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RMU updates housing contract with COVID-19 safety measures

RMU updates housing contract with COVID-19 safety measures

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
July 16, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- As the discussion on returning to schools and universities continues across the nation, Robert Morris University has released new guidelines attempting to make students’ return more organized and safe. RMU released their updated move-in plan and housing...

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Police Blotter: 06/01/2020 – 06/30/2020

June 30, 2020

June 1, 2020 Medical Emergency: Allegheny County 911 called to report Valley Ambulance was dispatched to the Island Sports Center. Officers arrived on scene to find Valley Medics treating and transporting the patient to UPMC Mercy Hospital. June 3, 2020 Fire Alarm/Smoke...

Photo courtesy of Union Real Estate.

Union Real Estate to turn former K-Mart into new shopping plaza

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
June 28, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- While the days of Blue Light Specials may be over, a new shopping center will seek to fill the void that K-Mart left in Moon Township. Union Real Estate has announced their plan for redeveloping the former K-Mart property in Moon Township, calling the new...

A sign at the entrance of RoMo's Cafe. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Michael Sciulli)

RMU to release updated student IDs with contactless features, name changes

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
June 27, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP --  While Robert Morris University continues to finalize their plans to protect students from the spread of COVID-19 this fall, an update to student IDs will make access easier and safer. RMU has announced their plans to update students’ access cards to the...

Robert Morris University eliminates some staff positions, furloughs others in response to financial loss after COVID-19

Robert Morris University eliminates some staff positions, furloughs others in response to financial loss after COVID-19

John Blinn, News Editor
June 3, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Staff and coaches at Robert Morris University have been furloughed and several other staff positions have been eliminated in an attempt to lessen the financial impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The university announced on Wednesday that staff whose workload...

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Police Blotter: 05/01/2020 – 05/31/2020

May 31, 2020

May 6, 2020 Fire Alarm/Smoke Detector Activated: Moon Dispatch reported a fire alarm activated in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. The fire department was cancelled and the panel reset. May 8, 2020 Departmental Information: RMU Police...

Wheatley Center on the campus of Robert Morris University houses the School of Communication and Information Systems.

RMU announces reopening of campus for fall semester

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
May 12, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University announced their plans to open campus for the 2020 Fall Semester this morning, foreshadowing a modified living environment and class structure for students. University president Chris Howard made the announcement via an email to all...

A picture of the business building at RMU.

Robert Morris University classes remain online for the summer but hopes for in-person fall courses after an estimated $10 million loss from COVID-19

John Blinn, News Editor
May 6, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University will remain online for summer classes and is uncertain, but optimistic, for in-person fall classes. While handling an estimated $10 million loss as a result of COVID-19, the university is also preparing for an online and rescheduled in-person...

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Police Blotter: 04/01/2020 – 04/30/2020

April 30, 2020

April 1, 2020 Fire Alarm/Smoke Detector Activated: Moon Dispatch reported a fire alarm activated in Concord Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be floor cleaning. The fire department was cancelled and the panel reset. April 4, 2020 Criminal Trespass: RMU...