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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

All content by Colby Sherwin
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RMU to require COVID vaccine for 2021-22 school year

Colby Sherwin June 30, 2021

In the 2020-2021 school year, Robert Morris students had their way of life changed. Now with the vaccine rollout in full effect, life will go back to normal for students and staff. In an email from RMU Student Life, they said the following: “We are...

Honoka Ikematsu has signed a contract with the Yamanashi Queenbees of the WJBL. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

#FormerColonialWatch: Honoka Ikematsu signs with the Yamanashi Queenbees in Japan

Colby Sherwin June 29, 2021

YAMANASHI, JAPAN-- After a short 2020, former Robert Morris guard Honoka Ikematsu has signed with the Yamanashi Queenbees of the WJBL (Women's Japan Basketball League), one of the premier women basketball leagues in Japan. In her four years as a Colonial,...

POLICE BLOTTER in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of BLOTTER

Police Blotter: 6/08/2021-6/14/2021

Colby Sherwin June 20, 2021

6/08/21 - Fire Alarm/False Alarm - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Concord Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be unknown. RMU Maintenance was notified and checked the room. The fire department was cancelled. The panel...

The Robert Morris mens hockey team discusses a play during a game against Niagara Nov. 2, 2018. (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media) Photo credit: David Auth

Timeline of Events for RMU Hockey

Colby Sherwin June 16, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP - Both RMU hockey teams had successful seasons in which the women's team won the CHA tournament and men's were the no. 1 ranked team in the Western Pod of the AHC. On Wednesday, May 26th, Robert Morris University announced they would...

POLICE BLOTTER in white lettering over top of a black background. There are two baby blue circles and a red circle behind the end of BLOTTER

Police Blotter: 05/18/21-05/24/21

Colby Sherwin June 1, 2021

5/19/21 - Fire Alarm activated - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be steam from the shower. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset...

Jamar Shegog named to HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-America team

Jamar Shegog named to HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-America team

Colby Sherwin May 19, 2021

Despite a shortened 2021 season due to COVID-19, the Robert Morris football team is earning awards. Freshman linebacker Jamar Shegog has been named to the HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-America Team. The Pittsburgh native and Seton LaSalle alumni sat out...

Pittsburgh releases plans for fireworks for the Fourth of July

Colby Sherwin May 17, 2021

PITTSBURGH - Normal life was greatly changed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This included the Fourth of July celebrations. This year, the City of Pittsburgh will return to normal with their annual display of fireworks for Independence Day. “The...

The Colonials celebrate one of Ryan Smiths goals on Saturday. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Smith breaks point record, Colonials win on senior day

Colby Sherwin April 10, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The men’s lacrosse team was back in action on Saturday afternoon as they were looking to get back to .500 on the year when they hosted the Cleveland State Vikings (2-4) at Joe Walton Stadium for the second time in program history.They...

Ryan Smith was named to the Inside Lacrosse Midseason All-America Team as an honorable mention. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Ryan Smith earns honorable mention on Inside Lacrosse Midseason All-America Team

Colby Sherwin April 8, 2021

Men’s lacrosse points leader Ryan Smith has been named an honorable mention to the Inside Lacrosse Midseason All-America Team as he and his Colonials look to continue their good seasons. Smith joins seven other attackmen on the Midseason All-America...

Derek Schooley was named a finalist for the Spencer Penrose Award. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Derek Schooley nominated for Penrose Award

Colby Sherwin March 31, 2021

After a 15-9 overall record and a 10-5-1 mark in-conference as well as the first seed in the Atlantic Hockey Western Pod, men's hockey head coach Derek Schooley has been a finalist for the Spencer Penrose Award, which is given to the top head coach in...

Liner to Left: Red, White and Blue Resiliency

Liner to Left: Red, White and Blue Resiliency

Tyler Gallo and Colby Sherwin March 28, 2021

On this episode of Liner to Left, Tyler Gallo and Colby Sherwin discuss the scorching hot week that was for Robert Morris softball-- and how you can never count this team out.

Liner to Left: Phoenix, Vikings and Grizzlies

Liner to Left: Phoenix, Vikings and Grizzlies

Tyler Gallo and Colby Sherwin March 22, 2021

In the first episode of Liner to Left, Tyler Gallo and Colby Sherwin discuss the team's season so far, recap the Green Bay series and give their outlook for the Cleveland State and Oakland matchups this week.

The Colonials took home four Western Pod awards, including Derek Schooley winning Coach of the Year for the second time in his Colonials career.

Colonials win four AHA Western Pod awards

Colby Sherwin March 19, 2021

After a 15-9 overall record and 10-5-1 mark in Atlantic Hockey competition, the Colonials finished first place in the AHA Western Pod. As a result, Robert Morris is taking home four postseason awards for the Western Pod. Nick Jenny: West Best Defenseman...

