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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

Men's 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 Gray's '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,...

Men's 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...