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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...

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Kendall Valan, Eddie Sheehy, and Hannah Smith January 16, 2015

The news you actually care about. Eddie and Hannah make their bold predictions on science development in 2015.

Killing it in conference play

Killing it in conference play

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer January 10, 2015

Halfway through the final period of play against conference foe Bentley, the Colonials bench broke. That’s not a metaphor. The left door leading to the RMU bench literally was irreparable. Players on that end of the bench had to hold it shut for...

Powers, Ghantous ditch ties for jerseys

Powers, Ghantous ditch ties for jerseys

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer January 4, 2015

Freshmen defensemen Robert Powers and Elie Ghantous wear suits to games, just like everyone else. The only difference between them and everyone else is that they usually keep those suits on throughout the duration of the game. Entering the weekend,...

RMU breaks even in first ever outdoor game

RMU breaks even in first ever outdoor game

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer January 3, 2015

The puck reached its highest speed at the smoothest pace when it was dropped at the opening faceoff. After that, it battled mini speed bumps across the outdoor rink at Fifth-Third Bank Field in downtown Toledo, Ohio. Robert Morris nearly matched their...

Colonials find their footing in outdoor venue

Colonials find their footing in outdoor venue

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer January 3, 2015

“Can we get warm water tomorrow? Like, lukewarm water,” asks forward David Friedmann of the training staff. Warm water bottles probably wouldn’t last long, however, on the chilly outdoor rink in downtown Toledo, Ohio. Tomorrow, the RMU hockey...

Defense hangs on in loss to #17 Colgate

Defense hangs on in loss to #17 Colgate

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer December 31, 2014

It was like a horror movie. The Colonials were trapped with nowhere to go. Colgate had them cornered with nowhere to go. The Raiders consistent, fast offense was tiring the defense out. The attack was at a loss. Dalton Izyk faced shot after shot after...

The Colgate connection

The Colgate connection

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer December 30, 2014

Tonight Robert Morris will proceed to the Three Rivers Classic championship game for the second time in three years. They’ll face Colgate, an ECAC force. For one Colonial, the matchup means a little more. Matt Nicholson, associate head coach of...

Lion hunting

Lion hunting

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer December 30, 2014

In one corner, at six feet, we have Zac Lynch. Across from him, his opponent, Penn State defenseman and captain Patrick Koudys measuring in at six feet, three inches. With his back to the boards, Lynch spouts some choice words at Koudys, who in return,...

Start me up

Start me up

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer December 7, 2014

It’s not how you start, but how you finish. A terrible cliché, but one that holds true for the RMU men’s hockey team. Two weeks ago against Air Force, the squad tied on Friday and lost on Saturday. Last week against AIC, they tied five all on...

Tapping into Leavens' potential

Tapping into Leavens’ potential

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer December 6, 2014

Last season, Daniel Leavens saw the ice for a total of 26 games. A little over half the season. He had three points and a minus-four rating. This year, he’s seeing significantly more action. In nine games, he’s already got seven more points on...

[Video] College Suicide Prevention -EIC Generation Next Team Up Award Winner

Kendall Valan December 5, 2014

This project placed first in the journalism category of the Entertainment Industries Council's Generation Next competition.   The historic statewide campaign seeks to reduce stigma and discrimination around mental health.  

Dell’Omo headed for Rider University

Haley Sawyer, Copy Editor December 4, 2014

In the wake of pre-finals week, it was announced that Robert Morris University president Gregory Dell'Omo will soon be employed as the seventh president of New Jersey's Rider University. Rider University, founded in 1865, has an undergraduate enrollment...

Friedmann sticks to "sandpaper" game

Friedmann sticks to “sandpaper” game

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer December 3, 2014

When David Friedmann is good, he’s good. His grinding and creativity on offense helped him tally three goals, an assist, and eight shots this past weekend in RMU hockey's series against AIC. He notched two shots and an assist in the first contest,...

