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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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...

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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,...

Bridges and buildings in Downtown Pittsburgh reflect off the citys mirror-like rivers on an early spring morning. Photo Date: March 29, 2019 Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding)

Pittsburgh Named Drunkest City in Pennsylvania

Isabella Timpano
December 11, 2023

A survey done by 24/7 Wall St, a financial news and opinion company, has placed Pittsburgh as the "drunkest city" in Pennsylvania. The survey polled men and women above the age of 18 who reported heavy or binge drinking. 23% of adults in Pittsburgh stated that they drink heavily,...

Justice OConnor Dies at 93

Justice O’Connor Dies at 93

Amere Keasley
December 1, 2023

Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court bench, passed away Friday morning at age 93. It was announced that Sandra Day O'Connor had dementia in 2018. The cause of death was related to advanced dementia, Alzheimer's, and respiratory illness. President...

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“Unfounded” Threats to Pittsburgh Synagogue Raises Security in the Area

Isabella Timpano
November 30, 2023

An "unfounded" threat to a Pittsburgh synagogue has security raised in the surrounding area. The Pittsburgh police do not believe the threat is credible at this time and have not released the name of the synagogue for safety reasons. The threats came a month after the 5th...

Breaking News

Robert Morris University Unveils The Newly Named Olsen Hall and Olsen Family Basement

Amere Keasley
November 30, 2023

Robert Morris University has announced today that two important places on campus have new names. Robert Morris Alumnus Russ Olsen ('82) made a benevolent gesture by making a multi-million dollar donation to the institution. Hopwood Hall and the Basement have unveiled their new...

Rite Aids Closings in the Pittsburgh Area

Rite Aid’s Closings in the Pittsburgh Area

Mitchell McIntosh
November 29, 2023

Rite Aid has made the decision to close two more Pittsburgh area locations in addition to the nine that are closing or have already been closed since the pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy in mid-October. Rite Aid is planning to close 167 locations nationwide. The University...

Rainbow Bridge Explosion Leaves Two Dead

Rainbow Bridge Explosion Leaves Two Dead

Finn Lyons
November 27, 2023

On Wednesday, November 22, a car exploded on the Rainbow Bridge that connects Niagara Falls, New York to Canada. The driver and the passenger of the car were the only two casualties in the explosion, however, a border worker was also injured in the explosion. There was a lot...