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Robert Morris disbands seven Division I programs

Robert Morris disbands seven Division I programs

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 3, 2013

For a relatively small institution, Robert Morris University sponsored more Division I athletic programs (23), than Pitt and West Virginia, who are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12 respectively. However, RMU Athletic Director Craig Coleman, M.D. announced...

All-NEC selections bring much debate on Twitter

All-NEC selections bring much debate on Twitter

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
November 27, 2013

The Northeast Conference announced their yearly award winners and all-conference selections via the NEC twitter account on November 27. The distinguishable awards, produced by a coach’s vote, have brought much controversy and debate around the conference. The majority...

Photo retrieved from Dr. Rex Crawley's personal Facebook page

Arrangements for Dr. Rex Crawley set and open to RMU community

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
November 26, 2013

Human resources released information on arrangements regarding the passing of Dr. Rex Crawley earlier today. Arrangements were sent to President Dell'Omo who passed on the information to the RMU community via e-mail. "I am personally grateful to Rex for his commitment to RMU,...

Dr. Rex Crawley loses battle with cancer

Dr. Rex Crawley loses battle with cancer

Brooke Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2013

It’s not every day that you meet someone like Dr. Rex Crawley.  With his bright smile, colorful bow ties, and amazing outlook on life, it was near impossible not to be a happier person while in his presence. It’s with great sorrow that RMU Sentry Media must report on...

Cleveland State conquers Colonials in Keightley Classic

Cleveland State conquers Colonials in Keightley Classic

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
November 23, 2013

For the second straight game, the Robert Morris men's basketball program began a contest firing on all offensive cylinders. But unlike its matchup against Texas Arlington on November 21 in which the Colonials netted the first 14 points, RMU, who began the game on an 11-2 run,...

Police Blotter 11/13/13 - 11/18/13

Police Blotter 11/13/13 – 11/18/13

November 23, 2013

11/13/13 - Student Conduct - A student came and reported their iPhone missing.  A report was written and the cameras will be checked in the area in an attempt to locate the phone. (Open) 11/13/13 - Fire Alarm - Residence life reported burnt food on the 9th floor of Yorktown...

Men’s hockey set to Krush Cancer

Men’s hockey set to Krush Cancer

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
November 22, 2013

This Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23, the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team will be hosting its Krush Cancer hockey weekend. The purpose of the weekend is to help raise awareness for men’s cancer and to also raise money for former captain Chris Kushneriuk. Back...

Colonials survive scare from Dowell, UTA

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
November 22, 2013

After dropping its first two games in the Keightley Classic, a five point loss to Eastern Michigan, followed by an 87-49 trouncing to the Kentucky Wildcats, the Robert Morris men's basketball team thought that they could cruise past the University of Texas at Arlington. And...

The Colonials were unable to tame the Nittany Lions Friday night as Penn State skated off with a 3-2 overtime victory.

Women’s hockey initiates Children’s Hospital fundraiser

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
November 19, 2013

While the Robert Morris women’s hockey team will look to defeat Maine on November 29, they also plan to achieve something else; putting smiles on the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s patients. Instead of paying the normal admission fee, fans will contribute a donation. A...

Contest aims to promote photography among campus community

Contest aims to promote photography among campus community

Nick Buzzelli, Sports Editor
November 19, 2013

Seeing the outdated photographs depicting student engagement in the Edward A. Nicholson Student Center rotunda encouraged Jenna Hidinger and members of Julianne Michalenko’s business and professional communication course to try to replace the pictures for their final project. However...