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Snow blanketed Robert Morris campus shortly before Thanksgiving break.

Petition to cancel RMU classes during polar vortex garners more than 2,200 signatures

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A petition created by a Robert Morris University student to cancel classes during what could be the coldest day of the year has gathered more than a third of the student body's support. UPDATE: Robert Morris University has canceled classes on Wednesday and...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Jon Williams (left) dabs up his older brother Josh Williams (right) against Mount Aloysius on November 11, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media).

Josh and Jon Williams embracing opportunity to compete with one another

Matt Kurtik and Matt Kurtik
January 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Josh Williams was pretty blunt about it. "To be able to (play with each other) on a collegiate level is incredible. It’s humbling. I couldn’t ask for a better person to play next to.” One of the biggest stories of the, still fairly young, Colonials’...

Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Moon Area School District closed Wednesday due to extreme cold

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - School districts around the Pittsburgh region will be closed on Wednesday as a winter weather system carrying subzero arctic air moves through the region. The Moon Area School District announced on Facebook Tuesday afternoon that they will not have classes...

Photo credit: Anka Gataric

RMU student member of elite Tamburitzans

Sarah Gabany, Reporter
January 29, 2019

The Tamburitzans have been making their mark in Pittsburgh since the late 1930s, celebrating various international cultures through the art of folk dance and traditional music. The group originally had an agreement with Duquesne University in order to provide scholarships for...

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Polar vortex to bring severe cold, freezing weather

Gage Goulding, News Editor
January 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - A winter weather system moving into the western Pennsylvania region this week will bring subzero temperatures to the region. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, temperatures on Wednesday are expected to drop to a low of -1 degree with a...

Nneka Ezeigbo makes a play at the rim in the team's 64-46 over Sacred Heart on Jan. 28, 2019 (Tim Kelly/RMU Sentry Media). Ezeigbo became the 23rd player in program history to grab 500 rebounds in the contest.

Nneka Eziegbo grabs 500th rebound in statement win over Sacred Heart

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
January 29, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris University Colonials (11-8, 8-0) faced off against the second best team in the Northeastern Conference, the Sacred Heart Pioneers (10-9, 6-2). The Colonials interior took care of the paint as Robert Morris stayed perfect in conference and pulled...

PHILADELPHIA — Koby Thomas drives to the hoop against Drexel on December 1, 2018 (David Auth/RMU Sentry Media). Koby Thomas has only appeared in three games since the 82-69 loss to Drexel. Photo credit: David Auth

Concussion protocol has kept Koby Thomas sidelined during the Colonials’ last four games

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
January 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — Koby Thomas has missed the last four games due to being in concussion protocol, as confirmed by Robert Morris men’s basketball (12-9, 7-1 NEC) head coach Andy Toole after the team’s 57-51 win over Wagner (9-10, 4-4 NEC). “(Thomas) was in the concussion...

Men's basketball squeaks past Wagner

Men’s basketball squeaks past Wagner

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
January 27, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The Robert Morris University men’s basketball team (12-9, 7-1 NEC) played host to the Wagner Seahawks (5-13, 3-4 NEC). The teams traded shots and turnovers in this Northeastern Conference instant classic. “Obviously it wasn’t pretty on offensively,”...

Curlett's two goals leads women's hockey to sweep over RIT

Curlett’s two goals leads women’s hockey to sweep over RIT

Owen Krepps and Owen Krepps
January 26, 2019

PITTSBURGH --Another game-winning goal from Emily Curlett paved the way for a solid 2-0 Robert Morris University women’s hockey (11-11-4, 9-2-1 CHA) win over RIT (9-12-4, 5-6-0 CHA). Both RMU goals were scored by sophomore defender Curlett (one being an empty netter). Lauren...

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Nneka Ezeigbo looks to drive to the hoop against Wagner on January 26, 2019 (Michael Sciulli/RMU Sentry Media). Eziegbo had a career night as she finished with a double-double of 13 points and 17 rebounds. Photo credit: Samuel Anthony

Women’s basketball soars over Wagner

Luke Yost and Luke Yost
January 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris Colonials (10-8, 7-0 NEC) dominated in a win against the Wagner Seahawks (5-13, 3-4 NEC). Robert Morris ran away on the back of junior Nneka Ezeigbo who finished the game with 13 points and 17 rebounds in the contest. The Colonials’ deadly...