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"POLICE BLOTTER" in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of "BLOTTER"

Police Blotter 10/05/21-10/11/21

Evelyn Luthringer
October 16, 2021

10/05/21: Suspicious Vehicle Check: A student reported a vehicle door open in the Patrick Henry lot. Officers responded and located the vehicle. It was determined that the seatbelt caused the door not to close. The door was closed and the vehicle secured. The case is closed.   10/05/21:...

Francis Marotte signed a contract with the San Diego Gulls.

#FormerColonialWatch: Francis Marotte signs with San Diego Gulls of AHL

Nathan Breisinger
October 15, 2021

SAN DIEGO– It has been a chaotic past few weeks for former Robert Morris men's hockey goaltender Francis Marotte, who signed a contract earlier today with the Anaheim Ducks' American Hockey League affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. Marotte's one-year, two-way contract places...

On Tuesday afternoon, supporters of college hockey in Pittsburgh gathered at the All-Star Sports and Grill in Robinson for a #SaveRMUHockey rally.

RMU Hockey Rallies in Robinson in efforts to raise more funds to save teams

Owen Krepps
October 13, 2021

ROBINSON, Pa.– On Tuesday afternoon, supporters of college hockey in Pittsburgh gathered at the All-Star Sports and Grill in Robinson for a #SaveRMUHockey rally. The event was spearheaded by the Pittsburgh College Hockey Foundation. All-Star Sports Grill donated 10% of the...

Nathaniel David kicks a corner.

After two disallowed goals, men’s soccer loses in overtime to Cleveland State

Owen Krepps
October 13, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– “You have got to be kidding me” and “that's a joke” were two phrases that were uttered often by RMU men’s soccer head coach Jason O’Keefe Wednesday afternoon. After two disallowed goals by the Colonials (3-9 overall, 3-4 Horizon), they fell in double-overtime...

RMU announced a television partnership today.

Robert Morris Announces TV partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group

Ethan Morrison
October 13, 2021

Today, RMU Athletics announced a TV partnership with the Sinclair Broadcast Group to televise six Robert Morris Horizon League games this upcoming season. Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Chris King hinted at the partnership in a CSN exclusive interview in August. "We...

Barstool Onboard: Spittin’ Chiclets vows to match dollar-for-dollar RMU Hockey donations

Barstool Onboard: Spittin’ Chiclets vows to match dollar-for-dollar RMU Hockey donations

Owen Krepps
October 12, 2021

A boost has been given to the #SaveRMUHockey campaign and the Hockey is the Goal fundraiser. Media empire Barstool Sports have pledged to match every donation RMU hockey receives through Barstool Sportsbook and Casino. Spittin’ Chiclets, a hockey podcast that is a part of...

Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Melanie Hulse)

Thrive and Sigma Tau Gamma to host Walk for happiness

Angelie Bartholomew, Contributor
October 12, 2021

The mental health organization Thrive and Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity will be hosting the Happiness 24-Hour Walk-a-Thon in an attempt to end drunk driving. The event will take place from Friday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. until Saturday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. on the Nicholson front lawn. According...

Moon Township Police

Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/ John Blinn)

Allegheny County Police Department to participate in Drug Take-Back Day

Angelie Bartholomew, Contributor
October 12, 2021

PITTSBURGH- The Allegheny County Police Department will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 23. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has hosted this bi-annual event for years, making this the 21st year. This event gives people the opportunity...

The Highmark Building in Downtown Pittsburgh peaks out from behind the Roberto Clemente Bridge. Photo Date: March 29, 2019 Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Gage Goulding)

City of Pittsburgh proposes to purchase senior center

Evelyn Luthringer
October 12, 2021

The City of Pittsburgh has proposed to purchase of the West End Healthy Active Living Center on 80 Wabash Street. It is currently managed by the city through a $60,000 annual lease with Smith & Bowen according to the city's website. Under the new proposal, the building...