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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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Nicholson talking to attendee Luke Brown. Moon, PA. February 16, 2019. RMU Sentry Media/John Blinn. Photo credit: John Blinn

Student Life hosts Nerf War in John Jay

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 22, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP- For many students, Nerf Wars were a staple way to spend weekends with friends during their youth. Bright yellow plastic guns, foam blue bullets with neon orange tips and an adrenaline kick flowing through your body as you took shelter define...

[Video] 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...

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...

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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...

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Multiple Pittsburgh restaurants ranked as most romantic in the country

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 19, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Romantics from the city of Pittsburgh may be in luck as a study from OpenTable has ranked several restaurants in the area as the most romantic places to eat, in the nation. According to a report done by OpenTable, six of the most romantic...

A five car accident closes McKees Rocks Bridge late on Feb. 15, 2019.

Pittsburgh police respond to accident on McKees Rocks Bridge

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 17, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- An accident on the McKees Rocks Bridge closed the road throughout the night Friday. Nine people were involved in the accident that took place on the bridge. According to a statement from Allegheny County, five vehicles were involved...

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Stephanie McMahon to speak at Robert Morris University’s commencement

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 16, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- This year, more than 700 undergraduate students of Robert Morris University will be receiving their degrees and WWE chief brand officer Stephanie McMahon will be addressing them. McMahon has been chosen to deliver the Class of 2019’s...

President Howard talks to News Manager Delaney Hassell.

RMU President Christopher Howard named to multiple NCAA committees

John Blinn and Gage Goulding February 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University's President Christopher Howard was recently named to the NCAA Committee on Sports Wagering. "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the ad hoc committee on sports wagering," said President Howard in...

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Drug bust in Monroeville yields more than $60K worth of heroin, fentanyl

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 9, 2019

MONROEVILLE -- Monroeville Police officers teamed up with the FBI on Wednesday to seize approximately $62,000 worth of drugs from a home. The search took place at a single family residence on Monroeville Boulevard. Authorities found 3.5 ounces of...

Whitewater rafting on the Youhgiogheny River at Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvanias Laurel Highlands. Photo Credit: (Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau)

Laurel Highlands named as top 5 most popular northeast towns

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 9, 2019

LIGONIER, Pa. - The Laurel Highlands has recently been ranked within the top 20 most popular towns in the northeast United States. GetawayMavens.com evaluated over 450 destinations from Virginia to Maine to decipher the most popular towns in the northeast....

Newly remodeled Yorktown Hall kitchen opens for students to use in 2019. Photo Credit: (Office of Residence Life)

Residence Life acts on student suggestions, holds focus groups

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- In early February, Charles Forrester and other members of the Robert Morris University Office of Residence Life gathered to discuss updates to various housing areas on and off campus. Charles Forrester, who is an assistant director...

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Police officer promoted in the City of Pittsburgh

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor February 3, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh's Bureau of Police Sergeant, John Fisher, has been assigned to the administrative branch with the position of commander. His promotion ceremony took place on Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Mayor's Office Conference Room. Fisher was...

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Provost of Robert Morris University steps down

John Blinn and Gage Goulding February 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After 11 years of service, starting in 2008, Provost David Jamison has stepped down from his position as senior vice president of academic affairs. Jamison stepped down on Feb. 1 and plans to return to the faculty within the same day,...

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...

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Community blood drive held at Robert Morris University

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor January 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Students of Robert Morris University and local community members came together on Wednesday to give back, by giving blood. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, the gymnasium of the John Jay building was briefly transformed into a blood...

Pittsburgh International Airport in Pennsylvania, Photo Date: 5/30/2016 Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Pittsburgh International Airport saw monumental growth in 2018

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor January 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- During 2018, the Pittsburgh International Airport saw its busiest year for the first time in more than a decade, with passenger traffic up nearly 4 percent. According to a press release from the Allegheny County Airport Authority, Pittsburgh...

Winter Storm Harper Could Drop 40 Inches of Snow on the Northeast. Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

City officials, public works prepare for Winter Storm Harper

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH — City officials and public works crews around Pittsburgh are preparing to face a strong Winter Storm Harper over the weekend. The city has an arsenal of plows with salt spreaders, tractors and pickup trucks to fight against the upcoming...

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Bike Pittsburgh seeks input on cycling next to Uber’s self-driving cars

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Bike Pittsburgh has distributed a survey asking pedestrians and bikers of the Steel City how they would feel traveling alongside vehicles that drive themselves. In Sept. 2016, Uber came to the city of Pittsburgh to test their semi-autonomous...

Wheatley Center on the campus of Robert Morris University houses the School of Communication and Information Systems.

Robert Morris’ Organizational Leadership online masters program nationally ranked

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor January 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University's Organizational Leadership online masters program received a national ranking recently. The online program placed on Successful Students' top 25 best online Masters in Organizational Leadership degree programs. Robert...

