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Spinning Jenny’s history lesson

Maura Linehan
November 10, 2017

A homegrown Steubenville, Ohio, band with a Robert Morris connection took a lesson in history and turned that inspiration into family-based artistic effort. Beginning in 2011, “Spinning Jenny” had their first gig as an opening act for their uncle's band, “U.S....

Linebacker Uhatafe suspended for 1 game, team says

Linebacker Uhatafe suspended for 1 game, team says

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
November 10, 2017

Senior linebacker Joseph Uhatafe has been suspended from the Robert Morris University football team for Saturday's game against the Bryant Bulldogs, according to a university official.Uhatafe missed the previous week under the same suspension. According to Ken Baker, assistant...

Police Blotter 10/31/17-11/06/17

Police Blotter 10/31/17-11/06/17

November 10, 2017

10/31/17 -Fire Alarm-Guardian reported a trouble alarm activated in Concord Hall.  Officers and Maintenance responded and found the cause to be from a space heater that overheated.  Maintenance reset the alarm system, and the student was advised to stop using the space heater.(closed) 10/31/17...

RMU men's basketball tips off season at Ohio State

RMU men’s basketball tips off season at Ohio State

Ian Kist and Ian Kist
November 9, 2017

The Robert Morris University men's basketball team kicks off the 2017-2018 season slate in Columbus, Ohio, to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday, Nov. 10. Follow RMU Sentry Media online or on social media for live updates during the game. Or you can follow live game...

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The post-Anna Niki era begins at Robert Morris with high expectations

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
November 9, 2017

On Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, the Robert Morris women's basketball team will begin their 2017-2018 season on the road against Big Ten powerhouse Michigan State. It will be the first game in a whole new era for the Colonials. The post-Anna Niki Stamolamprou era. As one...

Hollywood's dark secrets

Hollywood’s dark secrets

Garret Roberts
November 9, 2017
In the wake of multiple sexual abuse scandals, a campaign has been started to share the message to speak up.
Safety expert gives college campuses advice on handling threats

Safety expert gives college campuses advice on handling threats

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
November 8, 2017

Safety may be at the front of many students’ minds since the attacks like the Texas church shooting and the Las Vegas shooting. Kathleen Kiernan is a campus public safety expert who gives students strategies to keep themselves and others safe on a college campus. Kiernan...

Mental gymnastics: The relationship between exercise and mental health

Mental gymnastics: The relationship between exercise and mental health

Julian Gregorio, Copy Manager
November 6, 2017

In 2015, 33,091 Americans died of opioid overdose. That is a lot of people, and the opioid epidemic is a major problem. But in the same year, 44,193 people died from suicide, the vast majority of whom suffered from depression. Everyone is talking about the opioid crisis....

Get your bang for your meal plan money

Jocelyn Burns
November 6, 2017

As midterms come to an end, that leaves minimal time left until Christmas break comes around. This is now the time that Robert Morris students come around to finally be conscious of the money they are using on their meal cards. This year, order forms for items to buy with excess...

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Colonial Talk: Breaking down RMU’s battle with Holy Cross

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli
November 5, 2017
The Robert Morris men's hockey team defeated Holy Cross 3-0 Saturday night. It is time to breakdown the Colonials first shutout of the season.