A junior communications major with a concentration in journalism and a focus in media studies, Leah is the Editor-in-Chief of RMU Sentry Media. She is also the producer and former anchor of RMU-Live and is on the social media desk for Trending Now. She has served as the producer of Colonial SportsCenter for 2013-2014, winning a Communicator Award of Distinction for that year, as well as doing on-camera and behind the scenes work for the show.
Leah currently is working on her undergraduate thesis, studying the effects of social media on news consumption.
Outside of RMU Sentry Media, she is a member of the University Honors Program and the Society for Collegiate Journalists. She is in the process of founding the Robert Morris University Chapter of She's the First - a non-profit organization dedicated to funding the education of girls in low-income countries.
If you have to travel on the Parkway East at all to make the trip home for Thanksgiving break, you’ll want to allow yourself extra time or consider an alternate route.
The Pittsburgh Department of...
Leah Fleischel, Social Media Editor
• September 28, 2015
Robert Morris University announced Monday that rowing head coach Midge McPhail, 50, died Saturday.
McPhail had lung disease caused by complications from Sjögren's Syndrome.
Craig Coleman, director of...
The search for the next president of Robert Morris University is its final stages, according to a recent email from Gary Claus, board chair.
Claus said the board is "thrilled with the pace and progress...
Entering your freshman year of college is one of the most exciting times of your life! We know it also can be one of the most stressful - we’ve been there! There’s so much uncertainty surrounding...
Former Robert Morris men's basketball star Lucky Jones signed a professional contract Tuesday and will continue his basketball career overseas.
Jones signed with Liége Basket of the Scooore League,...
Erik Stein, a former area coordinator within the office of residence life, died Wednesday in his home, according to his obituary on TribLIVE.
He was 38 and had recently become the assistant director...
Robert Morris University has named Dr. Lois Bryan, professor of accounting, interim dean of the School of Business effective June 1, 2015.
She will succeed John Beehler, who became the dean of the School...
Robert Morris University has selected AnnMarie LeBlanc as the new dean of the School of Communications and Information Systems, effective July 1.
She will succeed Barbara Levine, associate professor...
A dumpster caught fire around midnight Saturday near Washington and Concord halls on campus.
Fire crews responded to the scene and were able to extinguish the flames within approximately 15 minutes.
Dumpster...
RMU Board Chair Gary Claus announced Tuesday that the Board of Trustees has appointed Provost David L. Jamison, J.D. as the Interim President of Robert Morris University effective June 30, 2015.
Jamison...
Related: RMU Event Center Update
UPDATE:
As of Monday, the RMU Board of Trustees has approved the plans to fund raise approximately $50 million to build a new event center.
"As we pursue donations...
On this April Fool's Day, RMU Sentry Media has learned of new plans to build a statue of Dr. Gregory Dell'Omo next to Bronze Bob.
However, bronze will simply not suffice. The statue will be entirely...
If you've clicked the link to this article, chances are you are a part of the thousands that will be running out to the store either tonight (or tomorrow if you really feel like living life on the edge).
Maybe...
Students at RMU will now have to change their password once every 60 days starting in a couple of weeks.
Level Up, the new awareness initiative created by the Information Technology (IT) department...
Pittsburgh has long shed its image as a polluted industrial city and blossomed into one of the most livable cities in the country, as well as a hub for technology, health care, and education. It has even...
It takes a lot to unseat an incumbent governor, and Tom Wolf is the first to perform that feat in almost 40 years.
This accomplishment takes popularity amongst voters, but according to a recent poll by...
Here we are, halfway through the semester looking at the end of week 8. While most college students are taking midterms, it's just another week at work for me and other full-time interns. Try to keep your...
So I can't believe I'm just getting to my second blog post now. I used to post on student media almost every day, and now I haven't had time in twenty-seven days? Alright, so maybe I've had half an hour...
Hey everyone! Welcome to my blog, and thanks for reading.
