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Sentry Media shares their favorite Halloween candy

Sentry Media shares their favorite Halloween candy

Sentry Media Staff
October 31, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- While the staff here at RMU Sentry Media has their own opinions on the frights of October and midterms, we can all agree the best part of the Halloween seasons one thing: candy. Rather than sharing our tricks, the editorial team wanted to share their favorite...

RMU students react to HBOs Lovecraft Country

RMU students react to HBO’s “Lovecraft Country”

Sean Gilbert, Contributor
October 29, 2020

“This is a story about a boy and his dream” are the impactful opening words to the TV series "Lovecraft Country."  "Lovecraft Country" began as a 2016 dark fantasy horror novel by Matt Ruff, exploring the wild racist world of the original H.P. Lovecraft. Howard Phillips...

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RMU Bands adapt to playing in a pandemic

Kaelei Whitlatch, Contributor
October 29, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Robert Morris University's bands have found ways to bond through music while staying safe and healthy. Despite the less than ideal circumstances, the RMU Show Band concluded its season while following both the university's and CDC's guidelines. “When...

RMU student workers reflect on changes to dining services

RMU student workers reflect on changes to dining services

Hannah Waterman, Contributor
October 27, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- In order to make campus life safer for students during the ongoing global pandemic, Robert Morris University has adjusted its traditional dining service experience. Students are required to wear face coverings and follow all directional signage placed throughout...

Mens hockey has released its schedule and is set to begin its season on November 20th. Photo Credit: Jonathan Hanna

Men’s hockey releases 2020-21 season schedule

Adam Melluso
October 26, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- On Monday morning, the men's hockey team announced via Twitter the release of their 2020-21 regular-season schedule. https://twitter.com/RMUMHockey/status/1320712754886545409?s=20 The 28-game schedule, which includes 22 conference matchups, will also see several...

RMU Live | October 26, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin
October 26, 2020

In this newscast, the top stories include local COVID-19 updates, Vice President Mike Pence's refusal to quarantine, ballot extensions in Pennsylvania, as well as campus updates about Halloween festivities. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris...

Two young protesters march together, with one sign reading #Latinos4BLM at the bottom. Coraopolis, PA. June 6, 2020. RMU Sentry Media/Garret Roberts

OPINION: Here is why Black Lives Matter

Sean Gilbert, Contributor
October 24, 2020

Editor’s Note: All opinions on RMU Sentry Media are the writer’s own. Do black lives matter? Black bodies pile up on the streets everyday due to social injustice and police brutality, and nobody does anything. The police believe what they’re doing is just; the police...

Mens Hockey has added eight new freshmen to the 2020-21 roster. Photo Credit: David Auth

Men’s hockey announces incoming class

Nathan Breisinger, Contributor
October 23, 2020

After a shortened postseason this past winter, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team has regrouped and added eight freshmen and a transfer to its roster for the 2020-21 season. As the Colonials look to reach the postseason once again, they will have five new forwards, two defensemen,...

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RMU professors discuss communication styles in the 2020 presidential election

Jonah Hoy, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 23, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Dr. Soren Fanning and Dr. Anthony Moretti sat down in Wheatley's atrium on Oct. 15 to discuss the communication styles and effects of the presidential and vice presidential debates. Dr. Fanning, who specializes in World History and is an associate professor...

Mens basketball practices are officially underway. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Men’s basketball practice officially gets underway

Ethan Morrison, Contributor
October 22, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- With the college basketball season quickly approaching and official practices underway over the past week, Colonial Sports Network attended Wednesday's full team practice and was able to talk to senior forward AJ Bramah, junior guard Dante Treacy, and head coach...