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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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Major improvement project begins on Parkway North

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- A major multi-million dollar improvement project is now underway in Pittsburgh. PennDOT released in a statement that crews are conducting shoulder improvement work on the I-279 Parkway North. Officials say that a single-lane and shoulder restrictions will...

Since the announcement of budget cuts from the University, many students have demanded answers from their University administration.

RMU announces chair of the Public Art Committee

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has named local artist Cindy Gilberti as the chair of the Public Art Committee. Gilberti hosted painting workshops on campus during the summer, which brought local attention to Wheatley Center. She is currently the owner of Gilberti...

Bike Pittsburgh surveys pedestrians and bikers on self-driving cars

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 20, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The results of a survey put out by Bike Pittsburgh regarding how bikers felt sharing the road with automated cars are in. The survey was sent to citizens in early February and was the second survey done by the organization on the topic of self-driving cars. "It...

Hope Happens Here hosts Student-Athlete Wellness Seminar

Hope Happens Here hosts Student-Athlete Wellness Seminar

Tyler Gallo, Contributor
February 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- On Monday night, Hope Happens Here hosted a student-athlete wellness seminar in the Nicholson Center's Hopwood Hall. While the seminar was short and sweet, it shed light on a problem many student-athletes face: the state of their mental health. The panel...

Morning and afternoon classes at RMU canceled, road conditions hazardous

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Classes at Robert Morris University have been canceled until 4 p.m. on Wednesday. A strong winter weather system moving through the area brought heavy snow and ice to the Pittsburgh region. RELATED STORY: Winter Weather Advisory issued, snow and ice expected University...

Tom Wolf businessman and politician who is the Governor-elect of Pennsylvania, Photo Date: January 2014 Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Gov. Wolf announces $10 million STEM grant

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 20, 2019

HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is continuing his efforts to enhance STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and CS (computer science) education in schools across the state. Wolf will be adding $9.6 million to his PAsmart initiative. Governor Wolf's plan...

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PWSA adds new facility to reduce to lead levels in drinking water

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Water and Sewage Authority (PWSA) is working on a new facility in Highland Park with the goal of reducing lead levels in residents' drinking water. The new facility located in the Sycamore Grove picnic area will be an orthophosphate facility. Orthophosphate...

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Murder suspect from California arrested in Coraopolis

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 19, 2019

CORAOPOLIS -- A murder suspect on the run from California was arrested in Coraopolis. The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office released in a statement that they arrested Isaiah Starns, a 19-year-old man from Bakersfield, California who was on the run. Authorities say that...

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Winter Weather Advisory issued, snow and ice expected

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring snow and ice to the Pittsburgh region. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of western Pennsylvania....

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Police Blotter 2/12/19- 2/18/19

February 19, 2019

2/13/19- Medical Emergency- Officers were advised of a student in need of medical attention in the Rise Center.  Officers responded, and the student refused any medical attention (closed). 2/15/19- Suspicious Incident- Officers were notified of a suspicious vehicle in the...