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Colonials collapse against Youngstown State in overtime

Colonials collapse against Youngstown State in overtime

Vince Russo and Vince Russo
December 18, 2014

The Robert Morris University women’s basketball team failed to win its first home game of the year, falling to undefeated Youngstown State University, 73-65, in overtime Wednesday night. The Colonials (2-7) were also unable to hold a 15 point lead over the Penguins (9-0)...

Battle of the Five Armies: Smaug dies and nothing else happens

Battle of the Five Armies: Smaug dies and nothing else happens

Eddie Sheehy, A&E Editor
December 17, 2014

There is no denying that Peter Jacksons original Lord of the Rings trilogy is one of the most stunning film series ever to grace the big screen. Their wide spread popularity and immense financial success made the adaptation of the prequels, “The Hobbit” a given. Over the...

Forget the classics, a list of alternative Christmas Movies

Forget the classics, a list of alternative Christmas Movies

Sean Koepfinger, Assistant A&E Editor
December 16, 2014

It’s that time of year again.  The Holidays are just around the corner meaning presents, food, and relatives are only a few days away.  Unfortunately, that also means we are forced to listen to the same five songs repeated on the radio endlessly and even worse than that:...

Judith Sole's double-double was not enough to lift RMU over rival Duquesne Sunday afternoon.

Turnovers doom Colonials against rival Duquesne

Vince Russo and Vince Russo
December 14, 2014

Despite a second straight double-double from sophomore center Judith Sole, the Robert Morris University women’s basketball team (2-6) fell to cross-town rival Duquesne (6-4), 71-57, Sunday afternoon in the Charles L. Sewell Center. “I thought that we had played hard and...

Kavon Stewart finished with 12 points and 11 assists as RMU rolled over A-10 foe  Duquesne.

RMU pounds Dukes for first home win of season

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 13, 2014

As the final seconds were winding off the clock in Robert Morris’ 75-59 victory over Duquesne, Jim Ferry had a few words for Andy Toole while congratulating him on the his team’s fifth consecutive win against its cross-town rival. Ferry had to inform his counterpart that...

“Exodus: Gods and Kings” boring on a biblical scale

“Exodus: Gods and Kings” boring on a biblical scale

Eddie Sheehy, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 11, 2014

When Exodus: Gods and Kings was first announced, many, like myself, were ecstatic at the idea of legendary director Ridley Scott taking on this biblical epic. By all means, this seemed like the perfect film for the aging Scott, who’s long and renowned film career has included...

Police Blotter 12/02/14-12/08/14

Police Blotter 12/02/14-12/08/14

December 11, 2014

12/02/14 – Vehicle Stop - While on patrol officer observed a vehicle with a burnt out brake light.  The driver was given a written warning for the equipment violation. (Closed) 12/02/14 – Fire Alarm - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Concord Hall. ...

Banaszak reflects on 2014

Banaszak reflects on 2014

Chris Mueller and Chris Mueller
December 8, 2014

John Banaszak’s office in the Robert Morris football complex sits high above and overlooks the Joe Walton Stadium field. There may not be a better sight on campus than when the sun sets over the stadium and illuminates the skyline of the west hills of Pittsburgh. Banaszak...

Unforced turnovers plague RMU in loss to Buffalo

Unforced turnovers plague RMU in loss to Buffalo

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 7, 2014

After criticizing his team’s lack of effort following an eight point loss to Youngstown State Tuesday night, Andy Toole had to figure out a way to get his players to exert energy for a full 40 minute span. Though for the second straight contest, Robert Morris did not respond...

Start me up

Start me up

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
December 7, 2014

It’s not how you start, but how you finish. A terrible cliché, but one that holds true for the RMU men’s hockey team. Two weeks ago against Air Force, the squad tied on Friday and lost on Saturday. Last week against AIC, they tied five all on Friday and won six nothing...