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Dr. Marina Fontolan gives lecture on the of games, and authenticity: perceptions from localizers. Photo credit: Ally Yovetich

Rooney Scholar Dr. Marina Fontolon Talks Localization in Video Games

Michael Deemer, Contributor
March 24, 2022

Rooney Scholar Dr. Marina Fontolan is a "gamer first," but coming from Brazil, Fontolan realized that some come to need or are lost in translation. The term "localizing" is the shift in language and culture. On Thursday the Center of Global Engagement hosted the lecture with...

Dante Treacy looks for a lane against Merrimack. Photo credit: David Auth

Where are they now?: Robert Morris men’s basketball 2020-21 transfers

Michael Deemer
March 24, 2022

We all know coming into a new conference is a struggle for everyone involved. You don't need to tell the Robert Morris men's basketball team that, as they finished their first year in the Horizon League 4-15 overall and 3-12 in conference play, finishing in the bottom in the...

Justin Winston weaves around Sam Claflin of Green Bay. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Justin Winston enters transfer portal

Michael Deemer
March 24, 2022

Justin Winston announced Thursday that he is entering the transfer portal. Winston was a transfer from St. Bonaventure entering this season, playing in 21 games, mostly coming off the bench. He was a deep threat coming off the bench, adding depth for big men in the post. The...

Ashya Klopfenstein attempts a shot against Oakland. Photo Credit: Bailey Noel

Ashya Klopfenstein enters transfer portal

Colby Sherwin
March 24, 2022

Robert Morris women's basketball has a new transfer leaving the program, as forward Ashya Klopfenstein will be leaving the program after one short year. Klopfenstein adjusted to the Horizon League as the season went along, becoming a dominant force in the paint late in the season...

Jerica Obee goes for a ground ball during the game against YSU. Photo Credit: Megan Frey

Robert Morris moves to .500 on season after win against MAC rival Youngstown State

Cameron Macariola
March 23, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO– Robert Morris (5-5, 4-0 MAC) team traveled to Youngstown to face the Penguins (5-5, 3-1) on a very windy day. Both teams came into the game undefeated in MAC play, but the Colonials remain top in the conference after defeating Youngstown State by a final...

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Review: Broadway Aladdin

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 23, 2022

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 production. First, I...

Colonial Theatre Spring Play Auditions (Credit: Colonial Theatre Instagram)

“Cinderella Cinderella” and “Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz” Postponed

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 23, 2022

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 set to take place in Massey...

Alyson Londot readies for a serve against Green Bay. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

#FormerColonialWatch: Alyson Londot joins Western Illinois volleyball staff

Tyler Gallo
March 23, 2022

MACOMB, Ill.– Former Robert Morris head coach Dale Starr recently was named head coach of Western Illinois. This morning, he added a familiar face to his staff as former outside hitter Alyson Londot has been named an assistant. Londot, who was an integral part of the Colonials'...

Taylor Rhinehart jacks a three-run homer in the first inning of the second game against Akron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Robert Morris swept by Akron in home-opener doubleheader

Kevin Plowcha
March 22, 2022

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris (14-9, 3-0 Horizon) looked to extend their three-game winning streak as they took on the Akron Zips (6-18, 1-2 MAC) Tuesday afternoon at the North Athletic Complex. GAME 1: Zips 7, Colonials 2 W: Lexie Petrof 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4K L: Madison DeVault...

Taylor Rhinehart steps up to the plate against Akron. Photo credit: Tyler Gallo

Taylor Rhinehart named Horizon League Player of the Week

Samuel Goldberg
March 22, 2022

On Tuesday, Robert Morris softball graduate student Taylor Rhinehart was selected as Horizon League Player of the Week. Rhinehart earned the honor after batting a whopping .615 with five extra-base hits and drove in four runs this week. She helped the Colonials go 3-0 in...