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What to Watch in the Lead-Up to March Madness

What to Watch in the Lead-Up to March Madness

Garrett Sherwin
February 19, 2024

Now that the football season has come to a close with the Chiefs' 25-22 win over the 49ers in the Super Bowl, a lot of people's focus will turn to college basketball with the upcoming NCAA tournament approaching next month. As an avid college basketball fan, I will be giving...

Evans (left) has won her fourth award of the season, while Snow (right) wins her first Photo credit: Taylor Roberts

Shailynn Snow Wins CHA Player of the Week, Evans Wins Back-to-Back Rookie of the Week

Michael Deemer
February 19, 2024

It seems as if a Colonial will come out of the week every Monday afternoon with an award. This week, two Colonials won CHA weekly awards. Graduate student Shailynn Snow was awarded conference Player of the Week after her three-goal weekend in the RMU sweep over Lindenwood. Snow...

Sunday afternoon was the first time the Colonials had been shut out since 2021

Women’s Lacrosse Shutout in Home Opener Against Cincinnati

Cameron Macariola
February 18, 2024

MOON TOWNSHIP-- It wouldn't be a Robert Morris women's lacrosse game day without freezing temperatures, which proved to be true for the Robert Morris Colonials (0-2) as they looked to battle the familiar foe in Cincinnati Bearcats (1-2) in their home opener for the 2024 season. This...

The Colonials fell to the Golden Griffins in overtime Saturday afternoon

Men’s Hockey Suffers Overtime Defeat on Emotional Senior Day

Michael Deemer
February 17, 2024

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP-- An emotional day occurred at Clearview Arena Saturday afternoon, with 12 Colonials honored on Senior Day in front of a sellout crowd. However, Caniusis (11-17-4, 10-10-4 AHA) had other plans, spoiling their special day with a 5-4 win in overtime. It was the...

The Colonials fell to the Golden Griffins 5-3. Photo credit: Payton Hostetler

Men’s Hockey Struggles Defensively in Canisius Loss

Alec Miller
February 16, 2024

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP– Coming off of a series on the road versus Army, where they split a two-game series, RMU men's hockey welcomed the Canisius Golden Griffins to the Clearview Arena for the last home stand of the season. Robert Morris (10-20-3, 7-14-2 AHA) faced off against...

Thursday was Head Coach Scott Scheider's first game as interim bench boss. Photo credit: Michael Yates

Phoenix Soar in Schneider’s Head Coaching Debut

Colby Sherwin
February 16, 2024

MOON TOWNSHIP-- A wild week for the RMU women's basketball team left them with an interim head coach as former head coach Charlie Buscaglia stepped down on Monday. Leading the Colonials now is a familiar name as Scott Schneider steps in for the second time since 2021-22 when...

Josh Corbin hit six three-pointers in the 87-77 loss to Youngstown State

Penguins Dominate Rebounding Battle, Sweep Colonials in Season Series

Michael Deemer
February 14, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO-- The men's basketball team made the quick trip to Youngstown State (19-8, 11-5 Horizon) Wednesday night. The Colonials (10-16, 6-9 Horizon) fell to the Penguins by a score in 87-77. The story of the game was the board battle. The Penguins had nine offensive...

247 Fighting Championships Introduces "Sunny Days Arena at The Venue"

247 Fighting Championships Introduces “Sunny Days Arena at The Venue”

Ellie Schroeder
February 14, 2024
247 Fighting Championships event planning introduce a new venue following the sudden news of the Monroeville Convention Center Closure.
UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 4: Former Rep. Tom Suozzi, Democratic candidate for New York’s 3rd Congressional District, speaks during a campaign rally at the Polish National Home in Glen Cove, N.Y., on Sunday, February 4, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Democrat Tom Suozzi Flips New York’s Third District in Special Election

Finn Lyons
February 14, 2024

New York's 3rd Congressional District held their special election on February 13th, after George Santos became the sixth member of the House of Representatives to be expelled. The race was between former New York's 3rd Congressional District representative Tom Suozzi from the...

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Beaver Grade Road To Be Closed For Road Work

Samuel Goldberg
February 14, 2024

Beaver Grade Road will be closed for an extended period of time as Moon Township will look to move and repair the road as landslides have damaged the surrounding areas. So far, nearly five thousand tons of rocks have been brought to the site to stabilize the road. Over the...