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The news site of Robert Morris University

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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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Men’s basketball gets tenth win of the season against Wagner

Rashad Christian and Rashad Christian
February 12, 2017

Five of the last ten games between the Wagner Seahawks and Robert Morris Colonials have been decided by five points or less. This contest would be no exception. Thanks, in part, to several key threes, free throws and turnovers, the Colonials were able to get their 10th win of...

Humans of RMU: The aspiring author

Humans of RMU: The aspiring author

Maura Linehan
February 10, 2017

As an adult, Dr. Chester Thompson, D.Sc., RMU’s Director for Student Support and Community Outreach Programs, learned a family secret that would change his life forever. What came about through that experience has led Thompson to undertake the writing of a book about his...

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Men’s hockey to play season finale at Heinz Field

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 10, 2017

Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Panthers, will play as home ice for the Robert Morris University men's hockey team, as they will take on Niagara University in its Atlantic Hockey Conference finale. This will be the first-ever collegiate hockey...

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RMU tackles winter weather

Briana Lewis
February 9, 2017
As we get deeper into the spring semester and the weather worsens Robert Morris University’s Facilities Management crackdown on keeping the campus as safe as possible for students, faculty and staff.
Is the Internet taking over fashion?

Is the Internet taking over fashion?

Maya Ehikhamenor
February 8, 2017

Wet Seal has been a popular store that aimed for young adults and sold contemporary clothing at affordable prices. Recently, news came out that the company will close down all of its stores. This is not the first time the company is in the bankruptcy courts. The first time was...

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84 Lumber commercial resonates during Super Bowl LI

Malyk Johnson
February 7, 2017
Local company, 84 Lumber, had a 90-second commercial that aired during Super Bowl LI created by Pittsburgh Advertising agency Brunner.
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RMU makes its appearance at historical Women’s March

Arli Swaney
February 6, 2017
Robert Morris University professor, Lauren Rauscher, took on the District of Columbia to march for women's rights.
Police Blotter 12/2016 - 01/23/17

Police Blotter 12/2016 – 01/23/17

February 4, 2017

12/20/16 - Accident - An employee reported his work vehicle damaged outside of Massey Hall.  The other party involved was identified, all pertinent information was obtained, and a report was issued for insurance purposes. (Closed)   12/20/16 - Disturbance - Residence...

Take a break and ThinkTank

Take a break and ThinkTank

Maura Linehan
February 3, 2017

On December 6, 2010 a YouTube channel, currently branded as “ThinkTank,” posted its first video. The show’s current hosts, Hannah Cranston and John Iadarola, use the show to discuss subjects they think their audience should know something about—but probably...

Author of the month: Langston Hughes

Author of the month: Langston Hughes

Kelly Guerra
February 1, 2017
February 1st marks the birthday of American poet Langston Hughes.