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Mens lacrosse celebrates one of their 17 goals against Bellarmine on Tuesday. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Ryan Smith dominates as Colonials cruise past Bellarmine 17-8

Nathan Breisinger
March 2, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- It was the perfect way to begin a two-game home schedule for the Robert Morris men's lacrosse team on Tuesday as they were led by graduate senior Ryan Smith in a 17-8 rout over Bellarmine.Ryan Smith notched 11 points on the afternoon for Robert Morris (2-3) against...

Pittsburgh I.C.E.; building the hockey community

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Over the past few decades, the hockey scene has exploded in the city of Pittsburgh. Every hockey level has seen growth in western Pennsylvania, especially with youth players, thanks to countless programs that have built the hockey community. Every day throughout...

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RMU reopens outdoor recreational facilities

Tyler Gallo, Sports Copy Editor
March 1, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris Campus Recreation Center will be reopening all outdoor facilities at the North Athletic Complex on Monday. According to an email sent to all students, "Now that the weather is improving and we’re seeing better temperatures and the sun more...

The womens lacrosse team celebrates Melanie Gandys second-half goal on Sunday, one of her seven points. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

‘Comeback Colonials’ show out in full force against Gardner-Webb

Tyler Gallo
February 28, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP- On Sunday afternoon, RMU women's lacrosse hosted the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs with each team in search of snagging their third consecutive win in the confines of Joe Walton Stadium.It rained off and on throughout the game, but that didn't affect anything as...

Mens hockey was named regular-season champions of the Atlantic Hockey western pod. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Colonials named 2021 Atlantic Hockey Western Pod Regular Season Champions

Jonathan Hanna
February 28, 2021

After one of the strangest seasons ever for the Robert Morris men's hockey team (14-7, 10-5-1), they can officially look towards the playoffs as they were named the 2021 Atlantic Hockey Western Pod Regular Season Champions. Over in the eastern pod, it was the no. 16 American...

The Orange celebrate Sara Thompsons goal in the second period, the first of four-straight the Orange would score. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Colonials fall to Syracuse in season finale 4-1

Cameron Macariola
February 27, 2021

NEVILLE TWP-- The Robert Morris women's hockey team looked to end their season with a win on Saturday afternoon over Syracuse Orange. The prior night, the Orange defeated the Colonials by a score of 3-1, and the same story was written again Saturday afternoon as the Colonials...

As the Colonials head into the Big South, Colby Sherwin is back to rank their jerseys. Photo Credit: David Auth

Opinion: Ranking the jerseys of Big South teams

Colby Sherwin
February 27, 2021

As the football team makes its transition to the Big South, they will face new teams, and with that are new opposing uniforms. Thus, it is time to rank them according to jerseys and possibilities that team mascot can lead to. 7. Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs As we have...

Allison Small covers the puck after one of her 49 saves on Friday. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Colonials fall 3-1 as Small stands tall

Cameron Macariola
February 26, 2021

NEVILLE, Pa.-- Robert Morris women's hockey (13-6-1, 11-6-1 CHA) looked to close out their season with a series against Syracuse Orange (9-8-1, 7-6-1 CHA). These games have huge playoff implications for the CHA. With a Colonials, win they would have locked up the second seed,...

RMUs first non-conference matchup for next season was announced on Friday as they will travel to Central Michigan on September 11. Photo Credit: David Auth

Football to travel to Central Michigan in September

Tyler Gallo
February 26, 2021

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.-- While Robert Morris football's spring season will commence tomorrow against James Madison, their first confirmed non-conference opponent for the 2021 fall season has been announced. The team will be traveling to Central Michigan for a date with the Chippewas...

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RMU history professor hosts Barbarian Round Table

Jonah Hoy, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 26, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Barbarians: a word that conjures up so many vivid images and thoughts of men going out and destroying villages, burning, killing anything within sight. The idea that Vikings were bloodthirsty, violent pagans with no sense of society is a narrative that has remained...