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Army Helicopter Lands at Moon High School

Samantha Dutch April 12, 2024

In Moon Township, the sight of airplanes overhead is a regular occurrence. But this Friday morning brought an exceptional event as students and residents witnessed the landing of an army helicopter at Moon High School. Touching down gracefully around...

A Celebration for EveryBODY: Delta Phi Epsilon hosts annual ANAD Fashion Show

A Celebration for EveryBODY: Delta Phi Epsilon hosts annual ANAD Fashion Show

Samantha Dutch March 12, 2024

On Thursday at 9 p.m. in Massey Theater, the sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon hosted their annual ANAD Fashion Show, an event thrown to raise money for the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. The show featured participants...

Photo credit: Michael Deemer

MilkShake Factory hosts final Jake’s Shake Day to send off Guentzel

Samantha Dutch March 8, 2024

After a Pittsburgh Penguins win it is a party on Fifth Ave., but following the news Thursday night that forward Jake Guentzel has been traded to the Carolina Hurricanes, it was a Yinzer funeral in downtown Pittsburgh Friday afternoon at the MilkShake...

Alaina Giampietro Named CHA Nicole Hensley Rookie of the Year

Alaina Giampietro Named CHA Nicole Hensley Rookie of the Year

Samantha Dutch February 29, 2024

After being named a finalist for the honor, Robert Morris women's hockey freshman forward Alaina Giampietro has been announced as the 2024 Nicole Hensley Rookie of the Year. College Hockey America (CHA) made the announcement this Wednesday afternoon. https://twitter.com/RMUWHockey/status/1763277966363226563 A...

Buscaglia led the program for eight seasons, with an overall record of 126-102. and led the team to two NCAA tournament berths and either won or shared an NEC Regular Season title between 2016-2020. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Women’s Basketball Head Coach Charlie Buscaglia Resigns

Samantha Dutch February 12, 2024

On Monday, RMU Vice President and Director of Athletics Chris King announced the resignation of head coach Charlie Buscaglia from the RMU women's basketball program. Associate head coach Scott Schneider will serve as the acting head coach for the remainder...

Dutch: Horizon League Mens Soccer Tiebreaker Needs To Be Re-Examined

Dutch: Horizon League Men’s Soccer Tiebreaker Needs To Be Re-Examined

Samantha Dutch November 3, 2023

With the conclusion of the men's soccer regular season, the Horizon League revealed the #HLMSOC Championship bracket on Wednesday. Though everything seemed to go in the favor of Robert Morris, the team still missed out on making it to the playoffs. After...

The mens soccer team fell by a final score 1-0 in their Horizon League playoff rematch from last season

Strong Effort Not Enough in Men’s Soccer Loss to Oakland

Samantha Dutch October 21, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Autumn was in the air at the North Athletic Complex as RMU men’s soccer welcomed Oakland, a reunion after falling short in Michigan to end their season last fall. Despite a hard-played 90 minutes, RMU would fall with a heartbreaking...

The Colonials and Golden Grizzlies were neck and neck during round one of the Horizon League Playoffs last year.

Men’s Soccer Faces Oakland in Horizon League Playoff Rematch Saturday

Samantha Dutch October 20, 2023

Nov 6, 2022, was a bittersweet day for RMU men's soccer. The team faced off against Oakland in round one of the Horizon League Playoffs, but through two overtime periods, neither side could break a 2-2 tie. The matchup was sent into penalty kicks, where...

Sophomore Malia Kearns scored all four goals for the Colonials, leading to a 4-2 win over the Raiders

Four Kearns Goals Wrong Wright State

Samantha Dutch September 24, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- On a rainy Sunday afternoon at the North Athletic Complex, Robert Morris women's soccer reigned victorious over Wright State in a final score of 4-2. The Colonials controlled possession right out of the gate, which stayed true throughout...

