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Daily News Brief (10/23)

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2018

A breakdown of today's latest news, sports and weather. RMU Sentry Media's Gage Goulding reports.

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Duquesne University announces UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Duquesne University announced in a press conference today that they will begin a massive renovation of their sports complex, the A. J. Palumbo Center. The building, which will be renamed to the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, is in honor of former men's basketball player...

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New report lists nation’s top colleges and universities

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
October 22, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP — A new report from WalletHub released the best rankings of college and universities for 2019. The rankings, which were published on Monday, display the top post-secondary institutions in the country. Multiple Pittsburgh schools made the list, some even ranking...

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Your Health Matters seminar raises awareness for LGBT health

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
October 22, 2018

The Student Alliance for Equality, or S.A.F.E., hosted a Your Health Matters seminar, raising awareness for LGBT health. Central Outreach Wellness Center was represented in this seminar, emphasizing the importance of having an open conversation about sex education. They are...

Police Blotter 10/09/18-10/16/18

Police Blotter 10/09/18-10/16/18

October 19, 2018

10/09/18- Fire Alarm- Guardian reported a fire alarm activated in Salem Hall.  The activation was found to be false, and the alarm system was reset. (closed) 10/09/18- Suspicious Person- A report was made to this department that someone was on the roof of the Jefferson...

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Make Your Mark memorial walk to be held in honor of Dr. Mark Eschenfelder

Soundharjya Babu
October 19, 2018

After the passing of Robert Morris University professor Dr. Mark Eschenfelder, students from the COMM-3220 Event Planning class have announced a Make Your Mark 5K memorial walk in honor of the economics teacher.Dr. Eschenfelder passed away on July 21, 2018 and was actively involved...

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Mars, Bethel Park schools closed due to threats

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
October 19, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Two area school districts have canceled classes Friday after receiving threats of violence. The Mars Area School District canceled classes after they say a rumor of possible violence was brought to the attention of administrators and police. As a precautionary...

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Weekend paving project to affect RMU traffic

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
October 19, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A PennDOT weekend paving project will cause traffic delays for students, faculty and visitors to Robert Morris University. According to an email sent to students by Residence Life, road construction crews will be paving a portion of University Boulevard starting...

Flames engulf, destroy car on University Blvd.

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Manager
October 18, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP — A vehicle was destroyed in a fire on University Boulevard Thursday morning. The fire occurred at the intersection of Moon Clinton Road and University Boulevard at approximately 10 a.m. BREAKING: Vehicle fire on University Boulevard at the intersection...