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Ellie Schroeder

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor

Ellie Schroeder is a senior Advertising and Pr major from Cranberry PA. She is the Head News Editor and can be found on the sidelines taking photos for CSN. Ellie is also the President of SCJ, a part of WLMP, the Public Relations Student Society of America, and a Rockwell Fellow at RMU.

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Investigators Examine Reports of a "Human Egg Farm" in the Republic of Georgia

Investigators Examine Reports of a “Human Egg Farm” in the Republic of Georgia

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor February 21, 2025

Former Soviet Republic of Georgia - On Jan 30, three women returned home to Thailand after escaping an alleged trafficking scheme. The three women, who wish to remain anonymous, fell victim to ads they found on Facebook. The ads promised salaries...

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President Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect IVF Access

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor February 21, 2025

On Feb. 19, President Trump signed an executive order protecting access to in vitro fertilization, or IVF. The executive order requests a list of policy recommendations to protect access and "aggressively reduce out-of-pocket and health plan costs...

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Emma Raducanu Stalked by Fan at Dubai Tennis Tournament

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor February 21, 2025

Dubai - British tennis star, Emma Raducanu, suddenly broke down in tears mid-match on February 18th during the second round. She approached the umpire and was seen whispering back and forth before the umpire pulled out her walkie-talkie and began speaking...

Jack the Ripper's Identity Confirmed Over a Century Later

Jack the Ripper’s Identity Confirmed Over a Century Later

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor February 16, 2025

After 136 years, one of the most notorious cold cases has been solved. Jack the Ripper was a serial killer in Whitechapel, London, England from 1888 to 1891. The killer is credited with five brutal deaths of women but may be responsible for up to eleven....

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Human Torso Pulled from River in New York City

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor February 9, 2025

New York City, NY- On February 5, 2025 police were called to the East River in response to a suitcase found floating. A ferry captain called after spotting the suitcase by Governors Island and failing to fish it out of the river. Police succeeded...

Ben Curtis, AP

Newly Appointed Attorney General Halts Federal Funding for Sanctuary Cities

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor February 9, 2025

Washington D.C.- President Trump's pick for Attorney General, Pam Bondi, was sworn in on February 5, 2025. Bondi's first-day objectives included withholding funding from "sanctuary cities." Sanctuary cities are cities in which there are laws limiting...

Patrick Henry Elevator Back In Service

Patrick Henry Elevator Back In Service

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor February 5, 2025

Colonial Central announced via email to faculty, staff, and students that the Patrick Henry elevator is back in service following the fire on Jan. 22. The email mentioned that all repairs are complete on the elevator and it is back in service. They...

Photo Courtesy of John Locke

In Memory of Mary Tucci

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor November 12, 2024

On November 4, 2024, Mary Tucci, 84, passed away in her sleep. Mary Tucci was the mother of RMU's own John Tucci. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Ernest Tucci. She leaves behind her sister Cora and husband Ray, her brother Robert...

47th President of the United States

47th President of the United States

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor November 6, 2024

As of 4:30 a.m. EST on November 6, 2024, Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States. This marks a monumental win as the second non-consecutive two-term president). Trump won with 277 electoral votes, winning the battleground...

Live Election Updates: 2024 Presidential Election

Live Election Updates: 2024 Presidential Election

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor November 5, 2024

The 2024 election is the vote for the 47th President of the United States. Candidates Kamala Harris (D) and Donald Trump (R) would both mark historical wins as either the first woman president or the second two-term president. Each candidate requires...

Photo Credit: Alan Buehler - RMU

Robert Morris University Announces its Newest Associate and Assistant Deans

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor September 5, 2024

Nadine Englert, RMU's Dean and Chief Nurse Administrator of the College of Health and Human Sciences, announced the newest Associate and Assistant Deans in an email on August 30th. Dr. Samantha Monda accepted her role as the College of Health and...

Breaking News: Monroeville Convention Center to Stay Open

Breaking News: Monroeville Convention Center to Stay Open

Ellie Schroeder March 5, 2024

In mid-February of 2024, the Monroeville Convention Center announced that it would be closing in June of 2024. The abrupt announcement left many event planners and organizations scrambling to find a new place to host their events. The Monroeville area...

247 Fighting Championships Introduces "Sunny Days Arena at The Venue"

247 Fighting Championships Introduces “Sunny Days Arena at The Venue”

Ellie Schroeder February 14, 2024
247 Fighting Championships event planning introduce a new venue following the sudden news of the Monroeville Convention Center Closure.
Monroeville Convention Center Closing Its Doors

Monroeville Convention Center Closing Its Doors

Ellie Schroeder February 13, 2024
Monroeville Convention Center announces its sale to retail store Hobby Lobby.
Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Rear Gate Closed on Halloween

Ellie Schroeder October 30, 2023

Jeff James, the Robert Morris University (RMU) police chief sent an email to all RMU staff, faculty, and students on the morning of October 30th. He informed everyone that on October 31st from 5:30 and 8:30 p.m., the rear entrance to the university will...

Emergency Alert System Test

Emergency Alert System Test

Ellie Schroeder October 4, 2023

On October 4 Jeff James, the Robert Morris University (RMU) Police Chief, sent an email to all students, faculty, and staff about the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications...