Ezbiansky, Grimes Jr. Crowned RMU Homecoming Royalty 2023

Ezbiansky, Grimes Jr. Crowned RMU Homecoming Royalty 2023

Samantha Dutch, Reporter September 24, 2023

The first day of fall brought cooler weather and rainy conditions, but it did not deter Robert Morris from celebrating its 2023 Homecoming weekend. Members of the 2023 Homecoming Court were introduced last night under the lights at the annual Homecoming...

Victor Koah scored the Colonials first goal of 2023 in the 27th minute.

Men’s Soccer Wins First Home Opener in Eight Years Against VMI

Samantha Dutch August 24, 2023

MOON TOWNSHIP-- Opening up their season and starting off on home turf, the Robert Morris men's soccer team welcomed the Virginia Military Institute on Thursday and succeeded them with a final score of 5-0. Prior to this year's home opener, the Colonials...

With almost an entirely new squad, Coach Potter will turn the page on a new era in the Robert Morris mens soccer program

A New Era: Men’s Soccer to Kickoff Season with New Coach, Players

Samantha Dutch August 24, 2023

As the weather grows colder and school is back in session, the Robert Morris men's soccer team returns to the pitch for a fresh start in the fall 2023 season. The team faced many changes after the conclusion of last season, including a new coaching staff. Former...

The Colonials in eighth place with 40 total points

Men’s Soccer Picked Eighth in Horizon League Preseason Poll

Samantha Dutch August 23, 2023

On Wednesday, the Horizon League released its annual Under Armour Horizon League Men's Soccer Preseason Poll, with the Colonials in eighth place with 40 total points. https://twitter.com/HorizonLeague/status/1694409170018095582 Reigning as Horizon League...

The Colonials preparing for their final 2022 matchup against Youngstown State.

Women’s Soccer Releases 2023 Fall Schedule

Samantha Dutch June 29, 2023

Opening their season in just a few months, Robert Morris women's soccer is ready to get back on the pitch with the announcement of their fall schedule Thursday afternoon. https://twitter.com/RMUWSoccer/status/1674447757703270405?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet The...

Confetti shot in the air to celebrate the undergraduate class of 2023. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Robert Morris Holds 98th Commencement

Samantha Dutch May 8, 2023

As the academic year comes to a close, seniors donned caps and gowns to celebrate their graduation with Robert Morris University holding its ninety-eighth commencement ceremony. Family, friends, and faculty gathered at the UPMC Events Center at 9:30 a.m....

Stone is 19th all-time in NCAA Division I men’s golf in tournament wins in 21 years a Robert Morris coach Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Robert Morris Golf Coach Jerry Stone Retires After 21 Years

Samantha Dutch May 3, 2023

After spending 21 years coaching the Colonials on the links, on Wednesday, Robert Morris golf coach Jerry Stone announced his retirement effective on June 1. Stone is the program’s all-time coaching tournament wins leader, having entered this past...

Petrelli (left) and Lawrence (right) announced on Instagram they would be departing from the program Sunday afternoon. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Men’s Soccer International Duo Lawrence, Petrelli Enter Transfer Portal

Samantha Dutch April 24, 2023

At the conclusion of their spring season, two more RMU men's soccer players have entered the transfer portal. Midfielder Charlie Lawrence and goalkeeper Friedrich Petrelli announced via Instagram on Sunday afternoon that they will be departing the team. Both...

Sororities and fraternities painted signs of their upcoming Airband themes showcased at the firepit this afternoon. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Airband Themes Announced Across Greek Life

Samantha Dutch, Assistant Social Media Director April 11, 2023

If you are on campus this week, chances are you are seeing an abundance and variety of events going on with Greek life. Over the past five days, RMU fraternities and sororities have been celebrating Greek Week, where they participate in many different...

Murray emerged as the starter for the 49ers appearing in 12 matches while starting the final 11 matches of the season and she posted a 1.13 goals against average Photo credit: Charlotte 49ers

Goalkeeper Brenna Murray Joins Robert Morris From UNC Charlotte

Samantha Dutch April 6, 2023

After spending her last four seasons in North Carolina, graduate goalkeeper Brenna Murray will take the journey north to join the Robert Morris women's soccer squad. The official announcement of the team's latest signee was made late Thursday morning.   “We...

