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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

This is where are all Pittsburgh related news will be at.

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Joe Walton passes away at age 85

Ethan Morrison
August 15, 2021

Today, Beaver Falls native and former Robert Morris head football coach Joe Walton passed away at the age of 85. https://twitter.com/RMUAthletics/status/1426999553128009728?s=20 Walton was named the first head coach in the team's 27-year history on July 27, 1993, building...

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Police Blotter: 8/2/21 – 8/8/21

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
August 14, 2021

8/2/21 - Trouble Alarm - Guardian Protection reported a trouble signal from the Island Sports Complex. RMU Maintenance was notified and was aware it was a malfunction. The alarm was put on hold for repair. This case is closed. 8/3/21 - 911 Hang-Up Call - Allegheny County 911...

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Police Blotter: 7/13/2021-7/19/2021

Ethan Morrison, Assist News Editor
July 23, 2021

7/13/2021 - 911 Hang-up call - Moon Dispatch reported a 911 dropped call. RMU Police located the caller on campus who stated it was an accident and everything was fine. This case is closed. 7/13/2021 - Fire alarm False Activation - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm...

Police Blotter 7/6/2021 – 7/12/2021

Ethan Morrison, Contributor
July 16, 2021

7/6/2021 - Fire Alarm Smoke Detector Activated - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Marshall Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled and the panel was reset. This case is...

Pittsburgh releases new guidelines for St. Patrick’s Day

Pittsburgh releases new guidelines for St. Patrick’s Day

Colby Sherwin, Contributor
March 16, 2021

PITTSBURGH -- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many are wondering what is allowed for St. Patrick’s Day this Wednesday. For the second straight year, there will be no St. Patrick's Day parade in Pittsburgh. In a statement from the City of Pittsburgh, they outlined the...

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police introduces new training to better prepare officers to deal with homelessness

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police introduces new training to better prepare officers to deal with homelessness

Nathan Breisinger, Sports Social Media Director
February 13, 2021

PITTSBURGH-- In order to prepare new officers for close contact with homeless residents within the city, Pittsburgh police recruits will now receive specialized training to acknowledge experiences faced by displaced people within the city, the available services that can aid...

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COVID-19 across the country: Western PA vs MA

Hannah Shiflett, Contributor
February 5, 2021

Editor’s Note: Here at RMU Sentry Media, our writers come from all over the nation and the state of Pennsylvania. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of those areas differently. During their time at home over break, some of our writers dove into how the pandemic has changed...

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City of Pittsburgh prepares as large amounts of snow and ice are predicted

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2021

PITTSBURGH - As a large snowstorm from the West Coast is expected to hit Western Pennsylvania Sunday and Monday, the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works is preparing road salt treatments and plowing throughout the city. Snow is expected from 1 a.m. on Sunday through...

UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old boy from Tarentum found

UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old boy from Tarentum found

John Blinn, News Editor
December 1, 2020

UPDATE: Ratliff was reported to be found at 11:30 p.m. on December 1. TARENTUM -- Authorities in Tarentum are asking for help in finding a boy who went missing. 16-year-old Ronald Ratliff was last seen at 4 a.m. Tuesday morning. Ratliff is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs...

Pittsburghs annual Gingerbread House Display kicks off virtual showing

Pittsburgh’s annual Gingerbread House Display kicks off virtual showing

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
November 23, 2020

PITTSBURGH -- The holiday season will officially commence with a virtual display of gingerbread houses created by local individuals, families, and groups. "The City of Pittsburgh is proud to serve as the presenter of this popular holiday tradition, and we're excited to design...