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Who are the “Best Buddies?”

Amanda Ebner
April 3, 2018
RMU's students are not only forming friendships, but spreading awareness about those with disabilities.
In September of 2001, the 130-year-old, haunted Grand Midway Hotel was bought by Blair Murphy for $11,000. Now, that hotel is being turned into an Airbnb.

Haunted Grand Midway Hotel opens as Airbnb

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
April 2, 2018

In September of 2001, the 130-year-old, haunted Grand Midway Hotel was bought by Blair Murphy for $11,000. Now, that hotel is being turned into an Airbnb. Although it needed things like windows and walls fixed, the hotel now has 32 rooms, with two open for Airbnb and more...

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Robert Morris University announces its summer housing plans

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager
April 2, 2018

Robert Morris University has begun sign-ups for its summer housing program for the 2018 summer semester. Summer housing will take place from May 9 until July 23. Students who are living on campus in the fall will be allowed to live on campus after July 23. This year, students...

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Dachon Burke becomes second Robert Morris transfer this offseason

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
March 29, 2018

Arguably the Colonials' best player this season, Dachon Burke, will be playing for a new team next season. According to a university official, Burke was granted his release from the team and will look to transfer to another school for his junior and senior seasons. Burke...

Leondre Washington to transfer from Robert Morris

Leondre Washington to transfer from Robert Morris

March 29, 2018

After a tumultuous end to the RMU basketball season for guard Leondre Washington, the freshman has decided to take his talents elsewhere as the team has granted Washington his release from the team. According to a statement from a University official "He(Washington) quit the...

Humans of RMU: The WLMP director

Humans of RMU: The WLMP director

Maura Linehan
March 28, 2018
Dr. Rauscher, leader of the Women's Leadership and Mentorship Program, talks about her vital role in this RMU organization.
Police Blotter 3/20/18-3/26/18

Police Blotter 3/20/18-3/26/18

March 28, 2018

3/20/18 -Traffic Stop- A traffic stop was initiated on Campus Drive.  A warning was issued to the driver at the conclusion of the stop. (closed) 3/20/18 -Theft- Students reported items missing from their room in Salem Hall.  This incident it under investigation at this...

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RMU’s Nursing program returns from 101 trips to Nicaragua

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager
March 27, 2018

Robert Morris University's School of Nursing and Health Science recently returned from Nicaragua. Dr. Carl Ross is a professor at the school and faculty adviser during the trips. Dr. Ross has been on 101 trips to the nation. Ross originally went to Nicaragua when he worked...

Robert Morris University increases tuition for 2018-2019 academic year

Robert Morris University increases tuition for 2018-2019 academic year

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager
March 26, 2018

Robert Morris University sent out an email announcing the tuition increases for the 2018-2019 school year. In the email, RMU’s board of trustees announced a 2.7 percent increase to tuition, citing “a high-quality experience that will help you succeed in the classroom and...

RMU alum shares the story of Eva Schloss in "Images"

RMU alum shares the story of Eva Schloss in “Images”

Garret Roberts
March 26, 2018
An RMU graduate has found a way to share the story of an influential woman on the stage using only one actress.