* Editor's Note: This piece is part of the 2023 Senior Sendoff series. You can read the whole series by clicking here. As I sit here trying to write the last article of my collegiate media career, I cannot help but reflect on my short yet memorable time...

The popular rock band, Incubus, is coming to the UPMC Events Center this summer joined by special guests Badflower and Paris Jackson. The rock band was formed in 1991 in California and consisted of original members Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, and...

Cultural representation is sparse around the United States, but it is even more of a problem on college campuses. The president of Robert Morris University’s chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, Kaylin Majeran, has experienced this first...

On Wednesday, starting at 6 p.m. in the RoMo's Cafe, Residence Life will be hosting its first ever Bobby Mo Gold Hunt. The event is a scavenger hunt that will allow students to explore campus while searching for "gold." "It will lead students all...

There are a whole host of events that are happening on campus this week. Check out what is happening below: March 21, 2023: On Tuesday, the organization Positive Advocates is hosting a crazy sock contest through Instagram to celebrate World Down Syndrome...

The Robert Morris University Arts and Humanities department, led by Professor Andrew Ames and Professor Christine Holtz, recently partnered with the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh to bring the Balanced Response Gallery to the Wheatley Center Gallery...

This week, several organizations are hosting events to round out Black History month and welcome in Women's History month. Check out what is happening on campus this week below: Feb. 28, 2023: On Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., the Colonial Catholic Ministry...

Robert Morris University celebrated its annual Siblings' Weekend with three days of fun filled events. The fun kicked off on Friday night with a movie that was shown in Hopwood Hall. Saturday was a very busy day for Siblings' Weekend as there were...

Robert Morris University is hosting another fun filled week of activities on campus that students are bound to LOVE. Check out this week's schedule below: Feb. 14, 2023- On Tuesday, the Positive Advocates organization will be hosting a "Be your own...

The Robert Morris softball team is looking to start up this season just as hot as it ended last season. Head Coach Jexx Varner and his team are coming off a successful season that saw the program's best start in its history. "We started last year 9-1....

RMU Theatre has released the performance dates for its spring musical "UrineTown." RMU Theatre will be bringing "UrineTown" to the stage Feb. 23-26 with performances at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23-25 and 2 p.m. on Feb. 26. Tickets for the performance can...

Robert Morris University is hosting another jam packed week of on campus events. Check out the week's schedule below: Feb. 7, 2023- On Tuesday Feb. 7, 2023 Delta Zeta will be hosting a tied blanket event in Scaife Hall from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. The tied...

On Thursday morning, Robert Morris University president Madame President Michelle Patrick hosted the school's first ever Groundhog Day watch party celebration at the gazebo. The celebration featured a live stream of the actual ceremony in Gobbler's...

Robert Morris University is hosting several events on campus this week. Check out the schedule for the week below: Jan. 31, 2023: The Humanities department is hosting an opening ceremony for the current art gallery "Balanced Response." The gallery...

On Thursday, it was confirmed with Robert Morris Athletics that women's basketball guard Candela Rabadan Solis has left the team due to personal reasons. The freshman from Madrid, Spain, appeared in 11 games for the Colonials, where she tallied 25 points...

The ASUN Men's Lacrosse Preseason Coaches Poll was released on Wednesday and Robert Morris has grabbed the number three spot on the list with three first-place votes. The top two places were awarded to Utah and Jacksonville. The honor comes after the...

The Media Arts Gallery, located in the Wheatley Center, has announced its first art exhibition of the semester. The RMU Arts and Humanities department is presenting the gallery titled Balanced Response jointly with Associated Artists Pittsburgh. Associated...

RMU Theatre has announced audition dates for the upcoming Spring musical, "Urinetown." The satirical comedy forces issues such as capitalism, bureaucracy, and municipal politics. The play follows a community that is facing a water shortage which...

Every year, my family goes crazy baking Christmas cookies, usually dedicating a whole weekend to just baking. This year, we made a grand total of 15 different cookies. Now that the holidays are winding down, it is time to rank all of these cookies...

With the lacrosse season just a few months away, Robert Morris released its women’s lacrosse schedule, which features 17 games. In their third season in the Mid-American Conference, RMU is set to play nine games at Joe Walton Stadium and eight away...

On Tuesday, the Atlantic Hockey Association named yet another former member to its hall of honor as part of the 20th-year celebration as Cody Wydo was named to the team this morning. Wydo joins former teammate Zach Lynch in the Atlantic Hockey Hall of...

On Friday at 7 p.m., the Phi Mu Delta Fraternity will be hosting their fourth annual Winter Beach Party. Students will need to provide a $5 admission fee which will provide participants three raffle tickets and free food for the entire evening. All...

