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Bob Dylan performing in London in 2011.

Bob Dylan to return to UPMC Events Center Nov. 15

October 2, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP— Bob Dylan will be making his second stop in Moon Township at the UPMC Events Center on Nov. 15 as part of his "Rough and Rowdy Ways" tour. https://twitter.com/bobdylan/status/1442350287998517258?s=21     This headlining act announcement comes...

Annie Monaco, Allena Carmody, Nikolette Zanolli, Emma Granger, Megan Cannon and Ally Christman celebrate a point.

Colonials fall late vs Purdue Fort Wayne; losing streak stretches to three

Michael Deemer
October 1, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP—The Robert Morris Colonials' volleyball team (7-8, 0-3 Horizon) have started the Horizon League season with no set victories in two matches. The team returned to the UPMC Events Center Friday to erase last weekend's struggles as they faced Purdue Fort Wayne (3-15,...

RMU football links arms after their win over Howard.

Football set for Big South opener at North Carolina A&T

Michael Deemer
October 1, 2021

Last Saturday, the football team concluded their non-conference schedule with a big 22-16 win against Howard. Now, the team will travel to Greensboro, North Carolina to take on North Carolina A&T for their Big South opener. This is the first time the two programs have faced...

Kirsten Welsh polices the crease against St. Lawrence on September 28, 2018

#FormerColonialWatch: Kirsten Welsh to make history as first female linesperson in OHL

Alexis Davis
September 30, 2021

TORONTO– Earlier today, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) announced that former RMU women's hockey captain Kirsten Welsh (2015-2019) will be the first female linesperson in league history. She takes the ice tonight in a preseason matchup against the Mississauga Steelheads and...

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Robert Morris University announces plans for Homecoming dance

Ethan Morrison
September 30, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP – After a one year hiatus, the annual Robert Morris Homecoming dance returns – with a twist. In years prior, the dance was held in local hotels, the Charles L. Sewall center (the arena that stood before the UPMC Events Center was built) or in the gym at the...

Preston Rushmore (left) and Jacob Haskins (right) strategize a free kick.

Oakland obliterates men’s soccer, Colonials lose fifth straight

Owen Krepps
September 29, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris men’s soccer (1-8 overall, 1-3 Horizon) dropped their fifth straight matchup Wednesday afternoon against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (3-4-1 overall, 2-1 Horizon) by a score of 4-0. Oakland controlled the majority of the game holding RMU to only...

RMU to Host Diaper Drive

RMU to Host Diaper Drive

Evelyn Luthringer
September 28, 2021

The RISE Center is hosting an event to celebrate the arrival of Peaches, their new stimulation baby. The event is on Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. It is a donation event supporting the Mooncrest Community Center. Please consider donating diapers and wipes. To ensure a variety...

Football runs in from the locker room before their game against Howard.

RMU football announces home-and-home series with Towson for 2025 and 2026

Michael Deemer
September 28, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– On Tuesday, RMU football announced that the team will begin a home-and-home series with the Towson Tigers starting in 2025. The series will start on September 26, 2025, at Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson, Maryland, and then will play a return game at Joe Walton...

George Martin rushes the ball against Howard.

Three takeaways from RMU football’s win over Howard

Colby Sherwin
September 27, 2021

After getting blown out by Central Michigan two weeks ago, Robert Morris picked up their first win of the season on Saturday, a 22-16 edge over Howard. The game was full of back-and-forth action until the Colonials mounted a late drive and pulled it out in the end. As the time...

Head coach Dale Starr puts his head down in disgust after the Colonials blew a late lead in their third set.

Colonials swept by Oakland in second Horizon League matchup

Kevin Plowcha
September 25, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP– Robert Morris volleyball (7-7, 0-2 Horizon) took on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies (8-5, 2-0 Horizon) in their second Horizon League matchup in as many days. After losing in straight sets to Cleveland State, the Colonials looked to get back on track. However, they...