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Powerball Reaches Fourth-Largest Jackpot in US History

Powerball Reaches Fourth-Largest Jackpot in US History

Adam Pavlovich
October 10, 2023

After nobody possessed a winning ticket for Powerball’s drawing on Saturday (10/7), the jackpot total has surged to the fourth largest in US history and third in Powerball history. On Saturday, nobody was fortunate enough to win the $1.42 billion jackpot worth an estimated...

Giannone has won both Foward of the Week honors while Evans has won her first CHA honors of her young collegiate career

Giannone, Evans Win CHA Players of the Week Awards

Cameron Macariola
October 9, 2023

On Monday, College Hockey America (CHA) released their Players of the Week for the Oct. 6-8 games. Two Colonial wingers would come away with the awards as sophomore forward Morgan Giannone would take home Offensive Player of the Week, and linemate freshman Janelle Evans received...

Veltri had 73 saves on 75 shots including a shutout in the 3-0 win Sunday night over Bowling Green Photo credit: Nathan Kingston

Chad Veltri Wins Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Week on Opening Weekend

Joshua Woodman
October 9, 2023

On what was already a big weekend for men's hockey at RMU, it all just got a little more exciting. This afternoon it was announced that graduate goalie, Chad Veltri, won the Atlantic Hockey's Goaltender of the Week. https://twitter.com/RMUMHockey/status/1711441397813796912 Veltri,...

Israel Declares A State of War After Hamas Attacks Gaza

Finn Lyons
October 9, 2023

After several years of small attacks from both sides of the Israel and Palestinian conflict, war has officiality been declared by the Israeli government. This comes after an unprecedented attack from Hamas, a Palestinian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist military group that has been...

For the second time in as many days, the Colonials scored six goals on Saint Anselm

Five-Goal Second Period Fuels Women’s Hockey to Sweep Saint Anselm

Michael Deemer
October 8, 2023

NEVILLE TOWNSHIP-- In what was a historic day in Robert Morris' hockey history, the women's hockey team is making a statement that they were for real. For the second time in as many games, the Colonials had six goals over the Saint Anselm Hawks securing the sweep in a 6-4 win...

The Colonials returned to the ice for the first time since February 2021 on Saturday

Colonial Hockey Foundation Sees Work Pay Off As Hockey Returns to RMU

Colby Sherwin
October 8, 2023

After two years of dedicated and strenuous effort, the RMU hockey teams are triumphantly returning to the ice. Their enduring supporter, The Colonial Hockey Foundation, graced both home openers with their presence. Previously known as the Pittsburgh College Hockey Foundation,...

Opinion: One year of President Patrick: A look back from the eye of a student

Opinion: One year of President Patrick: A look back from the eye of a student

Colby Sherwin
October 8, 2023

As senior year rolls on and we look at President Michelle Patrick's first year, I can't help but look at where the university was just three years ago, to where it is now. With both the hockey teams returning, I remember three years ago, in May, coming off freshman year, COVID...

Graduate goalie Chad Veltri made 40 saves in the matchup against

Schooley: “Win or Lose, We Already Won.” Three Takeaways from Men’s Hockey’s Shutout Loss in Opener

Michael Deemer
October 7, 2023

On a day meant to be a celebration, the RMU men's hockey team lost its opener 3-0 to the Bowling Green Falcons. Despite the scoreline, head coach Derek Schooley still said today was a win. "Win or lose, we had already won," Coach Schooley said. "It's good to be back, it's good...

The Colonials returned to the ice Saturday for the first time since February 2021

Men’s Hockey Long-Awaited Return Spoiled by Bowling Green Stonewall Defense

Casey Erlewein
October 7, 2023

Two years, six months, and 23 days. That is how long it has been since the Robert Morris men’s hockey played their last game. That game was an upsetting loss against Niagara in the quarter-finals of the AHA playoffs. A couple of months later, the program was discontinued,...

McKeesport Area Teachers Union Authorizes A Strike

Isabella Timpano
October 7, 2023

Thursday, October 5th, the McKeesport Area teacher's union voted unanimously to strike. This decision was made after the school board voted down a contract that was originally agreed upon by both sides. If the contract had been agreed on, it would mean a 3%-6.5% raise over the...