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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Sewickley’s leaders “deserve an A” for taking care of their roads

February 6, 2014

Derick Woodard III, Moon News Cloud Contributor Western Pennsylvania residents are no stranger to inclement weather once winter hits, and snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice equal a lot of problems on the roads. Opinions about the ability of local communities to keep up...

Making Moon Township and University Boulevard More RMU Friendly

February 6, 2014

Chris Mueller, Moon News Cloud Contributor A common complaint by students across Robert Morris University has been the lack of college-friendly attractions in the surrounding areas, a major factor that plays into many students returning home for weekends instead of staying...

Three car crash on University Boulevard

Brianna Ferguson
February 6, 2014

Two people are sent to the hospital after three cars crash in front of the Moon Plaza. The accident occurred when one car, turning left into the plaza, was hit by a car trying to cross University Boulevard. The car then spun and struck a car waiting at the light in the plaza....

Rodney’s Diner: An Addition to the Coraopolis Food Scene

February 1, 2014

By Luc Magnan, Moon News Cloud Contributor You may have heard of a new diner in Coraopolis that opened last October.  At Rodney’s Diner, customers enjoy home cooked meals made by local families. An old styled interior with florescent bright colors and a “Grease”...

Obama continues post-SOTU tour at U.S. Steel

Haley Sawyer, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2014

President Barack Obama came to West Mifflin on Wednesday with one theme in mind:  Making sure hard work pays off.  And what better place to send that message than at the U.S. Steel Irvin Plant? “You just don’t come to the steel city without coming to U.S. Steel,” the...

Moon residents weigh in on President’s visit

Frederick Woodward III, Moon News Cloud Contributor
January 30, 2014

President Obama’s visit to the Pittsburgh area on Wednesday prompted area residents to talk about the work he has done in the Oval Office thus far. At least two Moon residents admit they are not satisfied. Dave Bishop feels that the president has not kept his word on multiple...

Snow Day: School Cancellations

Kristin Garrard, Moon News Cloud Contributor
January 30, 2014

Weather cancellations have become an all too familiar occurrence this school year.  Snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures have caused Moon Township schools and hundreds others to shut down for at least one day. Road conditions are a leading factor in why schools are...

OPINION – PA Drunk Driving: When to draw the line

Chris Mueller, Copy Editor
January 30, 2014

Although the Pittsburgh area has a relatively low DUI conviction rate, Moon Township has a surprisingly high DUI percentage. According to the Pennsylvania Uniform Reporting Crime Agency, Allegheny County has a 3.79% DUI rate per 1,000 people. That rate is lower than 68% of...

On the hunt for a home in Moon

Brittany Rowe, Moon News Cloud Contributor
January 30, 2014

The dream realtors give their clients when they find that new home is rewarding, area realtors say. And Moon Township has a lot to offer when it comes to real estate at this time.   There are new, modern homes. There are older, more traditional homes with an abundance...

Concussion Testing Important for Non-Athletes, Too

Caley Sanguigni, Moon News Cloud Contributor
January 30, 2014

The Center for Disease Control estimates that over two million concussions occur each year.  With private citizen concussions becoming more prevalent, how concussion management is handled is a relevant question on the public’s mind. Dr. Jonathan French, a neuropsychologist...