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Five mens hockey players received award recognition over the past week. Photo Credit: Nathan Breisinger

Five Colonials receive honors from Atlantic Hockey Association

Adam Melluso
February 16, 2021

Several Robert Morris men's hockey players received awards and honors over the past week from the Atlantic Hockey Association.Freshman scoring sensation Randy Hernández was awarded the Rookie of the Month honor for January 2021 from the conference this past Monday. Hernández's...

Layon Grays Cowboy tells story of Bass Reeves

Layon Gray’s ‘Cowboy’ tells story of Bass Reeves

Samantha Dutch, Social Media Editor
February 15, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- With February celebrating Black History Month, Robert Morris University's Center for Student Success & Personal Development and Multicultural Student Services put on a virtual experience of the play Cowboy. The event took place Thursday, February 11 at 9...

Despite mounting a big comeback, the Colonials couldnt hold off Oakland as they fell 86-81. Photo Credit: Ethan Morrison

Rashad Williams, Oakland stun Colonials on senior day

Tyler Gallo
February 13, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP-- On Saturday evening, the men's basketball team took on Oakland for their final home game of 2020-21. It came less than 24 hours after snapping an eight-game losing skid in double-overtime on Friday 88-82.In a senior day showdown, Oakland (9-16, 9-9 Horizon) knocked...

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police introduces new training to better prepare officers to deal with homelessness

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police introduces new training to better prepare officers to deal with homelessness

Nathan Breisinger, Sports Social Media Director
February 13, 2021

PITTSBURGH-- In order to prepare new officers for close contact with homeless residents within the city, Pittsburgh police recruits will now receive specialized training to acknowledge experiences faced by displaced people within the city, the available services that can aid...

Kahliel Spear finishes off a dunk against Oakland on Friday. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

Spear’s big night leads Colonials past Golden Grizzlies in double-overtime

Ethan Morrison
February 13, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP Pa.-- While the major news of the evening was that star forward AJ Bramah entered into the transfer portal on Friday, there was still a game to be played as Robert Morris (3-11, 3-9 Horizon) opened their final home series of the season against Oakland (8-15, 8-8)....

RMU is teaming up with four community colleges to create a new dual enrollment program

RMU is teaming up with four community colleges to create a new dual enrollment program

John Blinn, News Editor
February 12, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Robert Morris University and four local community colleges are introducing the new RMU Gateway program. The new agreement will allow students to work at both RMU and one of the four community colleges included in the deal. The Community College of Allegheny...

Mens basketball star forward AJ Bramah reportedly entered the transfer portal on Friday. Photo Credit: Tyler Gallo

AJ Bramah enters transfer portal

Austin Bechtold
February 12, 2021

UPDATE (2/12/21 5:26 p.m.) - AJ Bramah tweets that he has officially entered the transfer portal, stating, "Dear Colonial Nation, I want to start off by saying I truly appreciate Coach Toole and the coaching staff for giving me an opportunity here at Robert Morris University....

RMU 100: Moving to Moon

RMU 100: Moving to Moon

Michael Delehanty, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Moon Township location of Robert Morris University is one of the most unique campuses in the Pittsburgh area. A rural environment close to the city, the campus differentiates itself from others in the area by its quiet lifestyle next to a major city. Bobby...

Football was picked to finish fourth in the Big South preseason coaches poll. Photo Credit: David Auth

Football placed to finish tied for fourth in Big South preseason poll

Austin Bechtold
February 11, 2021

After three consecutive 2-9 seasons dating back to 2016, the Robert Morris football team finished the 2019 season on a high note and will look to continue their newfound momentum into a brand new conference for the 2020-21 spring season.The Colonials finished 7-5 overall and...

Football added six recruits for the second phase of National Signing Day. Photo Credit: David Auth

Colonials add six additional signees to 2021 recruiting class

Nathan Breisinger
February 11, 2021

The second crop of Bernard Clark’s 2021 recruiting class made their dreams come true to play college football after signing their National Letters of Intent for Robert Morris last week.Clark and his coaching staff reeled in six more recruits on National Signing Day to cap...