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The news site of Robert Morris University

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What to expect this Siblings Weekend

Briana Lewis
February 24, 2017
Robert Morris University’s Resident Housing Association has a full three-days worth of fun planned for this year’s Siblings Weekend.
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Bringing Hop Culture home

Maura Linehan
February 24, 2017

An entrepreneur's greatest challenge is seeing a business opportunity and seizing that moment to act. Kenny Gould, a native of Pittsburgh, used this insight while leaning on his publishing experience and writing skills to launch a new business this year—right here in his...

Police Blotter 02/07/17 - 02/20/17

Police Blotter 02/07/17 – 02/20/17

February 24, 2017

02/07/17 - Departmental Information - Maintenance reported damage done to a picture in Yorktown Hall.  A report was issued to document this incident. (Closed) 02/07/17 - Departmental Information - Residence Life reported an odor of what they believed to be natural gas in...

Student recreation, fitness center construction continues

Student recreation, fitness center construction continues

Gage Goulding
February 22, 2017
A new $7 million student recreation and fitness center has recently broke ground at the former North Athletic Complex.
RMU employees prepare for switch to UPMC Health Plan

RMU employees prepare for switch to UPMC Health Plan

Delaney Hassell, News Manger
February 20, 2017

Beginning on June 1, UPMC Health Plan will become the provider of employee health insurance at Robert Morris University. With the announcement of the new UPMC Events Center in January, RMU also released that UPMC is set to become the sole provider of sports medicine for the...

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Finally, no data limits

Abigail Miller
February 20, 2017

It has finally happened. Verizon Wireless, the cell carrier for more than 2.3 million people, has adopted unlimited data into their array of plans beginning February 13, 2017. Now, you don't have to worry about those annoying text messages saying you have reached your data limit...

Robillard goes home the hero on senior night

Robillard goes home the hero on senior night

Cj Bakaj and Cj Bakaj
February 18, 2017

The second senior night on ice would be men's hockey against Mercyhurst. The game would end in a poetic fashion with senior and assistant captain Ben Robillard scoring the game-winning goal in a 3-2 Colonials victory.Robillard was close to tears during the post-game interview...

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A shutout for senior night

Sarah Heastings and Sarah Heastings
February 18, 2017
Robert Morris shuts out CHA rival Penn State 2-0 in an emotional final home game.
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OPINION: Momentum leading women’s basketball to another NEC title

David Szymanski and David Szymanski
February 17, 2017

The UConn Women’s Basketball Team won their 100th straight game on Monday night. The 70th win came against Robert Morris University during the first round of the NCAA Tournament last season. While, unfortunately, on the wrong side of UConn’s streak, the Colonials are now...

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OPINION: Robert “one-and-done” Morris

Collin Wilson and Collin Wilson
February 17, 2017

The term "one-and-done" explains the process of premiere talent in college basketball jolting from a program after one season to pursue the NBA. This trend has created yearly waves of new talent for the NCAA’s elite programs rather than maintaining familiar faces. Robert...