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Women of Sentry: Gabriella Rankin

Women of Sentry: Gabriella Rankin

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor March 10, 2021

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY -- In honor of Women’s History Month, RMU Sentry Media sat down with sophomore Gabriella Rankin to talk about her experiences at Sentry Media.Gabriella Rankin has been a part of Sentry for two years. She is currently the...

RMU shuttle driver tests positive for COVID-19

RMU shuttle driver tests positive for COVID-19

Soundharjya Babu March 22, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- An RMU shuttle driver has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to an email sent to students.RMU’s shuttle service, The Pittsburgh Transportation Group, informed RMU on March 22 that a driver has tested positive...

SGA meeting recap: John Michalenko

SGA meeting recap: John Michalenko

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor February 13, 2020

ROBERT MORRIS - Vice President of Student Life, John Michalenko addressed meal plan changes at this week’s SGA meeting. According to Michalenko, the changes proposed at during a meeting that on took place in Hopwood Hall on Feb. 5 are not yet final. Students...

Yorktown CAs preparing food for Friendsgiving Photo credit: Soundharjya Babu

Students celebrate Friendsgiving in Yorktown Kitchen

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor November 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- RMU students celebrated Friendsgiving in the Yorktown kitchen just in time for the upcoming Thanksgiving break. On Saturday evening, students enjoyed meals and quality time with friends. The Community Advisors in Yorktown set up the...

Students gather in Yorktown hall for Paint Your Pride

Students gather in Yorktown hall for Paint Your Pride

Soundharjya Babu, News Assistant Editor October 16, 2019

Students on campus came together for the Paint Your Pride event in Yorktown Hall for a chance to express themselves. The Student Alliance for Equality (SAFE) and the Community Advisers at Yorktown Hall held the pride event, which featuring music and...

The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department responds to  a structure fire on Moon Clinton Road.

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Apartment damaged after fire on Moon Clinton Road

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor October 15, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - An apartment in Treetop Manors was damaged after a structure fire Monday afternoon. Residents near the area of Moon Clinton Road say they saw heavy smoke and heard helicopters at the scene. The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department...

SGA meeting recap: Chris King discusses RMU athletics

SGA meeting recap: Chris King discusses RMU athletics

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor September 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris’ Student Government Association held a meeting on Tuesday. The meeting featured vice president and director of athletics Chris King as well as chief marketing officer Chelsea Blakely. Chris King discussed his plans for...

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Yorktown Fitness Center transforms into a 24/7 facility

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor September 23, 2019

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - New plans for the Yorktown Fitness Center are currently in the works, as the facility is transitioning into a 24/7 facility. Previously, students had limited hours to access the fitness center, but the new initiative aims to...

Robert Morris University President Dr. Christopher Howard hosts "Pizza with the President" in order to connect more with student body. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Megan Shandel)

President Howard discusses plans for the new year

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor September 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- President Chris Howard recently discussed this school year and all that it entails as RMU gets ready for another semester. In an email issued to students, President Howard introduced plans for upcoming renovations for the School of...

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Campus Drive to reopen to traffic

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor April 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP- Campus Drive is set to reopen at the start of May. The road that travels in front of the UPMC Events Center will reopen to traffic on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 a.m. According to Robert Morris University's Facilities Management, deliveries,...

Robert Morris University's book store receives store renovations sponsored by Barnes and Noble. 

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RMU bookstore completes renovations

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor April 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Finishing touches have just been added to the RMU bookstore, completing the store's renovations. The project, which was funded by Barnes and Nobles, started on March 4 and continued on through spring break. The bookstore boasts updated...

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New Thorn Run Interchange project to start this month

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor April 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - The Thorn Run Interchange Improvement Project is set to start this month. The construction work may impact traffic, according to a Facebook post by the Moon Township Police Department. The project’s plans involves adding new traffic...

Bridges and buildings in Downtown Pittsburgh reflect off the city's mirror-like rivers on an early spring morning. Photo Date: March 29, 2019 Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding)

Pittsburgh named No. 1 city for small businesses

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor April 7, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh is the best place to launch a small business, according to Citimart ratings. The ratings were based on 56 other U.S. cities. According to Citimart, Pittsburgh ranks first in openness to small businesses and their ideas. The...