Another special guest, The Clarks, will now be accompanying Donnie Iris and the Cruisers on their visit to the UPMC Events Center. Donnie Iris and the Cruisers, The Vindys and The Clarks are now scheduled to perform on RMU's campus on March 11. The...

The Robert Morris University Arts and Humanities department is set to open their annual Senior Showcase gallery on Dec. 6 starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Media Arts Gallery located in the Wheatley Center. This year's showcase will feature four seniors...

Colonial Theatre has recently announced that they will be performing the musical, "UrineTown," in the Spring. The early 2000's musical, written by Greg Kotis (music by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann), pushes social issues such as capitalism and bureaucracy...

Robert Morris women's basketball guard Mackenzie Amalia is just beginning her junior season with the Colonials, but her path here has not been easy. When visiting the Robert Morris University campus, both Amalia and her parents knew right away that RMU...

The Japanese performance and workshop, hosted by the Center for Global Engagement, has been canceled. The SET Credit eligible workshop that was supposed to take place on Thursday, from 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. in the Wheatley Atrium, was canceled because...

On Friday, Robert Morris wide receiver, Fey Oluleye, announced his decision to officially enter the transfer portal. In five games played this season for the Colonials, Oluleye caught four passes for 37 yards. His season-long reception came against...

On Thursday, Oct. 28, Robert Morris University celebrated the Indian holiday, Diwali, for the first time in university history. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, celebrates the idea that good always wins over evil. In the Indian culture,...

Robert Morris graduate forward, Kahliel Spear, was named to the Horizon League Preseason All-League Second Team this afternoon. The Texas native transferred to Robert Morris prior to the 2020-2021 season from Bucknell. During his two seasons as a part...

The Spy Ninjas Live performance that was scheduled for Tuesday Oct. 27, 2022 at the UPMC Events Center has been cancelled. The performance was cancelled due to "unforeseen circumstances" according to the UPMC Events Center's Instagram page. Also,...

Visiting documentary filmmaker, Lasse Lau, is screening one of his very own films at Robert Morris University today. The film, titled "Hang on, Hang on Tight," depicts the early gay riots that took place in New Orleans. The SET credit eligible screening,...

Although the distance from home is very large, there is no lack of family support for Robert Morris cross country runner, Brayden Boyd. Even though Brayden Boyd, a sophomore Environmental Science major at Robert Morris University who likes to hike and...

Donnie Iris and the Cruisers will be celebrating Iris' 80th birthday with a performance at Robert Morris University's UPMC Events Center. Donnie Iris and the Cruisers will perform on March 11, 2023 in celebration of "King Cool's" birthday which is...

The Robert Morris University marching band kicked off their 2022-2023 marching season with their parent preview performance on Wednesday at Joe Walton Stadium. The RMU band kicked off the performance with their preshow performance before moving on...

As the Colonials prepare to begin their third season in the Horizon League under Coach Jason O’Keefe, they look to improve from last season. RMU ended their 2020-21 spring season with an overall record of 1-6-1; however, they did show slight improvements...

The Trey Anastasio Band and Goose will be stopping at the UPMC Events Center during their fall tour. The performance will take place on Nov. 15, and tickets will go on sale Friday at 11 a.m. The announcement comes as one of several throughout the...

For some college athletes, balancing schoolwork and athletics is a huge struggle. Still, for Robert Morris volleyball player Allena Carmody, family support on the court and in the classroom is not far away. The Sewickley native began her volleyball career...

The1975 will be bringing their 'At Their Very Best' tour to the UPMC Events Center on Dec. 17. The announcement came after the group had to cancel their 2021 tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The band kicks off their North American tour on Nov....

"Blue's Clues” fans, listen up! The musical "Blue's Clues and You,” featuring characters from the early 2000’s children’s show, will be making a stop at the UPMC Events Center this fall. The immersive performance focuses on the beloved puppy...

I Prevail will also be making a stop at the UPMC Events Center on Sept. 11. The performance is part of their True Power Tour, and they will be accompanied by Pierce The Veil, Fit For A King and Yours Truly along the way. Robert Morris University...

Conan Gray is bringing his "Superache" tour to the UPMC Events Center on Sept. 22. The tour is set to begin Sept. 16 in Louisville, Kentucky and will run through Nov. 15 in Brisbane, Australia. Robert Morris University is offering an exclusive presale...

The UPMC Event Center has recently added several concerts to their schedule, as they have announced that Kehlani, Bring Me The Horizon, and Why Don't We will all be making stops at Robert Morris University in the coming months. Kehlani will make an...

