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'Next man up' mentality pushes Colonials past Notre Dame (Ohio)

‘Next man up’ mentality pushes Colonials past Notre Dame (Ohio)

Zach Laufer and Zach Laufer
September 20, 2015

Sophomore running back Cole Blake did not start any of Robert Morris' first three games against Dayton, Youngstown St. and Notre Dame (Ohio). In the first two games, Blake carried the ball a total of four times for a total of 19 yards. That is not a testament to his skill...

A marketplace for affordable fashion

A marketplace for affordable fashion

Samantha Sektnan, Arts & Entertainment Contributor
September 18, 2015

 College can be stressful on students, especially when they’re living on a small college budget. Many people today do not have the financial means to go to the mall and purchase whatever they want. Having clothes is not only a necessity on campus; it’s also a powerful statement...

RMU campus gets needed updates

RMU campus gets needed updates

Morgan Torchia, Staff Writer
September 17, 2015

Over the summer, construction began on the Patrick Henry Building at Robert Morris University. Now as construction draws to a close, students and faculty can put the new alterations to use. One of the major changes was to the Academic Media Center in Patrick Henry. Michael...

Tailgate Alley, RMU homecoming 2014.

Homecoming weekend breakdown

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
September 17, 2015

Homecoming Weekend kicks off this Friday! Here is a breakdown of everything going on for Robert Morris this weekend.   FRIDAY, SEPT. 18: 8 a.m. Robert Morris alumni with play a round of golf as the Montour Heights Country Club. $75 - includes 18 holes of...

Redshirt senior DE Forrest Mason

Kitchen’s Keys: RMU vs Notre Dame (Oh.)

Dan Kitchen and Dan Kitchen
September 16, 2015

Robert Morris is not getting the praise it deserves thus far in the season. The Colonials (0-2, 0-0) are making a case to be one of the best 0-2 teams in the FCS. Their two losses have come in the final moments of each game, and even though the Colonials continually enter as...

Police Blotter 9/01/15-9/14/15

Police Blotter 9/01/15-9/14/15

September 16, 2015

9/01/15 – Lost Property - Complainant reports lost wallet near Joe Walton Stadium.  This department is investigating. (Open) 9/01/15 – Lost Property - Complainant reports lost wallet in Hale Center.  This department is investigating. (Open) 9/01/15 – Medical Emergency...

Board of Trustees Chair, Gary Claus and President-Elect, Dr. Christopher Howard.

University officials impressed with Howard’s understanding of RMU students

Hannah Smith, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2015

After about a nine-month search for the next president of Robert Morris University, Dr. Christopher Howard was named the eighth president of RMU. Gary Claus, Board of Trustees Chair; Richard Harshman, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee and David Jamison, Interim President/Provost...

Falling Skies finale failure

Falling Skies finale failure

Tori Flick, Arts & Entertainment Contributor
September 14, 2015

With a literally out of this world cliffhanger wrapping up the 4th season of Falling Skies last summer I had only high expectations for the series finale launching this past June. We began with Tom Mason (Noah Wyle) as he made yet another miraculous return to the 2nd Mass,...

President of Robert Morris University, Dr. Chris Howard

Pres. Elect Howard to continue propelling RMU forward

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
September 13, 2015

Last Thursday Dr. Christopher Howard joined the Robert Morris community to become the 8th president of the university. Although his term does not begin until February of next year, Howard is eager to move the university forward. He has seen how well Former President Gregory...

QB Matt Barr was sacked in OT to end the game

Colonials’ valiant effort not enough, fall to #17 YSU in overtime

Zach Laufer and Zach Laufer
September 12, 2015

Once again, the game ended with a sack of freshman quarterback Matt Barr. But this time was completely different. Unlike the home opener last week, with temperatures floating all afternoon in the mid-to-high-80s, this game cruised in the 50s and featured a steady diet of precipitation. And,...