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RMU to Lift Mask Mandate

Melanie Hulse, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2022

On Feb. 23, 2022, Robert Morris University announced their plans to lift the mask mandate on the university's Twitter account. https://twitter.com/RMU/status/1496547206366736386?cxt=HHwWhMC9karw5sQpAAAA As of March 2, 2022 students will be allowed to remove their masks...

Winter Storm Izzy dumps almost a half a foot of snow at Robert Morris

Robert Morris hits the ground running at start of spring semester

Ethan Morrison, News Editor
January 27, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP -- On Dec. 30, Robert Morris University announced that all students would be required to participate in COVID-19 intake testing to return to in-person classes for the Spring 2022 semester. The university began testing students on Jan. 5 and has continued throughout...

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Moon Area School District updates COVID 19 plan

Colby Sherwin, Assistant News Editor
January 18, 2022

Due to the high number of Covid-19 cases in the Moon Area School District, District officials have updated their Covid-19 policy. “On Jan. 10, the Moon Area School District Board of School Directors updated the district’s Health and Safety Plan… masks are recommended,...

Robert Morris requires negative Covid-19 test to return to campus for Spring Semester

Robert Morris requires negative Covid-19 test to return to campus for Spring Semester

Julia Wasielewski, Contributor
December 31, 2021

On Friday, Robert Morris University has announced that all students must be tested for Covid-19 regardless of vaccination status before returning to campus for the spring semester.  The university announced that it will be hosting a testing clinic for all students who plan...

Colonials suffer first cancellation due to Omicron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris game at Detroit Mercy called no-contest, Horizon League announces forfeiture policy

Ethan Morrison
December 29, 2021

Over the past week, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has made its rounds both in the collegiate and professional levels, causing cancellations of games and has leagues scrambling to make decisions about what to do about those canceled games. It was only a matter of time until...

UPDATE: RMU announces guests can now attend May graduation ceremonies

UPDATE: RMU announces guests can now attend May graduation ceremonies

Garret Roberts, Reporter
April 15, 2021

UPDATE (4/17/2021): RMU has announced that they will be reversing their decision on commencement, allowing each graduate to invite two guests to the ceremony. The university had previously announced no guests for this May's commencement ceremonies, citing that the UPMC Events...

Moon Area High School Band highlights the various changes to play in a pandemic

Moon Area High School Band highlights the various changes to play in a pandemic

Garret Roberts, Contributor
April 5, 2021
The Moon Area Highschool Marching Band seniors have had a strange year, but the band’s director has found a way to keep them safe amidst a pandemic.
Robert Morris University officials advise students to celebrate holiday safely after large number of cases last semester

Robert Morris University officials advise students to celebrate holiday safely after large number of cases last semester

John Blinn, News Editor
March 16, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Two years ago, St. Patrick's Day celebrations would consist of vibrant green parades and buzzing parties. One year ago, the nation spent the holiday indoors, just reeling from the initial blow that COVID-19 put on our way of life. This year, things are...

Pittsburgh releases new guidelines for St. Patrick’s Day

Pittsburgh releases new guidelines for St. Patrick’s Day

Colby Sherwin, Contributor
March 16, 2021

PITTSBURGH -- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many are wondering what is allowed for St. Patrick’s Day this Wednesday. For the second straight year, there will be no St. Patrick's Day parade in Pittsburgh. In a statement from the City of Pittsburgh, they outlined the...

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COVID-19 across the country: The impact on Harrison City education

Colby Sherwin, Contributor
March 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 at home over break, some of our writers dove into how the pandemic has changed...