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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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COVID-19 across the country: Western PA vs MA

Hannah Shiflett, Contributor
February 5, 2021

Editor’s Note: Here at RMU Sentry Media, our writers come from all over the nation and the state of Pennsylvania. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of those areas differently. During their time at home over break, some of our writers dove into how the pandemic has changed...

Sol Castro has had a solid start to her freshman season. Photo Credit: Nick Hedderick

Castro excelling in starting role

Nathan Breisinger
February 4, 2021

Over 4,500 miles away from her hometown; Rio Colorado, Argentina native Sol Castro has made a new home at Robert Morris playing for the women's basketball team.In just 12 games, the freshman has lived up to her namesake, as Sol translates to the sun in English. Although the Colonials...

Womens soccer placed 11th in the Horizon League preseason poll. Photo Credit: David Auth

Women’s soccer places eleventh in pre-season poll

Alexis Davis
February 4, 2021

Earlier this week, the Robert Morris women's soccer team was ranked 11th out of 12 teams in the Horizon League preseason poll. The Colonials were given a total of 35 points in the poll. The rankings are voted on by 12 of the league's head women’s soccer coaches.Milwaukee...

Nick Prkusic, NIck Jenny and Grant Hebert all appeared on the Hobey Baker fan ballot. Image(s) Credit: Nathan Breisinger/Garret Roberts

Three Colonials place on fan vote ballot for Hobey Baker Award

Nathan Breisinger
February 3, 2021

Winning the Hobey Baker Award is an honor every college hockey player dreams of earning. This year, the Robert Morris men's hockey team has three candidates on the initial ballot.Fans will have the ability to cast their votes to narrow the list of over 60 players down to 10 finalists...

Caleb Lewis

Joining the FCF, Caleb Lewis needs fans’ help to shine

Tyler Gallo
February 1, 2021

Before he returns to the Indoor Football League (IFL) to play with the Duke City Gladiators, former Colonials quarterback Caleb Lewis is set to join the Fan Controlled Football (FCF) league-- and needs fans' help to shine. Lewis started his collegiate career at Louisiana State...

Roman Kraemer celebrates his game-winning goal on Saturday, completing the comeback against Mercyhurst. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Kraemer’s game-winner propels Colonials in come-back effort over Mercyhurst

Nathan Breisinger
January 31, 2021

NEVILLE TWP-- Sticking with the trend, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team erased a two-goal deficit in the third period to propel themselves past the Mercyhurst Lakers, 5-3.Robert Morris (12-5, 10-3-1 AHA) has shown their resiliency throughout this season, including against...

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City of Pittsburgh prepares as large amounts of snow and ice are predicted

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
January 31, 2021

PITTSBURGH - As a large snowstorm from the West Coast is expected to hit Western Pennsylvania Sunday and Monday, the City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works is preparing road salt treatments and plowing throughout the city. Snow is expected from 1 a.m. on Sunday through...

Sol Castro recorded a double-double, but the Colonials fell to YSU on Saturday. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Colonials fall to YSU, snapping three-game winning streak

Austin Bechtold
January 30, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After an impressive 61-46 victory, Robert Morris fell short in the second half after taking an 11 point lead into halftime, falling to Youngstown State 71-64.RMU (3-9, 3-9 Horizon) looked focused from the opening tip, continuing the momentum they carried on the...

Lexi Templeman scored a hat trick in the first period as the Colonials routed the Tigers 7-0. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Templeman’s first-period natural hat trick carries Colonials to sweep over RIT

Cameron Macariola
January 30, 2021

NEVILLE TWP– Robert Morris women’s hockey (9-2-1, 9-2-1 CHA) was seeking their fifth straight win Saturday as they finished their weekend series against RIT (1-8, 1-8). Robert Morris blanked the Tigers by a score of 5-0 in game one, and in game two the story wasn't...

Esther Castedo racked up 11 points in the series-opening victory over Youngstown State. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Colonials pull away in second half to take down Youngstown State

Austin Bechtold
January 30, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After sweeping the Wright State Raiders in the program’s most successful Horizon League weekend of their young career, Robert Morris women’s basketball continued their success on Friday, taking down Youngstown State.RMU (3-8, 3-8 Horizon) defeated...