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Review: The Umbrella Academy

Garret Roberts, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 18, 2019

Netflix continues to adapt interesting series, this time bringing "The Umbrella Academy" from the page to the screen on Feb. 15. Superhero shows have seen success on Netflix in the past, prompting a darker side of Marvel Comics to come to the streaming service. As Marvel moves...

Pro-life speaker Ryan Bomberger spoke to an audience in Hopwood Hall at Robert Morris University.

Pro-life activist Ryan Bomberger speaks at RMU

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Pro-life activist Ryan Bomberger came to speak at Robert Morris University. Students for Life hosted “The Social Injustice of Abortion” featuring political columnist and commentator Ryan Bomberger, founder of The Radiance Foundation. Sued by the NAACP...

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RMU opens manufacturing laboratory in Lower Hill

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has opened a manufacturing laboratory in Lower Hill. The laboratory officially opened on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located in the Energy Innovation Center, it will serve as a research and teaching facility, as well...

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Project Prom annual giveaway begins, benefits underprivileged teens

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- It is almost prom season, and the annual Project Prom giveaway program is getting underway. The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) are gearing up to hold their annual event which benefits eligible high school students. According...

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Guns detected at Pennsylvania airport checkpoints slightly increased in 2018

Marlisa Miller, Contributor
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - More guns were found at TSA checkpoints than ever before. In total, 4,239 firearms were discovered in carry-on bags at checkpoints across the country last year, averaging about 11.6 firearms per day. This was approximately a 7 percent increase nationally in...

Hounds draw for second straight preseason game

Hounds draw for second straight preseason game

Tyler Gallo and Tyler Gallo
February 17, 2019

PITTSBURGH- On Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC hosted the University of Charleston (WV) at Highmark Stadium for their fourth of nine preseason games before the USL regular season starts. The teams played to a 0-0 draw, the same score as the last game for the Hounds....

A five car accident closes McKees Rocks Bridge late on Feb. 15, 2019.

Pittsburgh police respond to accident on McKees Rocks Bridge

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 17, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- An accident on the McKees Rocks Bridge closed the road throughout the night Friday. Nine people were involved in the accident that took place on the bridge. According to a statement from Allegheny County, five vehicles were involved in the accident. When...

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Stephanie McMahon to speak at Robert Morris University’s commencement

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 16, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- This year, more than 700 undergraduate students of Robert Morris University will be receiving their degrees and WWE chief brand officer Stephanie McMahon will be addressing them. McMahon has been chosen to deliver the Class of 2019’s commencement speech....

Man allegedly fleeing RMU Police strikes officer with truck

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 16, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A man that was allegedly attempting to elude police Friday morning at Robert Morris University struck a police officer with his vehicle. According to the criminal complaint obtained by RMU Sentry Media, 27-year-old Justin M. Currie of Coraopolis allegedly struck...

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Landslide closes busy Moon Township road

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 16, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - The second landslide in just two weeks has closed a portion of a busy Moon Township road. According to a post on Facebook from the Moon Township Police Department, another small landslide occurred Saturday morning. Police say the landslide happened on...