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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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“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...

6 Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-70

6 Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-70

Isabella Timpano November 16, 2023

At 8:52 am on Tuesday, November 14th, a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 killed 6 and left 18 injured. The crash involved a charter bus, a tractor-trailer, another commercial vehicle, and two passenger vehicles traveling west on I-70 in Licking County, Ohio....

Top 10 Holiday-Themed Events Around Campus

Top 10 Holiday-Themed Events Around Campus

Isabella Timpano, Reporter November 14, 2023

As the temperatures drops faster than the leaves did, the holiday season is officially upon us. For many RMU students, the greater Pittsburgh area is brand new, and it may be daunting to try and find things to do. Look no further, as I have compiled a...

Nets Added Around the Golden Gate Bridge to Prevent Suicide

Nets Added Around the Golden Gate Bridge to Prevent Suicide

Isabella Timpano November 9, 2023

The Golden Gate Bridge, a famous sight in San Francisco, has been a suicide hotspot for almost a century. Since its opening in 1937, an assumed 2,000 people have taken their lives over the side of the bridge. Now, almost 100 years since the novelty was...

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SWAT Incident Developing in Pittsburgh, PA

Isabella Timpano November 3, 2023

Pittsburgh Public Safety has said that a SWAT presence formed within the neighborhood of South Oakland on October 30th. The situation has developed on the 3700 block of Child's Street. Authorities have reported that the suspect is a barricaded man...

This Week On Campus: 10/23 - 10/28

This Week On Campus: 10/23 – 10/28

Isabella Timpano, Reporter October 23, 2023

It's the last full week of October, and the spooky activities are in store! Don't have any plans yet this week? Check out the exciting events this week on campus! Make a Memory Jar: Come decorate a memory jar, and have colored strips of paper to write...

Why Burnt Offerings Was Before Its Time

Why “Burnt Offerings” Was Before Its Time

Isabella Timpano, Reporter October 19, 2023

"I've been waiting for you, Ben." If I had to guess, many of you have not seen the 1976 horror film "Burnt Offerings". As a trailblazer in the psychological horror world, the film presented one-of-a-kind, complex ideas and plot twists. I'm here, however,...

Hours Long SWAT Stand Off in Aliquippa PA

Hours Long SWAT Stand Off in Aliquippa PA

Isabella Timpano October 18, 2023

After a nearly 7-hour SWAT standoff in Aliquippa PA, a 39-year-old man has been apprehended. The situation began as a domestic event at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, as the man, armed with a gun, locked his girlfriend out of the house while barricading himself....

McKeesport Area Teachers Union Authorizes A Strike

Isabella Timpano October 7, 2023

Thursday, October 5th, the McKeesport Area teacher's union voted unanimously to strike. This decision was made after the school board voted down a contract that was originally agreed upon by both sides. If the contract had been agreed on, it would mean...

$11 Million In Overdue Payments For Pittsburgh Mills Mall Paid 3 Days Before Sheriff Sale

$11 Million In Overdue Payments For Pittsburgh Mills Mall Paid 3 Days Before Sheriff Sale

Isabella Timpano October 5, 2023

The Pittsburgh Mills Mall, which was originally set to go to sheriff sale this past Monday, is no longer up for sale. As of Friday Morning, the Allegheny County Sheriff's office confirmed that Namdar Realty has paid off all of the overdue payments, just...

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Military Recruitment Is At Concerningly Low Levels

Isabella Timpano October 5, 2023

The United States Military is struggling to meet its yearly necessary recruitment numbers. During a recent House Armed Service Committee hearing, the Navy, Air Force, and Army all stated they expect to miss their recruitment numbers for 2023 by the thousands....

Usher Announced As 2024 Superbowl Headliner

Usher Announced As 2024 Superbowl Headliner

Isabella Timpano, Reporter September 27, 2023

The Superbowl Halftime show has seen the shining talents of many of the greats. From Michael Jackson, Prince, Beyonce, and even Snoop Dawg, the NFL Superbowl Halftime never ceases to entertain the millions watching. The 2024 Las Vegas halftime show is...

Pay up or Get out - Pittsburgh Mills Mall set for Sheriff Sale

Pay up or Get out – Pittsburgh Mills Mall set for Sheriff Sale

Isabella Timpano September 27, 2023

The once prominent Pittsburgh Mills Mall is now facing a sheriff sale. The facility, currently owned by Namdar Realty, is over $11 million behind in payments. At this point, the sheriff sale is set to occur on October 2nd. Opening in 2005, the Pittsburgh...

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Mission Unstoppable: Michelle Patrick Reimagines Campus

Isabella Timpano September 1, 2023

As the excited energy returns to campus, there is one face sure to be found. Michelle Patrick is back and ready to serve as our University President. Empowered by fresh ideas and endless motivation, University President Patrick is ready to help RMU become...