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Pitt students create dating app ‘Inrstellar’

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 12, 2019

OAKLAND - University of Pittsburgh students have created a dating app with a new twist. With no photos on users’ public profiles, Inrstellar emphasizes connections over superficial judgments. Founder and CEO Paul Trichon wanted a place for people to connect through shared...

Downtown Pittsburgh as seen from West End Park on a February afternoon.

WalletHub names Pa. one of the best states to retire

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 12, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- A recent WalletHub study listed Pennsylvania as one of the best states in which to retire. The research done by WalletHub compared 50 states with 46 key indicators of retirement-friendliness. Some of these indicators were affordability, health-related factors...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Honoka Ikematsu drives to the lane against Wagner on January 26, 2019 (Samuel Anthony/RMU Sentry Media).

Women’s basketball stays undefeated in NEC after dominating performance against CCSU

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
February 12, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris University Colonials (14-8, 11-0 NEC) remained perfect in conference play as they dominated the CCSU Blue Devils (6-15, 3-8 NEC) in a 60-40 victory. The Colonials seemed to lack one of their biggest strengths all year as the Robert Morris...

University Blvd. in Moon Twp. to remain closed following mudslide

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Following a mudslide late last week, University Boulevard in Moon Township will remain closed until at least Wednesday. According to the Moon Township Police Department, University Boulevard will remain closed in the southbound, or uphill, direction until...

President Howard talks to News Manager Delaney Hassell.

RMU President Christopher Howard named to multiple NCAA committees

John Blinn and Gage Goulding
February 11, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University's President Christopher Howard was recently named to the NCAA Committee on Sports Wagering. "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the ad hoc committee on sports wagering," said President Howard in response receiving the title. President...

Colonial Country gets the chills.

City issues Snow Level 1 in preparation for Sunday evening snowfall

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The City of Pittsburgh issued a Snow Level 1 alert in preparation for a winter weather system moving into the Pittsburgh region Sunday evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a snow system will enter the western Pa. region Sunday...

Police Blotter 1/29/19-2/04/19

Police Blotter 1/29/19-2/04/19

February 10, 2019

1/29/19- Accident with unattended vehicle- Staff reported that they backed the Parkhurst van into a vehicle at Massey Hall. Information and pictures were taken of both vehicles for insurance purposes (closed). 1/29/19- Accident with unattended vehicle- A female reported that...

Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

Women’s basketball stays perfect in pink against Bryant

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
February 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The Robert Morris Colonials (13-8, 10-0 NEC) continued to stay perfect against the Bryant Bulldogs (6-15, 4-5 NEC). It was a historic night for Robert Morris as they became the first team in program history to start 10-0 in conference play as they won 59-56.Robert...

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Men’s basketball stuggles late as they fall to Central Connecticut

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
February 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The Robert Morris Colonials (13-12, 8-3 NEC) fell to the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils (11-4, 5-7 NEC), 77-68.“They did an excellent job exploiting our lack of urgency defensively,” explained head coach Andy Toole. “We couldn't...

Amy Lee singing at the Maquinária Festival.

RMU students get presale access to Evanescence tickets

Garret Roberts, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 9, 2019

RMU announced via social media that university students will be receiving a special presale for the Evanescence concert coming to campus this spring. The concert, which takes place on May 12, 2019, will serve as the first concert for the new UPMC Event Center. The ticket presale...