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Cole Blake has fought through injury after injury in order to play the game he loves.
Photo credit: Tori Flick

Whatever it takes

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
September 7, 2017

"They (the doctors) were talking to my mom and they said 'he has serious trauma to his finger. We're looking at a shattered finger possible amputation," said Robert Morris running back Cole Blake. "And instantly my heart rate went up to like 160," said Blake. The red shirt...

Video comes to Humans of NY

Video comes to Humans of NY

Maura Linehan
September 6, 2017

“Humans of New York” has taken a turn. It recently began publishing a video series that captures people from different walks of life on the streets of New York City. This is a major change for a site that was first launched in 2010 by photographer Brandon Stanton who posted...

New app enhances freshman experience

New app enhances freshman experience

Ciara Adams and Adam Melluso
September 5, 2017

Beginning this school year, Robert Morris University is introducing a new student app, Colonial Guide. Colonial Guide is available exclusively to the Class of 2021. This app helps students keep track of important tasks and deadlines throughout the fall and spring semesters...

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RMU upsets Dayton

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
September 2, 2017

In stunning fashion, off the foot of freshman kicker Nick Bisceglia and with four seconds remaining, the Robert Morris football team upset one of the winningest teams in the FCS, the Dayton Flyers, by the final score of 13-10. It was a game and a season that appeared to already...

University crediting portion of recreation facility fee back to students

University crediting portion of recreation facility fee back to students

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
August 31, 2017

The Student Recreation and Fitness Center opening date has been delayed, and Robert Morris University is crediting some of the fee back to students. An email was sent out by Student Life to all undergraduate students. The email stated that after reviewing the construction...

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Is this the year for RMU football?

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
August 30, 2017

College football season is upon us, and the Colonials have their sights set on an NEC Championship after a dismal 2-9 season in 2016. This year has a make-or-break feel for head coach John Banaszak, who was given a one-year extension last season despite his 7-26 career record. In...

Fire department called to Joe Walton Stadium on RMU campus

Fire department called to Joe Walton Stadium on RMU campus

Brittany Mayer, News Manager
August 30, 2017

The fire department was called to the football side of Joe Walton Stadium on Robert Morris University campus around 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 30. Moon Township Volunteer Fire Department answered a call from RMU Public Safety about smoke throughout the equipment room and hallway in...

RMU grooves to Rock U

RMU grooves to Rock U

Maura Linehan
August 30, 2017

“There wasn't really anything here for people that weren't in professional bands, so we wanted to start a group,” Roman Iannone, a junior at Robert Morris University, said. Based on that vision, five students started a club that has become a home-grown band called...

Provost Jamison talks being back in provost seat

Provost Jamison talks being back in provost seat

Malyk Johnson, Assistant News Manager
August 28, 2017

In 2015, David L. Jamison was the president of the university as well as the university provost and dean of academic affairs. After Christopher B. Howard became president in February of 2016, Jamison was able to resume duties as the university provost and dean of academic affairs. “He...

Lucas Puntillo leaves RMU Men's Soccer

Lucas Puntillo leaves RMU Men’s Soccer

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
August 28, 2017

Two-time All-NEC midfielder Lucas Puntillo is no longer a member of the Robert Morris Men's Soccer team after leaving the university before the start of the 2017 season. In a statement from the Robert Morris University Athletic Department, "Lucas left school to pursue professional...