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Trump’s Tariffs are Back On, How Will They Affect Pittsburgh?

Caden Hyde
March 4, 2025

Negotiations between the Oval Office and the leaders of Mexico and Canada have proven to be fruitless, as Trump's 25% tariff on our northern and southern neighbors will resume at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4. The 10% levy on all imports from China that Trump enacted in February...

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Folgueiras, Dickerson, Toole Win Yearly Conference Honors

Michael Deemer
March 3, 2025

The Robert Morris men's basketball had its best season in the Horizon League since joining in 2020. The program won its first regular season title and one seed in the tournament. Now, with the postseason looming, its key contributors are getting recognized with the conference's...

Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead in their New Mexico Home

Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead in their New Mexico Home

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor
March 1, 2025

Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead in their New Mexico home on Feb 26. Gene Hackman was an Oscar-winning actor, best known for his roles in The French Connection and Unforgiven. Betsy Arakawa was a classical pianist. The couple was reported...

Trump says White House will sell $5 Million 'Gold Card'

Trump says White House will sell $5 Million ‘Gold Card’

Brooke Hart
March 1, 2025

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump revealed that the U.S. would sell a "gold card" to wealthy foreigners in exchange for citizenship. This card would cost $5 million USD. President Trump told the press, "We're going to be selling a gold card, You have a green card. This is...

Ohio Women's "Reverse Discrimination" Claim Heads to the Supreme Court

Ohio Women’s “Reverse Discrimination” Claim Heads to the Supreme Court

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor
March 1, 2025

Washington- Marlean Ames, a woman from Ohio, is filing a discrimination lawsuit against her employer, the Ohio Department of Youth Services. The claim was filed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. This act prohibits workplace sex discrimination. Following oral arguments...

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Ohio State Punishes Women’s Lacrosse, Cause 17 Turnovers

Michael Deemer
March 1, 2025

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's lacrosse team hosted the 20th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes at Joe Walton Stadium Saturday morning for the first time since 2007. The Buckeyes would dominate the Colonials by a score of 15-5, falling to 1-4 on the season. The Buckeyes...

White House to Select Specific Reporters that are Allowed to Report on Trump.

White House to Select Specific Reporters that are Allowed to Report on Trump.

Brooke Hart
February 28, 2025

As of February 25th, the Trump administration stated that it would begin hand-picking reporters and media outlets that are allowed to report on the president. This move is unusual and breaks decades of precedent. The Trump administration can now closely control who can report...

Hot 3-Point Shooting Leads Women's Basketball to Blowout Win Over Youngstown State

Hot 3-Point Shooting Leads Women’s Basketball to Blowout Win Over Youngstown State

Michael Deemer
February 26, 2025

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's basketball team, a program that was projected to finish dead last, has clinched a top 5 seed in the Horizon League Tournament. The Colonials blew out Youngstown State 76-53 on Senior Night Wednesday Stephanie Theodosakas, Raissa...

Lack of Action from Philadelphia Corporation of Aging leaves Senior Citizens Suffering

Lack of Action from Philadelphia Corporation of Aging leaves Senior Citizens Suffering

Isabella Timpano
February 26, 2025

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging oversees 52 counties within Pennsylvania to protect elders against abuse and deadly situations. But in 2021, a small task force was specifically focused on one: the Philadelphia Corporation of Aging (PCA). This specialized focus came about...

SS United States Leaves Philadelphia After 29 Years

SS United States Leaves Philadelphia After 29 Years

Caden Hyde
February 26, 2025

Nearly 60 years after she was decommissioned, the SS United States will find a way to serve her country one last time. The historic ocean liner is headed to Mobile, AL., to eventually be moved off the coast of Okaloosa Co., Florida. Once the vessel reaches its destination,...