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You know what really grinds my gears? SCJ trip edition

You know what really grinds my gears? SCJ trip edition

Matthew Merlino
November 17, 2015

I never realized how much people actually enjoyed reading this column. I also know that some of you do not, but why would that ever stop me? So back by popular demand is a new, special edition of What Grinds My Gears. So here’s a little backstory for what to expect...

Photo credit: Matt Merlino

Make-A-Wish Foundation receives large donation from The Dream Team Communications group

Brittany Mayer
November 16, 2015
The Dream Team Communications group held a heartwarming showing of Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event was held in Hopwood Hall of Patrick Henry on Nov. 13 and was hosted by Fox’s Pizza, who also donated the refreshments.
Thompson's big senior day helps RMU earn second seed in NEC Tournament

Thompson’s big senior day helps RMU earn second seed in NEC Tournament

Samuel Anthony and Samuel Anthony
November 16, 2015

The crowd was loud and the emotions were high during the Northeast Conference season finale where the Robert Morris Colonials downed the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils in four sets to secure second place in the regular season NEC standings, setting up a match with the...

It's a draw

It’s a draw

Sarah Heastings and Sarah Heastings
November 14, 2015
After a well fought battle, the Colonials end up in a tie with the Nittany Lions, 1-1.
Record scoring fuels Colonials in home opener

Record scoring fuels Colonials in home opener

Vince Russo and Vince Russo
November 13, 2015

Last year, the Robert Morris University women’s basketball team made 248 three-pointers on their way to a second place finish in the Northeast Conference Tournament. They just might break that record again this year. After all, records are made to be broken. The Colonials...

Humans of RMU: The One Who Knew the Signs

Humans of RMU: The One Who Knew the Signs

Maura Linehan
November 13, 2015

Over a million people a year are diagnosed with a disease that has a major impact on their lives. They are faced with a daily struggle to control their bodies, and when that command fails, there are immediate and long term health implications. In order to educate the public about...

Darrin Hicks in pregame warmups before RMU's match-up with ETSU

Seeking the Divine path

Zach Laufer and Zach Laufer
November 11, 2015
How RMU's Darrin Hicks tackles everyday life
International Education Week bigger and better than before

International Education Week bigger and better than before

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2015

The Robert Morris Center for Global Engagement is preparing for their first major celebration of International Education Week. International Education Week will be recognized nationally Nov. 16-20 and is a joint initiative between the United States Department of State and...

Kitchen's Keys: RMU vs Saint Francis (PA)

Kitchen’s Keys: RMU vs Saint Francis (PA)

Dan Kitchen and Dan Kitchen
November 10, 2015

One week after putting up season-worst numbers offensively, the Robert Morris Colonials rebounded well, winning a game against East Tennessee State handily, 21-9. The Colonials (3-6, 1-3) have a tough two-game NEC schedule to close out their season, with games against the second...

Robert Morris Band sends a taste of home overseas

Robert Morris Band sends a taste of home overseas

Morgan Torchia
November 10, 2015
The Robert Morris University Show Band has taken on a special task to send some joy to the troops overseas. Up until December, the band will be collecting Oreos for a cause called Operation Oreo. The idea behind the collection is to send the cookies to the military as a small reminder of what's back home.