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Sentry Media's staff share their favorite Thanksgiving traditions

Sentry Media’s staff share their favorite Thanksgiving traditions

Sentry Media Staff
November 26, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- While far from the newsroom this holiday, RMU Sentry Media wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Our editors decided to share our favorite part of the holiday, with our staff having fond memoires of family and football. Garret Roberts, Editor in Chief - "While...

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Nate’s Notebook: Examining the week that was for men’s hockey

Nathan Breisinger
November 26, 2020

After a long and exhausting offseason due to COVID-19, Robert Morris Athletics finally saw its first team return to action in just over eight months as men’s hockey played Alabama-Huntsville this past weekend. It was a long-awaited moment for the Colonials and they made no...

Katie Noble was named to the Northeast Conference Volleyball Mount Rushmore team this week. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

Katie Noble named to NEC Mount Rushmore

Samuel Goldberg
November 25, 2020

On Wednesday afternoon, former Robert Morris volleyball player Katie Noble was awarded the honor of being named to the Mount Rushmore of volleyball for the Northeast Conference. The NEC is celebrating its 40th season as an NCAA Division I conference, and the NEC is handing out...

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Bechtold’s Breakdowns: Potential challenges facing Robert Morris entering Horizon League

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
November 25, 2020

Well… here we are. Today was supposed to be the first game back for the Robert Morris men’s basketball team against the Point Park Pioneers since RMU captured their final NEC Championship trophy to welcome in a new era at the UPMC Events Center. It may just be a sign of...

RMU graduate students receive funding from Department of Defense

RMU graduate students receive funding from Department of Defense

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
November 25, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Three Robert Morris University graduate students will be getting their Master's degree in cybersecurity, all paid for by the U.S. Department of Defense. RMU is also part of a consortium receiving federal defense funding for advanced manufacturing and development. Anna...

Robb Butler went from playing at RMU to playing for the San Diego Chargers.

Colonials to Chargers: Robb Butler’s life in football

Tyler Gallo
November 25, 2020

Football has taken Robb Butler across the United States during his lifetime. From playing his college career at Robert Morris to signing to play in San Diego with the Chargers to coaching in Calabasas, football has always been a big part of Butler's life. Born and raised in...

Softball welcomed six new players for next season. Photo Credit: Megan Frey

Softball adds six recruits to program

Alexis Davis
November 24, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris softball team added six new players to their program on Tuesday. The 2021 recruiting class includes five student-athletes that signed National Letters of Intent (NLI) and also a player who inked to a scholarship agreement. The new recruiting...

Jason O'Keefe was named the men's soccer head coach. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Jason O’Keefe named men’s soccer head coach

Ethan Morrison, Contributor
November 23, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP- On Monday morning, Robert Morris Vice President and Director of Athletics Chris King announced that Jason O'Keefe has been named the next head coach of the men's soccer program. O'Keefe will be the successor to longtime head coach Bill Denniston after he stepped...

Luke Yost's score predictions for the upcoming football season. Credit: Luke Yost

Opinion: Breaking down RMU football’s 2021 schedule

Luke Yost
November 23, 2020

Editor’s Note: All opinions on RMU Sentry Media are the writer’s own.  After years of disappointment, frustration, and questions about the future of the program, the Robert Morris Colonials were able to get over the hump last year. Quite frankly, there’s a lot to love...

Pittsburgh's annual Gingerbread House Display kicks off virtual showing

Pittsburgh’s annual Gingerbread House Display kicks off virtual showing

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
November 23, 2020

PITTSBURGH -- The holiday season will officially commence with a virtual display of gingerbread houses created by local individuals, families, and groups. "The City of Pittsburgh is proud to serve as the presenter of this popular holiday tradition, and we're excited to design...