Wagons line revival

Wagons line revival

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer November 19, 2014

Last season, the “wagons” line was assembled. Quick Greg Gibson was the centerpiece.  On either side of him were physical Matt Cope and Brandon Denham. Cope checks in at six feet, two inches; Denham at six feet, four inches; and Gibson at five...

Record win streak ends against Air Force

Record win streak ends against Air Force

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer November 15, 2014

The RMU hockey team’s record-setting win streak ended on Friday night in an AHC overtime disappointment. The Colonials (7-1-2, 5-1-2) came out flying in the first period, firing shots from every angle. They were everywhere at once, causing an Air...

The Schooley/Serratore connection

The Schooley/Serratore connection

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer November 13, 2014

RMU Hockey’s series this weekend against Air Force is a competition more than conference-deep. Air Force head coach Frank Serratore and RMU head coach Derek Schooley have a history that recedes deep into Schooley’s days of junior hockey. Serratore...

RMU hockey ready to "Krush" cancer

RMU hockey ready to “Krush” cancer

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer November 12, 2014

For the past two years, the RMU men’s hockey team has been working overtime to try and “Krush” cancer. They’ve made it their mission to help out former captain Chris Kushneriuk in his battle against testicular cancer. Now, Kushneriuk is well...

Wilson's return amps up RMU defense

Wilson’s return amps up RMU defense

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer November 6, 2014

The best offense is a good defense. Or is it the best defense is a good offense? It’s difficult to tell with the RMU men’s hockey team, since it toes the line when it comes to offensive prowess. Redshirt-junior defenseman Tyson Wilson skated in...

Colonials tame Tigers to continue hot start

Colonials tame Tigers to continue hot start

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer November 1, 2014

On Friday night, the Colonials managed to take down RIT 6-3. The Tigers came roaring back on Saturday, but the Robert Morris men's hockey team prevailed 4-2 to take the weekend sweep and improve its program-best start to 7-0-1. After a sedentary first...

(From left to right) Evan, Timmy, and Matthew Moore.  Photo courtesy Evan Moore

Two times Moore

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer October 29, 2014

Three sets of brothers have taken the ice in the Colonial uniform since the program’s inception: the Cowens, the Souths, and most recently, the Moores. Freshman Timmy Moore has joined his brother, Evan, a junior, on the Robert Morris roster. “I...

Fire on ice

Fire on ice

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer October 22, 2014

It’s not how you start, but how you finish. The RMU men’s hockey team is dead set to prove that cliché wrong.  So far, the Colonials have won every game on their schedule.  The defense has allowed only four goals. “Any time you can get...

Don't call it a battle

Don’t call it a battle

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer October 15, 2014
RMU goaltenders Dalton Izyk and Terry Shafer are splitting the net.
Colonials sweep Lake Superior State in shutout

Colonials sweep Lake Superior State in shutout

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer October 11, 2014
Scott Jacklin, Cody Wydo, and David Friedmann score in a shutout against Lake Superior State.
RMU rebounds against Raiders

RMU rebounds against Raiders

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer October 11, 2014
Without star forwards Rebecca Vint and Brittany Howard, Courtney Vinet notches a career-high 37 saves in a 2-1 victory against Colgate.
RMU community comes together for Oktoberfest tradition

RMU community comes together for Oktoberfest tradition

Kendall Valan, Assistant News Editor October 11, 2014

On Friday, Oct. 10th, students, faculty, staff, and alumni gathered together in the Sewall Center for the 7th annual Oktoberfest, a Robert Morris tradition that brings an unique German experience to campus. The idea was started by President Gregory...

SEASON PREVIEW: Men's Hockey

SEASON PREVIEW: Men’s Hockey

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer October 9, 2014

Last March,  the Robert Morris men’s hockey team waited anxiously as the final seconds ticked away in the Atlantic Hockey Association championship game against Canisius for what seemed like an eternity. At the final horn, the entire Colonial bench...

Men’s Hockey Media Day 2014

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer October 6, 2014

The RMU men's hockey team talks about the upcoming season and how they'll continue last year's success.

Dell'Omo discusses RMU by the numbers

Dell’Omo discusses RMU by the numbers

Kendall Valan, Assistant News Editor September 28, 2014
RMU's official scholarship and demographic information has been released.
Robert Morris tabbed co-favorite in CHA preseason coaches poll

Robert Morris tabbed co-favorite in CHA preseason coaches poll

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer September 24, 2014

If polls are any indication whatsoever as to how a team will perform, the RMU women’s hockey team is going to have a knockout season. In the College Hockey America conference preseason coaches poll, the Colonials were co-favorites along with RIT...

What’s really going on with parking

Kendall Valan, Assistant News Editor September 23, 2014

Student and faculty drivers of Robert Morris have always faced a difficult time finding space to park on campus.  And as the student body increases, so does the amount of complaints targeted at the campus police department. At times when traffic is...

After professional experience, Cabrilo returns to RMU

After professional experience, Cabrilo returns to RMU

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer September 22, 2014
RMU soccer alum Miro Cabrilo returns to RMU as a student assistant coach after a season with the Riverhounds.
RMU Men's Hockey names assistant captains

RMU Men’s Hockey names assistant captains

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer September 15, 2014
Jacklin, Rigatti, and Wilson to wear letters for the 2014-15 season.

[Video] RMU junior brings together Moon community with healthy lifestyle initiative

Kendall Valan, Assistant News Editor September 14, 2014

On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Robert Morris University Sewall Center played host to the “What’s On Your Plate?” Healthy Food and Wellness Expo, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Penguins and Post-Gazette. The event was organized by one of RMU's own.  Bobby...

Lana Del Rey's 'Ultraviolence' album review

Lana Del Rey’s ‘Ultraviolence’ album review

Kendall Valan, Assistant News Editor June 16, 2014

After many rumors and false music career farewells, Lana Del Rey is back in full swing with her new album Ultraviolence, available in the U.S. on Tuesday, June 17. The artist had presented many doubts starting in 2012, after her release of Born to...

Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media)

Pittsburgh universities play catch-up to the emergence of fashion

Kendall Valan, Assistant News Editor May 18, 2014

Pittsburgh has shed it’s old nickname of the Steel City over the past few years and has become an emerging art culture with the door wide open for the world of fashion. However, the city’s main universities have to play catch-up. With the...

Still a Dreamer

Still a Dreamer

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer April 28, 2014
Take an inside look at RMU goaltender Terry Shafer's career, from driveway hockey to the NCAA tournament.

Former professional athletes visit RMU to raise concussion awareness

Haley Sawyer, Assistant Sports Editor April 14, 2014

One of the hottest topics in athletics, both collegiate and professional, is concussion awareness.  According to the Center for Disease Control, traumatic brain injuries accounted for 715.7 emergency department visits, 91.7 hospitalizations, and 17.1...

A late regulation goal lifted the Colonials past conference foe Holy Cross Friday night.

NCAA weekend provides infinite potential for RMU hockey

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer March 31, 2014

ST. PAUL, MN- Along the bench at Xcel Energy Center, the Robert Morris Colonials stood at and leaned over the boards near the end of their NCAA Tournament game against Minnesota. The scoreboard was gleaming with a four goal deficit and it wasn’t in...

RMU's Cinderella story ends against Minnesota

RMU’s Cinderella story ends against Minnesota

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer March 29, 2014

Saint Paul, Minn. - The Robert Morris University men’s hockey team came into Saint Paul to face an opponent it had never taken on before. That opponent, the University of Minnesota, was also the number one-seeded team in the NCAA Tournament. Although...

Colonials keep their head in the game

Colonials keep their head in the game

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer March 29, 2014

A team can practice day in and day out. Drills after drills can be completed. X’s and O’s can be drawn. There is one element, however, that cannot be sharpened with mere instruction. Mentality. Going up against a number one seed can seem daunting,...

