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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Volunteers Needed at Pittsburgh Food Bank

Volunteers Needed at Pittsburgh Food Bank

Joshua Woodman
January 30, 2024

Last week, on January 9, the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank announced its need for volunteers because of an increase in people who need assistance due to the economy. This comes after what the Food Bank says is "a dip in the number of volunteers after the holidays," according...

Stanley Cups Reported to Contain Lead

Stanley Cups Reported to Contain Lead

Isabella Timpano
January 29, 2024

Stanley, a vastly popular cup company, is responding to claims that their products contain lead, confirming that, yes, lead is used in the manufacturing process. They then further clarified that the product must be severely damaged to expose the dangerously harmful chemical. On...

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: 1/16/2024 – 1/22/2024

Evelyn Luthringer
January 26, 2024

1/17/2024 Theft of Property Lost, Mislaid: An individual called to report missing money from their property in Pagoda Locker Room #2 at the ISC on Neville Island. The complainant alleges that 40.00 or 50.00 dollars is missing. There are no cameras in the locker room area....

Photos supplied by Superintendent Dr. Phillip K. Woods and AD Dr. Jennifer Damico.

Aliquippa Football To be Moved to Class 5A

Isabella Timpano
January 25, 2024

After years of success and a most recent 4A state championship, the Aliquippa football program is being moved up another level to play 5A in the 2024-2025 school year. This is not the first time the program has faced a change, as they were moved from 2A to 3A in 2016, and then...

Moon Township Residents Experience Landslides in Their Backyards

Moon Township Residents Experience Landslides in Their Backyards

Taylor Roberts
January 25, 2024

Residents of Moon Township are becoming increasingly concerned about their safety as landslides in their backyards begin to worsen. The issue was reported by KDKA on January 15th, 2024, and homeowners claim that the situation is worsening. So far, there have been no improvements...

Carnegie Science Center to be Renamed after $65 Million Donation

Carnegie Science Center to be Renamed after $65 Million Donation

Mitchell McIntosh
January 25, 2024

The Carnegie Science Center has announced that it will be renaming itself to the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center. This decision comes in light of a generous donation of $65 million made by Daniel and Carole Kamin. "Dan and Carole have been generous supporters...

Wrath of Old Man Winter Grips much of the US

Wrath of Old Man Winter Grips much of the US

Mitchell McIntosh
January 22, 2024

Brutally cold temperatures and winter storms have had large portions of the country in their clutches over the past week. These winter weather events have proven deadly, resulting in the deaths of 55 people across the country. Over 60 million Americans were under winter weather...

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: 1/09/2024 – 1/15/2024

Evelyn Luthringer
January 19, 2024

1/11/2024 Medical Emergency: County Dispatch called regarding a person at the ISC having trouble breathing and diabetic issues. Ohio Township Police and RMU Police responded. Valley Ambulance Authority transported the patient to Passavant Hospital. The case is closed. Fire...

Breaking: Wheatley Cafe partners with Saxbys

Breaking: Wheatley Cafe partners with Saxbys

Colby Sherwin
January 18, 2024

After four years, the Wheatley Cafe will change and partner with Saxbys. The partnership includes opportunities for students to work in the cafeteria. In a statement by RMU: "The partnership with RMU is a natural fit as the institution emphasizes professional experiences...

Large Number of Animals, including 30 Dogs, Rescued from Unhealthy Conditions

Mitchell McIntosh
January 6, 2024

Almost 70 animals, including 30 dogs were rescued from a property in Armstrong County that exhibited what officials deem to be, "severely unsanitary conditions." A press release from the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) said that officers representing several agencies,...