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RMU Sentry Media

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RMU Sentry Media

Breaking: Students displaced after C Tower fire

Breaking: Students displaced after C Tower fire

Hannah Smith, News Editor
November 25, 2014

Moon Township Fire Co. responded to a dorm fire early this morning in the C Tower of Washington Hall after a student knocked over a burning candle in the third-floor suite. The flames occurred a little before 6 a.m. causing damage to the room. The rooms above and below the...

Nolan Burch, Kappa Sigma fraternity brother of West Virginia University.

Breaking News: West Virginia student dies after catastrophic medical emergency

Hannah Smith and Jon Fisher
November 14, 2014

The West Virginia University student, Nolan Burch, who was in Morgantown’s Ruby Memorial Hospital intensive care unit-in critical condition has died following a “catastrophic medical emergency,” as described by officials. WVU’s President, E. Gordon Gee, confirmed Nolan...

Thousands of private photos leaked in Snapchat hack

Thousands of private photos leaked in Snapchat hack

Matt Merlino, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
October 11, 2014

Snapchat, one of the most popular social media apps among teens and young adults, is facing much scrutiny this weekend. It was announced yesterday that hackers have been collecting private photos and videos sent by users for years. The hackers have released thousands of private...

Groundbreaking for the new School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Groundbreaking for the new School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Hannah Smith, News Editor
September 11, 2014

President Gregory Dell'Omo sent an email to the Robert Morris student body at approximately 3:29 p.m. inviting all students to the groundbreaking ceremony of the new School of Nursing and Health Sciences building. The groundbreaking will be on Friday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 a.m....

Nick Buzzelli named SCJ Student Journalist of the Year

Nick Buzzelli named SCJ Student Journalist of the Year

August 28, 2014

Robert Morris University senior and RMU Sentry Media Editor-in-Chief, Nicholas Buzzelli, has been awarded the national Society for Collegiate Journalists, Student Journalist of the Year Award. “His leadership on the student newspaper, his scholarship, the recognition...

Dr. Purohit accepts CDIO position

Dr. Purohit accepts CDIO position

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2014

In an e-mail announcement that came from President Gregory Dell'Omo shortly after noon on Mar. 25, the RMU community was informed that Dr. Yasmin Purohit has accepted the offer for the position of Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) in Dell'Omo's cabinet. "Dr. Purohit’s...

Fire Crews Called to Massey Hall

March 19, 2014

Around 2:15 Wednesday afternoon, police cars and firetrucks surrounded Massey Hall. According to Maintenance, a light ballast in an office on the second floor of Massey began smoking, which led to the building being evacuated and fire crews from Moon Fire Department being called...

BREAKING: President Dell'Omo to remain at RMU

BREAKING: President Dell’Omo to remain at RMU

Leah Fleischel and Hannah Smith
February 27, 2014

According to Robert Morris University, President Gregory Dell'Omo has withdrawn his name for consideration from La Salle University. “I wish LaSalle University the very best as their search continues,” said Dell’Omo who has been President at RMU since 2005. “It was...

BREAKING NEWS: President Dell'Omo expected to leave RMU for La Salle

BREAKING NEWS: President Dell’Omo expected to leave RMU for La Salle

Jon Fisher, Leah Fleischel, and Hannah Smith
February 27, 2014

UPDATE [2:40 p.m.] Robert Morris University has released a statement addressed to the campus community in regards to President Gregory Dell'Omo withdrawing his name from the consideration of becoming La Salle University's new president. “I wish LaSalle University the...

Officials were on the scene following a car crashing into the Revere Center this morning.

Car crashes into Revere Center

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2014

It is estimated that just past 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 22, a car crashed into the Revere Center. The cause of the crash is not known at this time, and no comment was immediately available from officials on the scene. We will continue to update you as this story develops.