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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

20 Years of Frights: Pittsburgh Scarehouse

John Blinn, Head Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 30, 2021

2021 marks 20 years of Scarehouse, John Blinn takes us behind the scenes of how they event is put on each year!

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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:...

POLICE BLOTTER in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of BLOTTER

Police Blotter 10/19/21-10/25/21

Evelyn Luthringer
October 29, 2021

10/19/21: Welfare Check: Students reported someone curled up on a bench on the football field. Officers checked on the individual who was just stargazing. The case is closed.   10/20/21: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm...

Conceptual renderings of the new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport and are subject to change. Renderings courtesy of Gensler + HDR in association with luis vidal + architects.

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...

A single car drives over the Roberto Clemente Bridge. Photo Date: March 29, 2019) Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding)

Pittsburgh awarded $500,000 in grants for citywide, community investments

Terryaun Bell
October 20, 2021
Pittsburgh awarded $500,000 in grants for citywide investments
Robert Morris Universitys Beautiful Nicholson Center on a pleasant April day. 
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Center for Innovation & Outreach to host town hall

Evelyn Luthringer
October 19, 2021

The Center for Innovation & Outreach is hosting a town hall meeting. Any RMU student who is interested in attending is welcome to come. Those who feel underrepresented are encouraged to attend. Dr. Anthony Robins, an Associate Professor of Biology in SEMS and D&I Coordinator...

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Police Blotter 10/05/21-10/11/21

Evelyn Luthringer
October 16, 2021

10/05/21: Suspicious Vehicle Check: A student reported a vehicle door open in the Patrick Henry lot. Officers responded and located the vehicle. It was determined that the seatbelt caused the door not to close. The door was closed and the vehicle secured. The case is closed.   10/05/21:...

POLICE BLOTTER in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of BLOTTER

9/29/21-10/04/21 Police Blotter

Evelyn Luthringer
October 8, 2021

9/29/2021- Departmental Information: A student reported their microwave was on fire in Yorktown Hall. Officers responded but the smoke had dissipated. RMU Maintenance was notified to ventilate the room. The case is closed.   9/29/21- Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated:...

Bob Dylan performing in London in 2011.

Bob Dylan to return to UPMC Events Center Nov. 15

October 2, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP— Bob Dylan will be making his second stop in Moon Township at the UPMC Events Center on Nov. 15 as part of his "Rough and Rowdy Ways" tour. https://twitter.com/bobdylan/status/1442350287998517258?s=21     This headlining act announcement comes...