RMU Sentry Media

BREAKING NEWS: Cancellation of day one of the Republican National Convention (2x UPDATED)

Anthony Moretti, RMU Journalism Professor
August 26, 2012

Politico is among several news organizations reporting that the initial night of the Republican National Convention in Tampa is being cancelled. Concerns about Tropical Storm Isaac is behind the decision. 2nd UPDATE: 7:24 p.m. EDT The decision to cancel was the correct...

Beat the heat with Colonial Theater’s ‘Broadway and the Gardens’ series

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
June 28, 2012

Looking for a new option for cooling off this summer? Robert Morris University's "Broadway and the Gardens" may be the answer. Dr. Ken Gargaro, coordinator of theater at RMU, announced in a press release from the university that both The Fantasticks, Broadway's longest running...

2012 Graduate, Jenn Schulze, completes JFK 50 Mile Challenge

Brooke Smith, Sports Editor
May 27, 2012

In just under 18 hours, women’s lacrosse, and now RMU Alum, Jenn Schulze completed the JFK 50 Mile Challenge in Sneem, Ireland. She completed the challenge with absolutely no training at all, while others in the walk had trained for months. “I actually didn’t even...

Rune Reading

May 21, 2012

The 2012 Rune Reading was held at The Penguin Book Shop in Sewickley. The Rune is Robert Morris University's literary magazine.[nggallery id=27]

Police Blotter: April 17 – April 23, 2012

April 26, 2012

4/17 - Student Conduct - This department was advised of a suspicious threat found posted on Twitter and was dealt with immediately by this department and Student Life. (Closed) 4/17 - Departmental Information - Officers were advised that a student who is on the PNG list...

RMU Feud a hit with students and faculty

Jeff Crooks, Contributor
April 24, 2012

Broadcast in the RMU-TV studio in the Academic Media Center, RMU Feud pitted students against faculty in a trivia battle based on RMU student responses. At the end of the half hour show, the students prevailed against the faculty, winning four rounds against the faculty’s two. RMU...

Communication students participate in energy challenge

Rachel Calhoun, Contributor
April 18, 2012

Robert Morris University (RMU) had previously been selected to participate in an advertising competition this spring against many other schools throughout the United States in the America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) Collegiate Energy Challenge. RMU faculty member, Dick...

Magazines class launches Piquant

Alyssa Benson, Copy Editor
April 16, 2012

On the evening of April 16, 2012, Dr. Andrea Frantz’s Writing For Magazines/E-Zines class launched their E-Zine, Piquant, which is dedicated to food. This is the third semester Dr. Frantz has taught the class, and the first time the E-Zine was related to food. “It started...

Cleaning cars for Colorado

Jon Fisher & Leah Moose, Contributor & News Editor
April 13, 2012

Calling all car owners in the Moon Township Area. With the recent arrival of spring, drivers will be given the opportunity to ditch their dirty, winter look. On April 21, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Robert Morris University’s women’s soccer team will be holding a car wash...

One Day Without Shoes

Jessica Terza, Contributer
April 12, 2012

On Tuesday, April 10, students of RMU decided to participate in the event “One Day Without Shoes.” The event was affiliated with the organization, TOMS. The shoe company delivers shoes to third world countries where individuals are not fortunate enough to have shoes. The...