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Sheridan Reid attacks against Purdue Fort Wayne.

Comeback falls short as women’s soccer topped by Purdue Fort Wayne

Owen Krepps
September 23, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– After making an astonishing comeback to tie things at two, RMU women’s soccer (4-6-1, 0-2-1 Horizon) fell to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (3-3-4, 2-1 Horizon) by a score of 3-2 in overtime. Morgan Reitano scored the game-winning goal at 93:48. RMU was searching...

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RMU announces $1 million dollar donation

Angelie Bartholomew
September 23, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP – Robert Morris University announced they received a $1 million donation from Alba Tull and First Light Capital Group. A statement from the university announced that the donation was given to launch the RMU Century Initiatives and Innovation Fund to commemorate...

Francis Marotte takes a knee against RIT.

#FormerColonialWatch: Francis Marotte named to Seattle Kraken inaugural NHL training camp roster

Jonathan Hanna
September 21, 2021

SEATTLE– The newest team in the NHL, the Seattle Kraken, have announced their inaugural training camp roster, and there is a familiar name to RMU hockey fans. Former RMU netminder Francis Marotte was named to the roster after spending last season with the ECHL's Allen Americans. As...

Former RMU women’s hockey player Michaela Boyle has been named the Executive Director of the Boston Lady Whalers.

#FormerColonialWatch: Michaela Boyle named Boston Lady Whalers Executive Director

Owen Krepps
September 21, 2021

BOSTON– Former RMU women’s hockey player Michaela Boyle has been named the Executive Director of her former junior league team, the Boston Lady Whalers. The 22-year old will oversee hockey management for the Lady Whalers both on and off the ice. Boyle is still the team's...

Craig McDonald was named head coach of RMU men's lacrosse.

Craig McDonald named new head coach of RMU men’s lacrosse team

Robert Bradley
September 20, 2021

On Monday, Vice President and Director of Athletics at Robert Morris University, Chris King, announced that Craig McDonald would be the new head coach of the men’s lacrosse team. McDonald fills the position that was left vacant by Andrew McMinn, who departed for Utah. Before...

Gustaf Moberg carries the ball against Milwaukee.

Milwaukee’s Gratton scores 2; Panthers defeat Colonials 2-1

Michael Deemer
September 18, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– After a heartbreaking defeat against Xavier on Wednesday, Robert Morris (1-5, 1-1 Horizon) returned to the North Athletic Complex as they took on Milwaukee (3-3, 2-0 Horizon) for their first home game in Horizon League play. Despite an all-around solid effort...

The men's side starts their race at the RMU Colonial Invitational.

Strong showing for host Colonials at invitational

Evan Basista
September 17, 2021

CLINTON, Pa.-- The Colonials' cross country teams were back in action today at the RMU Colonial Invitational at Youthtowne in Clinton. The men’s team ran an 8K race while the women’s team ran a 6K race. This was the second of two invites held at Youthtowne they’ve participated...

The hockey team listens to the RMU band play the alma mater after their game.

OPINION: The RMU Island Sports Center doesn’t need any upgrades

Owen Krepps
September 17, 2021

As a student who lives off-campus at RMU, I drive to my classes every day. One thing that has been relevant in my commute recently has been the formation of a single lane outside of the UMPC Events Center. For the past week or so, there has been a cherry-picker on the side of...

Women's basketball's Horizon League schedule has been announced.

Women’s basketball schedule announced

Michael Deemer
September 16, 2021

*UPDATE SEPTEMBER 17, 2021, 2:30 P.M.: Women's basketball dropped their full schedule today. They will have games at home versus Akron (Nov. 13), Morehead State (Nov. 24) and Waynesburg (Dec. 20) while having road non-conference games at Canisius (Nov. 27) and Miami (FL) (Dec....

City life remains active during social distancing, with many using the nice day to get exercise with pets. March 22, 2020. Pittsburgh, PA.

How the JFCS creates new lives for refugees in Pittsburgh

John Blinn
September 15, 2021

PITTSBURGH -- With violence and chaos erupting in Afghanistan, citizens of the country are looking for a safe haven. One local organization has been helping refugees find a home in Pittsburgh and is currently creating a lifeline for Afghans who are fleeing the violence. Starting...