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RMU SCJ Election Night 2020: WATCH HERE

John Blinn, Nick Hedderick, Jon Hanna, and Sam Dutch
November 3, 2020

RMU Sentry Media, Society of Collegiate Journalists (SCJ), and RMU-TV proudly present the 2020 Presidential Election Coverage on November 3rd, 2020. Coverage will be for four hours starting at 8pm with breaking news in election results, interviews, and political analysis. Broadcasting...

Andy Toole & the Colonials will head to Morgantown for the first time in ten years on December 9. Photo Credit: David Auth

Men’s Basketball to Take on West Virginia as Part of Non-Conference Schedule

Ethan Morrison
November 1, 2020

MORGANTOWN, W. Va.-- The countdown to RMU men's basketball has officially begun as the college basketball season is less than a month away. There are still a lot of questions leading up to this season, but earlier this week we got a look into the Colonials' schedule for the upcoming...

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 HBO's "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...

Photo courtesy of RMU Bands via Facebook.

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...

Men's 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...

Men's 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,...