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Thomas the Tank Engine coming to Kennywood Amusement Park

Thomas the Tank Engine coming to Kennywood Amusement Park

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
February 15, 2018

This year, Kennywood Amusement Park is introducing a new attraction called Thomas Town to be built in their 120th year of business. Kennywood has partnered with Mattel, the brand owner of “Thomas and Friends.” The park is building an attraction with five rides. Thomas...

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Brady Ferguson: A Texas-sized star

Gregory Sutton and Gregory Sutton
February 15, 2018

Brady Ferguson's hockey career started in the state where everything is bigger. He hails from a town called Carrollton that sits just outside of Dallas, Texas. Ferguson has lived in Carrollton since he was just about four years old and moved there from California. His love...

Valerie Gaydos announces candidacy for State Representative at RMU

Valerie Gaydos announces candidacy for State Representative at RMU

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
February 14, 2018

Valerie Gaydos, the founder and CEO of Capital Growth, Inc., announced her candidacy for State Representative at Robert Morris University on Feb. 14. Photo Gallery: https://www.rmusentrymedia.com/featured-multimedia/photo-gallery/valerie-gaydos-announces-candidacy-for-state-representative/ Gaydos...

Wendy’s drive-thru horse comes to RMU

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 14, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - Marcella Gruchalak was driving home from a charity event with her horse, Funny Bunny, who goes by Buns for short, and decided to stop and get him a treat. What she thought was just rewarding her horse for good behavior and knocking something off her bucket list...

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Don’t stress: Spending Valentine’s Day on campus

Jocelyn Burns
February 14, 2018

It can sometimes be difficult to find the perfect romantic gesture while not having a car to get off campus. Although it may not sound like the perfect date at first, there are multiple ways to spend Valentine’s Day right here at RMU! Just because both love birds don’t...

Police Blotter 2/06/18-2/12/18

Police Blotter 2/06/18-2/12/18

February 13, 2018

2/06/18 -Criminal Mischief-Residence Life reported people arguing and glass breaking in Marshall Hall.  Officers located the parties involved, and charges will be filed for a broken window.(closed) 2/07/18 -Disabled Vehicle-A student reported their vehicle stuck in the Colonial...

Jimmy Spagnolo makes it bigger than just basketball

Jimmy Spagnolo makes it bigger than just basketball

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
February 13, 2018

When cancer affects one person, it affects everyone around them. Battling a tumor requires help from the outside -- in the form of medicine or a life-changing moment for a child with a life-threatening disease. Jimmy Spagnolo, who goes by Jimmer after former BYU star player...

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Toys “R” Us closing stores in Pittsburgh

Gage Goulding
February 12, 2018

The children's toy retailer Toys “R” Us announced on Jan. 24 that they would close 182 stores around the nation. Pittsburgh was among the closures with the company closing four stores in the metropolitan area.   Toys “R” Us locations in Ross Park Mall, Beaver...

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Que Sera Sera: America’s downfall

Rebekah Wilford
February 12, 2018

On Aug. 12, 2017, the alt-right held a rally in Charlottesville, Va. Within one night, this college town became the center of a heated debate, centering around one word: justice. As white nationalists flooded the streets, many, including myself, asked how America got to this...

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Alternative ways to spend Valentine’s Day

Amanda Ebner
February 12, 2018
Singles don't have to let this holiday go to waste.