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Franco Harris and George Washington statues return to Pittsburgh International Airport. 


Photo Credit: (Pittsburgh International Airport)

George Washington and Franco Harris statues return to Pittsburgh International Airport

John Blinn, News Editor
September 20, 2019

PITTSBURGH - After a six-month absence, President George Washington and former Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris have returned home to the Pittsburgh International Airport. The iconic statues of the two idols were removed in March to be refurbished at the Senator John Heinz...

Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/ Paul Wintruba)

RMU to construct new $5 million building for the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science

John Blinn, News Editor
September 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Robert Morris University will be using a $5 million grant to create a new building for the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science. The SEMS current home, John Jay, will undergo heavy renovations in order to bring in prospective students and create a...

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

RMU welcomes new documentary filmmaker to campus

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
September 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Media Arts students recently got the opportunity to meet Eva Weber, who is this semester's visiting documentary filmmaker. Eva Weber is a German filmmaker based in London. Her work includes both documentary and fiction films. Weber's films have appeared in...

"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 9/10/19-9/16/19

September 17, 2019

9/10/19- Lost property- Athletic staff reported that they lost their keys. Info taken in case they are turned in (closed). 9/10/19- Fire alarm- Moon Dispatch reported a fire alarm in Lexington Hall. Officer responded to find the alarm was caused by cooking. No sign of smoke...

"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 9/3/19-9/9/19

September 10, 2019

9/3/19- 201 Commitment- While patrolling officers noticed a male who looked upset on Colonial way. He volunteered to go to the hospital to speak with counselors (closed). 9/3/19- Accident with parked vehicle- Non-student reported damage to her vehicle after it was parked at...

Robert Morris University President Dr. Christopher Howard hosts "Pizza with the President" in order to connect more with student body. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Megan Shandel)

President Howard discusses plans for the new year

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
September 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- President Chris Howard recently discussed this school year and all that it entails as RMU gets ready for another semester. In an email issued to students, President Howard introduced plans for upcoming renovations for the School of Engineering, Mathematics...

Dylan performing at Finsbury Park. Photo credit Francisco Antunes.

Bob Dylan to perform at the UPMC Events Center

Garret Roberts, Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 9, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- American folk music icon Bob Dylan has been announced as the next headlining act at Robert Morris University's UPMC Events Center. A part of the newest "Bob Dylan and His Band" tour, the concert will take place on Sunday, November 10, at 8 P.M. The event was...

"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 8/27/19-9/2/19

September 3, 2019

8/27/19- Trespass warning- Student trespassed from Residence Halls (closed). 8/27/19- Fire alarm- Moon Dispatch reported a fire alarm in Concord hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. No sign of smoke or fire. The fire panel was reset and the Fire Department...

Wassim Ouchene

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 


Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/ Melanie Hulse)

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...