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RMU Live | October 19, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin
October 19, 2020

On this weeks newscast, the top stories include local COVID-19 updates, the plans for the Spring semester on RMU's campus, a mail carrier raid and political cookies. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University in Moon Township, PA. MORE...

Robert Morris University President Dr. Christopher Howard hosts "Pizza with the President" in order to connect more with student body. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Megan Shandel)

Robert Morris University announces tentative plan for Spring 2021 semester

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
October 18, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University President Dr. Chris Howard announced the tentative plan for classes for the Spring 2021 semester. In an email sent from The Office of the President to the RMU community Wednesday morning, campus president, Dr. Howard expressed his...

Yannis Mendy will return to France to continue his basketball career. Photo Credit: David Auth

#FormerColonialWatch: Yannis Mendy Returns to France, signs with Avignon-Le Pontet

Ethan Morrison, Contributor
October 17, 2020

Just months after senior forward Yannis Mendy graduated from Robert Morris University, it was announced early Friday morning that he has signed with Union Sportive Avignon-Le Pontet, a member of the French Nationale Masculine 1 (NM1) league. Mendy started his career in his...

The Atlantic Hockey Association has announced it will resume play in mid-November. Photo Credit: David Auth

AHA announces return-to-play plan beginning weekend of November 13-14

Austin Bechtold
October 15, 2020

The Atlantic Hockey Association announced today on their Twitter page that the 2020-21 season will begin the weekend of November 13-14, signaling a return to action for the Colonials men’s hockey team.https://twitter.com/Atlantic_Hockey/status/1316741153354584064The schedule...

Photo Credit: Thomas Ognibene

NCAA Division I Council announces extra year of eligibility for winter sport athletes

Ethan Morrison
October 15, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS-- This afternoon, the NCAA Division I council voted in favor of extending eligibility for winter sport student-athletes, according to an official statement on Twitter.All winter sport student-athletes who compete during the 2020-21 season will receive an additional...

Robert Morris University introduces the new Colonial Success Fund

Robert Morris University introduces the new Colonial Success Fund

John Blinn, News Editor
October 15, 2020

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Certain Robert Morris University students could receive up to $5,000 annually with the new Colonial Success Fund. Through a new financial tool known as an income share agreement (ISA), select students can receive this funding but will be required to pay a...

Mike Iuzzolino has had a life that has revolved around basketball and joined Tyler Gallo for an interview. Photo Credit: Sam Anthony

Mike Iuzzolino’s journey from playing in the NBA to coaching at RMU

Tyler Gallo
October 14, 2020

In his lifetime, Mike Iuzzolino has worn many hats, such as NEC Player of the Year, NBA player, an NBA Jam playable character, and NEC Hall of Famer; but the hat he is currently wearing, assistant coach, has brought him to Robert Morris as a member of Andy Toole's coaching staff....

Students can get CHAARG’d up and empowered at RMU

Students can get CHAARG’d up and empowered at RMU

Kaelei Whitlatch
October 13, 2020

A new club at RMU is focusing on the motivation and empowerment of students through fitness. Sophomore accounting major Rachel Welsh is the founding ambassador of CHAARG, which stands for Changing Health Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls. “I discovered CHAARG during...

RMU Live | October 12, 2020

Ethan Morrison and Colby Sherwin
October 12, 2020

On this weeks newscast, topics include an increase in republican voter registration, details on RMU's Wellness Week, information on the Campus Clear app and the return of Steelers fans to Heinz field. Broadcast live from the RMU-TV Studio on the campus of Robert Morris University...

Pittsburgh residents comment on the recommendation to remove the Christopher Columbus statue from Schenley Park

Jonah Hoy, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 12, 2020

UPDATE (10/12/2020): As of Oct. 11, Mayor Bill Peduto has recommended to remove the statue. It has been taped and wrapped. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Art Commission has unanimously voted to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus from Schenley Park. The statue of the...