Robert Morris University hosts the 2019 Global Karneval on April 2, 2019. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Soundharjya Babu)

Global Karneval celebrates different cultures at RMU

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor April 5, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - International students and organizations across the Robert Morris University campus celebrated their culture and shared it with the community. The third annual Global Karneval featured various booths, each representing different cultures....

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La Roche officially gains university status

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor March 29, 2019

PITTSBURGH — La Roche College officially gained university status on Tuesday. President Sister Candace Introcaso announced this change during a celebration held at the school. “Changing our designation and name to La Roche University is the...

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Student: Hancock dorm ‘infested’ with bed bugs

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor February 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A student at Robert Morris University living in Hancock Hall discovered a bed bug "infestation" in her dorm room. Taylor Grandizio, a freshman who lived in the room, described her experience with the infestation, an issue she did not...

Since the announcement of budget cuts from the University, many students have demanded answers from their University administration.

RMU announces chair of the Public Art Committee

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor February 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has named local artist Cindy Gilberti as the chair of the Public Art Committee. Gilberti hosted painting workshops on campus during the summer, which brought local attention to Wheatley Center. She is currently...

Pro-life speaker Ryan Bomberger spoke to an audience in Hopwood Hall at Robert Morris University.

Pro-life activist Ryan Bomberger speaks at RMU

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Pro-life activist Ryan Bomberger came to speak at Robert Morris University. Students for Life hosted “The Social Injustice of Abortion” featuring political columnist and commentator Ryan Bomberger, founder of The Radiance Foundation. Sued...

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RMU opens manufacturing laboratory in Lower Hill

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has opened a manufacturing laboratory in Lower Hill. The laboratory officially opened on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located in the Energy Innovation Center, it will serve as a research and teaching...

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U.S. cities with the highest and lowest credit scores

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor February 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Do you live in a city that is known for having good credit scores? WalletHub has ranked U.S. cities with the highest and lowest credit scores. Based on TransUnion data, 2,572 cities were ranked by their median credit score, giving an...

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Pitt students create dating app ‘Inrstellar’

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor February 12, 2019

OAKLAND - University of Pittsburgh students have created a dating app with a new twist. With no photos on users’ public profiles, Inrstellar emphasizes connections over superficial judgments. Founder and CEO Paul Trichon wanted a place for people...

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Pittsburgh Police participate in annual Polar Plunge

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor February 3, 2019

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is participating in the annual Polar Plunge with efforts to raise money for Special Olympics of Pennsylvania. As of Jan. 31, they have raised $43,625, greatly contributing to the $425,000 goal. Police Chief...

Women working on their computers, Photo Date: March 24, 2016. Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Report: More millennial women enter the workforce

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor January 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) — More millennial women are entering the job market than ever before, according to a report. According to a Bloomberg report, women between the ages 25 and 34 make up 76 percent of the workforce. There is a...

Tom Marino is an American politician and attorney. He is currently serving his fourth term as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district, Photo Date: 7/17/14. Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Congressman Tom Marino resigns after two weeks

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor January 19, 2019

HARRISBURG (RMU SENTRY MEDIA/CNN) - Pennsylvania Congressman Tom Marino has resigned from his position just two weeks after taking office. Last November, Marino secured his fifth term by winning 66 percent of the vote in his district. He was nominated...

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Tips to stay safe during the holiday season

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor December 4, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The holiday season has come around once again, bringing more risks and injuries from simple objects that families should take precautions to avoid. Allegheny County Emergency Services Chief Matthew J. Brown encourages residents to stay...

Foreign Service Officer Dale Giovengo speaks at RMU

Foreign Service Officer Dale Giovengo speaks at RMU

Soundharjya Babu October 28, 2018

Foreign Service Officer Dale Giovengo spoke at Robert Morris University for a panel hosted by Career Services.The Careers in Public Services and Policy panel was held on Wednesday, where Giovengo and other panelists shared their experiences to undergraduates.Dale...

RMU celebrates 88th Saudi National Day

RMU celebrates 88th Saudi National Day

Soundharjya Babu September 26, 2018

Robert Morris University has celebrated the 88th Saudi National Day, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s rich culture and history. “It’s Saudi National Day, the national day where we remember when King Abdulaziz established the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...