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The Robert Morris Men's hockey team stands in unison at the blue line during the playing of the National Anthem at Colonials Arena.

Colonials hold on to defeat Crusaders

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
December 8, 2018

PITTSBURGH- The Robert Morris Colonials men’s hockey team (7-7-1, 6-4-1) started their AHC series against the Holy Cross Crusaders (1-11-2, 1-7-1) on the right foot, earning a 2-0 win on Friday night. Early in the game, the Colonials would put heavy pressure on the Crusaders...

Police: Missing WVU student reunited with family

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2018

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The search for a missing West Virginia University student-athlete edned Monday night when police located the student in Morgantown. The West Virginia University Police Department was searching for 19-year-old freshman student-athlete TaShala Turner. The...

Robert Morris University receives a fresh dusting of snow in Dec., 2018.

Alpha Chi Rho brothers were ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Students at Robert Morris University may have seen an unusual sight on their way to and from classes as they passed the campsite of several brothers of Alpha Chi Rho, who were “Freezin' for a Reason.” The campsite was set up Monday through Friday outside...

Dante Treacy surveys the Drexel defense in the Colonials 82-69 loss to the Dragons.

Colonials burned by Dragons

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
December 1, 2018

Philadelphia- The Robert Morris Colonials (4-4) traveled to Philadelphia on Saturday to take on the Drexel Dragons (4-4) in a 2:00 p.m. matinee game. The Colonials lost the game by a score of 82-69. Both Coach Andrew Toole and Matty McConnell said that they didn't have the same...

Sewickley Light Up Night brings the holidays to the village

Sewickley Light Up Night brings the holidays to the village

Garret Roberts, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor
December 1, 2018

SEWICKLEY - With sleigh bells ringing and Christmas growing near, the town of Sewickley prepared for the Christmas season with their annual Light Up Night on November 30. Offering live music, dance performances, ice carving and more, the village came to life last night with visitors...

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...

Photo credit: David Auth

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

Owen Krepps and Owen Krepps
December 1, 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...

Photo credit: David Auth

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...