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Carnegie Natural History Museum Removes Display Due To New Policy

Finn Lyons
October 10, 2023

The Carnegie Natural History Museum adopted a new policy about displaying human remains this September. The policy states that if human remains are to be displayed there must be consent to do so. This policy change affects an exhibit that has been on display at the museum...

Powerball Reaches Fourth-Largest Jackpot in US History

Adam Pavlovich
October 10, 2023

After nobody possessed a winning ticket for Powerball’s drawing on Saturday (10/7), the jackpot total has surged to the fourth largest in US history and third in Powerball history. On Saturday, nobody was fortunate enough to win the $1.42 billion jackpot worth an estimated...

Israel Declares A State of War After Hamas Attacks Gaza

Finn Lyons
October 9, 2023

After several years of small attacks from both sides of the Israel and Palestinian conflict, war has officiality been declared by the Israeli government. This comes after an unprecedented attack from Hamas, a Palestinian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist military group that has been...

Opinion: One year of President Patrick: A look back from the eye of a student

Colby Sherwin
October 8, 2023

As senior year rolls on and we look at President Michelle Patrick's first year, I can't help but look at where the university was just three years ago, to where it is now. With both the hockey teams returning, I remember three years ago, in May, coming off freshman year, COVID...

McKeesport Area Teachers Union Authorizes A Strike

Isabella Timpano
October 7, 2023

Thursday, October 5th, the McKeesport Area teacher's union voted unanimously to strike. This decision was made after the school board voted down a contract that was originally agreed upon by both sides. If the contract had been agreed on, it would mean a 3%-6.5% raise over the...

Frank James Receives 10 Life Sentences

Amere Keasley
October 7, 2023

On April 12th, 2022, Frank James unleashed rounds of bullets into a crowded subway car during rush hour, and 29 people were injured in the terroristic attack. On October 5th, 2023, James received ten life sentences for his actions. James often talked about issues in America,...

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...