The news site of Robert Morris University

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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

POLICE BLOTTER in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of BLOTTER

Police Blotter 3/19/19- 3/25/19

April 7, 2019

3/19/19- Departmental Information- Officers responded to Salem Hall to assist a student who requested information on the Counseling Center.  Contact was made with the on call counselor who assisted the student (closed). 3/20/19- Departmental Informational- This department...

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. Saudi Arabia, Japan,...

UPMC Events Center, coming in 2019. Photo Credit: (Robert Morris University)

UPMC Events Center to host part-time employment job fair

John Blinn, News Editor
April 4, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - The UPMC Events Center will be hosting a part-time job fair to fill positions needed to get the venue up and running. On April 6 and April 13, OVG facilities will be looking for applicants interested in working guest services, box office, security and house-keeping....

Photo credit: Mike Evans

RMU to host annual Out of the Darkness Walk

Zachary Regan, Contributor
April 2, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The area outside of Robert Morris University’s Nicholson Center will be flooded with individuals preparing to take part in what will be the third Out of the Darkness Walk put on by the university. The walk, which acts as an awareness campaign for those suffering...

Penn States Miles Sanders (24) scores on a two yard run during fourth quarter action of the the Nittany Lions game with Appalachian State, Photo Date: 10/9/18 Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Report: The best college athletics in Pennsylvania

Gage Goulding, News Editor
April 2, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — Niche.com put college sports teams across the state head to head with hopes to determine the best collegiate athletics in Pennsylvania. The report analyzes factors such as student reviews, statistics, national championships and athletic department revenue...

Students gathered at Robert Morris University to remember and honor the late Antwon Rose who was shot and killed by Pittsburgh Police officer Michael Rosfeld in 2018. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Soundharjya Babu)

RMU students gather for candlelight vigil in honor of Antwon Rose

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — Robert Morris University students gathered for a candlelight vigil filled with prayer, song and remembrance in honor of Antwon Rose. After the two teens fled from the vehicle, Rosfeld shot and killed Rose, who was unarmed at the time. In the recent four-day...

President Howard meets with Student Government Association in Massey Theater

President Howard meets with Student Government Association in Massey Theater

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
March 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University's Student Government Association (SGA) was joined by President Chris Howard for their meeting on Tuesday. Students gathered in Massey Theater at 5 p.m. to ask the president questions and learn more about the status of the university...

Robert Morris University Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Paul Wintruba)

What’s the cost of postseason basketball?

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - For schools that miss out on the NCAA tournament, officials turn to smaller tournaments in order to get their moment in the spotlight. After the Colonials failed to post a season-long record that qualified the team for selection to the NCAA tournament, university...

Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Increasing sexual violence awareness on Robert Morris University’s campus

Jordan Redinger, Contributor
March 26, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- In response to the rapid increase of sexual assault allegations in the media, particularly regarding the #MeToo movement, universities across America are striving to create more programs to ensure students are safe. Robert Morris University is no different. “The...

League of Women Voters held a debate in Robert Morris Universitys Yorktown Hall the night of March 20, 2019.

Raja, Iovino face off in 37th District Senate Debate at RMU’s Yorktown Hall

Tanner Kreckle, Contributor
March 24, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — Pennsylvania State Senator candidate's Republican D. Raja and Democrat Pam Iovino found themselves in a fairly heated debate Wednesday evening during the 37th District Congressional Debate. The debate, hosted by Robert Morris University's Political Science...