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Haunt or Not #1: The Scarehouse

Haunt or Not #1: The Scarehouse

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
October 7, 2014

It’s officially October, and you know what that means! Haunted houses all across the country are finally open for business! Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be providing you with all the information you need on the changes, updates and improvements made to the haunts...

Ladies and Gentlemen - Introducing… Freak Show!

Ladies and Gentlemen – Introducing… Freak Show!

Sean Koepfinger, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2014

"American Horror Story" captured audiences in 2011 with its horrific blend of torture, drama, and loveable characters.  After the conclusion of the premiere season, writer Ryan Murphy revealed that each season would focus on a different group of characters in a different setting...

Oasis lives forever

Mike Funyak, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2014

2014 marks the 20th anniversary for the debut of the album ‘Definitely Maybe’ by British band Oasis. To mark the anniversary, the group has released a deluxe re-mastered edition of the album, which includes much more than the original album. Along with the original album,...

"The Zero Theorem:" Too complex for casual movie-goers?

“The Zero Theorem:” Too complex for casual movie-goers?

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
September 23, 2014

Terry Gilliam is notorious for being weird. His films, which are always highlighted by bright colors, intermittent otherworldly CGI sequences and personalities so bizarre you never fully like them, have become a point of great intrigue for many movie viewers. In the past, Terry...

It’s now or never for Roger Goodell and the NFL

It’s now or never for Roger Goodell and the NFL

Matt Merlino, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
September 22, 2014

I have never been fond of National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell. Yes, the NFL is a business, but Goodell is so focused on the revenue that he has practically taken the football away from football: hard hits are now penalties, kick returns are almost non-existent,...

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TV not working in the residence halls? Here’s why

Dylan McKenna, Technology Collumnist
September 19, 2014

ResNet, the free personal computer help desk for resident students, has been flooded with complaints concerning television in the residence halls. A majority of upperclassmen have likely never experienced an issue and are unaware that a major switch occurred during their time...

The Buzzword of the decade: Big Data

The Buzzword of the decade: Big Data

Dylan McKenna, Tech Reporter
September 12, 2014

It’s everywhere. Every tweet, every swipe of your Freedom card, every Google search query, it’s all being stored on some server somewhere. Whether it’s RMU’s data center on the north shore, one of Google’s 20 or so data centers around the world, or its the NSA deciding...

An edited image of what Bronze Bob should actually look like.

Real Robert Morris had curves

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
September 10, 2014

This has been bothering me for a while now and I can’t keep my silence any longer. Last year, the graduating class of 2013 presented RMU with a lifelike statue of our schools namesakes, affectionately referred to as “Bronze Bob.” Now don’t get me wrong, I like Bronze...

Apple CEO Tim Cook

The iPhone 6 and Apple Watch: Keynote Recap

Dylan McKenna, Technology Reporter
September 9, 2014

Apple CEO Tim Cook presented more than just a bigger iPhone at the Flint Center for Performing Arts in Cupertino, CA today. Keynote highlights including the unveiling of 2 new iPhones, a whole new way to pay for products both in the store and online, as well as a smart watch...

Summer of laughs: Ranking the season’s hottest comedies

Matt Merlino, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
September 2, 2014

This summer was huge for the film industry, but aside from a few movies, comedies were slightly lacking. I won’t lie... I watched A LOT of movies over the summer (like more than a normal person ever should). Some were awesome, while others totally sucked. With that being...