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RMU Sentry Media

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Pittsburgh begins first ‘Clean Construction’ project

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 8, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh is participating in clean construction for the first time. Beginning in May, the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure will be reconstructing the McFarren Street Bridge with “Clean Construction” guidelines. "This project allows the City...

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Study: WalletHub announces the most diverse cities in 2019

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 5, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - WalletHub compared more than 500 cities to find out more about America’s current cultural profile. The cities are graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 showing the highest diversity in an area. The five most ethnically diverse cities are listed...

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Multicultural Student Services hosts Black History Luncheon

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Multicultural Student Services hosted their annual Black History Month luncheon on Feb. 28 to celebrate the past, present and future of African-American culture. The luncheon featured various performers who shared their talents and tied in inspirational messages...

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New changes coming to the RMU bookstore over spring break

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — New changes will be coming to the Robert Morris University bookstore over spring break. The on-campus bookstore will be going through a renovation to receive a new look. Funded by Barnes and Noble, the two-week project involves various changes inside the...

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Student: Hancock dorm ‘infested’ with bed bugs

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A student at Robert Morris University living in Hancock Hall discovered a bed bug "infestation" in her dorm room. Taylor Grandizio, a freshman who lived in the room, described her experience with the infestation, an issue she did not anticipate at first. “Everybody...

Since the announcement of budget cuts from the University, many students have demanded answers from their University administration.

RMU announces chair of the Public Art Committee

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has named local artist Cindy Gilberti as the chair of the Public Art Committee. Gilberti hosted painting workshops on campus during the summer, which brought local attention to Wheatley Center. She is currently the owner of Gilberti...

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Pittsburgh to receive $120 million fund for affordable housing

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH - A $120 million project to help solve the affordable housing crisis will begin in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh will be receiving $10 million for the next 12 years from the Housing Opportunity Fund. The Housing Opportunity Fund Department was created to meet the need...

Pro-life speaker Ryan Bomberger spoke to an audience in Hopwood Hall at Robert Morris University.

Pro-life activist Ryan Bomberger speaks at RMU

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Pro-life activist Ryan Bomberger came to speak at Robert Morris University. Students for Life hosted “The Social Injustice of Abortion” featuring political columnist and commentator Ryan Bomberger, founder of The Radiance Foundation. Sued by the NAACP...

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RMU opens manufacturing laboratory in Lower Hill

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has opened a manufacturing laboratory in Lower Hill. The laboratory officially opened on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located in the Energy Innovation Center, it will serve as a research and teaching facility, as well...

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U.S. cities with the highest and lowest credit scores

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Do you live in a city that is known for having good credit scores? WalletHub has ranked U.S. cities with the highest and lowest credit scores. Based on TransUnion data, 2,572 cities were ranked by their median credit score, giving an insight on each city’s...