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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...

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum located in Washington County is celebrating 50 years.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Enjoy Your Ride of a Bygone Era

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
July 24, 2013

Located outside the city of Pittsburgh in Washington County is a museum that has preserved a unique experience for 50 years.  The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum states a visit is “More than a ride…it’s an Experience!” After a recent trip to the museum, the saying is...

Celebrating 75 years is the Conneaut Lake Park 'Blue Streak.' The ride is considered a Roller Coaster Classic and Landmark by the American Coaster Enthusiasts.

‘Round about Pittsburgh: Coaster Landmark Turns 75

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
July 16, 2013

Although not located in Pittsburgh, a historic structure outside of the area is celebrating an important birthday.  Celebrating 75 years this summer is the Conneaut Lake Park Blue Streak.  The roller coaster opened at near by Conneaut Lake Park in the summer of 1938.  Designed...

Tickets for 20th season of RMU football currently on sale

Tickets for 20th season of RMU football currently on sale

Nick Buzzelli and Nick Buzzelli
July 11, 2013

During his tenure with the Robert Morris University football team, former NFL head coach Joe Walton has guided the Colonials to six Northeast Conference championships, one NCAA playoff berth, and has been named the NEC coach of the year four times. Despite the fact that 2013...

RMU ResLife finds ways to escape housing bind

RMU ResLife finds ways to escape housing bind

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
July 3, 2013

Robert Morris University has transformed in countless ways over the past decade, and the largest of these is arguably the positive shift in on-campus experience and community from year to year. As a result, the 2013-2014 academic year is looking at higher retention rates than...