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NEC official for RMU's men's basketball championship tests positive for COVID-19

NEC official for RMU’s men’s basketball championship tests positive for COVID-19

John Blinn, News Editor
March 17, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - According to the Robert Morris University Health Center, a Northeastern Conference official who worked a recent Colonial men's basketball game has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. On March 17, the NEC informed campus officials that the infected official...

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Police Blotter: 03/10/2020 – 03/16/2020

March 17, 2020

March 10, 2020 201 Commitment: RMU Counseling Center requested the RMU Police Department to transport a patient. Officers drove the patient to the hospital without incident. March 11, 2020 Lost Property: RMU faculty reported losing their handbag in Patrick Henry. RMU...

Carney’s Corner: This stinks, but let’s be positive

Carney’s Corner: This stinks, but let’s be positive

Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
March 15, 2020

I’m going to be blunt. This stinks, this absolutely stinks. I know that’s also obvious, but sometimes it’s necessary to state the obvious. I am a senior. I am in charge of RMU Sentry Media. Both of those things make this whole situation worse. There’s a risk of me...

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Robert Morris University prepares to resume face to face classes on April 6

John Blinn, News Editor
March 13, 2020

UPDATE: Since the time this time this article was written, Robert Morris University has announced that it will no longer be preparing for an April 6 return. Students were encouraged to move out of their dorms if possible and were informed that they will not return for face to...

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RMU named as one of the nation’s most “military-friendly” universities

John Blinn, News Editor
March 12, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University was recently named one of the most “military-friendly” universities within the United States. The Military Friendly Company gave RMU a bronze rating for the 2020-2021 academic year. Data from The Military Friendly Company showed...

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Robert Morris University cancels face to face classes and switches to online until April 27

John Blinn and Soundharjya Babu
March 11, 2020

UPDATE: March 13- 5:45 p.m. According to an email from Robert Morris University, the Student Recreation and Fitness Center would re-open at noon on March 13. The center will be working on a modified schedule. According to the email, the center will be open Monday - Friday:...

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Police Blotter: 03/03/2020 – 03/09/2020

March 10, 2020

March 4, 2020 Medical Emergency:  A resident student reported another RMU student fell down the stairs. Officers arrived and the student denied medical attention. The student was given a courtesy ride to their vehicle. Departmental Information: RMU faculty stopped by the...

RoMo's adds Millie's ice cream stand to quick service lineup

RoMo’s adds Millie’s ice cream stand to quick service lineup

Garret Roberts, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 8, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Students returning to campus from spring break will find a sweet surprise at RoMo's Cafe, as a new ice cream stand will be available for the campus community to enjoy. The stall, which is located next to the coffee counter at RoMo's, will serve milkshakes...

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Police Blotter: 02/25/2020 – 03/02/2020

March 2, 2020

February 21, 2020 Theft by Unlawful Taking: A resident student reported their clothes missing from the laundry room in Yorktown Hall. Officers reviewed the cameras. The student’s clothing was returned. One student sent through student conduct. February 25, 2020 Disable...

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RMU cancels study abroad opportunities as the coronavirus continues to spread

John Blinn, News Editor
February 27, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP— Robert Morris University has canceled all Faculty-Led Education Abroad Programs (FLEAPs) for the remainder of the semester as an act of caution against the coronavirus. In an email from RMU’s Office of Student Life, on behalf of Provost and Senior Vice President...