On Feb. 23, 2022, Robert Morris University announced their plans to lift the mask mandate on the university's Twitter account. https://twitter.com/RMU/status/1496547206366736386?cxt=HHwWhMC9karw5sQpAAAA As of March 2, 2022 students will be allowed to remove their masks...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- On Dec. 30, Robert Morris University announced that all students would be required to participate in COVID-19 intake testing to return to in-person classes for the Spring 2022 semester. The university began testing students on Jan. 5 and has continued throughout...

Due to the high number of Covid-19 cases in the Moon Area School District, District officials have updated their Covid-19 policy. “On Jan. 10, the Moon Area School District Board of School Directors updated the district’s Health and Safety Plan… masks are recommended,...

On Friday, Robert Morris University has announced that all students must be tested for Covid-19 regardless of vaccination status before returning to campus for the spring semester.  The university announced that it will be hosting a testing clinic for all students who plan...

Over the past week, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has made its rounds both in the collegiate and professional levels, causing cancellations of games and has leagues scrambling to make decisions about what to do about those canceled games. It was only a matter of time until...

UPDATE (4/17/2021): RMU has announced that they will be reversing their decision on commencement, allowing each graduate to invite two guests to the ceremony. The university had previously announced no guests for this May's commencement ceremonies, citing that the UPMC Events...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Two years ago, St. Patrick's Day celebrations would consist of vibrant green parades and buzzing parties. One year ago, the nation spent the holiday indoors, just reeling from the initial blow that COVID-19 put on our way of life. This year, things are...

PITTSBURGH -- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many are wondering what is allowed for St. Patrick’s Day this Wednesday. For the second straight year, there will be no St. Patrick's Day parade in Pittsburgh. In a statement from the City of Pittsburgh, they outlined the...

Editor’s Note: Here at RMU Sentry Media, our writers come from all over the nation and the state of Pennsylvania. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of those areas differently. During their time at home over break, some of our writers dove into how the pandemic has changed...