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Police Blotter: Sept. 25 - Oct. 1, 2012

Police Blotter: Sept. 25 – Oct. 1, 2012

October 2, 2012

9/25 - Lost Property - An employee at the ISC reported his/her skates taken from the coach’s room. All pertinent information was obtained and an investigation is under way. (Open) 9/26 - Departmental Information - A parent called with information on suspects possibly dealing...

Sentry Sunday Scoreboard: NFL Week 4

Chris Mueller, Staff Writer
October 2, 2012

As week 4 of the NFL wraps up, I’m here to bring you another weekly recap on the Sentry Sunday Scoreboard. I have a lot to talk about this morning from a lot of close games over the weekend. And Thank God it’s not about anymore replacement referees. GEMS FALCONS...

Religion in sports and the Tim Tebow effect

Religion in sports and the Tim Tebow effect

Jon Fisher, Staff Writer
October 1, 2012

Judgment has become a staple for the American society. Tim Tebow, the New York Jets' quarterback, is a firm supporter of faith and John 3:16, an infamous biblical verse, read on his eye black during college. Let the critics go crazy. Religion has never been an acceptable...

Homecoming 2012 wrap up

Homecoming 2012 wrap up

Paul Wnitruba, Assistant News Editor
October 1, 2012

The grills were lit, and the drinks cold as RMU students came out in droves this last Saturday in celebration of Homecoming 2012. Tailgating started at about 3 p.m., including RMU Student Life and their inflatable dome, giving out prizes, selling memorabilia and taking photos....

Life after Littlefield: I love the Pirates. Sometimes I just wish they would love me back.

Life after Littlefield: I love the Pirates. Sometimes I just wish they would love me back.

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
September 30, 2012

I’m not exactly sure how to start this blog post because well I never thought I was going to have to blog about the Pirates losing 82 games this season, at least up until the beginning of this month.  Then the thought started to cross my mind.  But that is beside the point...

RMU football edges Lafayette on game-winning field goal

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
September 29, 2012

Senior kicker Greg Langer nailed a 33-yard field goal attempt with 23 seconds left in regulation to give Robert Morris University the victory over Lafayette, 31-28, Saturday night at Joe Walton Stadium.  The kick sealed the homecoming win for the Colonials and improved their...

Police Blotter: Sept. 19 - Sept. 24, 2012

Police Blotter: Sept. 19 – Sept. 24, 2012

September 29, 2012

9/19 - Departmental Information - A parent of a resident student called reporting his/her student was using his/her vehicle without permission. Officers checked campus for the vehicle with negative results. (Closed) 9/19 - Accident - A student called reporting their vehicle...

Bill Cowher’s career is a full circle

Patrick Ryan and Patrick Ryan
September 28, 2012

As of 1979, Bill Cowher made his mark on the National Football League. Cowher combined for 28 consecutive years in the NFL as both a player and a coach. By the time he resigned in 2007, Cowher was voted by the Associated Press as NFL Coach of the Year in 1992, and Sporting News’...

Fire alarms sound in Nicholson Center

Fire alarms sound in Nicholson Center

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
September 27, 2012

In the middle of dinner, this evening, students and Parkhurst employees were evacuated from Nicholson Center.  Calls to the Barry Center were sent around 5:10 PM.  Both students and employees were frustrated and confused by what was occurring. Some people may have thought...

Life after Littlefield: Pirates lose last night and will miss the playoffs for the 20th straight season.

Life after Littlefield: Pirates lose last night and will miss the playoffs for the 20th straight season.

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
September 27, 2012

And that will do it for the 2012 Pittsburgh Pirates.  After their 6-0 loss last night to the Mets, they were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.  So at least one streak will continue, as the Pirates will miss out on the postseason for the 20th consecutive year. ...