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How to make filing taxes a breeze

Jocelyn Burns
April 10, 2018
Don't let tax day blind side you by following this advice.
RMU Media Arts Department documents Sewickley

RMU Media Arts Department documents Sewickley

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
April 8, 2018

On March 15, the Robert Morris University Media Arts Department held A Portrait of Pittsburgh / Hay-on-Wye event. Seven students and three professors met in Sewickley, Pa., to document the town and share the photos with students at the Hereford College of the Arts. Hereford...

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Club starts for coed gymnasts

Maura Linehan
April 5, 2018

With the 2018 spring semester coming to a close, Carrie D’Andrea, a junior nursing major, wanted to make sure she focused on meeting at least one more of her goals this year. In addition to the typical demands of being a student, she has also committed her time to advancing...

Police Blotter 3/27/18-4/2/18

Police Blotter 3/27/18-4/2/18

April 3, 2018

03/27/18 -Trouble Alarm-Guardian reported a trouble alarm activated in Salem Hall.  Officers responded and found the cause to be from the students cooking.(closed) 3/27/18 -Departmental Information-A student came to the Police Department to file a report for an incident that...

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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.