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The news site of Robert Morris University

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The news site of Robert Morris University

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Hannah Shiflett, Assistant News Editor

Hannah Shiflett has been a writer since 2018 when she first served on her high school newspaper. Upon attending college, she joined RMU Sentry media, beginning as a contributor before moving into the role of reporter and now Assistant News Editor. Hannah has also expanded her skill set where she serves as the Producer for RMU-Live.

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Creepy Conference Deadline Set for September 29

Creepy Conference Deadline Set for September 29

Hannah Shiflett, Assistant News Editor September 3, 2023

Interested in hauntings, sci-fi, horror, legends, or UFOs? Creepy Conference has opened submissions for the event set to take place on October 24. Creepy Conference has served as a great way to get...

PA Lawmakers Propose Bill to Eliminate the Annual State Vehicle Inspection

PA Lawmakers Propose Bill to Eliminate the Annual State Vehicle Inspection

Hannah Shiflett September 1, 2023

For decades, PA residents have been forced to deal with annual state inspections to ensure that the vehicles they are driving are safe to operate. Since 1929, PA has required that residents get their...

Air Quality Alert across the North East from Smoke Caused by Wild Fires

Hannah Shiflett June 8, 2023

Anyone who opened their windows or doors to go outside may have noticed that the sun and sky appear to be in a haze. Similar to what many would say is straight out of a movie about war. The cause for...

Photo Credit: Joseph Espinoza

RMU reimagines the bookstore

Hannah Shiflett, contributor May 9, 2023

For the last 17 years, students have been familiar with Barnes and Noble as a place of employment, purchasing textbooks, school supplies, and spirit wear. However, this summer the bookstore on campus will...

RUNE Image (Credit: RMU Arts & Humanities Twitter Page)

Meet the Managing Editor of Rune Magazine

Hannah Shiflett March 1, 2023

Celebrating their third year at the Rune Magazine, Mackenzie Hill is the Managing Editor of the Rune Magazine at Robert Morris University. Having spent the first two years as an associate editor, Hill...

Joe Biden visits Carnegie Mellons Mill 19 on Friday to discuss his infrastructure bill. (Photo Credit, Grayden Jackson)

Biden Gives his State of the Union Address

Hannah Shiflett February 10, 2023
This Tuesday, President Joe Biden spoke to Congress in his annual State of the Union address.
New Body Cam Footage Displays Problems with the Policing Institution

New Body Cam Footage Displays Problems with the Policing Institution

Hannah Shiflett January 28, 2023
Memphis Police Department strategically releases footage on the death of Tyre Nichols in an effort to deter protests.
Dr. John Locke was one of the members of student life that was realigned on Wednesday.

Robert Morris University Realigns Student Life

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter January 11, 2023

Robert Morris President, Dr. Michelle Patrick, announced the realignment of Student Life today after former Dean of Students, Dr. John Michalenko retired at the end of the fall semester. In an email...

Joseph Zimmer was named Provost of Robert Morris University on Monday Jan. 9, 2023.

Joseph Zimmer Named Next Provost at Robert Morris University

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter January 11, 2023

Robert Morris University has named Dr. Joseph Zimmer as the next Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs per a press release by the university. Zimmer will begin his role starting June 1, 2023. The...

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro.

Far-Right Brazilian Nationalists Attempt a Coup D’etat in the Name of Jair Bolsonaro

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter January 11, 2023

Only two days after the two-year anniversary of the January 6 Insurrection, Brazil has now faced its own version of an insurrection. Jair Bolsonaro is the former President of Brazil and yesterday his...

Rep. Kevin McCarthy was named Speaker of the House early Saturday morning after 15 rounds of voting.

Kevin McCarthy Finally Wins House Speaker in the 15th Round

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter January 7, 2023

For what seemed could go on for days and maybe even weeks. Rep. Kevin McCarthy wins House Speaker in a stunning turn of events. A Speaker of the House has finally been elected in the United States of...

Protests in China will likely have an impact this holiday season

Protests in China will likely have an impact this holiday season

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter December 8, 2022

The effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are still rolling in. In China, the government has announced a Zero COVID policy that would seek to stop the spread of the virus and its variants. China, over the last...

Protests in Iran become the center of attention at the World Cup

Protests in Iran become the center of attention at the World Cup

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter December 7, 2022

The World Cup has been at the center of mind across the United States and the world. Right now, 32 teams representing countries are competing against each other for the title of the best Football team...

Josh Shapiro and John Fetterman win PA races

Josh Shapiro and John Fetterman win PA races

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter November 9, 2022

In a tight race, Democrats dominated with two wins in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Josh Shapiro has won the governor's race, beating out Republican Doug Mastriano with a 686,289 vote difference....

Former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump visit Pennsylvania to rally voters days before mid-term election

Former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump visit Pennsylvania to rally voters days before mid-term election

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter November 8, 2022

In the last few days before the night of the election, two former presidents appeared in PA to rally support. Former President Barack Obama appeared to support Democratic Nominees John Fetterman for...

Fetterman rally at Stage AE in Pittsburgh.

John Fetterman Holds Rally in Pittsburgh Post Debate

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter October 27, 2022
Post the debate with Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz, voters turned out in support of Democratic candidate John Fetterman
Fetterman rally at Stage AE in Pittsburgh.

[Photo] War in Ukraine to the Energy Costs of the US

October 27, 2022

Fetterman rally at Stage AE in Pittsburgh.

17th district House nominee Chris Deluzio visits RMU

17th district House nominee Chris Deluzio visits RMU

Hannah Shiflett, Reporter October 13, 2022

Democratic candidate for the 17th congressional district Chris Deluzio came to an event hosted by the Political Science club to talk about running for office and some issues that Pittsburgh is facing. The...

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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...

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