A senior communication major with a concentration in journalism and a minor in public relations, Alyssa is the Copy Editor, a staff writer, and a member of the layout staff for RMU's student-run newspaper, The Sentry. She previously held the position of Assistant Sports Editor for the fall semester.
Also, Alyssa is a stringer for The Pittsburgh Tribune Review in the sports department. In addition to writing for the university’s paper, she serves as the secretary of the Society of Collegiate Journalists. She also is a member of the web-streaming program that live streams athletic events for the public to view.
Just last year Nicole Sleith, freshman pitcher on the Robert Morris University softball team, was leading Yough to a WPIAL Class AAA championship and winning Player of the Year accolades. This year, she...
On the evening of April 16, 2012, Dr. Andrea Frantz’s Writing For Magazines/E-Zines class launched their E-Zine, Piquant, which is dedicated to food. This is the third semester Dr. Frantz has taught...
After finishing the 2010-2011 season, the Robert Morris University women’s hockey team found themselves in last place in College Hockey America (CHA) while holding a 6-21-7 overall record and a 2-9-5...
Every year the Robert Morris University women’s softball team spends their spring break in a warm location playing games against teams they typically wouldn’t see on their regular season schedule....
It is always an amazing feeling to win a championship for any sport. It is even more amazing when it’s the first championship win in program history.
That is what the Robert Morris University women’s...
For the fifth time this season the Robert Morris University women’s hockey team faced off against the Niagara Purple Eagles, and for the fourth time it was a close game.
Niagara got the scoring started...
After finishing the regular season in second place with a 6-3-3 record, the Robert Morris University women’s ice hockey team is prepared for the College Hockey America (CHA) tournament that they are...
Every year a pre-determined host holds the College Hockey America (CHA) post-season tournament at their rink. This year, the Robert Morris women’s hockey team will be hosting the tournament...
When you look at rosters of different teams in various sports you are sure to come across two people with the same last name on occasion. Sometimes, it happens to be coincidental that the two players...
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...
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,...
Just two weeks ago the Robert Morris University women’s ice hockey team split a weekend series with Niagara, and will be back at it against the Purple Eagles this weekend for important College Hockey...
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...
After falling to the Niagara Purple Eagles the previous night, the Robert Morris University women’s hockey team scored a third period goal to give them the win Saturday night at the Island Sports Center.
The...
After falling to the Mercyhurst Lakers on Friday night, the Robert Morris University women’s hockey team made a stunning comeback to defeat the Lakers Saturday night. This win marks the first time in...
When the Robert Morris University women’s hockey team begins their 2012 home slate on Friday, January 20 they will be facing a familiar College Hockey America (CHA) foe in Mercyhurst, who is currently...
Two members of the Robert Morris University women’s ice hockey team were nominated for the Dapper Dan Sportswoman of the Year award, which is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Assistant...
The Robert Morris University women’s hockey team was back in action Friday afternoon for the first time since December 10, as they took on the Bemidji State Beavers at the Consol Energy Center.
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After a 20-day break between games, the Robert Morris University women’s hockey team will be back in action on December 30 for the annual College Hockey Showcase at Consol Energy Center against Bemidji...
Alyssa Benson, Assistant Sports Editor
• December 10, 2011
Following nine straight road games, the Robert Morris women's hockey team returned to the Island Sports Center for their first College Hockey America (CHA) matchup against Syracuse.
The Orange got off...
Alyssa Benson, Assistant Sports Editor
• December 2, 2011
A lot of positives came out of the nine game road trip the Colonials concluded this past weekend.
Their win against Yale, in the Nutmeg Classic, on Friday, November 25, broke the school record for longest...
Alyssa Benson, Assistant Sports Editor
• December 2, 2011
Following a nine game road trip that saw the Colonials break the program record for longest winning streak of the season, the Robert Morris women’s hockey team will be back home beginning College...
Alyssa Benson, Assistant Sports Editor
• November 10, 2011
On October 21, 2011 the Robert Morris University women’s hockey team set off to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) to begin the first series of their nine game road trip.
Road trips can...
Alyssa Benson, Asst. Sports Editor
• October 26, 2011
Going into Friday night’s game against Renesselaer (RPI), senior forward, and assistant captain, Brianna Delaney had compiled 97 points throughout her career thus far as a Colonial and remained tied...
Alyssa Benson, Assistant Sports Editor
• October 15, 2011
When Paul Colontino started as head coach of the Robert Morris women’s hockey team he hoped the team would be able to get off to a good start, and carry the momentum throughout the season. The team...
Alyssa Benson, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 30, 2011
This past weekend former Colonial Brianne McLaughlin was honored at the Island Sports Center with a banner celebrating her achievements not only at Robert Morris, but in the Olympics as well.
...
Alyssa Benson, Assistant Sports Editor
• September 15, 2011
After losing former captain Whitney Pappas and assistant captain Sara O’Malley to graduation, former coach Nate Handrahan had the task of naming a new set of captains for the upcoming season.
The...
Alyssa Benson, Assistant Sports Editor
• August 27, 2011
When former Robert Morris University women’s hockey coach Nate Handrahan took a new job as head coach of the Ohio State women’s hockey team there was a void left behind the Colonials bench.
It didn’t...
