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Good Relationships, Target Demographics to Metal Detectors: How Ticketing and Security is Handled at the UPMC Events Center

Michael Deemer, Head Sports Editor
February 24, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- It is no secret that you must enter a sporting event, concert, or show with a ticket and you must go through security at the gate. Of course, Robert Morris University's on-campus UPMC Events Center is no different —but what is the process like behind the scenes? Scott...

The Colonial Crazies are needed more than ever, with these final games remaining in the regular season Photo credit: Kyle Le

MORRISON: Robert Morris Fans: It Is Time to Come Home to the UPMC Events Center

Ethan Morrison
February 21, 2023

As February dwindles to its final days, the smell of postseason college basketball and the March Madness tournament fills the air. The Pittsburgh area has a lot to be excited about with their local teams as Pitt is vying for its first dance since the 2016 season and Duquesne...

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“Not Every Day is the Same”: How Concessions Are Prepared at the UPMC Events Center

Michael Deemer, Contributor
February 3, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The UPMC Events Center has been home to many events on the campus of Robert Morris University since it opened in November 2019. There is a lot of preparation before each event on campus, especially at the concession stands according to catering chef Kevin Pritts. Pritts...

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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 in Scottsdale, Ariz. and...

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The Clarks to open for Donnie Iris and the Cruisers

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 28, 2022

Another special guest, The Clarks, will now be accompanying Donnie Iris and the Cruisers on their visit to the UPMC Events Center. Donnie Iris and the Cruisers, The Vindys and The Clarks are now scheduled to perform on RMU's campus on March 11. The performance will celebrate...

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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 host the Trey Anastasio Band...

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 the band's first time performing...

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Spy Ninjas Live Cancelled

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 14, 2022

The Spy Ninjas Live performance that was scheduled for Tuesday Oct. 27, 2022 at the UPMC Events Center has been cancelled. The performance was cancelled due to "unforeseen circumstances" according to the UPMC Events Center's Instagram page. Also, per the UPMC Events Center,...

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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 3 p.m. on Friday. Vehicles...

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Earth, Wind & Fire Brings the Thunder to the UPMC Events Center

Jesse McCullough, Contributor
October 9, 2022
On Saturday, the legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire arrived on campus for the latest stop in their 2022 tour.