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The Hero Network: Why TV format is ideal for superhero adaptations

The Hero Network: Why TV format is ideal for superhero adaptations

Sean Koepfinger, Assistant A&E Editor
February 4, 2015

“Same bat-time, same bat-channel.”  When comic book characters first broke out of their frames in the 50s and 60s, they found their way to the small screen.  Weekly episodes of our favorite tight-clad crime fighters wam-bam-powed their way into our parents’ TV screens....

A Super Bowl for the ages

A Super Bowl for the ages

Matt Merlino, Graphic Designer
February 2, 2015

February 1, 2015: Super Bowl XLIX, New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks. As I stated in my recap of last year’s treacherous NFL Championship Game, Super Bowl Sunday is one of my favorite (unfortunately unofficial) holidays. Though, this year the holiday had a bit of...

Despite scoring 11 points in a two minute span late in the second half, Marcquise Reed and the Colonials were unable to take care of Bryant, falling by three.

Reed’s late-game heroics not enough to overcome Bryant

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
January 31, 2015

With 3:26 remaining, his team trailing by six and a share of first place in the Northeast Conference on the line, Marcquise Reed knew he had to do something if his squad wanted to take down Bryant for its fifth consecutive win. So like any natural sharpshooter would, Reed...

Women's hockey avenges Friday's OT loss to Mercyhurst

Women’s hockey avenges Friday’s OT loss to Mercyhurst

Josh Yost and Josh Yost
January 31, 2015

No matter who the call went against, the crowd mixed with boos and cheers as the Robert Morris women's hockey team defeated the Mercyhurst Lakers, 3-2, on Saturday night. This win follows an overtime loss to the Lakers on Friday, which brings the Colonials recent record against...

Sophomore Rebeca Navarro's career-high point total led RMU to an NEC Semifinal berth.

Women’s basketball hangs on for win against Bryant

Vince Russo and Vince Russo
January 31, 2015

In a game that lived up to its billing, the Robert Morris women's basketball team (9-11, 7-2) defeated the Bryant Bulldogs (14-6, 7-2) Saturday afternoon at the Charles L. Sewell Center to climb into second place in the Northeastern Conference. “All week we talked about...

Google Fiber and the super internet

Google Fiber and the super internet

Dylan McKenna, Digital Content Manager
January 30, 2015

Trending this week on the interwebs was the announcement that Google will now offer its fiber-optic internet and television service in four new cities and their surrounding areas. The lucky municipalities include Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and Raleigh-Durham. But what...

Conrad Stephens (right) received his first playing time in an RMU uniform during the Colonials' 22 point win over FDU.

That kind of Knight

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
January 30, 2015

With 50 seconds remaining Thursday evening against Fairleigh Dickinson, Robert Morris head coach Andy Toole decided to remove leading scorer Rodney Pryor from the floor in favor of Conrad Stephens, a former team manager turned walk-on. Taking the court, an anxious Stephens...

Police Blotter 1/20/15-1/26/15

Police Blotter 1/20/15-1/26/15

January 28, 2015

1/20/15 – Medical Emergency - This department was called to Hamilton Hall for a female experiencing chest pains.  Valley Ambulance transported the female to Passavant Hospital. (Closed) 1/20/15 – Accident - A report was taken for damage done to a vehicle while parked...

Best cup of joe for RMU students

Best cup of joe for RMU students

Dylan McKenna and Paul Wintruba
January 27, 2015

Coffee: the driving force behind a college students hectic life. If you’re a coffee connoisseur, then chances are you look for quality over price and convenience. But for some of us, those two things make a difference. So we decided to drive up and down University Boulevard...

Colonials complete season sweep of Mountaineers

Colonials complete season sweep of Mountaineers

Vince Russo and Vince Russo
January 27, 2015

The Robert Morris University women’s basketball team scored the first five points Monday night and never looked back, dominating play on its way to a 68-44 victory over Northeast Conference rival Mount St. Mary’s. The win earned RMU a season sweep of the Mountaineers,...