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The news site of Robert Morris University

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RMU Athletics delays start of men’s basketball, reveals new winter sports guidelines

Austin Bechtold
November 19, 2020

The Robert Morris men’s basketball team has been forced to shuffle their non-conference schedule as a result of positive COVID-19 tests among team personnel. Tests were conducted on the program’s student-athletes, coaches, and staff members. The Colonials were scheduled...

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RMU Athletics delays start of men’s basketball, reveals new winter sports guidelines

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris men’s basketball team has been forced to shuffle their non-conference schedule as a result of positive COVID-19 tests among team personnel. Tests were conducted on the program’s student-athletes, coaches, and staff members. NEWS: RMU...

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RMU Bands adapt to playing in a pandemic

Kaelei Whitlatch, Contributor
October 29, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Robert Morris University's bands have found ways to bond through music while staying safe and healthy. Despite the less than ideal circumstances, the RMU Show Band concluded its season while following both the university's and CDC's guidelines. “When...

RMU student workers reflect on changes to dining services

RMU student workers reflect on changes to dining services

Hannah Waterman, Contributor
October 27, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- In order to make campus life safer for students during the ongoing global pandemic, Robert Morris University has adjusted its traditional dining service experience. Students are required to wear face coverings and follow all directional signage placed throughout...

Robert Morris University will begin issuing required COVID-19 tests to students

Robert Morris University will begin issuing required COVID-19 tests to students

John Blinn, News Editor
October 21, 2020

UPDATE: The original version of this article featured information about a saliva test for COVID-19 that would take less than 15 minutes to complete. The team at Curative Inc. has since clarified that this test is an oral swab, taking around 20 seconds to complete. MOON TOWNSHIP...

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RMU Office of Residence Life hosts socially distanced “Fall Festival”

Jonah Hoy, Reporter
October 21, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University had a small fall festival right in front of the Office of Residence Life Saturday, where students and passerby's could enjoy some fall themed snacks and activities. RMU is getting into the holiday spirit once again, with Halloween...

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Center for Global Engagement hosts panel on impact of COVID-19 featuring several Rooney scholars

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
October 21, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - The Center for Global Engagement at Robert Morris University hosted the first Rooney Program Reunion Panel on Oct. 7. The panel was hosted by Dr. Jennifer Creamer, Directer for the Center for Global Engagement. The panel consisted of Rooney Scholars from across...

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)

Robert Morris University announces tentative plan for Spring 2021 semester

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
October 18, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University President Dr. Chris Howard announced the tentative plan for classes for the Spring 2021 semester. In an email sent from The Office of the President to the RMU community Wednesday morning, campus president, Dr. Howard expressed his...

RMU student Emma Burrows talks about what it is like being a nursing major during a global pandemic.

RMU nursing students discuss changes to learning experience during COVID-19

Hannah Waterman
October 8, 2020

College students are adapting to life and school during this uncertain time. For most, it has been quite the adjustment; however, for some students, it may prove to be a more difficult adjustment. Nursing students have several in-person requirements, such as labs and clinicals,...

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RMU confirms positive COVID-19 case on campus, 17 students in quarantine

John Blinn, News Editor
September 4, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has confirmed that a member of the campus community has tested positive for COVID-19 on September 4, 2020. An email from the RMU Student Health Center stated that the university has reached out to everyone who may have been in close...