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Newly remodeled Yorktown Hall kitchen opens for students to use in 2019. Photo Credit: (Office of Residence Life)

Residence Life acts on student suggestions, holds focus groups

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- In early February, Charles Forrester and other members of the Robert Morris University Office of Residence Life gathered to discuss updates to various housing areas on and off campus. Charles Forrester, who is an assistant director at the Office of Residence...

Photo credit: David Auth

Season Preview: Men’s lacrosse looks to run away in NEC

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After a near upset of No. 1 ranked Maryland in last year’s NCAA tournament, the Robert Morris men’s lacrosse team looks to get back in action this season. Here is a quick preview on all of the NEC teams this season. The contenders 1) Robert Morris Colonials Last...

Landslide forces closure of University Blvd. in Moon Township, to remain closed during weekend

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A landslide forced officials to close a portion of University Boulevard Friday morning. According to Moon Township Police Department, University Boulevard is closed in both directions between Stoops Ferry Road and Robert Morris University. Authorities say...

Men’s basketball rebounds against Bryant

Men’s basketball rebounds against Bryant

David Auth and David Auth
February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — Robert Morris men’s basketball (13-11, 8-3) is back in the win column this Thursday night after a 72-59 victory over the Bryant Bulldogs (8-14, 5-6). The win comes after a previous weekend that saw the Colonials drop two games in a row, one to Saint Francis...

National Signing Day Spring 2019

RMU football lands seven recruits on national signing day

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick
February 7, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris football team is looking to make a statement in the NEC as a top contender as they enter their second season with Bernard Clark Jr. at the helm. Today, the Colonials had seven players commit to the team. Four of the players are from Pennsylvania,...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Matty McConnell pounces on a loose ball against Sacred Heart (Sam Anthony/RMU Sentry Media).

‘It’s surreal’ – Matty McConnell on 1000 career points as a Colonial

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
February 7, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- On a chilly January 31 at the North Athletic Complex, against the Saint Francis Red Flash, Matty McConnell of the RMU men’s basketball team did something only 24 others have done before: Score 1000 points as a Colonial. McConnell scored his 1000th point...

Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Duquesne University football player who jumped from building had drugs in his body

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 5, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The investigation into the death of a Duquesne Univesity student and football player has been completed, according to police. The incident that took place on Oct. 4 at approximately 10:24 p.m. claimed the life of 21-year-old student Marquis Jaylen Brown. Police...

Photo Credit: (Evanescence)

Evanescence to headline UPMC Events Center’s first concert

Jon Hanna, Contributor
February 4, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The first concert at the new arena on the campus of Robert Morris University has been announced. Evanescence will headline the first-ever concert inside the new UPMC Events Center. Robert Morris University announced that two-time Grammy Award winner Evanescence...

Men's hockey comeback falls short as Sacred Heart takes game two

Men’s hockey comeback falls short as Sacred Heart takes game two

Adam Melluso and Adam Melluso
February 2, 2019

PITTSBURGH -The Robert Morris men's hockey team (9-18-1, 8-13-1 AHA) looked to earn a split and crucial points on Saturday evening as they hosted a rematch with the Sacred Heart Pioneers (10-13-3, 9-9-2 AHA) who earned their first ever win on Colonials Arena ice in the previous...

RMU to host Drag Brunch for charity

RMU to host Drag Brunch for charity

Garret Roberts, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 2, 2019
RHA is trying a new way fundraiser to raise money for charity.