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Preview: Men’s lacrosse looking for big performance against High Point University Panthers

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
March 2, 2019

HIGH POINT, N.C. - The Robert Morris men’s lacrosse team (1-2) will be going down to High Point, N.C. to take on their third nationally ranked opponent within a span of four weeks when they play the no. 13 High Point University Panthers (4-1) on Saturday March 2 at 12 p.m.Recapping...

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RMU’s John McCarthy receives Fullbright Award

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
March 2, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - History professor at Robert Morris University, John McCarthy, has been awarded the Fullbright Award. The Fullbright Scholarship will grant McCarthy the opportunity to teach, in Bratislava, Slovakia, next year during the spring semester. "I want my family...

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Women’s hockey wins third consecutive CHA regular season championship

Owen Krepps and Owen Krepps
March 2, 2019

PITTSBURGH — With a dominant 5-0 win over Syracuse (10-20-3 overall, 10-7-2 CHA) on friday night, the Colonials (14-13-6 overall, 12-4-3 CHA) have clinched firstborn place in the conference, as well as a first round bye in the upcoming CHA playoffs in Buffalo. This marks...

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Shamrock Shake returns to McDonalds restaurants

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- For nearly 40 years McDonald's has kept customers on the edge of their seat craving the Shamrock Shake for just one month out of the year. The Shamrock Shake made its return to McDonald's restaurants around the Pittsburgh region in late February. The company...

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Multicultural Student Services hosts Black History Luncheon

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
March 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Multicultural Student Services hosted their annual Black History Month luncheon on Feb. 28 to celebrate the past, present and future of African-American culture. The luncheon featured various performers who shared their talents and tied in inspirational messages...

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)

Students turn out to talk with RMU President Christopher Howard

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Students joined the president of Robert Morris University Dr. Christopher Howard to talk about what they liked about the college, and what they wanted to know all over a slice of pizza. About 30 students attended Pizza with the President at the newly opened...

Humans of RMU: The Swimmer Photo credit: Tori Flick

Humans of RMU: The swimmer

Maura Linehan
February 28, 2019

Imagine returning to the halls of your high school and still being remembered for accomplishing a record that no one else had matched. Remarkably, Samantha Monda, Ph.D. and RMU Associate Professor of Psychology, held eight of her school’s swimming records. Even ten years...

The bookstore on the campus of Robert Morris University. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Soundharjya Babu)

New changes coming to the RMU bookstore over spring break

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — New changes will be coming to the Robert Morris University bookstore over spring break. The on-campus bookstore will be going through a renovation to receive a new look. Funded by Barnes and Noble, the two-week project involves various changes inside the...

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Women’s lacrosse gets burned by Flames

Matt Simkovic and Matt Simkovic
February 28, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris Colonials women’s lacrosse team (2-1) lost to the Liberty University Flames women’s lacrosse team (4-1) by a final score of 10-7. The Flames opened the scoring up off of a free shot by Carly White. The lead did not last for long though,...

Moon heads to WPIAL Championship

Moon heads to WPIAL Championship

Preston Moore and Preston Moore
February 27, 2019

ROSS TOWNSHIP -- Midway through the fourth quarter, the Moon Tigers student-section erupted with the infamous, "Warm up the bus" chant after a dominant game from their team. Moon dominated on both sides of the ball and the chants could've easily began after the second quarter...