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Screaming for the Sixth Franchise Film: Scream VI

Samantha Dutch, Assistant Social Media Director March 22, 2023

(*Ring* *Ring*) What’s your favorite scary movie? For me, the answer is all of the Scream films, likely the second for the top spot. But the franchise is far from being over as Scream VI hit theaters on March 10. This was the first time I was...

The team huddles during their spring game against Wheeling on Mar. 19 Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Springing Forward: Men’s Soccer Prepares for Fall Under New Coaching Staff

Samantha Dutch March 22, 2023

Coming off of a close loss to end their fall season in penalty kicks at Oakland, the Robert Morris men's soccer squad are hard at work under a new coaching staff led by head coach Jonathan Potter and assistant coach Abraham Lopez. Robert Morris kicked...

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Love Blossoms “Behind the Curtain” at Delta Zeta Event

Samantha Dutch, Contributor March 18, 2023

Love was in the air Wednesday night at Massey Theater for Delta Zeta's "Behind the Curtain" event. The blind dating event consisted of five rounds, where one contestant was on one side of the curtain with three mystery contestants on the other side....

Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Every Body Rocks at the Delta Phi Epsilon Fashion Show

Samantha Dutch, Assistant Social Media Director March 4, 2023

Participants from a multitude of organizations across campus came together on Thursday night for the ANAD Fashion Show. The event was hosted by sorority Delta Phi Epsilon to raise money and awareness for their philanthropy, Anorexia Nervosa and Associated...

Before joining Robert Morris, he was a member of the Presbryterian Blue Hose staff with Potter Photo credit: Presbyterian Athletics

Abraham Lopez Joins Men’s Soccer Team as Assistant Coach

Samantha Dutch February 8, 2023

After being named head coach in December, Jonathan Potter announced that Abraham Lopez has been named assistant coach for RMU men's soccer this afternoon. Lopez is a native of Caracas, Venezuela, who comes to the Colonials after being the assistant...

Jonathan Potter spent the last seven seasons as head coach at Presbyterian

Jonathan Potter Named Men’s Soccer Head Coach

Samantha Dutch December 21, 2022

Jonathan Potter was announced as the Men's Soccer head coach on Tuesday by RMU Vice President and Director of Athletics Chris King.   A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., Potter comes to join the Colonials after spending the last seven seasons as...

[Video] Phi Mu Delta Hosts Winter Beach Party, Raises $10k for St. Jude

Samantha Dutch, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor December 11, 2022

The fraternity Phi Mu Delta hosted their fourth annual Winter Beach Party on Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event took place in the Campus Recreation Center as the fraternity transformed it into a wintery and beachy wonderland. One side of the...

Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Delta Phi Epsilon Hosts Philanthropic Carnival

Samantha Dutch, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor November 16, 2022

Step right up! Last Friday the sorority Delta Phi Epsilon hosted their fall philanthropic event, which was a carnival, to raise funding and awareness for The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The bright and colorful event took place in the John Jay Gym from...

Three Robert Morris mens soccer players received All-Horizon League honors.

Three Men’s Soccer Players Earn Horizon League Honors, Gilley Snubbed

Samantha Dutch November 4, 2022

As regular season play comes to a close, the Horizon League announced its 2022 Horizon League Men's Soccer All-League awards. A trio of Colonials in Kelvin Ramirez, Bryan Akongo and Victor Koah were awarded with post-season accolades. Kelvin Ramirez,...

Gilley (center) has won his second consecutive Offensive Player of the Week after scoring a hat trick against Milwaukee Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Chase Gilley and Friedrich Petrelli Sweep Horizon League Player of the Week Honors

Samantha Dutch September 19, 2022

On Monday, the Horizon League announced that Chase Gilley and Friedrich Petrelli swept the board in Horizon League Player of the Week honors. Gilley is no stranger to the award, having won it last week as well for Horizon League Offensive Player of...