Lunar Gala event jumpstarts Pittsburgh fashion trends

Kendall Valan, Staff Writer March 26, 2014

The city of steel became the city of bright LED lights, hot glue and armor shaped plastic during this year’s Lunar Gala event on Feb. 15 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. The 18th annual fashion show, titled Hypnose, took place at...

RMU set to face No. 1 seed Minnesota

RMU set to face No. 1 seed Minnesota

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer March 23, 2014

At 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, the barroom of the University Boulevard Primanti Brothers was filled with the RMU men’s hockey team as well as their supporters. Although many already had a hunch as to who the team’s opponent in the NCAA Tournament would...

RMU keeps dream alive with bid to NCAA tournament

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer March 23, 2014

The RMU men’s hockey team had the chance to become conference champions twice.  This year, no one expected them to have a third chance. Were they ever wrong. The RMU men’s hockey team managed to stomp out the Canisius Golden Griffins 7-4...

Robert Morris upset no. 11 Ohio State Friday evening beating the Buckeyes goalies 6 times.

Purple Eagles fly the coop, RMU advances to championship game

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer March 22, 2014

In the beginning, there was the CHA.  Then there was the AHA.  Even though the conference has changed over time, one thing has remained the same for the Colonials. The Purple Eagles. Last time the Colonials were pitted against Niagara University,...

How far can passion take you? Advice from Jim Axelrod and Michelle Miller

How far can passion take you? Advice from Jim Axelrod and Michelle Miller

Kendall Valan and Kendall Valan March 17, 2014

From the sensitivity of covering destruction in the Iraq War, to the sacrifices made to keep up with the demand of breaking news, CBS News reporters Jim Axelrod and Michelle Miller gave their own knowledge nuggets of broadcast journalism during their...

RMU defeated Michigan Saturday handing them their first loss of the season.

RMU finds chink in Black Knights’ armor

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer March 9, 2014

In its third playoff game of the weekend, the Robert Morris hockey team finished the job with a 3-1 victory over the Army Black Knights Sunday at the Island Sports Center. The opening period was a tame one, especially compared to last night, which...

Rough ‘Knight’ for RMU hockey team

Rough ‘Knight’ for RMU hockey team

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer March 8, 2014

After losing by four goals Friday night, most would think that the Army hockey team would be dominated the following game. But the Black Knights had redemption on their mind and were out for blood, defeating the Colonials, 4-2, Saturday night at the Island...

Colonials fall to Lakers, focus on playoffs

Colonials fall to Lakers, focus on playoffs

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer March 2, 2014

After skating to a 5-5 overtime tie against Mercyhurst last night, the RMU men’s ice hockey team was looking to be victorious on senior night. But the Lakers had other plans, defeating RMU, 5-2, Saturday night at the Island Sports Center. Quite...

Jones, Perez plead guilty to charges

Jones, Perez plead guilty to charges

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer February 28, 2014

On January 26, multiple RMU students were involved in an incident that took place on campus and for their actions, some received criminal charges. Kimani Smith, Brian Jones, Adrian Perez, and Antwan Eddie, four of the individuals charged, were members...

RMU reaches near perfection against Canisius

RMU reaches near perfection against Canisius

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer February 22, 2014

In a home-and-home series, the RMU men’s hockey team started the first game of the weekend from the bottom. However the Colonials would adapt and eventually run the game, defeating the Golden Griffins, 4-1, Friday night at the Island Sports Center. The...

Imbrogno sets program record in 5-2 victory over PSU

Imbrogno sets program record in 5-2 victory over PSU

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer February 21, 2014

The last time that the Penn State and RMU women’s hockey teams met, the Colonials walked away with two shutouts. And this occasion was no different. Robert Morris continued its winning ways, taking down the Nittany Lions, 5-2, Friday afternoon...

