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Men’s lacrosse can’t solve Caito and Canisius

Tyler Gallo and Tyler Gallo
March 9, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris men’s lacrosse team (1-4, 0-0 NEC) hosted the Canisius Golden Eagles (3-3, 0-0 MAAC) on Saturday night under the lights at Joe Walton Stadium for a non-conference match-up. Coming into the game, the Colonials had beaten Canisius in seven consecutive...

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Natural gas line break in Moon Twp. prompts evacuation, outages

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 9, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Many residents in Moon Township received an early wake up call Saturday morning when they were asked to evacuate their homes. According to a Facebook post by the Moon Township Police Department, a gas line ruptured on Western Avenue Saturday morning at approximately...

Robert Morris battled through the first period. But a four-goal second period propelled the Orange to the CHA tournament title. Photo credit: Timothy Kelly

Top-seeded Colonials lose heartbreaker in CHA Championship

Adam Melluso and Adam Melluso
March 8, 2019

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Robert Morris women's hockey team (16-4-6, 13-4-3 CHA) looked to capture their third College Hockey America championship on Friday night at the HarborCenter in Buffalo. The Colonials were trying to reverse their fortunes following last year's loss to the...

RMU club golfer Tanner Kutek looks forward to new role as NCCGA president

RMU club golfer Tanner Kutek looks forward to new role as NCCGA president

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
March 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Although the name of Tanner Kutek might not resonate with many in the Robert Morris University athletics scene, the junior from Uniontown, Pennsylvania plays a big role on the club golf team, and across the national club golf spectrum. Earlier this year, Kutek...

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Road to Buffalo: 2019 Atlantic Hockey tournament preview

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
March 8, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- After a thrilling win against Mercyhurst (13-18-5,11-13-4 AHA) and some help, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (12-20-2, 11-15-2 AHA) clinched home-ice in the first round of the Atlantic Hockey Conference. The Colonials will have to win a best-of-three game...

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Pittsburgh ranked among the top cities for millennials

Lauryn Dudley, Contributor
March 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Millennials tend to gravitate toward cities due to a surplus of jobs, nightlife and other interesting activities for them. Based on data from the U.S Census, FBI, BLS and other sources, Niche outlines some of the best cities to settle down in if you are looking...

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Pittsburgh begins first ‘Clean Construction’ project

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 8, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh is participating in clean construction for the first time. Beginning in May, the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure will be reconstructing the McFarren Street Bridge with “Clean Construction” guidelines. "This project allows the City...

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Women’s basketball closes season out with win over Saint Francis

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
March 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- With just a little over four minutes remaining, the Robert Morris Colonials (19-10, 16-2) were clinging to a slim four-point lead, 54-50, against in-state conference foe Saint Francis (14-16, 11-7). Then the hero of their last clash took control. Nina Augustin...

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DeSmet, Quaranta send Colonials to CHA championship

Adam Melluso and Adam Melluso
March 8, 2019

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Robert Morris women's hockey team defeated Penn State on Thursday to move on to the CHA championship game. They will take on the Syracuse Orange at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The opening period started and finished as a fierce stalemate with neither side wanting...

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Pittsburgh Zoo community mourns the death of sea lion Zoey

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 7, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium community is mourning the loss of their sea lion, Zoey. On Feb. 27 the zoo sent a statement on the passing of the 24-year-old animal. According to zoo officials, Zoey was diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma in 2018. Zoey...