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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

RMU hosts racial diversity chat

RMU hosts racial diversity chat

Grace Hampton, Contributor
November 2, 2021

On Tuesday night, RMU’s Interfraternity Council hosted a racial diversity chat, which was open to students and faculty. The presentation was led by a guest speaker and RMU alumna Dr. Nena S. Hisle. Dr. Hisle, who has a Ph.D. in instructional management and leadership, is...

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State Senator Devlin Robinson is visiting RMU to talk with current students

Julia Wasielewski, Contributor
November 1, 2021

Pennsylvania State Senator Devlin Robinson will be coming to the Robert Morris University campus to have a conversation with RMU’s political science club. Senator Robinson is the state senator for District 37, a district that houses Robert Morris University along with Moon...

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Police Blotter 10/12/21-10/18/21

Evelyn Luthringer, Contributor
October 29, 2021

10/12/21: Missing Property: A student stopped by the Barry Center to report their weightlifting belt missing from the NAC Rec Center. Officers began reviewing the cameras. This incident was turned over to the Detective for further review. This case is closed.   10/12/21:...

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Sun Country Airlines announces new service to Pittsburgh International Airport

Alexis Davis
October 26, 2021

PITTSBURGH - On Oct. 19th, Sun Country Airlines announced that they will begin service to Pittsburgh International Airport from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The service will begin on June 2nd, 2022 with introductory fares as low as $69 one way. The new flight...

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Allegheny County detects its second case of the West Nile Virus

Terryaun Bell
October 21, 2021

PITTSBURGH – Mosquitoes are pesky, and what's worse is they can carry the West Nile virus. A man in McKees Rocks contracted Allegheny County's second case of virus and is currently recovering in his home. Mosquitoes become infected with the West Nile virus by feeding on...

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Robert Morris University announces plans for Homecoming dance

Ethan Morrison
September 30, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP – After a one year hiatus, the annual Robert Morris Homecoming dance returns – with a twist. In years prior, the dance was held in local hotels, the Charles L. Sewall center (the arena that stood before the UPMC Events Center was built) or in the gym at the...

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Police Blotter: 9/14/21-9/20/21

September 24, 2021

9/14/21- Departmental Information: A parent called to report identity theft on behalf of his daughter. This issue was resolved without any charges. The case is closed. 9/14/21- Harassment: RMU Island Sports Center Public Safety reported a fight between a coach and a parent....

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RMU Next Century Scholarship students begin academic career

Ethan Morrison
September 10, 2021

**UPDATE** Robert Morris does not have a computer science major. Five students were awarded scholarships covering tuition, room and board for Robert Morris's Next Century Scholarships. On Jan. 26, 2021, RMU announced that Netflix founder and co-CEO Reed Hasting will donate...

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RMU announces new weekend shuttle hours for fall semester

Colby Sherwin
September 5, 2021

Moon Township--As the fall semester begins at Robert Morris, there is a new shuttle weekend schedule. In an email from Residence Life, it announced new weekend hours on Friday until further notice. The Yorktown 2/Walmart/Weekender shuttle will run from 7 a.m. until 1 a.m....

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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 a significant mental health...