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The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank hosts “drive-up” food distribution to practice social distancing

John Blinn, News Editor
April 23, 2020

PITTSBURGH -- Huge stacks of boxes containing food, lengthy lines of cars as far as the eye could see and numerous volunteers wearing neon vests, face masks and gloves. This was the unique scene at the Pittsburgh International Airport on April 22. The Greater Pittsburgh Community...

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Top Secret Colonials raise over $5,000 for Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
April 20, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Despite COVID-19 keeping the doors to Robert Morris University closed, the members of the Top Secret Colonials found a way for students to have fun from their homes while earning money for a good cause. The group hosted their first virtual 48 Hour Gaming Marathon...

Moon Township hosts Easter Bunny Neighborhood Hop for holiday social distancing

John Blinn, News Editor
April 12, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - COVID-19 may have caused the cancellation of countless events throughout the United States, but it was unable to stop the Easter Bunny from safely spreading Easter cheer to residents in Moon Township. Over the past several weeks, Americans have been learning...

University of Pittsburgh announces potential COVID-19 vaccine

University of Pittsburgh announces potential COVID-19 vaccine

Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief
April 2, 2020
As the world’s medical research community races to find a cure for Covid-19, a veteran vaccine researcher right here in Pittsburgh has stepped up with what may be a promising solution.
Reviewing over 52 hours of James Bond movies

Reviewing over 52 hours of James Bond movies

Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
March 31, 2020
I documented my 52+ hour long Bond marathon to save you the experience.
Humans of RMU: The Rapper

Humans of RMU: The Rapper

Nathan Galderisi, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 28, 2020

 After releasing his Meal Plan diss track, RMU Sentry Media sat down with rapper MarkAZ to talk about his decision to write about the changes at RMU and allow him to explain the meaning behind some of the lyrics. Hoping to create a bigger rap community around Pittsburgh,...

"Animal Crossing: New Horizons" released on March 20, 2020.

Review: Animal Crossing – New Horizons

Garret Roberts, Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 26, 2020
Learning to live the quiet life on Tom Nook's prison island.
RMU shuttle driver tests positive for COVID-19

RMU shuttle driver tests positive for COVID-19

Soundharjya Babu
March 22, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- An RMU shuttle driver has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to an email sent to students.RMU’s shuttle service, The Pittsburgh Transportation Group, informed RMU on March 22 that a driver has tested positive for COVID-19.Shuttle services...

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RMU cancels commencement ceremony due to coronavirus

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
March 18, 2020

UPDATE: March 18 at 9:00 p.m. President Chris Howard sent an update Wednesday evening, stating that a replacement in-person commencement would take place during the Fall 2020 semester for those interested.  ORIGINAL STORY MOON TOWNSHIP - The 2020 Commencement ceremony...

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...