Pittsburgh releases new guidelines for St. Patrick’s Day

Pittsburgh releases new guidelines for St. Patrick’s Day

Colby Sherwin, Contributor March 16, 2021

PITTSBURGH -- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many are wondering what is allowed for St. Patrick’s Day this Wednesday. For the second straight year, there will be no St. Patrick's Day parade in Pittsburgh. In a statement from the City of Pittsburgh,...

Review: WandaVision (spoilers)

Review: WandaVision (spoilers)

Colby Sherwin, Contributor March 14, 2021

When WandaVison was announced in 2019, it didn't turn many heads. Wanda Maximoff was not the most intriguing character, other than shooting red “wiggly woos'' out of her hands. Vision was dead going into the show. The biggest question was: how is Vision...

Weekend Preview: 3/5/21

Colby Sherwin March 5, 2021

Colby Sherwin previews the weekend ahead in Robert Morris Athletics.

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COVID-19 across the country: The impact on Harrison City education

Colby Sherwin, Contributor March 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...

As the Colonials head into the Big South, Colby Sherwin is back to rank their jerseys. Photo Credit: David Auth

Opinion: Ranking the jerseys of Big South teams

Colby Sherwin February 27, 2021

As the football team makes its transition to the Big South, they will face new teams, and with that are new opposing uniforms. Thus, it is time to rank them according to jerseys and possibilities that team mascot can lead to. 7. Gardner-Webb Runnin’...

RMU’s John Tucci Discusses Snow Clean Up Around Campus

Colby Sherwin, Reporter February 9, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- RMU's friendly groundskeeper John Tucci discusses snow clean up around Robert Morris University each winter with Sentry Media's Colby Sherwin, explaining why the staff is quick to clean up the ice and slush for students.

The Colonials celebrate a goal on Thursday night. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Lalonde’s big night leads Colonials past Sharks

Colby Sherwin February 5, 2021

NEVILLE TWP– The Robert Morris men’s hockey team was back in action on Thursday night looking for their thirteenth win of the year. The Colonials (12-5,10-3-1 AHA) hosted the Long Island University Sharks (4-6) in Clearview Arena for the first...

Sol Castro dominated as the womens basketball team picked up their first Horizon League victory on Friday. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

RMU gets first victory of season over Wright State

Colby Sherwin January 22, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris women's basketball team (1-8, 1-8 Horizon) finally got into the win column this season when they knocked off Wright State (9-4, 9-2) 50-43 on Friday afternoon. This victory was their first in the Horizon League as well.Early...

Colby Sherwin ranks the Horizon League jerseys, and the Colonials rank pretty high on his list. Photo Credit: David Auth

Opinion: Ranking Horizon League Jerseys

Colby Sherwin November 27, 2020

Note: Opinions are of the writer and not Colonial Sports Network as a whole. Jerseys are an important part of college basketball and with the Colonials joining the Horizon League, there are new teams to watch and new jerseys to see. So, how do the Colonials...

RMU Live | November 16, 2020

Colby Sherwin and Ethan Morrison November 16, 2020

Watch as RMU-TV Students update you on local, national, and world news. Broadcast Live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University in Moon Township PA.

RMU Live | November 9, 2020

RMU Live | November 9, 2020

Colby Sherwin and Ethan Morrison November 9, 2020

In this newscast, the top stories include local COVID-19 updates, the first announcement of Joe Biden's victory on RMU-TV, as well as updates on Hurricane Eta. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University in Moon...

RMU Live | October 26, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin October 26, 2020

In this newscast, the top stories include local COVID-19 updates, Vice President Mike Pence's refusal to quarantine, ballot extensions in Pennsylvania, as well as campus updates about Halloween festivities. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on...

RMU Live | October 19, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin October 19, 2020

On this weeks newscast, the top stories include local COVID-19 updates, the plans for the Spring semester on RMU's campus, a mail carrier raid and political cookies. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University in...

RMU Live | October 12, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin October 12, 2020

On this weeks newscast, topics include an increase in republican voter registration, details on RMU's Wellness Week, information on the Campus Clear app and the return of Steelers fans to Heinz field. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus...

RMU Live | October 5, 2020

Colby Sherwin and Ethan Morrison October 5, 2020

On this weeks newscast, the top stories include a train derailment, COVID-19 updates for the Pittsburgh area, meteor sightings over the Steel City and changes to Trick or Treat during the pandemic. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus...

RMU Live | September 28, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin September 28, 2020

In this week's newscast, the top stories include the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, the grand jury's decision on the Breyonna Taylor case and the RMU flu shot clinic. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris...

RMU Live | September 21, 2020

John Blinn and Colby Sherwin September 21, 2020

On this week's newscast, the top news stories include the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, President Donald Trump's visit to the Pittsburgh International Airport and the Colonial's Unite campaign. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus...