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RMU Men’s Hockey Is Ready for a Long-Awaited Return

Payton Hostetler
October 7, 2023

With puck drop set for just a couple of hours away, Pittsburgh couldn't be any more excited for the return of RMU hockey. The men's team, ranked 10th in the Atlantic Hockey Association's preseason poll, is ready for one of the most significant sporting events of the year at RMU....

Football Opens Conference Schedule, Face Gardner-Webb On Road

Alec Miller
October 7, 2023

Robert Morris will open the 2023 conference portion of their schedule this weekend as they look to bounce back after a defeat to end the non-conference portion of their schedule. The Colonials are coming off a 35-10 loss against the Howard Bison. RMU gave up 21 points in the...

The Biden Administration Plans On Expanding The Border Wall

Amere Keasley
October 6, 2023

The immigration crisis on the southern border has been a hot topic for years. There have been furious debates over whether or not a wall should be built to deter immigrants from crossing illegally. The Trump administration talked of continuing to build a wall but fell short of...

This Popular Fast-Food Chain Makes its Pittsburgh Debut

Adam Pavlovich
October 6, 2023

This Tuesday, a new fast-food restaurant, set to fill all your chicken finger needs, will open in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh hosts many fast-food restaurant chains such as McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Popeye’s, and Chipotle. However, one restaurant chain is not included-...

Police Blotter: 9/28/2023 – 10/02/2023

Evelyn Luthringer
October 6, 2023

9/26/2023 Suspicious Incident: Student Health Services reported a suspicious person asking questions about vaccines. Officers responded to the area but were unable to locate. The case is closed. Departmental Information: The Executive Director of the RMU Island Sports Center...

$11 Million In Overdue Payments For Pittsburgh Mills Mall Paid 3 Days Before Sheriff Sale

Isabella Timpano
October 5, 2023

The Pittsburgh Mills Mall, which was originally set to go to sheriff sale this past Monday, is no longer up for sale. As of Friday Morning, the Allegheny County Sheriff's office confirmed that Namdar Realty has paid off all of the overdue payments, just days before the sale. Namdar...

Pittsburgh Plastic Bag Ban to be Implemented October 14

Mitchell McIntosh
October 5, 2023

The City of Pittsburgh unanimously passed a plastic bag ban in April of 2022 in an effort to promote a cleaner and more sustainable community. The ban will go into effect as of October 14, 2023. A statement regarding the ban on the pittsburghpa.gov website reads, "Beginning...

PA Local Hits Big from Lottery

Adam Pavlovich
October 5, 2023

After Tuesday’s PA lottery drawing, one lucky local is holding onto a ticket worth over $1 million dollars. Smaller lottery winnings are being shadowed by the recent Powerball amount skyrocketing. While this win doesn’t come close to the monstrous $1.2 billion drawing...

Passion for People: A Detailed Dive into the Journey of RMU Visiting Rooney Scholar Dr. Nicolas Bogs

Mitchell McIntosh
October 5, 2023

The Rooney International Visiting Scholar Program broadens the global perspective of Robert Morris University by offering international scholars the opportunity to spend a semester in residence on campus. Rooney Scholars can teach a course, deliver presentations, and guest...

Military Recruitment Is At Concerningly Low Levels

Isabella Timpano
October 5, 2023

The United States Military is struggling to meet its yearly necessary recruitment numbers. During a recent House Armed Service Committee hearing, the Navy, Air Force, and Army all stated they expect to miss their recruitment numbers for 2023 by the thousands. Such struggles bear...