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Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney

Garrett Sherwin
February 2, 2024

Every February 2nd in Punxsutawney, PA, Phil the groundhog will say if there are 6 more weeks of winter, or if an early spring will come. If he sees his shadow it’s six more weeks of winter and if Phil doesn't, there will be an early spring. This year RMU Sentry media made...

The men's lacrosse team will play in its final season in the Atlantic Sun before moving back to the NEC next season

Thrilling Matchups and Farewell Tours: Men’s Lacrosse 2024 Season Preview

Joshua Woodman
February 2, 2024

It will be a big year for RMU men's lacrosse as they enter their final year at the ASUN conference. Having won the tournament two years ago, the Colonials experienced a season of inconsistencies last year and will be looking to rebound in their swansong season. Last November,...

Giampietro is ranked eighth in the CHA in goals.

Alaina Giampietro Makes HCA Rookie of the Year Watch List

Joshua Woodman
February 1, 2024

The Hockey Commissioners Association announced that Colonial freshman forward Alaina Giampietro was named to the Watch List for Rookie of the Year. https://twitter.com/RMUWHockey/status/1753131105967059046 Giampietro is having a stellar season for the Colonials, leading the...

5 NHL players named in Hockey Canada sexual assault case

5 NHL players named in Hockey Canada sexual assault case

Colby Sherwin
February 1, 2024
Content Warning: This article contains content that some may find disturbing
The men's basketball is midway through their season and Sam Goldberg breaks down the team in their midseason report card

Goldberg: Men’s Basketball Mid-Season Report Card

Samuel Goldberg
February 1, 2024

*EDITOR'S NOTE: Opinions are of the writer's own and do not represent Colonial Sports Network as a whole. We are about midway through conference play for the RMU men's basketball squad, and they have had their ups and downs this season. The Colonials have had a variety of opponents,...

Wednesday's defeat extends the team's losing streak to 10 Photo credit: Jay Muse

Three-Point Shooting Woes Plague Colonials in Loss to Milwaukee, Extend Losing Streak to 10

Garrett Sherwin
February 1, 2024

MOON TOWNSHIP-- January has been a tough month for the Robert Morris women's basketball team. The team is currently winless in 2024. RMU (6-16, 2-11) welcomed Milwaukee (13-10, 7-5) to the UPMC Events Center on Wednesday, where they would ultimately fall 61-43. RMU has been...

UPDATE: Landslide Worsen Causing Two Moon Township Residents to Evacuate Their Homes

UPDATE: Landslide Worsen Causing Two Moon Township Residents to Evacuate Their Homes

Taylor Roberts
January 31, 2024

On January 30, 2024, Moon Township advised two families to evacuate their homes due to a worsening landslide near their properties. Following soil testing, the township found it unsafe for the families to continue residing in the area for the time being. “Today, they determined...

The women's basketball team is in the midst of a nine-game losing streak and in the bottom of the Horizon League standings Photo credit: Jack Enterline

Sherwin: Women’s Basketball Mid-Season Report Card

Colby Sherwin
January 30, 2024

*EDITOR’S NOTE: Opinions are of the writer’s own and do not represent Colonial Sports Network as a whole. Being 21 games into the season and halfway through, it is time to give the women's basketball team a midseason grade. OFFENSE (F) The offense has really struggled...

The graduate defenseman had 18 blocked shots in the month of January

Chloé Puddifant Wins CHA Defenseman of the Month

Michael Deemer
January 30, 2024

The CHA announced Tuesday afternoon that RMU graduate defenseman Chloé Puddifant has won CHA Defenseman of the Month. https://twitter.com/RMUWHockey/status/1752392494183317948 In January, Puddifant led the CHA in blocked shots with 18 and in assists with 13, including the...

Opinion: Steelers Hire New Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith

Opinion: Steelers Hire New Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith

Colby Sherwin
January 30, 2024

After falling to the Bills in the Wild Card game, the Steelers have hired a new Offensive Coordinator, Arthur Smith. He was Head Coach of the Falcons from 2021-23 and he spent time as the Titans OC for one year. First, there are some negatives with Smith. He has never had...