Before I can talk about work, I've got to talk about how I landed my internship. Like any job, you've got to make a great first impression and...
President Barack Obama is back for more of the Steel City just over two months after visiting Mon Valley Steel Works in West Mifflin to promote his myRA program to the people of Pittsburgh.
His...
To kick off the RMU Voter Registration Drive, six local politicians came to campus to speak at the Rogal Family Chapel on April 4 to emphasize the importance of voting and voter involvement. The panelists...
Having a partner in crime in your mission to get fit is always a good idea. For the days you'd rather lie in bed, you officially have someone responsible for dragging you out of it. One of the best qualities...
Being healthy and in shape is not all about how you look (name of the blog aside), it is more about how you feel.
Over 16 million people have watched the TED talk by social psychologist Amy Cuddy...
In an e-mail announcement that came from President Gregory Dell'Omo shortly after noon on Mar. 25, the RMU community was informed that Dr. Yasmin Purohit has accepted the offer for the position of Chief...
Jillian Michaels’ brought her “Maximize Your Life” tour to the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh on Mar. 19 to an audience dying to know her secrets to health, fitness, and living a positive lifestyle.
The...
3/13/14 - Recovered Property - A caller reported a backpack with a note on it in the lower Sewall parking lot. Officers retrieved the backpack, which belonged to a student on the track team. The bag...
3/4/14 - Fire - Parkhurst advised of a grease fire in the Bistro at Wheatley Center. Officers responded and extinguished the fire without incident. Maintenance was advised of the incident. (Closed)
3/5/14...
Sometimes there’s no way around it, working out is just a drag. My biggest problem on the treadmill somedays is scrolling through my iPhone endlessly to find something to motivate me to go the distance....
You can do Zumba, yoga, cross-fit, P90-X, and every workout you find online or in magazines; but nothing is as good for you as running. After all, it is so simple. You lace up your shoes, put on your workout...
According to Robert Morris University, President Gregory Dell'Omo has withdrawn his name for consideration from La Salle University.
“I wish LaSalle University the very best as their search continues,”...
UPDATE [2:40 p.m.]
Robert Morris University has released a statement addressed to the campus community in regards to President Gregory Dell'Omo withdrawing his name from the consideration of becoming...
2/18/14 - Accident - This department was advised of a minor accident in the parking lot at Yorktown Hall. Both parties exchanged their information and a report was written for insurance purposes. (Closed)
2/18/14...
It is estimated that just past 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 22, 2014 a car crashed into the Revere Center. The cause of the crash is not known at this time, and no comment was immediately available from officials...
It is estimated that just past 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 22, a car crashed into the Revere Center. The cause of the crash is not known at this time, and no comment was immediately available from officials on...
As February rounds the corner and spring break is just weeks away, some of us on a mission to look good naked (or at least in our swimsuit) may be feeling crunched for time. Last week I told you what NOT...
At some point, everyone hits the frustration of their exercise regime or new diet just not working as well as they expected. We want results, and we want them fast. After all, we are making sacrifices...
So, it's been cold. And I can't think of anything that makes me want to exercise less than negative temperatures outside. Going to class is a chore in itself, which for me rules out spending as much time...
President Barack Obama declared 2014 the “year of action” in his State of The Union address on Tuesday evening and promptly took to Mon Valley Steel Works just outside of Pittsburgh on Wednesday to...
Hi everyone! Welcome to "Look Good Naked". While the title undoubtedly brought you here, it is my hope that the content helps you and makes you stay. Looking good naked is about more than literally looking...
It is no secret that RMU has had a successful past five years with constant expansion and improvement coming in great ways. These changes have proven to be a product of the Strategic Plan that was first...
2013 has been a great year for RMU Sentry Media, and a big year as well.
We have been striving for a long time to define exactly what we are, and it took a while before we were really comfortable being...
To most students, the end of the semester means studying, projects, losing sleep and stress. To the Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ), it meant giving back to the community. Since 2010 when member...
