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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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Robert Morris University cancels face to face classes and switches to online until April 27

John Blinn and Soundharjya Babu
March 11, 2020

UPDATE: March 13- 5:45 p.m. According to an email from Robert Morris University, the Student Recreation and Fitness Center would re-open at noon on March 13. The center will be working on a modified schedule. According to the email, the center will be open Monday - Friday:...

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Police Blotter: 03/03/2020 – 03/09/2020

March 10, 2020

March 4, 2020 Medical Emergency:  A resident student reported another RMU student fell down the stairs. Officers arrived and the student denied medical attention. The student was given a courtesy ride to their vehicle. Departmental Information: RMU faculty stopped by the...

RoMos adds Millies ice cream stand to quick service lineup

RoMo’s adds Millie’s ice cream stand to quick service lineup

Garret Roberts, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 8, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Students returning to campus from spring break will find a sweet surprise at RoMo's Cafe, as a new ice cream stand will be available for the campus community to enjoy. The stall, which is located next to the coffee counter at RoMo's, will serve milkshakes...

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Police Blotter: 02/25/2020 – 03/02/2020

March 2, 2020

February 21, 2020 Theft by Unlawful Taking: A resident student reported their clothes missing from the laundry room in Yorktown Hall. Officers reviewed the cameras. The student’s clothing was returned. One student sent through student conduct. February 25, 2020 Disable...

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RMU cancels study abroad opportunities as the coronavirus continues to spread

John Blinn, News Editor
February 27, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP— Robert Morris University has canceled all Faculty-Led Education Abroad Programs (FLEAPs) for the remainder of the semester as an act of caution against the coronavirus. In an email from RMU’s Office of Student Life, on behalf of Provost and Senior Vice President...

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Former Congressman Keith Rothfus visits RMU

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 21, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Former Congressman Keith Rothfus visited RMU for an event hosted by the College Republicans. Rothfus, a native of New York, talked to a large group of students in Hopwood Hall on the evening of Feb. 12 about his decision to run for Congress, a number of issues...

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How does RoMo’s choose its prices? RMU explains

Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor
February 20, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Students at Robert Morris University may have noticed that prices at campus eateries are considerably higher than those at local stores. Whether students are buying a snack, meal or stocking up on food for their own on-campus apartments, they always keep an...

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John Tucci – RMU’s President for a day

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February 20, 2020

 

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RMU College Republicans host “Can Socialism Work in the United States?”

Jonah Hoy, Contributor
February 19, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Can socialism work in the United States? This was the hard-hitting theme of the lecture held at Rogal Chapel, hosted by Sherry Kai. On Jan. 30, the Robert Morris University College Republicans brought Kai in to speak on behalf of this topic. She is a graduate...

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Pittsburgh crime rates drop again in 2019

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 15, 2020

PITTSBURGH - The City of Pittsburgh recently reported that there were fewer homicides in 2019. Crime rates decreased in 2019, with the number of homicides in the city dropping by 36 percent from 2018, with 58 homicides in 2018 and 37 in 2019. Police officials credited many...