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RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

University of Pittsburgh announces potential COVID-19 vaccine

University of Pittsburgh announces potential COVID-19 vaccine

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
April 2, 2020
As the world’s medical research community races to find a cure for Covid-19, a veteran vaccine researcher right here in Pittsburgh has stepped up with what may be a promising solution.
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Police Blotter: 03/24/2020 – 03/30/2020

March 30, 2020

March 25, 2020 Theft by Unlawful Taking: RMU Student reported their laundry was missing from Lexington Hall. He was informed an EST had removed them. Officers retrieved the clothes from storage. March 27, 2020 Fire Alarm/Smoke Detector Activated: Moon Dispatch reported...

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Police Blotter: 03/17/2020 – 03/23/2020

March 24, 2020

March 17, 2020 Fire Alarm/Smoke Detector Activated: Moon Dispatch reported a fire alarm activated in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. The fire department was cancelled and panel reset. Accident Involving Damage - Unattended Vehicle: RMU...

RMU shuttle driver tests positive for COVID-19

RMU shuttle driver tests positive for COVID-19

Soundharjya Babu
March 22, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- An RMU shuttle driver has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to an email sent to students.RMU’s shuttle service, The Pittsburgh Transportation Group, informed RMU on March 22 that a driver has tested positive for COVID-19.Shuttle services...

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RMU cancels commencement ceremony due to coronavirus

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
March 18, 2020

UPDATE: March 18 at 9:00 p.m. President Chris Howard sent an update Wednesday evening, stating that a replacement in-person commencement would take place during the Fall 2020 semester for those interested.  ORIGINAL STORY MOON TOWNSHIP - The 2020 Commencement ceremony...

NEC official for RMUs mens basketball championship tests positive for COVID-19

NEC official for RMU’s men’s basketball championship tests positive for COVID-19

John Blinn, News Editor
March 17, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - According to the Robert Morris University Health Center, a Northeastern Conference official who worked a recent Colonial men's basketball game has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. On March 17, the NEC informed campus officials that the infected official...

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Police Blotter: 03/10/2020 – 03/16/2020

March 17, 2020

March 10, 2020 201 Commitment: RMU Counseling Center requested the RMU Police Department to transport a patient. Officers drove the patient to the hospital without incident. March 11, 2020 Lost Property: RMU faculty reported losing their handbag in Patrick Henry. RMU...

Carney’s Corner: This stinks, but let’s be positive

Carney’s Corner: This stinks, but let’s be positive

Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
March 15, 2020

I’m going to be blunt. This stinks, this absolutely stinks. I know that’s also obvious, but sometimes it’s necessary to state the obvious. I am a senior. I am in charge of RMU Sentry Media. Both of those things make this whole situation worse. There’s a risk of me...

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Robert Morris University prepares to resume face to face classes on April 6

John Blinn, News Editor
March 13, 2020

UPDATE: Since the time this time this article was written, Robert Morris University has announced that it will no longer be preparing for an April 6 return. Students were encouraged to move out of their dorms if possible and were informed that they will not return for face to...