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Billy Idol to Perform at UPMC Events Center This May

Kaelei Whitlatch, Copy Editor January 23, 2023

Billy Idol is the next artist to take the stage at the UPMC Events Center. The British musician will be performing at Robert Morris’s campus venue on May 1. The three-time Grammy nominee is embarking on the Idol Live! tour with stops beginning...

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Taylor Swift’s Midnights Smashes into Music Industry

Kaelei Whitlatch, Copy Editor October 31, 2022

Taylor Swift fans met her at midnight on Oct. 21 for her return to pop music. The pop star is smashing records left and right with her newest album, "Midnights." Within the first five days of release, Swift sold 1.4 million copies of the album according...

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Parking restrictions this weekend, free ticket raffle for students

Kaelei Whitlatch, Copy Editor October 12, 2022

With a couple major events at the UPMC Events Center this weekend, there are parking restrictions for the Washington gravel and Patrick Henry lots. Those who park their vehicles in the Washington gravel lot should relocate to the upper Massey lot by...

Fireworks at Bobby Mania 2019

Parking and road restrictions announced for Homecoming weekend

Kaelei Whitlatch, Copy Editor October 7, 2022

As Dr. Michelle Patrick is inaugurated as Robert Morris's ninth president and students celebrate homecoming, campus police are implimenting a number of parking restrictions and road closures. The Gazebo parking lot will be closed until next Tuesday....

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Big Brother 24: The Underdog Takes the Crown

Kaelei Whitlatch, Copy Editor October 6, 2022

In the season 24 finale that aired Sept. 25, Big Brother named its first black female winner in a non-celebrity season, Taylor Hale. Taylor, after being mistreated and bullied by the majority of the cast, sat on the eviction block six times before...

Delta Phi Epsilon crowns Deepher Dude, raises money for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Delta Phi Epsilon crowns Deepher Dude, raises money for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Kaelei Whitlatch December 2, 2021

Delta Phi Epsilon (DPhiE) sorority's annual Deepher Dude male pageant competition returned this year on Nov. 18 at Massey Theater to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This year's Deepher Dude was Phillip Yuhas. He was crowned representing...

Colonial Way closed for paving work Thursday

Colonial Way closed for paving work Thursday

Kaelei Whitlatch December 1, 2021

Colonial Way, the road alongside Joe Walton Stadium , will be closed Thursday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. for paving work. An email was sent to all students said, "Facilities Management will be closing the area from the front of the UPMC Events Center to...

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Taylor Swift releases “Red (Taylor’s Version),” short film, music video

Kaelei Whitlatch, Copy Editor November 18, 2021

Taylor Swift has done it again. Swift released her second re-recorded album “Red (Taylor’s Version)” on Nov. 12. Swift is in the process of re-recording her first six albums due to her first recording label, Big Machine Records, selling her master...

Visitors to the Activities Fair got a chance to meet many Delta Phi Epsilon sisters. Photo credit: Stephanie Nix

Delta Phi Epsilon to host Deepher Dude male pageant competition

Kaelei Whitlatch November 18, 2021

Bring on the men: Delta Phi Epsilon (DPhiE) sorority is hosting their annual male pageant show, Deepher Dude, on Nov. 18 at 9 p.m. in Massey Theater. The event raises money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Participants from various campus organizations...

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Big Brother crowns first Black winner after 21 years

Kaelei Whitlatch, Copy Editor October 4, 2021

(Spoilers ahead) For the first time in 23 seasons, a person of color was awarded the title of winner of Big Brother in the U.S. on Sept. 29. Xavier “X” Prather, a Black man, took home the title and the record-breaking prize of $750,000. Prather...

Barnacle Feet rocks out in the Science Center's Robot Lounge. Credit: Kaelei Whitlatch

Science after hours: 18+ events at the Carnegie Science Center

Kaelei Whitlatch, Copy Editor September 28, 2021

PITTSBURGH – The Carnegie Science Center is not just for kids! The Science Center hosted its first event of three for those 18 and older on Sept. 24. These events give opportunities for adults to enjoy the Science Center and all of its displays without...

The Cookout alliance and final six houseguests. Photo credit: CBS

Big Brother: The Cookout alliance dominates and guarantees first Black winner

Kaelei Whitlatch, Copy Editor September 27, 2021

(Spoilers ahead) This season of Big Brother is history-making, crowning its first ever Black winner. The title coined from the classic George Orwell novel “1984” character, the reality television show hosts a group of strangers in a house with...

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Unpack U announces second annual mental wellness project competition

Kaelei Whitlatch September 3, 2021

Mental health is an important topic among college students, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Active Minds, a nonprofit promoting mental health for young adults, thirty-nine percent of college students report experiencing having...

Fireworks at Bobby Mania 2019

BobbyMania postponed due to inclement weather conditions

Kaelei Whitlatch August 29, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP —Due to a line of thunderstorms, BobbyMania has been postponed. Bobbymania is rescheduled to next Saturday, Sept. 4. at 7 p.m. “BobbyMania starts the year off with a bang. There will be free RMU t-shirts, free food, a dunk tank,...

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RMU Bands adapt to playing in a pandemic

Kaelei Whitlatch, Contributor October 29, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Robert Morris University's bands have found ways to bond through music while staying safe and healthy. Despite the less than ideal circumstances, the RMU Show Band concluded its season while following both the...

Students can get CHAARG’d up and empowered at RMU

Students can get CHAARG’d up and empowered at RMU

Kaelei Whitlatch October 13, 2020

A new club at RMU is focusing on the motivation and empowerment of students through fitness. Sophomore accounting major Rachel Welsh is the founding ambassador of CHAARG, which stands for Changing Health Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls. “I...

Colonial Theatre presents hilarious play 'Don't Dress For Dinner'

Colonial Theatre presents hilarious play ‘Don’t Dress For Dinner’

Kaelei Whitlatch, Contributor February 13, 2020
This slapstick comedy makes for a perfect Valentine's date night
Sven, Kristoff, Anna, Elsa, and Olaf look into the distance. Photo credit: Disney Movies

Review: Frozen 2

Kaelei Whitlatch, Contributor November 30, 2019
A story of sisterhood, friendship and taking risks
A group of students bonding and designing henna art. Photo credit: Lauren Comito

Yorktown Global Village hosts Henna Night

Kaelei Whitlatch, Contributor September 28, 2019
Students learn Indian culture while designing their own henna temporary tattoos