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Bill Hillgrove Announces Retirement From Steelers

Bill Hillgrove Announces Retirement From Steelers

Samuel Goldberg
February 29, 2024

Legendary broadcaster Bill Hillgrove is retiring from his role as the Pittsburgh Steelers broadcaster. Hillgrove was in his role for thirty seasons and is finally calling it a career. He will still be calling University of Pittsburgh sports and is not retiring completely. Hillgrove...

Mitch McConnell Steps Down as Senate GOP Leader

Mitch McConnell Steps Down as Senate GOP Leader

Finn Lyons
February 29, 2024

82-year-old Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced on February 28th that he will be stepping down from his position as the Republicans' leader in the U.S. Senate. McConnell was elected to lead the Republican party in 2006, starting his leadership in the following January...

Alaina Giampietro Named CHA Nicole Hensley Rookie of the Year

Alaina Giampietro Named CHA Nicole Hensley Rookie of the Year

Samantha Dutch
February 29, 2024

After being named a finalist for the honor, Robert Morris women's hockey freshman forward Alaina Giampietro has been announced as the 2024 Nicole Hensley Rookie of the Year. College Hockey America (CHA) made the announcement this Wednesday afternoon. https://twitter.com/RMUWHockey/status/1763277966363226563 A...

Chad Veltri Goes Back to Roots, Leads Brand New Colonials Roster in Hometown

Chad Veltri Goes Back to Roots, Leads Brand New Colonials Roster in Hometown

Colby Sherwin
February 29, 2024

When RMU lost to Niagara in the quarterfinal of the Atlantic Hockey Playoffs in 2021, then goalie of the Purple Eagles Chad Veltri had no idea the next time he would take the ice in Clearview Arena would be for the Colonials. Veltri, a Pittsburgh native, grew up playing for...

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Warrack’s 28 Too Much for Colonials in Home Finale, Lose Five in a Row

Garrett Sherwin
February 29, 2024

MOON TOWNSHIP-- On Wednesday, Robert Morris men's basketball returned to action after a tough two point loss to Cleveland State on Sunday. That loss to the Vikings took the Colonials losing streak to four and as they only have one game left after Wednesday they were looking to...

RMU Thrashed by Northern Kentucky in Regular Season Finale

RMU Thrashed by Northern Kentucky in Regular Season Finale

Joshua Woodman
February 27, 2024

MOON TOWNSHIP - Sloppy defense and offensive inability was the story of the Robert Morris women's basketball game, as they fell 76-52. Danielle Vuletich led the team with 19 points, 11 coming in the first. This marks the 16th consecutive loss for RMU, one away from equaling the...

Coach Bittle, Giampietro, Hatch Named CHA Individual Yearly Award Finalists

Coach Bittle, Giampietro, Hatch Named CHA Individual Yearly Award Finalists

Michael Deemer
February 27, 2024

The RMU women's hockey season capped off their first season back from the revival of the program on Sunday in Mercyhurst. The team's success was acknowledged when the CHA named three members of the Colonials as finalists for individual awards. Freshman Alaina Giampietro was...

Holden finished last week with seven goals on 16 shots, five assists, four ground balls and 12 points.

Holden Collects ASUN Player Of The Week

Joshua Woodman
February 27, 2024

Colonial midfielder Elliot Holden was named ASUN Player of the Week the conference announced Tuesday. https://twitter.com/RMUMLacrosse/status/1762555855579533466 After the midfielder's performances in the 16-11 win over St Bonaventure and the 9-8 overtime loss to Canisius....

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Social Media hearings taking place

Samuel Goldberg
February 26, 2024

There is a possibility that social media could undergo some changes due to an ongoing case in the Supreme Court. The court is currently deliberating on what content is permissible on social media platforms. Specifically, the case concerns whether the states of Texas and Florida...

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Man dead after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy

Joshua Woodman
February 26, 2024

An Air Force man is dead after setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington D.C. Sunday night. Aaron Bushnell was identified by U.S. Air Force Spokeswoman, Ann Stefanek. Bushnell was confirmed to be an active duty member. He was 25. The protest was...