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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Is it the machine or the operator?

Is it the machine or the operator?

Anthony DeSimone, Contributor
October 7, 2015

The days of chalkboard lectures at Robert Morris University are numbered due to the technological advances that have taken place in many of the classrooms across campus. The old and worn-out chalkboards are gradually being replaced across campus with the new and innovative...

Saudi Arabian students may be looking for education elsewhere

Saudi Arabian students may be looking for education elsewhere

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2015

Robert Morris University will likely be seeing less Saudi Arabian students on campus in the coming years. The university has already been seeing a decrease of incoming Saudi students due to the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission cutting off their students from enrolling in all...

Photo credit: Paul Wintruba

Saudi National Day

Brittany Mayer
October 7, 2015

Walking into the Gus Krop Gym on Thursday Sept. 24 students were greeted warmly by the Saudi Student Club with wristbands, bracelets, and information about the Saudi Arabian Culture for the 85th Saudi National Day and second celebration at Robert Morris.The event was celebrated...

Moon Township man faces hearing

Moon Township man faces hearing

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2015

A 23-year-old Moon Township man is facing multiple charges after being arrested this past Friday. Faisal Rajab was a student at RMU as of Friday, Oct. 2, according to university officials. According to WPXI, Rajab was arrested on Friday for aiding a sexual assault suspect...

Police Blotter 9/22/15 - 9/27/15

Police Blotter 9/22/15 – 9/27/15

October 6, 2015

9/22/15 - Traffic Stop - Officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle violation.  The driver received a written warning. (Closed) 9/22/15 - Lost Property - Complainant turned into lost property into this department.  Owner contacted to pick up items at the police station....

RMU’s international enrollment on the decline

RMU’s international enrollment on the decline

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2015

Robert Morris University fell short in incoming international admissions for the 2015-2016 academic year. Coming in at about 50 percent below their target number of admitted students; approximately 35 undergraduate students enrolled this academic year compared to enrolling...

False e-mergencies from e-cigs

False e-mergencies from e-cigs

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
October 1, 2015

The fire alarms on the campus of Robert Morris have gone off 29 times since the beginning of the semester, with four occurrences due to electronic cigarettes. An electronic cigarette, better known as an ‘e-cig’ or ‘vape,’ is a “battery operated device that delivers...

Alpha Chi Rho Hosts Third Annual Warrior Mike 5K

Alpha Chi Rho Hosts Third Annual Warrior Mike 5K

Morgan Torchia
September 28, 2015
The brothers of Alpha Chi Rho hosted their third annual Warrior Mike 5K Saturday morning in honor of their fraternity brother, Michael Fraser.
New majors and minors introduced in SESS

New majors and minors introduced in SESS

Tori Flick
September 28, 2015

The School of Education and Social Sciences has introduced two new majors and three new minors to Robert Morris University and the programs have been received with extremely positive support from students and faculty. As of the beginning of the 2015 fall term, students have...

Police Blotter 9/15/15-9/21/15

Police Blotter 9/15/15-9/21/15

September 28, 2015

9/15/15 – Theft - A student reported items missing from their room in Lexington Hall.  All pertinent information was obtained and an investigation is underway. (Open) 9/15/15 – Smell of Marijuana - This department was advised of a smell of marijuana on the tenth floor...