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Friedmann sticks to "sandpaper" game

Friedmann sticks to “sandpaper” game

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
December 3, 2014

When David Friedmann is good, he’s good. His grinding and creativity on offense helped him tally three goals, an assist, and eight shots this past weekend in RMU hockey's series against AIC. He notched two shots and an assist in the first contest, which ended in a five-all...

"Frozen" coming back to theatre's

“Frozen” coming back to theatre’s

Eddie Sheehy, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 3, 2014

Over the past few weeks we’ve heard some news on a reported Frozen sequel in the works. Idina Menzel, who played Elsa the Snow Queen in the breakout hit, has hinted in a few interviews that they’re ready to start pre-production. If this is true, which I’m inclined to...

Trailer Double Feature: Star Wars VII and Jurassic World

Trailer Double Feature: Star Wars VII and Jurassic World

Sean Koepfinger, Staff Contributor
December 3, 2014

While most of America was salivating over turkey and stuffing, many of us were drooling over a delicious helping of nostalgia and teaser-trailer-goodness. Last week was a big week for trailer releases, but two stood out above the others.  We got not just one, but two trailers...

Rodney Pryor scored 14 points for RMU Tuesday night, but it wasn't enough to overcome Youngstown State.

Toole questions effort following loss to YSU

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 3, 2014

Andy Toole was puzzled following Robert Morris’ eight point loss to Youngstown State. After watching his team exert effort in small doses for short periods of time, the 34 year old had one question for the 12 players donning an RMU uniform Tuesday night. The only thing...

RMU continues hazing prevention

RMU continues hazing prevention

Natalie O’Neil, Contributor
December 2, 2014

Robert Morris University continues to concentrate on safety in light of recent hazing incidents across the country. Although RMU has always held a strong stance against hazing, due to recent events at schools such as West Virginia University, Ohio State University, and Bloomsburg...

Colonials cough up lead, fall to Xavier in OT

Colonials cough up lead, fall to Xavier in OT

Vince Russo and Vince Russo
November 30, 2014

In its first overtime contest of the season, the Robert Morris women's basketball team came up short against the Musketeers of Xavier University, losing, 70-65 Sunday afternoon in Cincinnati, Ohio. All looked well early for the Colonials, starting 6-0f-7 from the field...

Police Blotter 11/18/14-11/24/14

Police Blotter 11/18/14-11/24/14

November 28, 2014

11/18/14 – Fire Alarm - Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Concord Hall.  Officers responded along with maintenance, finding the cause of the alarm to be burnt food.  The alarm was reset without further incident. (Closed) 11/18/14 – Suspicious Person...

What about Thanksgiving: The forgotten holiday

What about Thanksgiving: The forgotten holiday

Matt Merlino, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
November 27, 2014

Driving down the road, all I see are Christmas lights; walking into stores, all I see are Christmas setups. This has been the case since the beginning of the month. What blows my mind though is that people constantly overlook what is easily my favorite holiday. Once Halloween...

Lucky Jones scored 11 points in Wednesday's loss to Chattanooga.

Battle 4 Atlantis skid continues for Colonials

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
November 26, 2014

After competing against the likes of high-major programs North Carolina and Georgetown in its first two games of the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament, it appeared as if the Robert Morris men’s basketball team would have an easier test against the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. However...

Breaking: Students displaced after C Tower fire

Breaking: Students displaced after C Tower fire

Hannah Smith, News Editor
November 25, 2014

Moon Township Fire Co. responded to a dorm fire early this morning in the C Tower of Washington Hall after a student knocked over a burning candle in the third-floor suite. The flames occurred a little before 6 a.m. causing damage to the room. The rooms above and below the...