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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

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RMU to Lift Mask Mandate

Melanie Hulse, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2022

On Feb. 23, 2022, Robert Morris University announced their plans to lift the mask mandate on the university's Twitter account. https://twitter.com/RMU/status/1496547206366736386?cxt=HHwWhMC9karw5sQpAAAA As of March 2, 2022 students will be allowed to remove their masks...

Joel Gray discusses upcoming Sports Management Summit

Joel Gray discusses upcoming Sports Management Summit

Ethan Morrison, News Editor
February 16, 2022

On Friday, Feb. 18, the UPMC Events Center is hosting the 45th annual Sports Management Summit which features professionals around the Pittsburgh region and gives students the opportunity to connect network with those professionals. RMU Sentry Media had the chance to sit down...

Kenny Kangaroo, Parker the Arrow, Iceburgh, and Archie the Owl pose for a photo at the 34th annual Schenley Park Mascot Skate.

(Photo Gallery) Schenley Park Mascot Skate

Bailey Noel, Chief Photographer
January 19, 2022

Schenley Park Skating Rink Hosts 34th Annual Mascot Skate

Melanie Hulse, Editor-in-Chief
January 19, 2022

On Saturday, Jan. 15 CitiParks hosted their annual Mascot Skate at Schenley Park. This year marks the 34th year of the event. The event brings together locally known Pittsburgh mascots such as the Pittsburgh Penguins "Iceburgh" or the Pittsburgh Pirates "Pirate Parrot." About...

Robert Morris President Dr. Chris Howard addresses crowd at Matriculation. 
Photo Credit: (Ethan Morrison)

Recapping Chris Howard’s five year run as Robert Morris President

Ethan Morrison, News Editor
January 5, 2022

Former Robert Morris University president Dr. Chris Howard had a controversial tenure as the university's eighth president. Howard did many things to grow the university in more ways than one, but he also had a controversial end to his five-year tenure as president. Howard...

Jon Hanna gives his two cents on why the hockey programs should have never been abolished. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

OPINION: The decision to axe RMU hockey programs should have never been a thought

Jonathan Hanna
May 26, 2021

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Opinions are of the writer and not of Colonial Sports Network as a whole.* In a move that surprised the college hockey world, including the athletes of the teams themselves, Robert Morris University announced in a press release that it was immediately eliminating...

RMU was ranked fourth in the Horizon Leagues preseason poll coming off an NEC Championship victory. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Horizon League announces 2020-21 men’s basketball preseason poll

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Editor
November 5, 2020

The Horizon League officially announced their 2020-21 men’s basketball preseason poll Thursday afternoon, and the Colonials are already viewed in a positive light by their new conference. Despite never playing a game in the newly joined league, Robert Morris was ranked 4th...

A picture of the business building at RMU.

Robert Morris University classes remain online for the summer but hopes for in-person fall courses after an estimated $10 million loss from COVID-19

John Blinn, News Editor
May 6, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University will remain online for summer classes and is uncertain, but optimistic, for in-person fall classes. While handling an estimated $10 million loss as a result of COVID-19, the university is also preparing for an online and rescheduled in-person...

RMU student Taylor Hall finds passion and inspiration in photography

RMU student Taylor Hall finds passion and inspiration in photography

Austin Bechtold, Contributor
February 18, 2020

Editors Note: The original version of this story incorrectly stated that Hall came to the university on a basketball scholarship based on the reporters interview. After being alerted to the error through social media, Sentry Media talked to RMU Athletics and verified the statement...

Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/ Melanie Hulse)

RMU School of Business opens the Center for Sales Excellence

Melanie Hulse, Director of Operations
February 11, 2020

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