in a statement that the home was condemned last year and was vacant. The...