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Singer, RMU field hockey team struggle to comprehend athletic cuts

Singer, RMU field hockey team struggle to comprehend athletic cuts

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 16, 2013

It was a typical Tuesday afternoon near the end of her third semester at Robert Morris when Emma Singer heard the news that would shatter her world. The sophomore was sitting in class when her cell phone received a text from an unknown number asking her and her teammates...

Browning excelling on the links for RMU men’s golf team

Browning excelling on the links for RMU men’s golf team

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 15, 2013

After graduating from West Allegheny Senior High School in 2012, Garrett Browning had the opportunity to golf at various collegiate programs, but ultimately chose Robert Morris for its academics over athletics. “It [RMU] is a good business school, which is my major and that...

Brett getting a kick out of his time at RMU

Brett getting a kick out of his time at RMU

Parks Beson and Parks Beson
December 13, 2013

Neco Brett’s 13 goals this season has marked a dramatic change in his performance, which has built confidence in both himself and the Robert Morris men’s soccer team. “It feels amazing. Scoring goals feels great,” said Brett. “I have been working hard this season...

Hometown talent: Grese eclipsing expectations for RMU women’s soccer squad

Hometown talent: Grese eclipsing expectations for RMU women’s soccer squad

Jarod Johnson and Jarod Johnson
December 12, 2013

During her tenure at Moon Area High School, Antonia Grese always had high hopes of playing collegiate soccer, but never expected to compete for her hometown university. Until Robert Morris offered her a scholarship last year. "My dad wanted me to come down close to him,...

Despite 50th win, Colontino keeps mind on big picture

Despite 50th win, Colontino keeps mind on big picture

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
December 12, 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 achieved his 50th...

From worst to first

From worst to first

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
December 10, 2013

The RMU women’s basketball team had one of their worst seasons last year in head coach Sal Buscaglia’s eleven-year tenure in Moon Township.  Injuries killed the squad, forcing them to go with an eight player rotation as their roster for three quarters of the season. The...

Colonials pursue perfect defensive formula

Colonials pursue perfect defensive formula

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 9, 2013

The last time the Robert Morris men’s basketball program implemented a zone defense into its game plan for the majority of a contest, Andy Toole was an assistant at Lafayette and Mark Schmidt was at the helm of the Colonials. Fast forward six years. Amid a five game losing...

The Colonials started the season 1-0 after their 3-2 defeat of Providence Saturday.

Colontino nets 50th victory as Lady Colonials defeat RIT

Parks Beson and Parks Beson
December 8, 2013

The RMU women’s hockey team took on the RIT Tigers for the completion of a two-game series and the Colonials put their impressive 15-3-1 record as well as their outstanding eight game winning streak on the line as coach Paul Colontino searched for his 50th win. The head...

Colonials suffer fifth setback in a row

Colonials suffer fifth setback in a row

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 7, 2013

It was a tale of two halves for the Robert Morris men’s basketball team. Attempting to snap a four game losing streak, the Colonials fired on all cylinders in the first half, shooting 73.9% from the floor. However during the final 20 minutes of play, even though RMU (3-7)...