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Hostage situation ends peacefully

Patrick Ryan, Assistant News Editor
September 21, 2012

Pittsburgh SWAT responded to multiple 911 calls this morning at Three Gateway Center saying that a man, identified as 22-year-old Klein Michael Thaxton walked into the offices of CW Breitsman Associates on the 16th floor. An employee on the 16th floor told WPXI that Thaxton...

Romney campaign takes hard hit in light of recent video

John Klocko, Contributor
September 21, 2012

Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign took a hard hit this week, following the release of a video in which Romney made some controversial comments. The video, which was initially obtained by the liberal website Mother Jones, shows Governor Romney speaking at a private fundraising...

SWAT team responds to hostage situation developing in Pittsburgh

Patrick Ryan, Assistant News Editor
September 21, 2012

Local news stations are reporting that at 8:16 a.m. this morning, 22-year-old Klein Michael Thaxton walked into the offices of CW Breitsman Associates, a pension and investments firm on the 16th floor of Three Gateway Center in downtown Pittsburgh. According to employees of...

Celebration squared: Grand opening, naming of new SCIS building

Natalie DeBarto, Staff Writer
September 21, 2012

Last night Robert Morris University President Gregory Dell'Omo, students, faculty and alumni gathered for a double celebration at the new School of Communications and Information Systems building on RMU’s Moon campus. After a vote among SCIS faculty and staff, the new building’s...

RMU Student Media convergence efforts flourish

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2012

Over the course of the past two years, thanks in-part to former Communications Department Head Dr. Andrea Frantz and current Student Media Advisor Carrie Moniot, the idea of convergent media has become a reality for RMU Student Media. This month RMU Sentry Media officially...

SCIS building dedication agenda

September 20, 2012

The day has finally arrived. After the most successful capital campaign, which raised $40 million, the name of the new SCIS building will be announced at the dedication celebration tonight - Thursday, Sept. 20 - from 6:30-8:30 p.m. However, there will be many other events...

2012 Homecoming court voting today

Katrina Buchanan, News Editor
September 20, 2012

It is that time of year again- voting season. Although the presidential election is quickly approaching, students at Robert Morris University are faced with another important decision today (Sept. 20, 21012). By 11:59 p.m., everybody must choose their top five candidates for...

Sneak peek: School of Communications and Information Systems

September 19, 2012

Check out The Sentry's exclusive sneak peek at the new School of Communications and Information Systems building. While the building is currently still under construction. Director of Planning and Design Bill Joyce and School of Communications and Information Systems Dean...

RMU Colonial Theatre’s The Who’s Tommy rocks Massey Hall

Katrina Buchanan, News Editor
September 18, 2012

Robert Morris University’s Colonial Theatre will be performing The Who’s Tommy as its first show of the 2012-2013 season, from Wednesday, Oct. 3- Sun., Oct. 7 in Massey Theatre. Performances will start at 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. This show features...

Homecoming 2012 Preview

Alyssa Bishop, Contributor
September 18, 2012

During Homecoming 2012, plenty of activities will be taking place for students and their families, along with alumni, to take part in. Starting on Friday, Sept. 28, a few events will take place throughout the day for students. For students majoring in or interested in Sports...