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Men's Basketball: RMU vs Bryant

Men’s basketball plays Wagner in NEC semis

Jocelyn Burns and Jocelyn Burns March 3, 2018

The RMU men's basketball will fight against the Wagner Seahawks in continuing NEC tournament play. Tip off happens today at 2 p.m. in Staten Island. LIVE updates right HERE.   [<a href="//storify.com/RMUSentryMedia/men-s-basketball-continues-playoff-run-against-wag"...

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Don’t stress: Spending Valentine’s Day on campus

Jocelyn Burns February 14, 2018

It can sometimes be difficult to find the perfect romantic gesture while not having a car to get off campus. Although it may not sound like the perfect date at first, there are multiple ways to spend Valentine’s Day right here at RMU! Just because...

Vice President Mike Pence to visit Bethel Park

Vice President Mike Pence to visit Bethel Park

Jocelyn Burns February 1, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence will appear in Bethel Park on Feb. 2 to speak on Rick Saccone. Later in the day Pence will give remarks at America First Policies' "Tax Cut to Put America First" event. RMU Sentry Media will have live updates right HERE during...

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Stay cozy and stay fashionable

Jocelyn Burns January 24, 2018

To say the least, it has been freezing outside. With the cold temperatures come more layers. It’s not always fun to bundle up, but it can be! Winter fashion isn't just about comfort, but adding style as well.For college students, it’s important...

Get your bang for your meal plan money

Jocelyn Burns November 6, 2017

As midterms come to an end, that leaves minimal time left until Christmas break comes around. This is now the time that Robert Morris students come around to finally be conscious of the money they are using on their meal cards. This year, order forms...

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Fall fashion returns

Jocelyn Burns October 11, 2017

Even though global warming might mean it's currently 75 degrees in October, it's still fall. This means a change of colors on the trees and a change of clothing in your closet. Fall means a transition into different styles than what summer gave to us....

One month away from home

One month away from home

Jocelyn Burns September 28, 2017

Graduating high school, packing up most of your belongings and moving them to a whole new place can be a lot for incoming freshman. It's been exactly one month since the Class of 2021 made Robert Morris their new home. Sullie Symanski, one of those freshman,...

What's recruitment all about?

What’s recruitment all about?

Jocelyn Burns September 8, 2017

As school comes back in full force, students begin to see clubs, sororities and fraternities try to entice us into joining. The recent activities fair shows us just about every single organization a person could join here at Robert Morris University,...

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One year down; three to go

Jocelyn Burns April 19, 2017

The year is quickly coming to a close, and for me and many others, that means freshman year is coming to an end. Freshman year for anyone is a time to learn about yourself and the new situations that college puts you in.The obvious assumption of college...

Time to breakout of winter

Time to breakout of winter

Jocelyn Burns March 15, 2017

Getting a little tease of spring with a 75-degree day before Spring Break couldn't have been better. It gave students a little hope that the next season is right around the corner. Now that the break is over, students are in full spring-mode and are ready...

Cheap treats for Valentine's

Cheap treats for Valentine’s

Jocelyn Burns February 15, 2017

February 14, Valentine's Day, is the day where we show our love and appreciation to our significant others, but why can't it be a day to also shower yourself in love? Being college students, most of us don't have much money to spend. While this holiday...

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Slip into a new winter wardrobe

Jocelyn Burns January 30, 2017

Unfortunately, the winter season has arrived and is in full swing. Here at RMU, attendees have been lucky that the snow hasn't hit terribly until just recently, but with the freezing temperatures and the unpleasant weather, we all must switch out our...

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Holiday Cheer: A little too soon?

Jocelyn Burns November 18, 2016

Over the years it seems that Christmas items and music have been releasing earlier and earlier. Stores bring out the Christmas playlists, and homes put out their Santa decorations right when November hits. It's easy to say this holiday season is loved...

Halloween has changed

Halloween has changed

Jocelyn Burns October 24, 2016

As a child, Halloween was filled with dressing up and eating so much candy that you would get sick. As a teenager or young adult, Halloween is pretty different and only really includes the dressing up aspect. Halloween was the greatest time of the year...

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Fall into Fashion Trends

Jocelyn Burns October 3, 2016

Summer is quickly coming to a close, the leaves are changing colors and Pumpkin Spice Lattes are officially out. That also means your wardrobe might need an adjustment. The tank tops and shorts must turn into jeans and sweaters. When stepping into this...

Tom Hanks stars as Captain Sullenberger

Sully lands in theaters

Jocelyn Burns September 13, 2016

Picking a movie about a plane crash on the weekend of 9/11 may not sound like a good idea, but after seeing "Sully," it was a reminder about ordinary people doing heroic things. The film tells the true story of Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, portrayed...

Celebrating Pigskins and Ribs

Celebrating Pigskins and Ribs

Jocelyn Burns, Correspondent September 3, 2016

Pittsburgh launched Labor Day weekend with the Kickoff and Rib Festival lasting from Sept. 1, 2016 until Sept. 5, 2016 that celebrated the return of football season. There were 14 different rib vendors and plenty of other vendors crowding the street near...

pokemon

Pocket Monsters Go to College

Jocelyn Burns and Maya Ehikhamenor August 31, 2016

While February 27, 1996 was the birth of a major worldwide franchise, two decades later, technology has helped the Pokémon madness engulf the entire human race. An application developer, Niantic, Inc., made it possible to bring these lovable, virtual...