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RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

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Opinion: The Newfoundland Growlers Should Not Disband

Opinion: The Newfoundland Growlers Should Not Disband

Colby Sherwin, Reporter
April 10, 2024

On Tuesday, April 2nd, the ECHL and Deacon Sports and Entertainment announced that the affiliate team of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Newfoundland Growlers, would be disbanded and cease operations immediately. "Despite the efforts of our front office, Deacon Sports and Entertainment...

Opinion: Ryan Miller is Still the Best American Goalie of All Time

Opinion: Ryan Miller is Still the Best American Goalie of All Time

Finn Lyons, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 31, 2024

On March 30th, Jonathan Quick officially passed Ryan Miller for most wins by an American goalie with 392. Ryan Miller had held the record since 2021, and had previously passed John Vanbiesbrouck. The debates were never too heated when Miller passed Vanviesbrouk, but now that...

Opinion: Jake Guentzel Trade Return Breakdown

Opinion: Jake Guentzel Trade Return Breakdown

Colby Sherwin
March 13, 2024

The NHL trade deadline has passed and one of the biggest sellers of the day was the Pittsburgh Penguins. Right around midnight, the Penguins made a trade with their Metro divisional opponent, the Carolina Hurricanes. The Canes received Jake Guentzel and American Hockey League...

RMU head coach Charlie Buscaglia high fives his teammates as the final seconds wind down in the NCAA tournament. March 27, 2019 Louisville Ky. (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media)

OPINION: It was time to move on from the Buscaglia era, what’s next?

Samuel Goldberg
February 14, 2024

As a student who has been on campus for the past five years and has seen the ups and downs of the women's basketball team, as well as covered the team for the past five years; I say with the utmost respect that it was time to move on from Head Coach Charlie Buscaglia. This...

Saying Goodbye: What are the steps to grieving

Colby Sherwin
November 16, 2023

It's 3 a.m. I'm in my bed and I hear a pounding on my door. My sister comes into my room and says, "He's gone I'm sorry". My Grandpap was a great man, he was kind, loving, humble, and the biggest sports fan I knew. I can definitely say that my world is gone. If you are reading...

Opinion: One year of President Patrick: A look back from the eye of a student

Opinion: One year of President Patrick: A look back from the eye of a student

Colby Sherwin
October 8, 2023

As senior year rolls on and we look at President Michelle Patrick's first year, I can't help but look at where the university was just three years ago, to where it is now. With both the hockey teams returning, I remember three years ago, in May, coming off freshman year, COVID...

Born with Passion, Growing with Vision: The Real Meal Reception at the Rooney House

Born with Passion, Growing with Vision: The “Real Meal Reception” at the Rooney House

Mitchell McIntosh
September 29, 2023

Wednesday evening, I had the great privilege of being invited to the Rooney House by RMU's esteemed Rooney Scholar, Dr. Nicolas Bogs. The occasion was the "Real Meal Reception" which is an exclusive dinner party hosted at the Rooney House every second Wednesday evening. The...

Why Learning History Matters

Why Learning History Matters

Mitchell McIntosh
September 26, 2023

"That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons of history." - Aldous Huxley When some people think of history, they recall their days of sitting in high school and listening to some old windbag up at the front of the class...

The Robert Morris University community gathered to remember and honor Antwon Rose Jr., who was shot and killed by Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosdeld in June 2018. Photo Date: March 29, 2019. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Soundharjya Babu)

What Should the Memphis Police Department Have Done With the Video of Tyre Nichols?

Terryaun Bell
February 1, 2023

Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old black man, was assaulted by five police officers. On Friday, the City of Memphis Police Department released the video. "The videos were released so the world could witness the family's pain," according to an article from NBC news. It was also released...

New Body Cam Footage Displays Problems with the Policing Institution

New Body Cam Footage Displays Problems with the Policing Institution

Hannah Shiflett
January 28, 2023
Memphis Police Department strategically releases footage on the death of Tyre Nichols in an effort to deter protests.