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Ashya Klopfenstein looks to make a pass against Oakland. Photo credit: Bailey Noel

Ashya Klopfenstein takes leap from JuCo to Mid-Major

Colby Sherwin
February 23, 2022

From Indiana to Montana to Moon Township, the road has been nothing but easy for women's basketball forward Ashya Klopfenstein. After a tough start to her Robert Morris career, of late, Klopfenstein has provided a strong presence in the paint for the Colonials in her first season...

Nate's Reptile Show | Photo Gallery

Nate’s Reptile Show | Photo Gallery

Bailey Noel, Chief Photographer
February 23, 2022

Alex Seelig takes a shot. Photo Credit: RMU Athletics

RMU Golf Selected eighth in preseason poll

Cole Brennan
February 23, 2022

On Tuesday, the Horizon League announced the preseason men's and women's golf polls and RMU golf was selected to finish eighth out of 10 teams on the men's side. In the preseason poll, Wright State is the favorite with 100 votes and 10 first-place votes. During their fall...

Charlotte Grover gets set to throw to first base. Photo credit: Ally Yovetich

Charlotte Grover named Horizon League Softball Player of the Week

Ethan Morrison
February 22, 2022

Robert Morris is off to their best start in program history, posting a 9-1 overall record. The team keeps bringing in the hardware as, after a 5-0 weekend at the Winthrop Invitational, Charlotte Grover was named Horizon League Softball Player of the Week. Over the weekend, Grover...

Evan Hellmich (left) and Corson Kealey (right) were named ASUN Defensive Player of the Week and Player of the Week, respectively. Photo credit: Ethan Morrison & Nathan Breisinger

Kealey, Hellmich pick up ASUN weekly awards

Madi Kerrigan
February 22, 2022

The men's lacrosse team swept the ASUN weekly awards this week as Corson Kealey and Evan Hellmich were honored by the ASUN after their game at Stony Brook this past weekend. Kealey, a graduate senior, took the title of ASUN Player of the Week. After his 100% shooting average...

Jake Kupchella celebrates his touchdown against Kennesaw State. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Big South and Ohio Valley Conference to merge for football

Michael Deemer
February 22, 2022

After much speculation of the future of Big South football, it was announced Tuesday afternoon by the Big South and Ohio Valley Conference that the two conferences will merge starting in the 2023 season. "It will provide the football member institutions a schedule of games against...

Photo Credit:  Nate's Reptile Rescue

SGA Hosts Reptile Exhibit on Campus

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 21, 2022

If you were in the John Jay Gym Saturday afternoon, you saw everything from American toads to bearded dragons as the Student Government Association (SGA) hosted Nate’s Reptile Rescue. The unique experience was opened to all students and their families as it was RJ Sibs Day...

Dale Starr watches his team against Central Connecticut State. Photo credit: Michael Sciulli

Dale Starr named head coach of Western Illinois volleyball

Madi Kerrigan
February 21, 2022

MACOMB, Ill.– On Wednesday, it was announced that former Robert Morris head volleyball coach Dale Starr has officially accepted a head coaching position, replacing Ben Staupe at Western Illinois' program. After the announcement of no renewal of his contract after the 2021...

Photo Credit:  Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University Releases New Safety App for Students

Hope Beatty, Head Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 21, 2022

On Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, Robert Morris University announced through email their new safety app, Omnilert, is now available for students, faculty, and staff to use. There will be an RMU Alert test on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 to ensure that the app is working. If you choose...

Police Blotter: 02/08/2022-02/14/2022

Evelyn Luthringer
February 21, 2022

02/08/22: Property Damage (Vehicle): RMU Police reported a cracked windshield to patrol vehicle 701. The case is closed.   02/08/22: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Yorktown Hall. Officers responded and found...