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Two former RMU men’s lacrosse players get drafted by National Lacrosse League’s expansion team

Ryan Giacobbi and Ryan Giacobbi
September 27, 2018

The Robert Morris men’s lacrosse team is beginning to make some noise even though their 2019 season isn’t close to starting yet. On Tuesday night, former RMU players Zach Bryant and Zac Christianson, both former RMU defenders, were drafted into Major League Lacrosse by...

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Next Fall: Honors Thesis spreads positive message

Scott Mcdanel
September 27, 2018
Honors student Allison Wentzel is directing a play to promote a positive message for audiences.
Coach Clark says Colonials showed a lot of resilience, but tackling is still an issue

Coach Clark says Colonials showed a lot of resilience, but tackling is still an issue

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
September 27, 2018

"Our biggest takeaway is what it has always been so far this year," said RMU head football coach Bernard Clark Jr. "We haven't given up, we continue to fight." Clark is referring to the 18-point comeback mounted by the Colonials this past weekend. RMU trailed 42-24 against...

Police Blotter 9/19/18-9/24/18

Police Blotter 9/19/18-9/24/18

September 26, 2018

9/19/18- Departmental Information- This department is investigating an incident for Parkhurst Dining Services (open). 9/19/18- Accident- A student reported a minor accident in the Barry Center parking lot.  All pertinent information was obtained, and a report was issued...

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Issues with new website and low enrollment highlight the Robert Morris 2018 fall town hall

Samuel Anthony
September 26, 2018

Members of the Robert Morris University faculty expressed their concern regarding the new university website and the low enrollment figures during the 2018 fall town hall.University president Dr. Christopher B. Howard headlined the event in the Westinghouse room at Yorktown Hall...

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Send Silence Packing aims to bring light to mental health issues at RMU

Paige Hilderbrand
September 26, 2018

Send Silence Packing will take place on Sept. 27, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will aim to bring attention to mental health issues that face college students. At 11:45 a.m., there will be a commemoration where Matt Johnson will sing and a family member of a suicide...

Tom Hanks speaks at When We All Vote rally.

Tom Hanks headlines voting event in Pittsburgh

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Manager
September 26, 2018

Tom Hanks spoke to hundreds at Soldiers and Sailors Hall in Oakland to express the importance of voting, not just in the presidential election, but every election. Hanks opened his speech with the question of the importance of elections in the U.S. "What is the most important...

RMU celebrates 88th Saudi National Day

RMU celebrates 88th Saudi National Day

Soundharjya Babu
September 26, 2018

Robert Morris University has celebrated the 88th Saudi National Day, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s rich culture and history. “It’s Saudi National Day, the national day where we remember when King Abdulaziz established the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1963,” said Ibrahim...

RMU men's basketball announces seating arrangement for the 2018-2019 season

RMU men’s basketball announces seating arrangement for the 2018-2019 season

Logan Carney and Logan Carney
September 26, 2018

Recently the Robert Morris men's basketball team announced that they will be playing all of their games at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center this season. The team has now announced that they will add seating to the building in anticipation of the crowds for the game. As...

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Power rankings of the NEC Mascots

David Auth and David Auth
September 26, 2018
Ever wonder how Bobby Mo stands up to our NEC rivals in fields other than sports? Here is our power ranking of mascots in the Northeastern Conference