RMU Sentry Media would like to thank everyone who submitted comments and memories via e-mail or the website. Our thoughts continue to be with the Crawley family and all who were close to Dr. Rex Crawley.
“Rex...
Human resources released information on arrangements regarding the passing of Dr. Rex Crawley earlier today. Arrangements were sent to President Dell'Omo who passed on the information to the RMU community...
Students received an e-mail early Friday afternoon regarding the changes coming to the library in the near future. The RMU Library’s main floor will be undergoing a renovation between the end of...
Sending out transcripts has become even more convenient for RMU students. Academic services introduced the new RMU eTranscript service on Tuesday in an e-mail sent by Lawrence Tomei, Vice Provost for...
The office of Student Life sent an e-mail on behalf of the RMU Public Safety Department on Oct. 22 regarding the amended overnight parking policy for students. The e-mail stated that the reason for the...
2013 marks the 10-year anniversary of the rebirth of the Robert Morris Colonial Theatre. In celebration, a special concert version of the Broadway Hit Rent: In Concert will be performed at Massey Theatre...
Former Prime Minister of Greece, George Papandreou, kicked off the Pittsburgh Speakers Series sponsored by Robert Morris University on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Papandreou was the Prime Minister of Greece...
In just a few decades, the city of Pittsburgh did a complete, 180 degree turn around from a grimy, smoky center for steel mills to the most livable city in the United States. Earlier this year, the Richard...
Robert Morris University has students studying to become experts of a very wide range of topics. Once a year, those with expertise on vampires, werewolves, mutants, aliens, cannibals, zombies, witches,...
Sunday, Sept. 15
Sorority Bid Day
FYSP Kickball: 9 - 11 p.m. at Nicholson Center Front Lawn
Men's Soccer at Canisius
Women's Soccer at Cleveland State
Field Hockey vs. Missouri State at...
Every year, the College Republicans and College Democrats come together for one thing: the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. For years now, on Sept. 11 the Nicholson front lawn is decorated with 2,977 flags...
Sunday, Sept. 8
Men's Soccer vs. Detriot @ NY
Women's Soccer @ Howard
Monday, Sept. 9
Commuter Reception: 5 - 8 p.m. at Hale Center
Speaker Dan Gheesling: 7 p.m. at Massey Theatre
Tuesday,...
Robert Morris University has been increasing its global presence, both by bringing in students from different cultures and sending students of its own around the world. In honor of this, starting in February...
Here's what's happening on campus after students return from a long Labor Day weekend.
Sunday, Sept. 1
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Men's Soccer @ Rider
-...
Year after year, Robert Morris University makes leaps and bounds in transforming and further developing as a university. Comparing the 2007-2008 RMU to the 2013-2014 RMU is almost unthinkable because of...
Today the biggest class in RMU history joins campus and begins their journey as making these 4 years as Colonials memorable. New student orientation is taking place at thousands of campuses across the...
Robert Morris University has transformed in countless ways over the past decade, and the largest of these is arguably the positive shift in on-campus experience and community from year to year. As a result,...
Jonathan Potts, senior director of public relations at Robert Morris University, confirmed last Friday that English department adjunct professor Dr. Stephen Arch is no longer an RMU employee.
Arch had...
Along with finals comes opportunities for students to de-stress, and of course fuel up with free food offered throughout the week.
The library will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. Monday through...
The winners of the class officer elections are as follows:
Class of 2016
President - Matthew Corkery
Vice President - Evyn Selden
Class of 2015
President - Christopher...
Here's what's happening the week of April 22 before finals week hits at RMU!
Monday April 22
Balancing out Hunger donations will be accepted throughout the week - Information in Rotunda 11 a.m. -...
Tuesday, April 16 was much like other days at Robert Morris University, and students even went through getting ready with their normal morning routines. Only one action had to be subtracted, and that was...
