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Kennywood Park reveals more details of new record-breaking rollercoaster

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager
November 15, 2018

WEST MIFFLIN - Kennywood Park has already started setting track for the new roller coaster that will welcome guests into Steelers Country, the Steel Curtain. On Tuesday, the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) debuted the cars that riders...

Pittsburgh Public Safety urges safety during Light Up Night

Pittsburgh Public Safety urges safety during Light Up Night

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Public Safety is asking all attendees to the city's annual Light Up Night to be safe and law-abiding. On Friday, Light Up Night will bring thousands of people from near and far to the cities Golden Triangle to officially start the holiday season, but...

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Gas prices drop for Thanksgiving travel, could continue to fall

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Drivers will pay less at the pump during their Thanksgiving travel as gas prices continue to drop across the country. Oil prices continue to drift lower as the industry settles into the lower demand fall and winter driving season. According to AAA, gas prices...

Pittsburgh 103rd annual Christmas tree lighting to feature Chris Jamison

Pittsburgh 103rd annual Christmas tree lighting to feature Chris Jamison

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The City of Pittsburgh will officially kick off the holiday season on Friday with the 103rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and City-County Building Lightshow. The event will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday and will feature Pittsburgh native singer/songwriter...

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Friday traffic, delays anticipated at UPMC Events Center

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 15, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - Travelers can expect a high volume of construction vehicles and increased drive times near the UPMC Events Center at Robert Morris University. RELATED STORIES: RMU announces name, plans for new events center Weekend campus paving project, detours planned RMU...

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Loud ‘booms’ cause concern in Moon Township

John Blinn, Contributor
November 15, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - Residents in the Moon Township area heard loud booms on Thursday, prompting several calls to the police department. “Honestly, they weren't super loud from where I am down on Neville Island," said Jamie Lenore Savatt, RMU alumni and resident of Neville Island....

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Josh Williams has a record breaking night as RMU cashes in against Mount Aloysius

Matt Kurtik and Matt Kurtik
November 15, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris Colonials (1-2) defeated the Mount Aloysius Mounties (0-1) Wednesday night 104-57 at the Student Recreation Center at the North Athletic Complex. The Colonials were hungry for a win after starting off the season with two losses. Josh Williams...

Aliyah Johnson, Nyla Williams, Deloris Jackson, DeSeana Butler, Monet Wade, Janelle Darby and Maliya Morris (left to right) attend a senior celebration event hosted by Multicultural Student Services. Photo credit: Maliya Morris

City-wide chapter has rich history

Maura Linehan, Arts and Entertainment Manager
November 14, 2018
Delta Sigma Theta, while not one of the panhellenic houses, has a large impact on RMU and Pittsburgh.
Nina Augustin holds the ball on the court against the La Salle Explorers.

Rams topple Colonials

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
November 14, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris Colonials (1-2) could not hang on to beat the Rams of Rhode Island (1-1) down the stretch. The Colonials would fall 46-41. The Colonials faced their second A10 conference opponent in as many games. The last time the Colonials touched the...

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Men’s basketball season tickets sold out, student seating plan announced yesterday

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
November 13, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Yesterday, RMU Athletics sent out an email to students regarding the new seating plan for the men's basketball team during the 2018-2019 season when they play at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center at the North Athletic Complex. In the email, they stated...