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RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

From the Editors Desk: Reflecting on 2013 and looking forward to 2014

From the Editor’s Desk: Reflecting on 2013 and looking forward to 2014

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
December 31, 2013

2013 has been a great year for RMU Sentry Media, and a big year as well. We have been striving for a long time to define exactly what we are, and it took a while before we were really comfortable being something unique as far as college media goes. We strive to update rmusentrymedia.com...

SCJ raises over $5,000 to Balance Out Hunger in Pittsburgh

SCJ raises over $5,000 to Balance Out Hunger in Pittsburgh

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
December 12, 2013

To most students, the end of the semester means studying, projects, losing sleep and stress. To the Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ), it meant giving back to the community. Since 2010 when member Ryan Shaffer began a project called Balancing Out Hunger, SCJ has found...

Police Blotter 12/04/13 - 12/10/13

Police Blotter 12/04/13 – 12/10/13

December 10, 2013

12/04/13 - Smell of Marijuana - Residence Life reported a smell of marijuana in Washington hall G tower.  An officer checked the building with negative findings. (Closed) 12/04/13 - Fire Alarm - East Security reported a fire alarm activated in Yorktown hall.  This department...

Police and Fire respond to Hale Center.

Police and Fire respond to Hale Center.

Paul Wintruba, Photography Editor
December 10, 2013

Around midnight tonight, Dec 10, campus police and local fire teams responded to an alarm at RMU's Hale center. According to Officer Mckee, smoke from a shorted out heating unit was found in room 310 of Hale center. Fire teams are working to ventilate the area with fans to clear...

Remembering Dr. Crawley

Remembering Dr. Crawley

Leah Fleischel and Brooke Smith
December 6, 2013

RMU Sentry Media would like to thank everyone who submitted comments and memories via e-mail or the website. Our thoughts continue to be with the Crawley family and all who were close to Dr. Rex Crawley. “Rex was the definition of kindness and class. He was that rare individual...

Police Blotter 11/19/13 - 12/2/13

Police Blotter 11/19/13 – 12/2/13

December 4, 2013

11/19/13 - Trouble Alarm - Guardian reported a communication failure in Massey Hall.  Maintenance was notified. (Closed) 11/21/13 - Accident - A student reported their vehicle damaged while they were in class.  All pertinent information was obtained and a report was written...

Photo retrieved from Dr. Rex Crawleys personal Facebook page

Arrangements for Dr. Rex Crawley set and open to RMU community

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
November 26, 2013

Human resources released information on arrangements regarding the passing of Dr. Rex Crawley earlier today. Arrangements were sent to President Dell'Omo who passed on the information to the RMU community via e-mail. "I am personally grateful to Rex for his commitment to RMU,...

Dr. Rex Crawley loses battle with cancer

Dr. Rex Crawley loses battle with cancer

Brooke Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2013

It’s not every day that you meet someone like Dr. Rex Crawley.  With his bright smile, colorful bow ties, and amazing outlook on life, it was near impossible not to be a happier person while in his presence. It’s with great sorrow that RMU Sentry Media must report on...

Police Blotter 11/13/13 - 11/18/13

Police Blotter 11/13/13 – 11/18/13

November 23, 2013

11/13/13 - Student Conduct - A student came and reported their iPhone missing.  A report was written and the cameras will be checked in the area in an attempt to locate the phone. (Open) 11/13/13 - Fire Alarm - Residence life reported burnt food on the 9th floor of Yorktown...

Contest aims to promote photography among campus community

Contest aims to promote photography among campus community

Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
November 19, 2013

Seeing the outdated photographs depicting student engagement in the Edward A. Nicholson Student Center rotunda encouraged Jenna Hidinger and members of Julianne Michalenko’s business and professional communication course to try to replace the pictures for their final project. However...