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Hale Center Update

Hale Center Update

Vince Russo, Staff Member
August 22, 2013

UPDATE: Police Chief Randy Mink clarified and confirmed in a statement that at 8:22 p.m. last night both campus police and the Moon fire department were alerted of smoke inside the Hale Center on campus. “We’ve come to the conclusion that is was some mechanical stuff done...

Welcome Home Class of 2017: New Student Orientation Schedule

Welcome Home Class of 2017: New Student Orientation Schedule

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
August 22, 2013

Today the biggest class in RMU history joins campus and begins their journey as making these 4 years as Colonials memorable. New student orientation is taking place at thousands of campuses across the nation, but RMU's lineup is stacked with both information and fun for freshmen....

Moon fire department and RMU police called to Hale Center

Brooke Smith, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2013

Earlier tonight, the Moon Township fire department and RMU police were called to Hale Center. While it is still unclear as to why these two departments were called to Hale Center, RMU Sentry Media as learned that smoke was detected inside of the building on the 3rd floor. Campus...

RMU ResLife finds ways to escape housing bind

RMU ResLife finds ways to escape housing bind

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
July 3, 2013

Robert Morris University has transformed in countless ways over the past decade, and the largest of these is arguably the positive shift in on-campus experience and community from year to year. As a result, the 2013-2014 academic year is looking at higher retention rates than...

View from Lexington Hall of dumpster fire behind Washington Wall

Fire department responds to dumpster fire behind Washington Hall

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2013

Around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, May 3, firefighters responded to a dumpster fire behind Washington Hall. It is unclear exactly when the fire started, but was put out within minutes of the fire department arriving on the scene. RMU police were also on the scene and told students...

RMU's schools recognize students in all areas of study; Complete list of recipients included

RMU’s schools recognize students in all areas of study; Complete list of recipients included

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2013

Each of RMU's schools recognized and awarded students for their accomplishments in their areas of study this past year during several ceremonies last month. Below is a list of the School of Communications and Informations Systems and the School of Engineering, Mathematics...

English department professor Dr. Stephen Arch no longer RMU employee

English department professor Dr. Stephen Arch no longer RMU employee

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
April 30, 2013

Jonathan Potts, senior director of public relations at Robert Morris University, confirmed last Friday that English department adjunct professor Dr. Stephen Arch is no longer an RMU employee. Arch had taught at RMU as an adjunct professor since 2001, according to his profile...

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Finals Frenzy

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
April 29, 2013

Along with finals comes opportunities for students to de-stress, and of course fuel up with free food offered throughout the week. The library will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday night. Tuesday, April 30 the Office of Residence Life is sponsoring...

RMU student Brooke Smith sends her best wishes to Chris Kushneriuk.

RMU sends well wishes to help Kush Krush Cancer

Brooks Bratten, Contributor
April 24, 2013

The college hockey season may be over, but a cause that has garnered attention all season on the Robert Morris University campus is still alive and well. Over 100 RMU students stopped by Romo’s Café on Monday evening to show their support for former Colonial Hockey captain...

Police Blotter: April 16 - 22, 2013

Police Blotter: April 16 – 22, 2013

April 23, 2013

4/16 - Failure to Stop - An officer initiated a traffic stop for a driver failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver was issued a written warning for the violation. (Closed) 4/16 - Theft - This department was advised of a Nintendo DS taken from a vehicle while parked in the...