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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Zipcars come to RMU

Zipcars come to RMU

Hannah Smith, News Editor
February 9, 2014

Not having a car on campus will no longer be a problem with the arrival of the Zipcar. Students at Robert Morris University will have access to Zipcars 24 hours a day, seven days a week, that can be accessed on-demand or on reservation. A red Ford Focus and silver Ford Escape...

Professor Bland’s Roundtable explains stagefright

Hannah Smith, Assistant News Editor
February 8, 2014

On Tuesday, the Robert Morris University Honors Program sponsored another roundtable hosted by RMU Professor Yvonne Bland. The Roundtable, entitled “Managing Stage Fright: Taming the Green Monster,” showed students how to help that overwhelming fear when giving a presentation...

Charlie Batch visits, speaks at RMU

Victoria Williams, Staff Writer
February 8, 2014

On February 4th, 2014, the Sports Management Association (SMA) at Robert Morris University invited former Steelers National Football League (NFL) Quarterback Charlie Batch to speak about his experiences in the NFL and in the sports industry. He started with explaining how...

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....

Police Blotter 1/29/14 - 2/3/14

Police Blotter 1/29/14 – 2/3/14

February 4, 2014

1/29/14 - Property Damage - A report was issued for damage to a window in Washington hall that was not done by the residents in the suite.  Pictures were taken and attached with the report. (Closed)   1/29/14 - Criminal Mischief - A student reported their tire slashed...

Spider-Man impersonator robs Coraopolis bank

Spider-Man impersonator robs Coraopolis bank

Paul Wintruba, Photography Editor
February 4, 2014

According to KDKA, the ESB Bank on the 900-block of Fifth Avenue in Coraopolis was robbed by a suspect wearing a Spiderman mask. In addition to the mask, he was reported to be wearing a dark colored sweatshirt and khaki-type pants.  The suspect is still at large, and it is...

Diversity Speaker Pickett Offers Insight to College Athletes

Amari Jacks, Staff Writer
February 3, 2014

“The team is my Fraternity!” This is what was said by Clyde Wilson Pickett for “Strategies of Surviving The Game.” Pickett is a Louisville, Kentucky Native. When he attended the University of Kentucky, he majored in Agricultural Economics and is currently an educator...

Police Blotter 1/21/14 - 1/27/14

Police Blotter 1/21/14 – 1/27/14

January 30, 2014

1/21/14 - Hazardous Conditions - This department was advised of a disabled vehicle at the entrance to campus.  The vehicle owner advised they ran out of gas, this department assisted in getting the vehicle moved. (Closed) 1/21/14 - Departmental Information - This department...

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak visits RMU

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak visits RMU

Vince Russo, News Editor
January 30, 2014

On Wednesday afternoon, computer industry icon Steve Wozniak spoke at a standing room only crowd at Robert Morris University’s International Suite inside the Charles L. Sewell Center. The presentation was part of the Pittsburgh Speakers Series, presented by the University itself. Wozniak,...

President Barack Obama signs a memorandum for myRA at West Mifflin steel plant Wednesday.

President ensures plan hits home with hardworking city

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2014

President Barack Obama declared 2014 the “year of action” in his State of The Union address on Tuesday evening and promptly took to Mon Valley Steel Works just outside of Pittsburgh on Wednesday to reinforce that idea. Many of the actions the President is striving for pertain...