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RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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Police Blotter 12/03/19-12/09/19

December 10, 2019

12/03/19-  Lost Property- A student reported his wallet missing from the library. Investigation opened. Wallet located and returned (closed). 12/03/19- Student Conduct- Residence Life reported a student smoking marijuana in Salem Hall.  One student sent through student...

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Update: AJR postpones concert at UPMC Events Center

John Blinn, News Editor
November 25, 2019

UPDATE: Nov. 25 - 6:00 p.m. Update: AJR revealed that part two of their "Neotheater Tour" would stop at all cities that were originally scheduled for the first part of the tour but were missed due to Jack Met's illness. The band took to Twitter on Nov. 22, posting an updated...

Robert Morris Universitys Freedom Card Office set to move

Robert Morris University’s Freedom Card Office set to move

John Blinn, News Editor
November 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - In an email sent to students, Robert Morris University recently announced that the Freedom Card Office will be moving to the Nicholson Center. The process will begin on Nov. 25 while the current office, located in the Revere Center, will close. The office...

SGA meeting recap: Provost Rafoth asks for student input on RMU core classes

SGA meeting recap: Provost Rafoth asks for student input on RMU core classes

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Provost Mary Ann Rafoth spoke about Robert Morris University core courses at the latest Student Government Association meeting. Dr. Rafoth asked students for their opinions on these classes, to understand their priorities and gave out a survey. Students were...

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First Amendment on Trial: Students debate freedom of religion court case Marsh v. Chambers

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2019

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - The third week of the First Amendment On Trial debates featured the freedom of religion. Debaters Selene Cerankosky and Jacob Toth discussed the Supreme Court case Marsh v. Chambers during the live debate. They delivered their opening statements,...

RMU receives grant for mental health survey

RMU receives grant for mental health survey

Michael Delehanty, News Editor
November 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A mental health survey was released to RMU students on Nov. 4 by Healthy Minds. The Healthy Minds survey was made possible through funding of the JED Foundation, a non-profit organization that specializes in mental health and suicide prevention. The JED Foundation...

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Police Blotter 10/29/19-11/4/19

November 18, 2019

10/29/19- Welfare Check- A parent called concerned for her daughter’s wellbeing. Officers responded to Yorktown Hall and found the student safe (closed). 10/29/19- Trespass Warning- Parkhurst management requesting assistance preventing an ex-employee from returning to campus....

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Police Blotter 10/15/19-10/21/19

November 17, 2019

10/15/19- Lost Property- A student reported his cell phone missing in Yorktown Hall. The phone was turned into staff who notified this Dept. The owner was contacted and retrieved his phone (closed).  10/15/19- Accident- Minor two-vehicle crash without injuries. Photos and...

SGA meeting recap: Community Adviser applications are open

SGA meeting recap: Community Adviser applications are open

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2019

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - The third Student Government Association meeting announced the application process of the Community Adviser position. Community Adviser applications have opened up for the 2020-2021 school year. Anna Kowalok-Lewis, program assistant for community...

Robert Morris University officials break ground for the new John Jay Center renovations. 

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RMU celebrates new John Jay renovations with groundbreaking ceremony

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 13, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University broke ground for a newly renovated building in the School of Engineering, Math and Science (SEMS). On Nov. 12, faculty, staff and alumni were invited to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the John Jay Center,...