Motionless in White Stuns the UPMC Events Center

Motionless in White Stuns the UPMC Events Center

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor September 20, 2023

On September 18, Motionless in White brought their "End of the World Tour" to the UPMC Events Center. This was the second stop on this tour, and they performed alongside three additional bands: Knocked Loose, Alpha Wolf, and After the Burial. The set...

Photo Credits:  Robert Morris University

Vehicle Relocation for Washington Gravel Lot

Ellie Schroeder September 7, 2023

Jeff James, Robert Morris University's Chief of Police, sent an email to all students on September 5th . He announced that due to home football games and concerts. All students who park in the Washington gravel lot will need to relocate on several upcoming...

Officials Begin Controlled Release of Chemicals in East Palestine's Derailed Train

Officials Begin Controlled Release of Chemicals in East Palestine’s Derailed Train

Ellie Schroeder February 6, 2023

On Friday, a train derailed in East Palestine, OH which caused a fire that burned for days. It has been closely monitored since the derailment, and the governors of Pennsylvania and Ohio have decided to take action. The train is carrying vinyl chloride...

Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Unauthorized Solicitors at Robert Morris University

Ellie Schroeder, Head News Editor January 19, 2023

A warning from the RMU Chief of Police about solicitors is the latest announcement from campus police. Chief Jeff James and Maureen Keefer, the Dean of Students, sent an email to all faculty, staff, and students. RMU requires organizations to have...

Photo Credit: tourmyindia.com

Same Ole’ Christmas Music

Ellie Schroeder, Contributor December 21, 2022

Every year starting in November radios stop playing the top hits and switch over to Christmas music. Radio stations then play Christmas songs nonstop until a little after Christmas and then resume their normal programming. Most retail workers, and most...

Photo Credits:  Robert Morris University

UPMC Parking Lot Change

Ellie Schroeder, Assistant News Editor December 6, 2022

Students and faculty are required to remove their cars from the upper and lower UPMC lots by 4 p.m. on Thursday, according to RMU police chief Jeff James. The email stated that a large event will be held that evening. The UPMC Events Center will be...

Photo Credit: Sam Dutch

Blackout Poetry at Robert Morris University

Ellie Schroeder, Assistant News Editor December 1, 2022

On Tuesday, Robert Morris University held a Black Out Poetry Night in the Wheatley Cafe. "Sigma Tau Delta has been holding Blackout poetry events for several years, although we were interrupted by Covid. We started holding them again during the spring...

Photo Credits:  Robert Morris University

Parking Restrictions

Ellie Schroeder, Assistant News Editor November 14, 2022

Jeff James, the chief of police, has announced new parking restrictions for this week. There will be two times this week that staff and students need to be aware of parking restrictions. The first will be on Tuesday. The UPMC Events Center will...

(RMU Sentry Media/ John Blinn)

RMU Students warned about vehicle safety

Ellie Schroeder, Assistant News Editor November 3, 2022

An email has been sent to Robert Morris University (RMU) students about vehicle safety. Jeff James, the chief of police, warned those on campus to be on the lookout for suspicious activity in parking lots. Catalytic converters are part of every vehicle's...

Photo Credits: Ellie Whittington

Bring Me the Horizon Tour Stops at the UPMC Events Center

Ellie Schroeder, Contributor October 20, 2022

Bring Me the Horizon brought their 2022 tour to the UPMC Events Center on Sunday. The tour started on Sept. 24 in New York. This is the ninth stop on their Post Human Tour. Siiickbrain, from Los Angeles, California, kicked off the show. This was...

Ninth President of Robert Morris University Dr. Michelle Patrick addresses the crowd during the Inauguration ceremony on Oct. 7, 2022

BREAKING: Robert Morris receives historic gift to Rename The School of Business

Ellie Schroeder, Assistant News Editor October 7, 2022

During the inauguration of President Dr. Michelle Patrick on Friday, Robert Morris University announced a historic gift thus renaming its School of Business. Patrick spoke on the significance of the donation, "This is a transformational gift to the...

Photo Credit: Evelyn Luthringer

President Michelle Patrick inspires students at Inauguration Breakfast

Ellie Schroeder, Assistant News Editor October 7, 2022
President Patrick kicks off her inauguration day and homecoming weekend with a breakfast with students from the Women In Leadership and Mentorship Program, Women in Business and the Society of Women Engineers.
Photo Credit: Julia Wasielewski

Conan Gray Comes to the UPMC Events Center

Ellie Schroeder, Assistant News Editor September 29, 2022
Conan Gray and his Superache tour stopped at the UPMC Events Center on Thursday, Sept. 22.
I Prevail was the final band in the lineup from Southfield, Michigan Photo credit: Ellie Whittington

I Prevail: True Power Tour

Ellie Schroeder, Contributor September 16, 2022
I prevail brings the "True Power Tour" to UMPC Events Center on September 11
Students at yesterday's Activities fair.

Student Activities Fair rescheduled due to inclement weather

Ellie Schroeder, Asst. News Editor September 6, 2022
Inclement weather forces Student Life to postpone the activities fair.