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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 a few days the Colonials...

The team huddles before their match against Northern Kentucky Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

RMU Men’s Soccer Team to Begin the Third Season in Horizon League Under Jason O’Keefe

Hope Beatty, Copy Editor
August 19, 2022

As the Colonials prepare to begin their third season in the Horizon League under Coach Jason O’Keefe, they look to improve from last season. RMU ended their 2020-21 spring season with an overall record of 1-6-1; however, they did show slight improvements going into their fall...

One of the two Colonial goal scorers Gabriella Lecuona pushes the ball ahead against VMI. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

RMU Women’s Soccer Notches Win in Season Opener

Nathan Breisinger
August 18, 2022

Year number three in the Chris Shaw era commenced on Thursday afternoon as they welcomed the Virginia Military Institute Keydets to the North Athletic Complex. For the first time since 2018, the Colonials notched a win in their season opener as they shut out the Keydets, 2-0. For...

The team huddles during the second half against Northern Kentucky on October 2, 2021

Women’s Soccer Set to Commence Their Third Season in Horizon League

Nathan Breisinger
August 18, 2022

It is year three in the Chris Shaw era for the Robert Morris women’s soccer team as they look to make more strides in the Horizon League. During the 2020-21 season, the Colonials endured a disastrous spring campaign in their first year of Horizon League competition and first...

Enoch Cheeks drives towards the hoop against Wright State. Photo Credit: Justin Newton

Horizon League Men’s Basketball Conference Schedule Revealed

Ethan Morrison
August 16, 2022

The Horizon League revealed its 2022-23 men’s basketball conference schedule on Tuesday which includes 20 league games that will begin on Dec. 1. Robert Morris University looks to rebound from a rough 2021-22 season where they finished 8-24 overall and 5-16 in Horizon League...

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The Trey Anastasio Band and Goose to stop at the UPMC Events Center

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 16, 2022

The Trey Anastasio Band and Goose will be stopping at the UPMC Events Center during their fall tour. The performance will take place on Nov. 15, and tickets will go on sale Friday at 11 a.m. The announcement comes as one of several throughout the summer including headliners...

Carmody ready to serve in the game against Green Bay on November 14, 2021 Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Local Legacies: Allena Carmody

Hope Beatty
August 9, 2022

For some college athletes, balancing schoolwork and athletics is a huge struggle. Still, for Robert Morris volleyball player Allena Carmody, family support on the court and in the classroom is not far away. The Sewickley native began her volleyball career in seventh grade when...

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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, it was a year-long celebration...

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The 1975 to perform at the UPMC Events Center this December

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
August 4, 2022

The1975 will be bringing their 'At Their Very Best' tour to the UPMC Events Center on Dec. 17. The announcement came after the group had to cancel their 2021 tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The band kicks off their North American tour on Nov. 3 in Uncasville, CT at the...

The team huddles up before their game against Howard on September 25, 2021 Photo credit: Ethan Morrison

Robert Morris takes on 2022 Big South Media Day

Colby Sherwin
July 27, 2022

After posting a 4-6 overall record and a 3-4 record in Big South action, Robert Morris was in Charlotte, NC, for the annual Big South Media Day. While they were in town, five players were named to Big South preseason teams. Grad student running back Alijah Jackson was named...