The UPMC building is one of the many distinct buildings in the Pittsburgh area.

Study: Pittsburgh one of the best cities for STEM workers

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor January 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The personal finance website WalletHub brings good news for people who live in the Pittsburgh area and are looking for a career in STEM. The website reported that Pittsburgh ranks third among the top 10 metro areas that are best for...

[Video] Annual Consumer Electronics Show displays technology developed in Pittsburgh

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor January 15, 2019

LAS VEGAS (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) - Mankind took a step towards the future last week at the Consumer Electronics Show, which took place in Las Vegas. The event focused heavily on transportation, with inventions as small as Segway -- Ninebot’s electric...

Robert Morris University receives a fresh dusting of snow in Dec., 2018.

Alpha Chi Rho brothers were ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor December 3, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Students at Robert Morris University may have seen an unusual sight on their way to and from classes as they passed the campsite of several brothers of Alpha Chi Rho, who were “Freezin' for a Reason.” The campsite was set up Monday...

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City homeless shelters open for the winter

John Blinn, Contributor November 20, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The City of Pittsburgh is opening places of refuge for people in the city who are struggling with or facing homelessness. The city is opening a temporary winter shelter which is located at Shepherd's Heart Fellowship and Veterans Home...

[Video] Daily News Brief (11/15)

John Blinn, Contributor November 15, 2018

A breakdown of today's latest news, sports and weather. RMU Sentry Media's John Blinn reports.

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Live Well Allegheny Celebrate Tobacco Cessation Week

John Blinn, Contributor November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Allegheny Quits for Life Cessation Awareness Week kicked off on Nov. 11 and will continue until Saturday. The week is a product of Live Well Allegheny and Tobacco Free Allegheny and is filled with events in support of the communities...

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Loud ‘booms’ cause concern in Moon Township

John Blinn, Contributor November 15, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - Residents in the Moon Township area heard loud booms on Thursday, prompting several calls to the police department. “Honestly, they weren't super loud from where I am down on Neville Island," said Jamie Lenore Savatt, RMU alumni...

AJR comes to Stage AE, donates to synagogue shooting

AJR comes to Stage AE, donates to synagogue shooting

John Blinn November 7, 2018

Sunday night a line of people wrapped around Pittsburgh's Stage AE in hopes to see indie-pop band AJR headline for the first time in the Steel City. The indoor entertainment venue filled to its maximum occupancy of 2,400 people, attendees extremely close...

[Video] Daily News Brief (11/1)

John Blinn, Contributor November 1, 2018

A breakdown of today's latest news, sports and weather. RMU Sentry Media's John Blinn reports.

[Video] Daily News Brief (10/30)

John Blinn, Contributor October 30, 2018

A breakdown of today's latest news, sports and weather. RMU Sentry Media's John Blinn reports.

[Video] Daily News Brief (10/26)

John Blinn, Contributor October 26, 2018

A breakdown of today's latest news, sports and weather. RMU Sentry Media's John Blinn reports.

[Video] Daily News Brief (10/25)

John Blinn, Contributor October 25, 2018

A breakdown of today's latest news, sports and weather. RMU Sentry Media's John Blinn reports.

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How two Seneca Valley Raiders became Colonials together

John Blinn and John Blinn October 23, 2018

In the world of sports, from professional teams to high school teams, the bond formed between teammates is always something extremely powerful. Frequently team bonds begin in high school athletics. This was the case for RMU sophomore Maria Alfano and...

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Students surprised by RMU’s drug and alcohol arrest rating

John Blinn September 21, 2018

The U.S. Department of Education recently released a list of schools with the highest number of drug and alcohol-related arrests. On that list sits Robert Morris University, holding the place of 23rd in the country. Students across campus were told...

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The story of the Robert Morris soccer siblings

John Blinn and John Blinn September 13, 2018

With very successful careers on the soccer field and what seems to be a natural talent for the sport in their bloodline, siblings Jane and Seth Schleicher will both be representing Robert Morris University for the 2018 season. The Schleichers are no...

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Charlie Batch to talk to Delta Tau Delta fraternity

John Blinn September 11, 2018

With both student rush and THRIVE Week taking off at Robert Morris University, director of member development for fraternity Delta Tau Delta Chris Micsky has planned to try to spread a positive message to the brothers of his fraternity and students at...

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Rapper Vanilla Ice among passengers quarantined on flight from Dubai

John Blinn September 5, 2018

After 13 hours in the air, 520 passengers, including 90’s rapper Vanilla Ice, were greeted by the Center for Disease Control Wednesday morning. So I just landed from Dubai and now there is like tons of ambulances and fire trucks and police all over...

RMU buys the Bobby Mobile for tours

RMU buys the Bobby Mobile for tours

John Blinn September 1, 2018

Over the summer Robert Morris University invested in an electric bus with the intention of moving students and families around campus, while simultaneously enhancing their impression of campus. One of the most important jobs for Nathan Turner, director...