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Soak up some fun with Phi Mu Delta at the virtual Winter Beach Party

Jonah Hoy, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 8, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Do you wanna soak up some sun even though it gets dark at 4:30? Are you ready for high tide regardless of the snow? Then Phi Mu Delta has the perfect event for you. The fraternity is hosting its annual Winter Beach Party virtually this year, allowing you to...

Juice WRLD's legacy one year after his death

Juice WRLD’s legacy one year after his death

Austin Bechtold, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- 2020 has been a long calendar year for people all across the globe, feeling like a compilation of three to four years all rolled into one. A reminder of what the world was like before COVID-19 filled social media on Tuesday as Juice WRLD fans celebrated the...

AJ Bramah dropped 18 points as the Colonials defeated Point Park 75-57 in their season debut. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Men’s basketball wins season opener vs. Point Park 75-57

Ethan Morrison
December 6, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After eight months and an additional two weeks of waiting due to coronavirus concerns the Robert Morris men's basketball team (1-0) was able to step out onto the court at the UPMC Events Center for the first time since the Northeast Conference Championship game...

Men's basketball will start the season at home on Saturday when they take on the Point Park Pioneers for the first time since 1978. Photo Credit: David Auth

RMU to take on Point Park University Saturday in rescheduled game

Ethan Morrison
December 4, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP, PA-- After the men's basketball program was shut down due to coronavirus concerns on November 19, the Robert Morris Athletic Department announced changes to the schedule including the postponement of the season opener against Point Park, as well as the cancellation...

The Colonials celebrate Ellie Marcovsky's first career goal, the game-winning goal, on Friday night. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Women’s hockey starts season strong with win over Lindenwood

Nathan Breisinger
December 4, 2020

NEVILLE TWP, PA-- In an opening game of the season that turned into a grudge match, it was not a senior that saved the day, but Pittsburgh native and freshman Ellie Marcovsky that put home the game-winning goal for the Robert Morris women’s hockey team (1-0, 1-0 CHA) in a 4-2...

Women's hockey will begin their season with four straight games against Lindenwood starting on Thursday. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Women’s hockey begins 2020-21 campaign hosting Lindenwood

Alexis Davis
December 3, 2020

NEVILLE TWP, PA -- The women’s hockey team will begin their 2020-21 season with a two-game series against the Lindenwood Lions at Clearview Arena. Puck drop for Thursday’s game is set for 6:05 pm and Friday’s will be at 1:05 pm. The rivals will meet again next week for...

Colonials celebrate after a goal against Alabama-Huntsville on November 21, 2020
Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Men’s hockey falls short against no. 18 Bowling Green

Nathan Breisinger
December 2, 2020

After a quick two-goal headstart in the first period, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (3-2, 1-1 AHA) allowed six goals in a 6-3 loss against Bowling Green (3-0) Tuesday night. Bowling Green outplayed the Colonials for just about the entirety of the game besides the two...

UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old boy from Tarentum found

UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old boy from Tarentum found

John Blinn, News Editor
December 1, 2020

UPDATE: Ratliff was reported to be found at 11:30 p.m. on December 1. TARENTUM -- Authorities in Tarentum are asking for help in finding a boy who went missing. 16-year-old Ronald Ratliff was last seen at 4 a.m. Tuesday morning. Ratliff is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Matty McConnell set's up against Saint Francis Brooklyn on February 23, 2019 (Avin Patel/RMU Sentry Media).

Men’s basketball at St. Francis canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

Nathan Breisinger
December 1, 2020

Another day, another setback for RMU Athletics as the men’s basketball team’s season opener against the Saint Francis Red Flash has been canceled. The game was set for this coming Saturday, December 5 in Loretto. https://twitter.com/RMUMBasketball/status/1333810591736033281 The...

Women's basketball will have to wait for their first Horizon League matchup. Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

Women’s basketball Horizon League debut postponed; RMU Athletics announces new attendance update

Austin Bechtold
November 30, 2020

Good things come to those who wait... and Robert Morris women's basketball hopes that this assessment lives up to its name. The team announced Monday night the cancellation of RMU's first-ever Horizon League series against Cleveland State previously scheduled for December 12-13....