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Robert Morris left Merrimack this weekend with a loss and a tie.

Donate now to “Skate for the Cure”

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
December 20, 2013

Each year, the RMU women’s hockey team participates in “Skate for the Cure,” a College Hockey America (CHA) wide event designed to raise awareness for breast cancer. While RMU’s official “Skate for the Cure” weekend is about two months away, the team has already begun...

Singer, RMU field hockey team struggle to comprehend athletic cuts

Singer, RMU field hockey team struggle to comprehend athletic cuts

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 16, 2013

It was a typical Tuesday afternoon near the end of her third semester at Robert Morris when Emma Singer heard the news that would shatter her world. The sophomore was sitting in class when her cell phone received a text from an unknown number asking her and her teammates...

SCJ raises over $5,000 to Balance Out Hunger in Pittsburgh

SCJ raises over $5,000 to Balance Out Hunger in Pittsburgh

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
December 12, 2013

To most students, the end of the semester means studying, projects, losing sleep and stress. To the Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ), it meant giving back to the community. Since 2010 when member Ryan Shaffer began a project called Balancing Out Hunger, SCJ has found...

Despite 50th win, Colontino keeps mind on big picture

Despite 50th win, Colontino keeps mind on big picture

Haley Sawyer and Haley Sawyer
December 11, 2013

In June 2011, Paul Colontino was hired as the head coach of the women’s ice hockey team at Robert Morris University and just two and a half seasons later, he reached a career milestone. After a 4-2 victory against the RIT Tigers on December 7, Colontino achieved his 50th...

Police Blotter 12/04/13 - 12/10/13

Police Blotter 12/04/13 – 12/10/13

December 10, 2013

12/04/13 - Smell of Marijuana - Residence Life reported a smell of marijuana in Washington hall G tower.  An officer checked the building with negative findings. (Closed) 12/04/13 - Fire Alarm - East Security reported a fire alarm activated in Yorktown hall.  This department...

Police and Fire respond to Hale Center.

Police and Fire respond to Hale Center.

Paul Wintruba, Photography Editor
December 10, 2013

Around midnight tonight, Dec 10, campus police and local fire teams responded to an alarm at RMU's Hale center. According to Officer Mckee, smoke from a shorted out heating unit was found in room 310 of Hale center. Fire teams are working to ventilate the area with fans to clear...

Colonials pursue perfect defensive formula

Colonials pursue perfect defensive formula

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 9, 2013

The last time the Robert Morris men’s basketball program implemented a zone defense into its game plan for the majority of a contest, Andy Toole was an assistant at Lafayette and Mark Schmidt was at the helm of the Colonials. Fast forward six years. Amid a five game losing...

The Colonials started the season 1-0 after their 3-2 defeat of Providence Saturday.

Colontino nets 50th victory as Lady Colonials defeat RIT

Parks Beson and Parks Beson
December 7, 2013

The RMU women’s hockey team took on the RIT Tigers for the completion of a two-game series and the Colonials put their impressive 15-3-1 record as well as their outstanding eight game winning streak on the line as coach Paul Colontino searched for his 50th win. The head...

Colonials suffer fifth setback in a row

Colonials suffer fifth setback in a row

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
December 7, 2013

It was a tale of two halves for the Robert Morris men’s basketball team. Attempting to snap a four game losing streak, the Colonials fired on all cylinders in the first half, shooting 73.9% from the floor. However during the final 20 minutes of play, even though RMU (3-7)...