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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Humans of RMU: The Male Cheerleader

Humans of RMU: The Male Cheerleader

Maura Linehan
January 29, 2016

Cheerleading may be seen as a feminine sport by some, but, in reality, it takes a great deal of technique and strength. Asa Bull, a junior at Robert Morris, is a second year male cheerleader, and while he has not been involved in the sport for very long, cheering is something...

Humans of RMU: The Older Twin

Humans of RMU: The Older Twin

Maura Linehan
January 22, 2016

Mackenzie Ranko and Kyla Ranko have a sorority bond that is unique. In addition to both being members of Zeta Tau Alpha, they are also twin sisters. Mackenzie Ranko, a freshman at Robert Morris, happens to be the older of the two—born 19 minutes before her twin; although, they...

Humans of RMU: The Saudi Club Leader

Humans of RMU: The Saudi Club Leader

Maura Linehan
December 18, 2015

No matter what, Christmas always falls on December 25. The same cannot be said for other important holidays throughout the year. For Khalid Alshammari, a junior at Robert Morris, the lunar calendar of his Islamic faith tells him when the official Muslim holidays of Eid Al-fiter...

Humans of RMU: The Sheetz Crew Member

Maura Linehan
December 11, 2015

Food consumes the interest of college students. People don’t learn on an empty stomach, so eating is a big deal. When the food on campus gets boring, people start looking off-campus for a change. With more than 400 locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia,...

Humans of RMU: The Community Volunteer

Humans of RMU: The Community Volunteer

Maura Linehan
November 20, 2015

November represents a month where people focus on giving thanks for their many blessings. Unfortunately, there are members of our local communities that struggle to meet their basic needs. Across the area, food banks operate in order to provide for those who need help feeding...

Humans of RMU: The One Who Knew the Signs

Humans of RMU: The One Who Knew the Signs

Maura Linehan
November 13, 2015

Over a million people a year are diagnosed with a disease that has a major impact on their lives. They are faced with a daily struggle to control their bodies, and when that command fails, there are immediate and long term health implications. In order to educate the public about...

Humans of RMU: The Black Belt

Humans of RMU: The Black Belt

Maura Linehan
November 8, 2015

As a child, Nick Faraci, a junior at Robert Morris, was exposed to Taekwondo through his best friend. Korean martial artists began developing Taekwondo after WWII. According to the International Taekwon-Do Federation, It is a martial art that focuses on fitness, speed and kicking—with...

Humans of RMU: The Haunted Hall Organizer

Humans of RMU: The Haunted Hall Organizer

Maura Linehan
October 30, 2015

Nightmares came to life on campus during Haunted Adams as students prepared for Halloween 2015. Friday, October 23 might have been a week before the holiday, but it gave students a chance for some scary activities as they saw the frightening side of Adams Hall. Emily Carney,...

Humans of RMU: The Baseball Player

Humans of RMU: The Baseball Player

Maura Linehan
October 23, 2015

Number 17 can see his last innings as a Robert Morris baseball player are not that far away. Travis Hunter, a senior at RMU, plans to graduate with his class this spring, and when he reaches that milestone it also means wrapping up his career on the baseball team. While most...

Humans of RMU: The Mission Trip Volunteer

Humans of RMU: The Mission Trip Volunteer

Maura Linehan
October 16, 2015

“In America we worry about the latest fashion trends, having the newest electronics, and what others think of us,” RMU freshman Christine Smith said. “None of these things were a worry in Guatemala, and I loved it.” Smith traveled to Guatemala as a part of the Weirton...