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App for freshman helps spare awkwardness

App for freshman helps spare awkwardness

Dylan McKenna, Staff Reporter
August 22, 2014

When I received my class schedule for this upcoming semester, I knew that I would have trouble remembering when and where all the different classes were. I needed a way to keep track of my classes and any homework associated with them. And me being the technology advocate that...

Moving in to Yorktown Hall.

Moving in ? Advice for freshman

Troy Buchlmayer, Staff Reporter
August 21, 2014

Moving into college your first year can be challenging. But it does not have to be difficult when you have everything you need! Personally, I have made two trips back home within three days because of items I forgot to bring when I first moved in. Luckily, I live relatively close...

Comedy loses a legend: Robin Williams 1951-2014

Comedy loses a legend: Robin Williams 1951-2014

Matt Merlino, Assistant News Editor
August 11, 2014

Earlier today it was revealed that legendary comedian and Academy Award winning actor Robin Williams was found dead in his home at the age of 63. Though it has not been officially confirmed, it is believed that Williams committed suicide after suffering from depression. Williams...

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”: A hollow shell of a movie

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”: A hollow shell of a movie

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
August 6, 2014

I'm going to start off this article by clearing the air right up front. By no means am I, or have I ever been a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan, so before everyone jumps down my throat for being just another pissed off superfan, I will assure you that I am not. If I'm being...

“Into The Storm”: 100% chance of tornados and enjoyment?

“Into The Storm”: 100% chance of tornados and enjoyment?

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
August 5, 2014

Opening this Friday, August 8th in theaters everywhere is the pulse pounding natural disaster flick “Into The Storm.” Helmed as a modernized “Twister” told through a found footage, documentary style, “Into The Storm” is a surprisingly enjoyable feature. The stories...

"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes:" A wonderful nod to the franchises history

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes:” A wonderful nod to the franchises history

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
July 13, 2014

A few months ago I made an entry into my column “Out of My Element” featuring the 1968 classic movie, “The Planet of the Apes.” In it, I described in great detail my love of the “Planet of the Apes” series (to read it, click here). The latest entry into the film...

Paul McCartney Rocks The Burgh

Paul McCartney Rocks The Burgh

Mike Funyak, Lifestyles Contributor
July 9, 2014

It has been 50 years since the Beatles performed at the former Civic Arena.  For many Beatle or Paul McCartney fans, it was feared Sir Paul would never return to Pittsburgh, until 2010 when he played two concerts to open the then new Consol Energy Center. Pittsburgh fans...

"Tammy" is more of the same for Melissa McCarthy

“Tammy” is more of the same for Melissa McCarthy

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
July 7, 2014

When I first saw the trailer for “Tammy,” one thing crossed my mind. Does Melissa McCarthy play the same character in every single movie? You know what I’m talking about. She’s a big girl with a big personality who wears T-shirts and sweatpants and who, despite what she...

Lana Del Rey's 'Ultraviolence' album review

Lana Del Rey’s ‘Ultraviolence’ album review

Kendall Valan, Assistant News Editor
June 16, 2014

After many rumors and false music career farewells, Lana Del Rey is back in full swing with her new album Ultraviolence, available in the U.S. on Tuesday, June 17. The artist had presented many doubts starting in 2012, after her release of Born to Die. She told Vogue magazine...

"22 Jump Street:" A sequel that's . . . good?

“22 Jump Street:” A sequel that’s . . . good?

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
June 11, 2014

I'll be the first to say it. Sequels have a tendency to turn out bad.  I don't want to make any sweeping generalizations here, but sequels usually take everything you love about a first movie and mangle it with overly simplified, highly formulaic stories that make characters...