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Softball picked to finish first in NEC preseason poll

Alyssa Benson and Alyssa Benson
February 14, 2012

Following a disappointing finish last season at the Northeast Conference (NEC) tournament, the Robert Morris University softball team is ready to start fresh this season. The Colonials are a team with a lot of experience, a fresh crop of new faces, and a drive to win. After...

RoMos Round-Up

RoMo’s Round-Up

Andrea Zanaglio, Assistant News Editor
February 13, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day! Looking for something to do this week with your sweetheart that isn't off campus? Then read on for this week's RoMo's Round-Up! Tues, Feb. 14 Happy Valentine’s Day! Open Mic Night - 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Nicholson Center Food Court Thurs, Feb....

Farewell Whitney Houston

Sabine Cherenfant, Opinion Editor
February 13, 2012

“Whitney Houston is dead,” exclaimed Wayne in disbelief. It was almost 9 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 11. We were just wrapping up the men's basketball game, which we were filming, when Wayne made the statement. As shocking as it sounded, I decided to disregard the comment labeling...

Colonials cruise past Red Flash, extend winning streak to three games

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
February 12, 2012

In a rematch of Wednesday nights contest in Loretto, Pennsylvania, the Robert Morris University men’s basketball team cruised past SFU 70-56 Saturday night at the Charles L. Sewall Center as part of the Northeast Conference “Rivalry Week.” Coron Williams led the Colonials...

Women’s hockey takes down Niagara

Alyssa Benson and Alyssa Benson
February 10, 2012

Prior to Friday nights Robert Morris University women’s hockey game, head coach Paul Colontino predicted that this weekend’s series would feature two close games, just like last time they met. However, he couldn’t have been more off about game one as the Colonials topped...

RMU NCAA men’s hockey vs. Mercyhurst preview

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
February 10, 2012

With just six games left in the regular season, the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team knows that winning is going to be very important.  Add in the fact that these games are all against teams above them in the Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA) standings, and...

Police Blotter: Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2012

Police Blotter: Jan. 31 – Feb. 6, 2012

February 8, 2012

1/31 - Departmental Information - This department investigated an off campus allegation that had an outside relation to the Island Sports Center. The incident was turned over to the appropriate jurisdiction. (Closed) 2/2 - 201 Commitment - While on patrol, officers came across...

RoMos Round-Up

RoMo’s Round-Up

Andrea Zanaglio, Assistant News Editor
February 6, 2012

Happy Monday! Time to start another week here at RMU! Checkout the events happening on campus this week and be sure to listen to our daily newscast "Sentry Live at Five" live on RMU Radio every weekday at 12:15 p.m. for the most up-to-date campus news!   Tuesday,...

NCAA men’s hockey earns 100th program win at home against Canisius

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
February 5, 2012

  The Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team beat the Canisius Golden Griffins 6-4 on Friday February 3, 2012 for the teams 100th program win.   “It’s a big deal.  This is only the programs eighth year, so to get 100 wins pretty quickly is a good accomplishment,”...

DiCiocco putting together an impressive season

Alyssa Benson and Alyssa Benson
February 1, 2012

One of the toughest positions in ice hockey is that of the backup goalie. Never being sure of when starts will come, and having to be ready to come off the bench at any moment is not always the easiest task for a player. If anyone knows the role of the backup goalie,...