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Here’s what to do when life spits in your face

Haley Sawyer, Contributor
April 28, 2016

When I agreed to do an alumni blog for the Sentry, I had no idea what to write about. “What college kids would want to know,” they told me. So my first ever alumni blog relates to something everyone has dealt with: getting shit on. It happens a lot in college (as...

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Pet of the week: Jello

April 25, 2016

This week is Jello: This fun loving boy is Jello! He is as handsome as he is smart – he already knows the commands sit, down and paw. Jello absolutely loves to play and has the energy of a much younger dog. His past has not been the best, but he is learning trust and love...

Pet of the week: Audrina

Pet of the week: Audrina

April 11, 2016

Audrina was transferred to Animal Friends from a local rabbit rescue group. She has always lived with others and so would be great if you are looking to add another bunny to your life! She is a very mellow girl who enjoys being petted and loved on. Audrina is a beautiful bunny...

Pet of the week: Felix

Pet of the week: Felix

April 3, 2016

This week is Felix! Felix came to Animal Friends from another shelter in April of 2015. During his time here, Felix has slowly started to feel the weight and stress of being in a shelter environment. He has started to become mouthy when overstimulated. This mouthiness deters...

Pet of the week: Burnt Umber

Pet of the week: Burnt Umber

March 26, 2016

Meet Burnt Umber! This handsome tabby is a part of our Mission: Adoptable Program! He was transferred from another shelter for our annual New Year’s Eve Rescue. Burnt Umber is one of the sweetest, most loving cats you will ever meet! He is an absolute purr machine and rubs...

Pet of the week: Cutie

Pet of the week: Cutie

March 19, 2016

This week we’re going with Cutie! Cutie was brought to Animal Friends because her owner decided she no longer wanted to have bunnies. She is a beautiful bunny with some awesomely floppy ears! Cutie is still very nervous around people she does not know, but she is slowly...

Pet of the week: Faye

Pet of the week: Faye

March 11, 2016

This week, we have Faye! Faye is a lovely brindle dog with an energetic disposition! She loves to run around and play, but is more interested in people than dogs. She is soft and wiggly but doesn't have a lot of manners. She definitely needs someone who is willing to teach...

Pet of the week: Bucatini

Pet of the week: Bucatini

March 4, 2016

This week is Bucatini: Bucatini is a handsome boy whose furrowed brow makes him look perpetually worried – and it is so endearing! He has been at Animal Friends since May of 2015 after being rescued by our Humane Investigations Department. Bucatini was initially shy but...

RMU Sentry Media News Editor Delaney Hassell and Editor-in-Chief Hannah Smith alongside Provost David Jamison talking with Spotlight actor Michael Keaton.

Tuesdays with “Robby”

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
February 26, 2016

As a journalist—if I play my cards right—I will most likely get to meet a lot of interesting people in my career. I never would have guessed that I would meet an Oscar nominated actor and a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist as a sophomore in college. Let me rewind a little...

Hockey Roadie: CHMA Playoffs Day 1

Hockey Roadie: CHMA Playoffs Day 1

Audrey Gardner, Staff Writer
February 22, 2016

The last road trip of the 2016 season came to conclusion Sunday evening. Despite the loss of the CHMA Championship title the ACHA DI hockey team made the most of their time together. The trip started Saturday afternoon, as the team boarded their bus under the watchful eye...