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Office of Engaged Learning holds first Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor
November 13, 2018

This week, the Office of Engaged Learning and Community Involvement held several events to raise awareness for hunger and homelessness on campus

Review: The Grinch

David Auth, Contributor
November 12, 2018

Illumination tries their hand at the holiday classic, but can the team behind "Minions" deliver a new classic.

Director of athletics Dr. Craig Coleman to step down

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
November 12, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- After 13 years serving as the director of athletics at Robert Morris University, Dr. Craig Coleman will be stepping down from his position effective as of Dec. 7. The news was released in an email sent by University President Dr. Christopher B. Howard. The...

Marvel writer Stan Lee dead at 95

Garret Roberts, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Manager
November 12, 2018

LOS ANGELES -- Former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics Stan Lee has passed away at age 95. The creator of superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk and Doctor Strange, Lee has made various cameos across the Marvel Cinematic Universe and various Marvel properties. CNN...

Dominant defense propels Colonials past Explorers

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
November 11, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP — In their home opener on Sunday, the Robert Morris women's basketball team (1-1) took the wheel and simply never looked back in a 67-39 victory over the La Salle Explorers (0-2) in just their second all-time win against the Explorers. The Colonials took off...

Men’s hockey can’t keep up as Nittany Lions drop Colonials

Adam Melluso and Adam Melluso
November 11, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Robert Morris men's hockey team (3-6-1, 2-3-1 AHC) were looking to rebound from a tough non-conference loss as they hosted the Penn State Nittany Lions (8-1) from the Big Ten Conference Saturday night at Colonials Arena. The rink was packed to the rafters with...

Women’s hockey can’t pull away from 10th ranked Colgate

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
November 10, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- For the second day in a row, the Robert Morris Colonials women’s hockey team (6-6-1, 4-4-1 CHA) faced off against the no. 10 ranked Colgate Raiders (7-4-0, 3-1-0 ECAC) at the RMU Island Sports Center. On Friday, the Colonials comeback fell short, losing 4-3. However,...

Volleyball falls on senior night

Tyler Gallo and Tyler Gallo
November 10, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris Colonials volleyball team (11-18, 5-9 NEC) took on the Sacred Heart Pioneers (16-9, 9-5 NEC) in an NEC match-up. It was the final match for seniors Taylor Lord, Allie Yurkovich and Liz Campbell at RMU. In the senior night match, RMU battled...

Colonials pick up third straight NEC victory

Spencer Witt and Spencer Witt
November 10, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris Colonials (11-17, 5-8) defeated the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (2-27, 0-13) 3-0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-15), winning their third straight match in Northeast Conference play. Robert Morris got off to an early start against the struggling Knights,...

Colonials drop first game of the weekend to Colgate

Michael Sciulli and Michael Sciulli
November 10, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- It was a chilly Friday night on Neville Island when the No. 10 ranked Colgate Raiders (7-4-0, 3-1-0 ECAC) came to town to take on the Robert Morris University women’s hockey team (6-5-1, 4-1-1 CHA). Despite trailing 4-0 heading into the third period, the Colonials...