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SGA meeting recap: Provost Rafoth asks for student input on RMU core classes

SGA meeting recap: Provost Rafoth asks for student input on RMU core classes

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Provost Mary Ann Rafoth spoke about Robert Morris University core courses at the latest Student Government Association meeting. Dr. Rafoth asked students for their opinions on these classes, to understand their priorities and gave out a survey. Students were...

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Colonials look for early season road victory

Nathan Breisinger and Nathan Breisinger
November 21, 2019

CHICAGO, IL. -- After a slow start to their non-conference schedule, the Robert Morris men’s basketball team (1-4) looks for a spark against the University of Illinois at Chicago (1-3) on Thursday night. Both teams have struggled early this season against tough opponents and...

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First Amendment on Trial: Students debate freedom of religion court case Marsh v. Chambers

Soundharjya Babu, Assistant News Editor
November 20, 2019

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY - The third week of the First Amendment On Trial debates featured the freedom of religion. Debaters Selene Cerankosky and Jacob Toth discussed the Supreme Court case Marsh v. Chambers during the live debate. They delivered their opening statements,...

RMU Delta Phi Epsilon Chapter Hosts Deepher Dude

Scott McDanel, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris University Chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon hosted their "Deepher Dude" charity fundraiser in the North Athletic Complex on November 14. Ten "dudes" representing organizations from across campus came together to raise money for a worthy cause. The...

Review: HBO's Watchmen

Review: HBO’s Watchmen

David Auth, Contributor
November 20, 2019

HBO's take on DC Comics' "Watchmen" aired its first episode, "It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice," on Sunday, October 20. The series has continued to air three episodes on the following Sundays. The series is based on the 1986 graphic novel written by Alan Moore,...

RMU receives grant for mental health survey

RMU receives grant for mental health survey

Michael Delehanty, News Editor
November 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A mental health survey was released to RMU students on Nov. 4 by Healthy Minds. The Healthy Minds survey was made possible through funding of the JED Foundation, a non-profit organization that specializes in mental health and suicide prevention. The JED Foundation...

Emma Granger (8) huddles up with her team in a match against Duquesne.

Granger receives record seventh Molten/NEC Player of the Week honor

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
November 19, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Emma Granger's season is officially one for the record books as the star middle blocker received her seventh Molten/NEC Player of the Week award, which officially puts her past Long Island University's Annika Foit (2012) and Cristina Pintilie (2002) for the most...

Sara Bareilles performing at the UPMC Events Center. Moon, PA. November 15, 2019. RMU Sentry Media/Jonah Hoy.

Sara Bareilles hosts emotional concert in UPMC Events Center

Jonah Hoy, Contributor
November 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- From love songs to tales about an ordinary waitress, Sara Bareilles brought her own style to the UPMC Events Center Friday night with a star studded show from start to finish.  The opening act for the night was Emily King, dressed in black from head to toe...

Weekend Roundup: 11/15-11/17

Weekend Roundup: 11/15-11/17

Evan Basista and Evan Basista
November 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Another eventful has concluded for the Colonials. Here’s how it all went down: Men’s basketball (1-4) split their games this weekend, winning 85-65 over Howard (0-5) and falling 70-56 to Toledo (3-1). RMU had a balanced and impressive offensive display...

Volleyball adds three recruits for 2020

Volleyball adds three recruits for 2020

Logan Carney, Digital Content Director
November 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — This past week, the Robert Morris volleyball program signed three recruits to their class of 2020 in Emma Brown, Annie Monaco and Abby Ryan. "This 2020 class is exciting for us to add to an already tremendous team," said head coach Dale Starr in the press...