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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

Air Quality Alert across the North East from Smoke Caused by Wild Fires

Hannah Shiflett
June 8, 2023

Anyone who opened their windows or doors to go outside may have noticed that the sun and sky appear to be in a haze. Similar to what many would say is straight out of a movie about war. The cause for the smoke is the wildfires in Canada, which were largely started by lightning...

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Police Blotter: 2/14/2023-2/20/2023

Evelyn Luthringer
March 3, 2023

2/14/2023 Tag and Tow: RMU Police towed one vehicle parked illegally in a handicap spot outside Lexington Hall. The case is closed. Medical Emergency: RMU Police received a call for a person who fell inside the Hale Center. Officers responded and located the patient. Medics...

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Police Blotter: 2/07/2023-2/13/2023

Evelyn Luthringer
February 17, 2023

From February 7th through the 13th RMU Police wrote fifty-six parking violations. There was one Pennsylvania State Citation written. Three students were sent to Student Conduct and one case was forwarded to the Magistrate’s Office. 2/07/2023 Departmental Information:...

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Police Blotter: 1/31/23-2/02/23

Evelyn Luthringer
February 10, 2023

1/31/23: Departmental Information: RMU Police ran a criminal history on new police hire. The case is closed. 1/31/23: Motor Vehicle Accident without Injury: RMU staff reported a minor vehicle accident outside Lexington Hall. Both drivers denied medical treatment. All pertinent...

Unauthorized Solicitor Removed from Campus

Unauthorized Solicitor Removed from Campus

Cole Brennan
February 8, 2023

On Tuesday, an unauthorized solicitor was removed from campus. The individual was outside of Nicholson Center with a political organization when university police responded. Any person who wants to solicit information on campus must get approval from the Dean of Students....

Armstrong Tunnel to close Saturday morning

Armstrong Tunnel to close Saturday morning

Evelyn Luthringer
January 26, 2023

Over the weekend there will be some changes in routes many use to get around Pittsburgh. The Armstrong Tunnels will be closing during the morning on Saturday. The tunnel for those traveling inbound will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. and ending at 9 a.m. The outbound tunnel will...

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Unauthorized Solicitors at Robert Morris University

Ellie Whittington, Head News Editor
January 19, 2023

A warning from the RMU Chief of Police about solicitors is the latest announcement from campus police. Chief Jeff James and Maureen Keefer, the Dean of Students, sent an email to all faculty, staff, and students. RMU requires organizations to have permission prior to coming...

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Police Blotter: 11/09/21-11/14/21

Evelyn Luthringer, Contributor
December 1, 2021

11/09/21: Welfare Check: An anonymous caller requested a welfare check on a student. Officers contacted Residence Life and spoke with the student in Yorktown Hall. The caller was advised the student is safe. The case is closed.   11/09/21: 201 Commitment: A student...

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...