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University crediting portion of recreation facility fee back to students

University crediting portion of recreation facility fee back to students

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
August 31, 2017

The Student Recreation and Fitness Center opening date has been delayed, and Robert Morris University is crediting some of the fee back to students. An email was sent out by Student Life to all undergraduate students. The email stated that after reviewing the construction...

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Is this the year for RMU football?

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
August 30, 2017

College football season is upon us, and the Colonials have their sights set on an NEC Championship after a dismal 2-9 season in 2016. This year has a make-or-break feel for head coach John Banaszak, who was given a one-year extension last season despite his 7-26 career record. In...

Fire department called to Joe Walton Stadium on RMU campus

Fire department called to Joe Walton Stadium on RMU campus

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
August 30, 2017

The fire department was called to the football side of Joe Walton Stadium on Robert Morris University campus around 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 30. Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department answered a call from RMU Public Safety about smoke throughout the equipment room and hallway in...

RMU grooves to Rock U

RMU grooves to Rock U

Maura Linehan
August 30, 2017

“There wasn't really anything here for people that weren't in professional bands, so we wanted to start a group,” Roman Iannone, a junior at Robert Morris University, said. Based on that vision, five students started a club that has become a home-grown band called...

Provost Jamison talks being back in provost seat

Provost Jamison talks being back in provost seat

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager
August 28, 2017

In 2015, David L. Jamison was the president of the university as well as the university provost and dean of academic affairs. After Christopher B. Howard became president in February of 2016, Jamison was able to resume duties as the university provost and dean of academic affairs. “He...

Lucas Puntillo leaves RMU Men's Soccer

Lucas Puntillo leaves RMU Men’s Soccer

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
August 28, 2017

Two-time All-NEC midfielder Lucas Puntillo is no longer a member of the Robert Morris Men's Soccer team after leaving the university before the start of the 2017 season. In a statement from the Robert Morris University Athletic Department, "Lucas left school to pursue professional...

Save money at college: The best student discounts

Save money at college: The best student discounts

Miller Overmoyer, Contributor
August 28, 2017

One of the biggest problems that college students face is how to afford everything they need to be successful in school. With the help of this guide, anyone can save money on the essentials for school. Here is our countdown of the best student discounts. 6. McDonald's, Burger...

President Howard talks demolition of Sewall Center

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
August 27, 2017

Robert Morris University’s eighth president, Christopher B. Howard, sat down with RMU Sentry Media to talk about the upcoming 2017-18 academic year on Aug. 21. President Howard talked about his plans for the upcoming year. He hopes to keep his implementations from last...

Fire Department responds to fire alarm in Monroe Hall

Fire Department responds to fire alarm in Monroe Hall

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager
August 26, 2017

The Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire alarm in Monroe Hall on Massey Way at around 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 26. The fire alarm is said to have been set off in a student's room. No damage to the dorm was found and no students were injured. "We are not...

Marvel’s The Defenders: Rough launch for Netflix's newest crusaders

Marvel’s The Defenders: Rough launch for Netflix’s newest crusaders

Garret Roberts, Contributor
August 25, 2017

Marvel has received fan acclaim for their Netflix productions in equal magnitude to their theatrical releases, which started with “Daredevil” in 2015. Not surprisingly, it was only a matter of time before the Netflix heroes had their own big crossover series to rival “The...