Earlier in the semester, the entire student body was surveyed about the level of need and desire for a new recreation center. The survey informed students that this new addition would come at a cost of...
Here’s what’s happening the week of April 15 at RMU, from class officer elections to musicals to students going barefoot!
Tuesday, April 16
Day Without Shoes - All day event across...
Here's what's going on the week of April 7th at Robert Morris University, from Greek Week 2013 to giving blood and more!
Sunday, April 7
Greek Week opening ceremony on Nicholson Front Lawn - 3:00...
Residence halls across campus this past week have been competing hard against each other to take home the championship title from 2013's Battle of the Halls. Students have lived side by side all year in...
For the past nine years, Communication, Media Arts, and English students have gotten the unique opportunity to not only network with potential employers and gain knowledge from people currently in their...
Here's what's happening the week of April 1 as everyone returns from the Easter holiday!
Monday, April 1
Battle of the Halls begins this week - see Facebook event page for details on times and tournaments
Tuesday,...
There will be no classes tomorrow, Mar. 29, in observation of Good Friday and the Easter holiday. Hours of operation for various locations on campus open during the break are as follows:
Romo's Cafe:
Thursday,...
The third annual Battle of the Halls will take place April 1 through April 6 after students return from Easter Break. Halls are encouraged to gather members to compose teams to participate in the various...
Monday, March 25
RMU vs. Providence Viewing Party at Latitude 40 begins at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 26
Lecture by Nadav Amir-Himmel, prize-winning composer and pianist, on his compositions...
On Wednesday, March 20, RMU's Department of Communication will be hosting approximately 125 high school students for the event, Celebrating Communication. The event will focus mainly on the first amendment...
Though the Robert Morris Men’s Basketball team failed to make the NCAA tournament after being predicted to do so, post season fever swept RMU on Sunday night when it was announced the University of Kentucky...
Here's what's going on at RMU the week of March 18th as everyone settles back in after spring break!
Monday, Mar. 18
SGA Meeting 5 p.m. - Franklin 203
Tuesday, Mar. 19
Housing Contracts due
Open...
The transition fromspring break back to school is a tough one, and this year this transition happens to occur on St. Patrick’s Day. This holiday is notorious for being a fun-filled one and typically...
I have had the privilege of being at the CMA (College Media Association) conference with some of the upcoming best and brightest in the industry. I have been surrounded by people who possess talent, drive,...
The session “Thinking Like an Editor”, got me thinking before I even walked into the room, taught me a lot, then left me thinking long after I left.
This was the first time I have attended an academic...
What do all of these acronyms mean? Robert Morris University’s Chapter of the Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ) is taking on New York City for the College Media Association’s 2013 Conference.
Eleven...
The next speaker in the Pittsburgh Speaker Series presented by Robert Morris University is Vicente Fox, President of Mexico from 2000-2006. He will be speaking at Heinz Hall on March 13 at 8:00 p.m. Students...
Here’s what’s happening the week before spring Break at RMU!
Monday, March 4
OSCE Service Project: Light of Life - 3:50 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 5
Colonial Auction...
The RMU Irish Heritage Committee is taking the month of March to celebrate Irish Heritage since the month is already known for St. Patrick’s Day. The music, food, and storytelling throughout the month...
Today, mirrors in women’s restrooms throughout campus were covered with paper that had inspirational quotes written on them. This was done by the Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority to kick off Anorexia Nervosa...
Welcome to another edition of RoMo's Roundup to jumpstart your week!
Throughout this week, the sister of Delta Phi Epsilon will be raising awareness for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)...
Friday night through Sunday, younger siblings of RMU students have a unique opportunity to spend the weekend on campus for Little Siblings Weekend. This year's theme is "Superheroes and Sidekicks", with...
Dr. Karshner and Donna Anderson will be leading a 3-week Service-Learning trip to the Navajo Nation from May 12 through June 1. The trip is in conjunction with two 8-week courses, Reading Myths (ELIT1060)...
