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RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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Pittsburgh Police seek missing person

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
January 31, 2019

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is asking for the public's help in finding a missing person. Abdul Marshall, 26, of Garfield was last seen Jan. 23. He is said to be 5-feet 4-inches and 140 pounds. He also may have a beard. He is known for visiting the North Side...

Robert Morris University alumni James (Jim) Woods lands a job as the Vice President at Push 7 in downtown Pittsburgh. Photo Credit: (Push 7)

RMU alumn joins Pittsburgh marketing firm as vice president

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 30, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- A Robert Morris University alumnus recently joined the executive team at a Pittsburgh marketing firm. James (Jim) Woods, Class of '06 alumnus, was hired as the vice president of Push 7, a downtown Pittsburgh marketing firm. Push 7 is a full-service marketing...

President of Robert Morris University, Dr. Chris Howard

Robert Morris University in the midst of a student enrollment crisis

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
January 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University’s staff and faculty members packed into Massey Hall Tuesday morning to hear RMU President Chris Howard speak about the current financial state of the university. “We stand at a great challenge,” said President Howard towards...

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Classes canceled at RMU on Thursday

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Classes at Robert Morris University have been canceled for Thursday. University officials issued the notice at approximately 1:35 p.m. on Wednesday via the RMU Alert system. Classes were canceled on Wednesday after subzero temperatures and wind chills reaching...

The City of Pittsburgh captured from the Roberto Clemente Bridge.

One of Pittsburgh’s famous sister bridges to close for rehabilitation

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 30, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh is known for its three rivers and the bridges that connect the city. In February, one of the famous sister bridges will close for a long-term rehabilitation project. The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works released a statement on Monday...

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Extreme cold enters region with arctic temperatures, many schools cancel class

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A strong winter weather system known as a polar vortex is sweeping across the country, sending temperatures in many cities plummeting to sub-arctic levels. Schools and universities across the region have canceled classes on Wednesday in preparation for what...

Snow blanketed Robert Morris campus shortly before Thanksgiving break.

Petition to cancel RMU classes during polar vortex garners more than 2,200 signatures

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A petition created by a Robert Morris University student to cancel classes during what could be the coldest day of the year has gathered more than a third of the student body's support. UPDATE: Robert Morris University has canceled classes on Wednesday and...

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Study: 2019’s most and least educated states in America

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor
January 29, 2019
WalletHub released a study on the most and least educated states in America. Massachusetts was ranked No. 1, while Mississippi was ranked No. 50.
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Moon Area School District closed Wednesday due to extreme cold

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - School districts around the Pittsburgh region will be closed on Wednesday as a winter weather system carrying subzero arctic air moves through the region. The Moon Area School District announced on Facebook Tuesday afternoon that they will not have classes...

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Allegheny County Jail inmate dead after breathing difficulties

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 29, 2019

PITTSBURGH — An inmate at the Allegheny County Jail died on Monday. Officials released a statement to the media stating that an unidentified male inmate began to experience breathing difficulties at approximately 12:20 p.m. According to Warden Orlando Harper, medical...