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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...

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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...

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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.
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Kappa Delta Rho fraternity reinstated at RMU

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 2, 2019

Editorial Note: We have redacted the names of the original publication to not prevent the individuals involved from succeeding post-college. UPDATE: Nov. 15, 2021 MOON TOWNSHIP — The Kappa Delta Rho fraternity at Robert Morris University has been reinstated following...

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Men’s hockey loses first game ever at home against Sacred Heart

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
February 2, 2019

PITTSBURGH — On a cold and wintery day on Neville Island, the Robert Morris men’s hockey team (9-17-1, 8-12-1 AHA) dropped a 6-2 decision to the Sacred Heart Pioneers (9-13-3, 8-9-2 AHA).The Colonials had never lost to Sacred Heart at home before tonight, and head coach Derek...

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Wahlburgers to open second Pittsburgh location

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 1, 2019

NORTH FAYETTE -- The famous restaurant chain, Wahlburgers, will soon be opening their second location in Pittsburgh. The restaurant chain announced that they will be opening a location at The Mall at Robinson. The restaurant will include a chef inspired menu of burgers, signature...

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Provost of Robert Morris University steps down

John Blinn and Gage Goulding
February 1, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After 11 years of service, starting in 2008, Provost David Jamison has stepped down from his position as senior vice president of academic affairs. Jamison stepped down on Feb. 1 and plans to return to the faculty within the same day, according to an email from...

MOON TOWNSHIP — Matty McConnell drives to the hoop against Saint Francis on January 31, 2019 (Tim Kelly/RMU Sentry Media).

McConnell passes the millennium mark in loss to Saint Francis

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
January 31, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- History was made on Thursday night as Matty McConnell passed 1,000 career points as the RMU men's basketball team (12-10, 7-2 NEC) fell to Saint Francis University (9-11, 5-4 NEC) by the score of 76-73. For much of the first half, RMU led on the scoreboard....