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Multiple Pittsburgh restaurants ranked as most romantic in the country

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Romantics from the city of Pittsburgh may be in luck as a study from OpenTable has ranked several restaurants in the area as the most romantic places to eat, in the nation. According to a report done by OpenTable, six of the most romantic restaurants in the United...

Track and field ties for fifth at NEC Championship

Track and field ties for fifth at NEC Championship

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
February 19, 2019

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.,— On Friday and Saturday, the Robert Morris track and field team scored 63 points, tying the Central Connecticut State University Blue for 5th in the NEC. The Mountaineers of Mount St. Mary’s won the NEC with 138 points. Finishing her indoor season...

LORETTO, Pa. -- Natalie Villaflor dribbles against Saint Francis (Sam Anthony/RMU Sentry Media). Villaflor had seven points and seven rebounds in the 66-60 win.

Women’s basketball outlasts Saint Francis

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
February 19, 2019

LORETTO, Pa. -- The Robert Morris University Colonials (15-9, 12-1) went round for round with Saint Francis Red Flash (12-14, 9-4) and came out victorious 66-60. The build up to the game was similar to a prize fight and it did not disappoint. After coming off a bad loss just...

RMU club bowler places fourth in Muskie Mash Bowling Tournament

RMU club bowler places fourth in Muskie Mash Bowling Tournament

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Bowling is a common indoor sport, but it meant something special for RMU club bowler Jonathan Kleer. Kleer recently came in fourth place out of 120 bowlers in the 2019 Muskie Mash Bowling Tournament that took place back on Feburary 9th. Kleer’s scores in...

Ikematsu has gone up against some of the best in the nation including Saint Francis' Jessica Kovatch. Photo Credit: Samuel Anthony

OPINION: A season defining match-up is in store for RMU women’s basketball

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
February 18, 2019

Editor's Note: All opinions on RMU Sentry Media are the writer's own. LORETTO, Pa. -- An 11-game winning streak typically does not lead to questions of future successes. But the end of Robert Morris women's basketball's (14-9, 11-1 NEC) 11-game run to start the conference...

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Review: The Umbrella Academy

Garret Roberts, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 18, 2019

Netflix continues to adapt interesting series, this time bringing "The Umbrella Academy" from the page to the screen on Feb. 15. Superhero shows have seen success on Netflix in the past, prompting a darker side of Marvel Comics to come to the streaming service. As Marvel moves...

Pro-life speaker Ryan Bomberger spoke to an audience in Hopwood Hall at Robert Morris University.

Pro-life activist Ryan Bomberger speaks at RMU

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Pro-life activist Ryan Bomberger came to speak at Robert Morris University. Students for Life hosted “The Social Injustice of Abortion” featuring political columnist and commentator Ryan Bomberger, founder of The Radiance Foundation. Sued by the NAACP...

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RMU opens manufacturing laboratory in Lower Hill

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University has opened a manufacturing laboratory in Lower Hill. The laboratory officially opened on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located in the Energy Innovation Center, it will serve as a research and teaching facility, as well...

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Project Prom annual giveaway begins, benefits underprivileged teens

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- It is almost prom season, and the annual Project Prom giveaway program is getting underway. The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) are gearing up to hold their annual event which benefits eligible high school students. According...

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Guns detected at Pennsylvania airport checkpoints slightly increased in 2018

Marlisa Miller, Contributor
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - More guns were found at TSA checkpoints than ever before. In total, 4,239 firearms were discovered in carry-on bags at checkpoints across the country last year, averaging about 11.6 firearms per day. This was approximately a 7 percent increase nationally in...