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The Colonials moved to 0-2 in the NEC Standings after Sunday's shutout loss to Sacred Heart.

Colonials rally after Austin’s injury

Jarod Johnson and Jarod Johnson
August 25, 2013

The Robert Morris women’s soccer team improved to 2-0 Sunday afternoon, matching their wins total from last year. The Colonials defeated the Niagara Purple Eagles, 2-1, at the North Athletic Complex on sophomore forward Madison Kozlowski’s first career goal. Her clutch tally...

Moon Twp. approves zoning, conditional use application for Yorktown Hall

Moon Twp. approves zoning, conditional use application for Yorktown Hall

Andrea Zanaglio, Staff Member
August 24, 2013

Robert Morris University can now officially move forward with its plans to transform the former Holiday Inn on University Boulevard into a dormitory after the Moon Township Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 in July to approve the university’s zoning and conditional use applications. RMU’s...

Yorktown renovation transforms hotel into home for residents

Yorktown renovation transforms hotel into home for residents

Sarah Swiss, Staff Member
August 23, 2013

Over the summer, Yorktown Hall has made many renovations to improve its residence experience. Last year, RMU took over the Holiday Inn and made it an entirely residential functioning dorm.  Housing 501 students this year, changes were made to accommodate so many students. The...

Sunset on the campus of Robert Morris University. Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Paul Wintruba)

Plan that built foundation will now pave way for stronger future

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
August 23, 2013

Year after year, Robert Morris University makes leaps and bounds in transforming and further developing as a university. Comparing the 2007-2008 RMU to the 2013-2014 RMU is almost unthinkable because of how much has changed, but the reason this progress has been made is because...

The Colonials picked up their third win of the season Friday defeating Grand Canyon in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Women’s soccer ready to bounce back from tough 2012 campaign

Jarod Johnson and Jarod Johnson
August 22, 2013

After suffering a dismal season last year, the Robert Morris women’s soccer team is poised to get back on the winning track under longtime head coach John Kowalski. Now that the injury plagued 2012 season is in the past, Kowalski is expecting big things from this year’s...

Hale Center Update

Hale Center Update

Vince Russo, Staff Member
August 22, 2013

UPDATE: Police Chief Randy Mink clarified and confirmed in a statement that at 8:22 p.m. last night both campus police and the Moon fire department were alerted of smoke inside the Hale Center on campus. “We’ve come to the conclusion that is was some mechanical stuff done...

Welcome Home Class of 2017: New Student Orientation Schedule

Welcome Home Class of 2017: New Student Orientation Schedule

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
August 22, 2013

Today the biggest class in RMU history joins campus and begins their journey as making these 4 years as Colonials memorable. New student orientation is taking place at thousands of campuses across the nation, but RMU's lineup is stacked with both information and fun for freshmen....

Moon fire department and RMU police called to Hale Center

Brooke Smith, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2013

Earlier tonight, the Moon Township fire department and RMU police were called to Hale Center. While it is still unclear as to why these two departments were called to Hale Center, RMU Sentry Media as learned that smoke was detected inside of the building on the 3rd floor. Campus...

Frederick Ingersoll was an early innovator in the Amusement Park Industry.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Local Man Revolutionizes Amusement Park Industry

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
August 20, 2013

Many people are probably not familiar with the name Frederick Ingersoll, but might know the name Six Flags.  Pittsburgh native, Frederick Ingersoll was the first man who created the first chain of amusement parks, entitled Luna Park. At the turn of the 20th century, Ingersoll...

RMU reaches radio deal with 970 AM ESPN

RMU reaches radio deal with 970 AM ESPN

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
July 25, 2013

Robert Morris University and Clear Channel Communications have reached an agreement to broadcast all football, men's hockey, and men's basketball games on 970 AM ESPN beginning this fall, and lasting through the 2015-16 academic year, the athletic department announced Thursday. “We...