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New and improved library a hit among students

Vince Russo, News Editor
January 13, 2014

Among the compliments of spacious, modern and visually pleasing, the new RMU library received almost unanimous approval by students. The new setup is more than just a minor remodeling. Upon entering, not a single part of the library is reminiscent of the former one, with brand...

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RMU keeps moving forward with approved 2014-2018 Strategic Plan

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2014

It is no secret that RMU has had a successful past five years with constant expansion and improvement coming in great ways. These changes have proven to be a product of the Strategic Plan that was first implemented about six years ago. Now, the university is operating under a...

The attendance epidemic: RMU basketball struggles to draw consistent crowds

The attendance epidemic: RMU basketball struggles to draw consistent crowds

Kyle Gorcey and Kyle Gorcey
January 12, 2014

The Robert Morris Colonials men’s basketball program has had very few problems on the court over the past few years. Their only issue is in the stands. On average, 1,196 people attend each home game, but the Charles L. Sewall Center can accommodate over 3,400 fans, an...

Colonials win in wild fashion

Colonials win in wild fashion

Parks Beson and Parks Beson
January 5, 2014

The Robert Morris University Island Sports Center was filled with cheers Saturday night as the women’s hockey team’s unbeaten streak was extended to 10 games via a 4-2 victory over St. Lawrence. The Colonials started out strong early on, scoring in the first minute of...

American Hustle: Quirky and Uninspired?

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Columnist
January 5, 2014

The words “Some of this actually happened” are the very first thing you will see upon watching “American Hustle”. If you think about it, it’s a brilliant way to open a fictional biopic: it’s quirky, it’s dry and it’s very upfront. In many ways, “Some of this...

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 ever received from her...

From the Editor's Desk: Reflecting on 2013 and looking forward to 2014

From the Editor’s Desk: Reflecting on 2013 and looking forward to 2014

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
December 31, 2013

2013 has been a great year for RMU Sentry Media, and a big year as well. We have been striving for a long time to define exactly what we are, and it took a while before we were really comfortable being something unique as far as college media goes. We strive to update rmusentrymedia.com...

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Cowboys cruise past Colonials in final contest of 2013

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 30, 2013

The Robert Morris men’s basketball team wasn’t expected to knock off the No. 6 ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys in its final game of 2013. But despite the fact that they didn’t leave Stillwater with a victory, RMU was able to play some of its best basketball of late, at...

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, this may seem like...

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 put on a clinic...