RMU Sentry Media

Bryne-Houser earns male student-athlete of the week award

Justin Criado and Justin Criado
September 20, 2012

With a strong performance at last weekend’s Buffalo Stampede junior cross country runner Mac Byrne-Houser earned Male Student-Athlete of the Week honors. Byrne-Houser finished the eight-kilometer race in 25:29.2, which is No. 1 in program history. He credits his record breaking...

Life after Littlefield: That should close the book on all the playoffs talk

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
September 20, 2012

It seems like every blog I post starts with something about the Pirates doing the exact opposite of what they should do if they want to get in to the playoffs. Why should this one be any different? Losing the first two games of this series to the Brewers pretty much knocks...

RMU Student Media convergence efforts flourish

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2012

Over the course of the past two years, thanks in-part to former Communications Department Head Dr. Andrea Frantz and current Student Media Advisor Carrie Moniot, the idea of convergent media has become a reality for RMU Student Media. This month RMU Sentry Media officially...

SCIS building dedication agenda

September 20, 2012

The day has finally arrived. After the most successful capital campaign, which raised $40 million, the name of the new SCIS building will be announced at the dedication celebration tonight - Thursday, Sept. 20 - from 6:30-8:30 p.m. However, there will be many other events...

Sneak Peek: School of Communications and Information Systems

September 19, 2012

Friedmann and Wilson attend NHL rookie camps

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
September 17, 2012

Every year, National Hockey Leauge (NHL) teams hold a rookie/development camp with various players across the world in attendance. Each year since 2007, the NCAA men’s hockey team has had at least one representative at a camp, with this year being no different. This summer,...

Homecoming 2012: You don’t want to miss this!

Leah Fleischel, Copy Editor
September 15, 2012

It’s hard to visit the Class of 2016 Facebook page, or even hear a conversation without the mention of Homecoming. This is with good reason though, as it is quickly approaching and is one of the most fun weekends here at RMU! This year’s festivities will be held Sept. 28...

Lindsey Monger takes student-athlete award

Jon Fisher and Jon Fisher
September 13, 2012

From the turf of Joe Walton stadium to the hardwood of the Sewall Center, Lindsey Monger, senior-outside hitter, took home the Female Student-Athlete of the Week honor. With 20 kills and 22 digs in the five-set thriller against West Virginia this past Tuesday, it was clear...

Bolaji earns male student-athlete of the week honors again

Justin Criado and Justin Criado
September 13, 2012

For the second time in three weeks, senior goalie Toba Bolaji earned Male Student-Athlete of the Week honors. The Colonials earned their first victory of the season last weekend with a 1-0 decision over Wright State. “The win was great. It felt so nice to be on the right...

Three RMU students robbed at knife point in Coraopolis apartment

Paul Wintruba, Staff Writer
September 13, 2012

EDITOR'S UPDATE: RMU Sentry Media has learned that only three of the five residents in the Coraopolis apartment are RMU students. Local news is reporting that this morning at approximately 4:20 a.m., five RMU students were awoken by the sounds of an intruder entering their...