AXP Hosts Its Third Annual Car Bash

Samantha Dutch, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor September 15, 2022

The Alpha Chi Rho fraternity hosted their third AXP Car Bash on Wednesday at the Nicholson Firepit. It started at 9 a.m. and went until about 5 p.m. Students used mallets, and spray paint to destroy an old car that was donated to the organization. "A...

Gilley is making an immediate impact with Horizon League Player of the Week after transferring from UNC Greensboro Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Chase Gilley named Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week

Samantha Dutch September 12, 2022

Having joined the Colonials' roster just this year, Chase Gilley is already making himself known and proving he is a strong asset to the team. Gilley was one of two players to earn Horizon League Player of the Week. He is also the first Colonial to make...

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Swings Back into Theaters

Samantha Dutch, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor September 9, 2022

The world cannot get enough of "Spider-Man," so the box office hit was brought back into theaters! On Thursday, with the official release day on Friday, the film made its second appearance in movie theaters all over the world, with added bonus content. To...

Bryan Akongo (above) was among five players who played on the local Pittsburgh Hotspurs First Team, scoring eight goals in the NPSL

Men’s Soccer in the Summer: No Such Thing as Offseason

Samantha Dutch August 20, 2022

College athletes know that there is no such thing as offseason, that practicing their sport all year round is to be expected. For Robert Morris soccer, they take that to a whole new level by playing in summer leagues on their sunny offseason. In just...

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Let’s Groove! Earth Wind & Fire coming to UPMC Events Center

Samantha Dutch, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor August 5, 2022

Get ready to get funky. Legendary 1970's band Earth Wind & Fire will be coming to the UPMC Events Center on Oct. 8. The concert was announced Friday morning, and tickets will go on sale on Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. Though 2020 was the height of COVID-19,...

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“Spy Ninjas Live” need your help at the UPMC Events Center

Samantha Dutch, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor August 1, 2022

Tickets have gone on sale to see Spy Ninjas Chad Wild Clay and Vy Qwaint at the UPMC Events Center on Oct. 27. This unique, interactive show features the two YouTubers enlisting the help of the audience to defeat a Hacker Sleeper cell that they have discovered...

The team huddles before their game against Xavier on September 15, 2021 Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger

Men’s Soccer Releases 2022 Fall Schedule

Samantha Dutch, Social Media Editor July 12, 2022

The 2022 fall schedule for the Robert Morris men’s soccer team has been released, and the Colonials are ready to get to work after finishing last season with an overall record of 5-11-1. The Colonials are prepared to take the field to come back strong. Before...

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Summertime, Concert Time!

Samantha Dutch, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor June 13, 2022

The sun is shining, pools are opening, and plenty of artists are taking their tour to the Pittsburgh area. If you are looking for something fun to do this summer, concerts are always a great option for some live music. With the pandemic limiting the...

Logan and Chase Gilley walk off the field during soccer practice. Photo credit: Samantha Dutch

Seeing Double: Twin transfers Chase and Logan Gilley adjust to life with men’s soccer team

Samantha Dutch April 5, 2022

Chase and Logan Gilley have departed their home in North Carolina to Moon Township to join the Robert Morris men's soccer team. The identical twins are first-semester sophomores, who have played soccer together since they were kids. They have always...

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OPINION: Spider-Man: No Way it didn’t get an Oscar

Samantha Dutch, Contributor March 30, 2022

Spider-Man No Way Home went off the charts in December, making it the sixth most successful film globally of all time earning $1.8 billion at the box office. Despite this great achievement and all of its positive and emotional reviews, it was not nominated...

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Chris got “Rocked” at the Oscars by Will Smith defending his wife

Samantha Dutch, Contributor March 30, 2022

The 94th rendition of the Academy Awards aired last night at 8 p.m. It was a night full of highs and lows, performances, awards, and jokes that did not land. One of these jokes that may not have landed with the audience watching at home, but rather...