RMU to face Bowling Green in outdoor game

RMU to face Bowling Green in outdoor game

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer February 18, 2014

The Robert Morris men’s ice hockey team has shown that they’ve been able to play in countless rinks, one of which is even in an National Hockey League facility, but the 2014-15 season will bring the Colonials to yet another venue. An open-air ice...

The digital camo jerseys the team wore tonight were auctioned off to benefit Hockey Saves.

Colonials bounce back against Niagara

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer February 15, 2014

After dropping Thursday’s game by two goals to Niagara, the RMU men’s hockey team was able to rally this time around, defeating the Purple Eagles 5-0. But the final score might seem unusual when looking at the shots since Niagara outshot the Colonials,...

Sunset on the campus of Robert Morris University. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Paul Wintruba)

RMU Polling Institute launch a success

Kendall Valan, Staff Writer February 12, 2014

The Robert Morris University Polling Institute successfully released the results of their first conducted survey sponsored by Trib Total Media. As the University has grown over the years, so has the idea of creating the study institution. The goal...

RMU rolls past Army for second consecutive sweep

RMU rolls past Army for second consecutive sweep

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer February 2, 2014

The second game of the Robert Morris vs.  Army series was a roller coaster of scoring. Much like the night before, there was pushing and shoving right and left, but despite the aggression, the Colonials managed to come out on top, 6-4, Saturday night...

Obama continues post-SOTU tour at U.S. Steel

Haley Sawyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2014

President Barack Obama came to West Mifflin on Wednesday with one theme in mind:  Making sure hard work pays off.  And what better place to send that message than at the U.S. Steel Irvin Plant? “You just don’t come to the steel city without coming...

Colonials start weekend right with 3-1 victory

Colonials start weekend right with 3-1 victory

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer January 25, 2014

Energy was the theme of the game for the Robert Morris men’s hockey team Friday night against Air Force. The Colonials were on the grind as they generated a goal per period and the penalty kill unit also had a chance to show what they’re capable...

Wydo represents Colonials as Hobey nominee

Wydo represents Colonials as Hobey nominee

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer January 24, 2014

In the world of collegiate athletics, football has the Heisman, basketball has the Wooden, and hockey has the Hobey Baker award. This year, the lone Colonial nominee is junior Cody Wydo.  Wydo is also one of ten players in Atlantic Hockey eligible...

Colonials finish AIC series with 5-2 victory

Colonials finish AIC series with 5-2 victory

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer January 18, 2014

The RMU men's hockey team closed out this weekend’s series against American International with a final score of 5-2. The opening period started out a lot different from the night before. Whereas last night’s beginning was fast-paced and hard-hitting,...

RMU alumna Brianne McLaughlin looks to Sochi, keeps heart at RMU

RMU alumna Brianne McLaughlin looks to Sochi, keeps heart at RMU

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer January 2, 2014

During her time as an assistant coach with the program, former Robert Morris women’s hockey goaltender Brianne McLaughlin would constantly utter a piece of advice to net minder Courtney Vintet, which the junior believes is the greatest guidance she’s...

RMU looks to make changes after Three Rivers Classic

RMU looks to make changes after Three Rivers Classic

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer December 29, 2013

At the end of last year’s Three Rivers Classic, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team was walking tall, proudly bearing the name of champion. However with two losses in this year’s tournament, the statistical outcome did not compare. At first glance,...

Goaltending a bright spot in RMU’s loss

Goaltending a bright spot in RMU’s loss

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer December 28, 2013

With last year’s Three Rivers Classic performance from Eric Levine, it would make sense for Robert Morris men’s hockey goaltender Terry Shafer to enter RMU’s opening game against Penn State with a troubled mind. That didn’t seem to be the case. Shafer...

Robert Morris left Merrimack this weekend with a loss and a tie.

Donate now to “Skate for the Cure”

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer December 20, 2013

Each year, the RMU women’s hockey team participates in “Skate for the Cure,” a College Hockey America (CHA) wide event designed to raise awareness for breast cancer. While RMU’s official “Skate for the Cure” weekend is about two months away,...

