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RMU student facing felony charges, banned from campus

John Blinn, News Editor
August 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A Robert Morris University student that is facing felony charges has been banned from all university-owned property. The Robert Morris University Police Department announced on Thursday that 21-year-old Wassim Ouchene has been prohibited from the Robert Morris...

RMU Police Chief Jeffrey Schmetzer 


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RMU officer promoted to acting chief of police

John Blinn, News Editor
August 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - After serving Robert Morris University for 15 years, Chief of Police Randy Mink retired at the end of the 2018 spring semester. A few months later, RMU's former Police Sergeant Jeffrey Schmetzer has been set up to fill this role. Chief Schmetzer has worked...

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Police Blotter 8/20/19-8/26/19

August 27, 2019

8/20/19- Medical emergency- Report of a student who fainted in Washington hall.  Medics arrived and transported the patient to the hospital via ambulance (closed). 8/21/19- Departmental information- A resident student reported his car is illegally parked because he lost his...

"POLICE BLOTTER" in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of "BLOTTER"

Police Blotter 8/13/19-8/19/19

August 20, 2019

8/13/19- Student conduct- ResLife reported a student living on campus without permission. Officers responded and escorted the male from the building (closed).  8/13/19- Fire alarm- Moon Dispatch reported a fire alarm in Salem Hall. The alarm was found to be caused by the...

Robert Morris University tuition and fees to increase for 2019-20 school year

Robert Morris University tuition and fees to increase for 2019-20 school year

John Blinn, News Editor
May 31, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University's cost of tuition and fees is set to increase for the 2019-20 school year. Undergraduate students will be facing a $435 increase in their flat-rate tuition for the upcoming 2019 fall semester. The 2.9% increase will bring flat-rate...

Emily Thomas speaks at Wheatley on April 18, 2019.

“Longmire” showrunner speaks to RMU cinema students

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
May 3, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Emily Thomas, showrunner and producer of the hit Netflix original “Longmire,” recently visited the Robert Morris University campus to talk about her experience with Hollywood. A large number of digital cinema and television students piled into the Wheatley...

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Campus Drive to reopen to traffic

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
April 30, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP- Campus Drive is set to reopen at the start of May. The road that travels in front of the UPMC Events Center will reopen to traffic on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 a.m. According to Robert Morris University's Facilities Management, deliveries, landscaping, and...

Authorities respond to a multi-vehicle accident on University Boulevard on April 26, 2019. 
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Multi-vehicle accident closes part of University Blvd.

John Blinn, News Editor
April 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP- At least one person was taken to the hospital following an accident on University Boulevard. Moon Township Police responded to the accident that took place at the intersection of Grant Drive and University Boulevard at 2:31 p.m. Friday afternoon. A dark...

The Organization for Latin American Students hosts the 2019 Undocumented Rally at Robert Morris University.

Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Soundharjya Babu)

The Organization for Latin American Students holds a rally for National Immigrant Resilience Day

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
April 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP- Students came together to shed light on current immigration issues in honor of National Immigrant Resilience Day. The Organization for Latin American Students (OLAS) hosted the rally last Thursday evening. The event included various information tables that included...

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Pittsburgh Crime Stoppers: Police seeking help in open Rankin homicide

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
April 25, 2019

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help in an open homicide investigation from February. On Feb. 25, 2019, Rankin police and paramedics were called to the 300 block of Fifth Avenue at approximately 7:00 p.m. in response to a call regarding a...