Pittsburgh Riverhounds president Vic Gregovits discusses upcoming Sports Management Summit

Pittsburgh Riverhounds president Vic Gregovits discusses upcoming Sports Management Summit

Samantha Dutch, Contributor February 17, 2022

With this year marking the 45th anniversary of the Sport Management Summit, a long list of alumni are coming back to help current students in their future careers. One of these members is Pittsburgh Riverhounds president Vic Gregovits. Gregovits hopes...

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14 Fictional Couples I Love for February 14

Samantha Dutch, Contributor February 14, 2022

A love story is often the subplot of a television show or series, but in honor of Valentine's Day, it is time to give those romances our full attention. Now, I am not here to say that these are the best fictional couples ever, but simply to list why...

Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/ Melanie Hulse)

RMU Colonial Theatre announces spring musical: Young Frankenstein

Samantha Dutch, Social Media Director November 10, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- RMU Colonial Theatre has announced their spring musical! On Halloween, the announcement was made that the next musical appearing on stage at Robert Morris University is "Young Frankenstein," showing Feb. 24-27, 2022. "Young Frankenstein"...

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“Free Guy”: the video game underdog story inspires audiences

Samantha Dutch, Social Media Director September 8, 2021

(Possible spoilers ahead) Blue Shirt Guy teaches us to become the main character in our lives and to not have good days, but great days. "Free Guy," directed by Shawn Levy, swung into theaters on Aug. 13 and has left audiences buzzing. Ryan Reynolds...

Mens soccer huddles up before taking the field. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo/Colonial Sports Network

2021-22 Season Preview: Men’s Soccer

Samantha Dutch August 25, 2021

After a season at the Southpointe Fieldhouse and a record of 1-6-1, Robert Morris men's soccer has been training and prepping and is ready to kick off a new season back at the North Athletic Complex for the first time in 664 days. They will take their...

Women of Sentry: Danica Teodoro

Women of Sentry: Danica Teodoro

Samantha Dutch March 31, 2021

While the media industry is known for its heavy male-dominated atmosphere, although it is changing, graphic design is one field that has more female representation. Danica Teodora uses her skills in the media art world and her leadership abilities for...

Disney announces Black Widow to be released in July

Disney announces Black Widow to be released in July

Samantha Dutch March 30, 2021

At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic last March, a new Disney film, Black Widow, had an upsetting delayed release date. The movie, focusing on Marvel's iconic female Avenger, was originally scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 1, 2020. After being...

Women of Sentry: Ally Yovetich

Women of Sentry: Ally Yovetich

Samantha Dutch, Social Media Editor March 17, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- When entering college, a brand new atmosphere with all unknown faces and circumstances can be difficult to get accustomed to. But for freshman Ally Yovetich, making her mark on Sentry Media has been a great success. It is only her...

Women of Sentry: Melanie Hulse

Women of Sentry: Melanie Hulse

Samantha Dutch, Social Media Manager March 4, 2021

In honor of Women's History Month, we honor the women of Sentry Media. Melanie Hulse is a junior marketing major at Robert Morris University. Melanie is the Director of Business Operations for RMU Sentry Media as she manages all of the business-related...

Layon Grays Cowboy tells story of Bass Reeves

Layon Gray’s ‘Cowboy’ tells story of Bass Reeves

Samantha Dutch, Social Media Editor February 15, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- With February celebrating Black History Month, Robert Morris University's Center for Student Success & Personal Development and Multicultural Student Services put on a virtual experience of the play Cowboy. The event took place Thursday,...

Mens soccer announced their spring schedule. Photo Credit: David Auth

Men’s soccer announces 2021 spring schedule

Samantha Dutch January 21, 2021

After the postponement of their fall 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Robert Morris men’s soccer team is ready to kick off a new season.The Colonials are fresh to the Horizon League and will have a ten-game schedule, facing all ten...