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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,...

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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...

Men's 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...

Thousands of people traveled to the North Shore riverwalk to enjoy the first Monster Pumpkin Festival in Pittsburgh Oct. 20 and 21.

Photo Contest: Halloween and Fall Foliage

Sentry Media Staff
October 22, 2020

Multimedia is excited to announce another RMU Sentry Media photo contest! On Saturday, October 24, we will begin our contest with our first two topics - “Halloween” and “Fall Foliage!” It is spooky season after all, so why not share your festivities as well as all that...

Robert Morris University will begin issuing required COVID-19 tests to students

Robert Morris University will begin issuing required COVID-19 tests to students

John Blinn, News Editor
October 21, 2020

UPDATE: The original version of this article featured information about a saliva test for COVID-19 that would take less than 15 minutes to complete. The team at Curative Inc. has since clarified that this test is an oral swab, taking around 20 seconds to complete. MOON TOWNSHIP...

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RMU Office of Residence Life hosts socially distanced “Fall Festival”

Jonah Hoy, Reporter
October 21, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University had a small fall festival right in front of the Office of Residence Life Saturday, where students and passerby's could enjoy some fall themed snacks and activities. RMU is getting into the holiday spirit once again, with Halloween...

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Center for Global Engagement hosts panel on impact of COVID-19 featuring several Rooney scholars

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
October 21, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP - The Center for Global Engagement at Robert Morris University hosted the first Rooney Program Reunion Panel on Oct. 7. The panel was hosted by Dr. Jennifer Creamer, Directer for the Center for Global Engagement. The panel consisted of Rooney Scholars from across...

RMU Live | October 19, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin
October 19, 2020

On this weeks newscast, the top stories include local COVID-19 updates, the plans for the Spring semester on RMU's campus, a mail carrier raid and political cookies. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University in Moon Township, PA. MORE...

Robert Morris University President Dr. Christopher Howard hosts "Pizza with the President" in order to connect more with student body. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Megan Shandel)

Robert Morris University announces tentative plan for Spring 2021 semester

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
October 18, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University President Dr. Chris Howard announced the tentative plan for classes for the Spring 2021 semester. In an email sent from The Office of the President to the RMU community Wednesday morning, campus president, Dr. Howard expressed his...

Yannis Mendy will return to France to continue his basketball career. Photo Credit: David Auth

#FormerColonialWatch: Yannis Mendy Returns to France, signs with Avignon-Le Pontet

Ethan Morrison, Contributor
October 17, 2020

Just months after senior forward Yannis Mendy graduated from Robert Morris University, it was announced early Friday morning that he has signed with Union Sportive Avignon-Le Pontet, a member of the French Nationale Masculine 1 (NM1) league. Mendy started his career in his...