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Former President George H.W. Bush dies at 94

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Edtior
December 1, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - World War II veteran and the 41st President of the United States of America George H.W. Bush has died at the age of 94. The family of the former president announced Saturday of the death of Bush who died late Friday night in his Houston home. According...

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Gebhard leads Colonials to much needed win over Penn State 3-2

Owen Krepps and Owen Krepps
November 30, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Robert Morris University women’s hockey team (7-8-4 overall, 5-1-1 conference) started their weekend series against Penn State (7-8-2 overall, 2-5-0 conference) with a strong 3-2 win. The game featured two special events in the third annual Teddy Bear Toss,...

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Freezing rain, snow and ice trigger Winter Weather Advisory

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 29, 2018

PITTSBURGH - The National Weather Service in Pittsburg has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Pittsburgh region. According to officials, a combination of freezing rain, ice and snow will begin Thursday evening and extend into the overnight period. The Winter Weather...

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Women’s hockey preps for Penn State after series with Cornell

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
November 29, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- On Wednesday, after playing against the No. 7 ranked Cornell Big Red (6-1-4, 4-1-1 ECAC), the Robert Morris Colonials women’s hockey team (6-8-4, 4-1-1 AHC) were back on the ice at Colonials Arena. Against the Big Red, Robert Morris lost the first game by a...

The Underwater Hockey Player.

Humans of RMU: The underwater hockey player

Maura Linehan
November 29, 2018

When RMU Associate Professor of Psychology David Wheeler was a junior at the California Institute of Technology, he had no idea that his interest in swimming underwater would lead him to discover a sport that he still plays. Even though snorkeling and scuba diving are familiar...

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Colonials run away in second half for third straight home victory

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
November 28, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- It was a closely contested first half, but ultimately it was a second-half 19-0 run that jolted the Robert Morris Colonials (3-3) to a 76-56 victory over the Youngstown State Penguins (3-5). The win was Robert Morris' third straight victory at home. Robert...

As number of children diagnosed with autism rise, local theaters are trying to find a way to accommodate for their special needs.

Tull Family Theater hosts screenings for kids with special needs

Garret Roberts, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor
November 28, 2018

SEWICKLEY - For the majority of Americans, a trip to the movies can be fairly mundane. Having been to the theater countless times, the experience is usually only as memorable as the quality of the film or the taste of the popcorn. For the group who visited the Tull Family Theater...

Pedestrian fell, injured on Campus Drive

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 27, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP - A pedestrian walking on Campus Drive Tuesday night was injured after they fell. The Robert Morris University Police Department told RMU Sentry Media that a young, unidentified male injured their back after falling in the middle of Campus Drive. The injury...

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Colonials offense explodes as men’s hockey wins their first Saturday game of season

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick
November 24, 2018

ERIE, Pa. -- The Robert Morris men’s hockey team (5-6-1, 4-3-1 AHC) fired on all cylinders in their 7-1 win against the Mercyhurst Lakers (5-7-2, 3-4-1 AHC) on Saturday. This performance completed a series weekend sweep over the Lakers. During this series, the Colonials outscored...

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Colonials tie nationally ranked Cornell to end Thanksgiving series

Malyk Johnson and Malyk Johnson
November 24, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Robert Morris University Colonials (6-8-4, 4-1-1 CHA) were able to draw the No. 7 ranked Cornell University Big Red (6-1-4, 4-1-1 ECAC) in overtime with a score of 3-3. This comes after losing to Cornell 5-2 in the first game of the series on Friday night. Sophomore...