Kevin Martina has transferred from Sam Houston, joining the Colonials with three years of eligibility. Before his time with Sam Houston, Martina played in the FIBA U20 European Challenger Tournament, averaging 17.6 points per game, 8.4 rebounds per game,...

The Colonials glided by Green Bay as they coasted to a 7-1 victory Wednesday afternoon in an elimination game in the Horizon League Tournament. The first inning was reasonably quiet for both teams, but the Colonials woke up the bats in the bottom of...

On Tuesday, four Robert Morris softball team members were awarded honors in the Horizon League. The players who received awards were: senior Erika Bell, graduate Taylor Rhinehart, redshirt freshman Meadow Sacadura, and freshman Alaina Koutsogiani. Bell,...

For some, the bonds formed through friendships can easily be broken when students head off to college. Robert Morris rowing athletes Marissa Beck and Kaitlyn Grubbs have broken that mold. Although Marissa and Kaitlyn attended different schools before,...

On Tuesday, senior goalkeeper Jamie Keller was named MAC Defensive Player of the Week. In their most recent win against Detroit Mercy, Keller collected a total of nine saves, propelling RMU to a 13-8 victory. The team extended their conference win...

Imagine, you are an immigrant who has recently left everything behind including your home and your bed to come to the "land of opportunity." You are scared, and nervous during the voyage and those feelings mix with excitement when you see a little...

From starting track as a 'time filler' in high school to competing at a collegiate level, Tara and Zoee Gologram have had a love for track and field from the beginning. The Gologram sisters grew up in Industry, Pennsylvania, attending Hopewell High School,...

Over spring break, I got the chance to take in my very first Broadway production while visiting New York City. From the amazing performance from the actors to the mesmerizing special effects, the Broadway musical "Aladdin" truly was an awe-inspiring...

The productions "Cinderella, Cinderella," and "Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz" that were set to take the stage March 24-27 have been postponed until the fall semester. Student monologue and scene readings took place in January. The performances were...

If you were in the John Jay Gym Saturday afternoon, you saw everything from American toads to bearded dragons as the Student Government Association (SGA) hosted Nate’s Reptile Rescue. The unique experience was opened to all students and their families...

On Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, Robert Morris University announced through email their new safety app, Omnilert, is now available for students, faculty, and staff to use. There will be an RMU Alert test on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 to ensure that the app is...

Jamie Keller has had an intriguing journey to where she is today as the starting goalkeeper for Robert Morris women's lacrosse. The McMurray, Pa. native discussed how she first got involved with the Pittsburgh Premiere Lacrosse Club when she was in eighth...

New media artist, and professor at Penn State Greater Allegheny, Lori Hepner, spoke to students about her artwork as part of the media arts visiting artists and scholarship program. Hepner, who has trained in several different countries throughout...

Chef Dan Chiaverini, who has worked for Robert Morris University for over two decades, hosted his first "Chef Dan's Cooking Class" of the semester on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2022. During the class, Chef Dan Chiaverini, executive chef at RMU, demonstrated...

The Media Arts Gallery is looking for a new gallery assistant this semester. Students from all majors are encouraged to apply. "We are looking for someone motivated, dependable with good organizational skills. Knowledge of hand tools and photography...

Rune, the Robert Morris University literary magazine, is set to hold its first meeting of the Spring semester. The virtual meeting will take place Monday, Jan. 24 at 5:00 p.m. As an organization, Rune allows students to express their creative freedom...

In addition to the already announced "Young Frankenstein" that will take place February 24- 27, RMU Theatre will also be producing two other plays this semester, "Cinderella, Cinderella," and "Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz." "Cinderella, Cinderella," and...

On Dec. 1, graduating seniors the from Portfolio and Advanced TV and Cinema classes displayed their art in the Wheatley Gallery for the semesterly Senior Showcase. Professor Andrew Ames of the Media Arts department, who is co-coordinator of the gallery...

MOON TOWNSHIP-- On Nov. 11th, we as a country come together to honor those who have selflessly sacrificed their safety for ours. Current and former military members gave their take on what Veterans Day means to them personally. David Ausman, former...

Senator Devlin Robinson came to Robert Morris University's Massey Theater to discuss his future plans as a Pennsylvania senator. He spoke on topics such as his view of education in the state along with many others. Senator Robinson spoke on how being...

MOON TOWNSHIP-- After a year long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Top Secret Colonials were able to host the second Laughing for a Cure event. The event, featuring local comedian and cancer survivor Matt Light, was held in RMU's Yorktown Hall. As...

MOON TOWNSHIP-- RMU students put their detective skills to the test as Erin Shannon, a first-year Community Advisor (CA), hosted the Murder Mystery Party. During the event, students used their teamwork and critical thinking skills. The event consisted...