Despite 50th win, Colontino keeps mind on big picture

Despite 50th win, Colontino keeps mind on big picture

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer December 11, 2013

In June 2011, Paul Colontino was hired as the head coach of the women’s ice hockey team at Robert Morris University and just two and a half seasons later, he reached a career milestone. After a 4-2 victory against the RIT Tigers on December 7, Colontino...

RMU couldn't pick up their tenth win losing to the Lakers 4-1 Friday evening on the road.

Colonials’ power play effort tames Tigers

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer December 7, 2013

The RMU women’s hockey team took home its first win of the weekend against RIT Friday evening and now has tied the program win streak record with eight consecutive victories. In a 2-1 game, the Colonials owed both of their goals to power play opportunities....

The Colonials were unable to tame the Nittany Lions Friday night as Penn State skated off with a 3-2 overtime victory.

Women’s hockey initiates Children’s Hospital fundraiser

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer November 19, 2013

While the Robert Morris women’s hockey team will look to defeat Maine on November 29, they also plan to achieve something else; putting smiles on the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh’s patients. Instead of paying the normal admission fee, fans...

Colonials bounce Vermont in first game of series

Colonials bounce Vermont in first game of series

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer October 26, 2013

The RMU women’s hockey team started off on the right foot in their two-game home stand against Vermont.  With a final score of 4-3, the team proved they could get ahead early, but still wrap things up with the opposing team breathing down their...

Freshman goaltender turning heads in first season

Freshman goaltender turning heads in first season

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer October 24, 2013

Eight freshmen have joined the RMU women’s hockey roster this year, but one in particular has been making her presence known.  Goaltender Jessica Dodds has collected three accolades so far:  RMU Student Athlete of the Week, CHA Co-goaltender of...

RMU students attempt to “Master the Mainframe”

Kendall Valan, Assistant News Editor October 24, 2013

Thousands of students around the country anxiously waited at their computers for the clock to turn midnight on Oct. 7 in order to register for IBM's ninth annual Master the Mainframe (MTM) competition. As a part of the company’s academic initiative,...

"Picasso at the Lapin Agile" in progress at RMU

“Picasso at the Lapin Agile” in progress at RMU

Kendall Valan, Assistant News Editor October 6, 2013

Robert Morris University's Colonial Theatre is currently showing their first full performance of the school year this weekend at Massey Theater. The colonial actors are putting their own spin on the Steve Martin original play, titled Picasso at the Lapin...

Former Olympian Siergiej joins women’s hockey coaching staff

Former Olympian Siergiej joins women’s hockey coaching staff

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer September 30, 2013

When Robert Morris women’s hockey alumni Brianne McLaughlin left her position as an assistant coach with the program, it seemed as though a worthy replacement would be difficult to find. Luckily for the Colonials, former Olympian Jinelle Siergiej...

Robert Morris was swept by Quinnipiac as they were shutout by the Bearcats Saturday 2-0.

Women’s hockey defeats Toronto in exhibition win

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer September 29, 2013

The RMU women’s hockey team pulled off a 6-2 victory against the Toronto Aeros in its first, and only, exhibition match of their 2013-14 season. Senior Thea Imbrogno recorded a tally halfway through the first period (8:19) with her first goal of...

Administrative changes for SNHS

Administrative changes for SNHS

Kendall Valan, Assistant News Editor September 23, 2013

Last week, Valerie Howard, the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, informed the university of some administrative changes being made within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences Department of Nursing (SNHS). The former department...

RMU Renovations: The new and the upcoming

RMU Renovations: The new and the upcoming

Kendall Valan, Assistant News Editor September 6, 2013

Fall classes are underway here at Robert Morris, and students are starting to take notice to the changes made to campus over the summer. One of the most noticeable renovations is the construction work taking place across from the Wheatley Center, towards...

