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LIVE UPDATES: RMU men's hockey looks to rebound vs Holy Cross

LIVE UPDATES: RMU men’s hockey looks to rebound vs Holy Cross

November 2, 2017

RMU men's hockey hopes to come back from three straight losses Friday. The game against Holy Cross begins at 7:05 p.m. in the Colonials Arena at the Island Sports Center. Follow along with the action HERE: [<a href="//storify.com/RMUSentryMedia/rmu-men-s-hockey-looks-to-rebound-vs-holy-cross"...

Breaking News

Power outage in Moon Township, Yorktown hall affected

Delaney Hassell, Social Media Manager
November 2, 2017

UPDATE: Power has been restored to Yorktown Hall. -- A transformer blew in Moon Township, causing a power outage in the area on Thursday evening. One of the buildings affected was RMU's Yorktown residence hall. RMU police report that no one was trapped in the elevators...

Bringing Unique Soundz to RMU

Bringing Unique Soundz to RMU

Maya Ehikhamenor
November 2, 2017

RMU’s new organization, Unique Soundz, is here to bring a bit more soul on campus. It is a gospel choir founded by Grace Faye, a junior business management major, who is passionate about singing.Faye grew up in a household full of singers, and she was heavily involved with...

The importance of environmental conservation

The importance of environmental conservation

Rebekah Wilford
November 1, 2017

Aldo Leopold once said, “Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.” This flowery quote brings to mind images of sparkling lakes, giant redwood trees and happy little squirrels collecting nuts in Disneyesque fashion. It paints a picture of a peaceful world. Now,...

Police Blotter 10/24/17-10/30/17

Police Blotter 10/24/17-10/30/17

October 31, 2017

10/24/17 -Fire Alarm- This department was advised of a fire alarm activated in Braddock Hall.  Officers responded and found the cause to be from a hair dryer.  Maintenance was on scene and reset the alarm system.(closed) 10/24/17 -Accident-A student reported damage done...

Debunking the myth of black cats

Debunking the myth of black cats

Maura Linehan
October 31, 2017

Myths are funny things. On one hand, they include the legends and folk stories that pass on traditions, but they also represent our willingness to cling to misconceptions and tall tales. Halloween is loaded with myths, but one of the most persistent is the fiction that black...

Photo credit: David Auth

Buckeyes overpower Colonials in home-and-home series finale

Lea Chocolas and Lea Chocolas
October 28, 2017

The Robert Morris Colonials lost their third straight game and their second home-and-home game 3-1 against the Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday night. In the first period, both the Colonials and Buckeyes were getting chances, but the pucks weren’t going in. Colonial left-winger...

Colonials fall to Buckeyes on the road

Colonials fall to Buckeyes on the road

Carter Conroy and Carter Conroy
October 28, 2017

The Robert Morris University Colonials (2-4) dropped their second straight game in a tightly contested 5-3 game Friday night against the Ohio State University Buckeyes (4-1-2). The Colonials jumped out to an early lead in the first period. After failing to score on their first...

Photo credit: Malyk Johnson

RMU to begin paving Student Recreation and Fitness Center roads

Rebekah Wilford
October 28, 2017
Following the construction of the new fitness center, RMU focuses on roadways and parking lots.
Construction began Friday, October 27 on the Charles L. Sewall Center to make room for the new UPMC Events Center.

RMU begins construction on UPMC Events Center; Sewall Center being demolished

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager
October 27, 2017

Construction began on the UPMC Events Center Friday, Oct. 27. The Charles L. Sewall Center is currently being partially demolished to make room for the new multi-million dollar events center, which was announced last year. 🚧🚜👷🏼Sewall Center comes down to...