Valerie Howard: New Nursing and Health Sciences Dean with big plans

Valerie Howard: New Nursing and Health Sciences Dean with big plans

Elizabeth Witowich and Kendall Valan September 3, 2013

As of Aug. 12, Lynda Davidson, the former Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, has stepped down from her role as dean and was replaced by Professor of Nursing Valerie Howard. Though still new to the title of dean, Howard has been a professor...

Alumni update: Brian eager to continue hockey career

Alumni update: Brian eager to continue hockey career

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer September 3, 2013

Former Robert Morris women’s hockey goaltender Delayne Brian has accomplished something that few of her peers have done. Brian, who was recently drafted into the Canadian Women’s Hockey League, joins former RMU hockey alum Brianne McLaughlin as...

RMU alum selected for Sochi 2014 Olympics

RMU alum selected for Sochi 2014 Olympics

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer June 25, 2013

On June 23, 2013, Robert Morris women’s hockey alum and current assistant coach Brianne McLaughlin sent out this happy tweet: "Happy #OlympicDay everyone!  Celebrating with the last game of @Olympics tryouts in lake placid.  What a cool thing to...

A family affair: Joslins living the high-caliber hockey life

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer April 1, 2013

Jamie Joslin is arguably one of the top Robert Morris women’s hockey players to don an RMU sweater in the program’s seven year history.  With her active defensive style, which includes eye-catching physicality and dramatic blocks, Joslin is quite...

Sentry Live in Five: 3/6/13

Haley Sawyer March 6, 2013

Check out today's Live in Five to keep updated on campus happenings!

Colonials sweep Lindenwood in first round of playoffs

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer March 2, 2013

The CHA playoff season is off to a thrilling start for the Robert Morris Women’s Hockey team.  The Lady Colonials managed to sweep first-round foe and number five seed Lindenwood this weekend, winning 2-1 on Friday and 2-0 the following day. As...

Sentry Live in Five: 3/1/13

Kendall Valan March 1, 2013

Sentry Live in Five - From the Newsroom! Host: Kendall Valan

DiCiocco takes over as winningest goaltender

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer February 23, 2013

Saturday’s conference win against Penn State was great for all of the Colonials, but more so for one player in particular.   RMU Women’s Hockey senior goaltender Kristen DiCiocco reached a new career milestone.  DiCiocco reached 32 wins, surpassing...

Sentry Live in Five : 2/15/13

Kendall Valan February 15, 2013

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Break the cycle: Tips for keeping New Year's resolutions past January

Break the cycle: Tips for keeping New Year’s resolutions past January

Kendall Valan, Contributor February 12, 2013

It seems so easy at the stroke of midnight to make a New Year's resolution. But following through with your plan a few days, let alone a couple months, later is another story. Everything looks more achievable when you know the calendar is giving you the...

Delaney nominated for Hockey Humanitarian Award

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer January 21, 2013

Robert Morris University women’s hockey senior assistant captain Cobina Delaney is an official finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award, one of college hockey’s most prestigious awards. In a world where media tends to focus on the less-than-admirable...

Women’s hockey bonding builds chemistry

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer November 8, 2012

When most people think of a camping trip, they imagine pitching tents, fishing and roasting marshmallows. For the Colonials, a camping trip means dressing up in costumes (that included KISS and Tetris) for a whole day, performing skits and racing each...

Women’s hockey names captains

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer October 16, 2012

A new hockey season brings new captains.  For Robert Morris women’s hockey, the captain is Dayna Newsom, while Cobina Delaney, Jamie Joslin and Thea Imbrogno are the assistant captains.  Each of these girls bring a different style of leadership to...

A music review: Upcoming singles

Haley Sawyer, Contributor August 27, 2012

Oh Love Green Day The first single from Green Day’s latest album, “¡Uno!,” is true to Green Day style, yet refreshing in its own way. It begins with a pleading Billy Joe Armstrong accompanied by a lone guitar.  As the song continues, it...