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Cut. It. Out.

Matt Merlino, Lifestyles Layout Editor
January 21, 2014

When I was asked if I would be interested in creating a column for this publication, I jumped on the opportunity. I’ve always loved to write, and it is a great way to get my name out to the public. I only had one problem… “What the heck am I going to write about?” I was...

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Getting Over the Holiday Hangover

Sydney Roberts, Assistant Lifestyle Editor
January 16, 2014

While the students of Robert Morris University return to campus this week for the start of the spring semester, many minds are still stuck in the holidays. With Christmas and the New Year over and done with, students are already eagerly awaiting their next getaway, spring break,...

Lone Survivor: USA! USA!

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
January 14, 2014

USA! USA! USA! You can’t help but cheer it after watching the new Mark Whalberg flick, “Lone Survivor.” Based on a true story, “Lone Survivor” follows a group of Navy Seals who must make their way through the Afghan wilderness on a mission known as “Operation Redwing”...

American Hustle: Quirky and Uninspired?

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Columnist
January 5, 2014

The words “Some of this actually happened” are the very first thing you will see upon watching “American Hustle”. If you think about it, it’s a brilliant way to open a fictional biopic: it’s quirky, it’s dry and it’s very upfront. In many ways, “Some of this...

The Wolf of Wall Street: DiCaprio and Scorsese do it again

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Columnist
December 31, 2013

In my "Best of 2013" list I had added a sub-list of 5 other movies to look for as the year comes to a close. So far I’ve seen 3 of the movies on the list: "Anchorman 2", "The Hobbit Desolation of Smaugh" and the "Wolf of Wall Street" (and one not on the list, "American Hustle")....

Eddie’s “Best Movies of 2013 So Far” List

Eddie’s “Best Movies of 2013 So Far” List

Eddie Sheehy, Staff Writer
December 10, 2013

Here we are, at the end of the semester and nearing the end of the year. In a few weeks the internet will be bombarded with “The Best ___ of 2013” lists, so I figured I’d beat the rush, and get my list out of the way early. Naturally, because 2013 isn’t quite finished...

The fight for same-sex marriage in PA

Ryan Bunker, Asst. Lifestyles Editor
December 9, 2013

Assistant Lifestyles Editor, Ryan Bunker, shares his opinion on the movement “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit...

For the Love of Food: Winter edition

For the Love of Food: Winter edition

Elizabeth Witowich, Lifestyles Columnist
December 8, 2013

One of my all-time favorite recipes for winter has to be homemade chicken noodle soup and gourmet grilled cheese. Sorry, Cambell’s, nothing beats chicken noodle soup made from scratch.  It’s light, healthy, delicious, and is perfect for cold and rainy days and even a good...

Gus Krop's time at RMU

Gus Krop’s time at RMU

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
December 3, 2013

You may call it the John Jay Gym, but the correct name is actually the Gus Krop Gym. Today, the gym is utilized for RMU intramural sports and other events but years ago; the gym was the site of numerous basketball games and RMU victories under the guidance of then head coach,...

For the Love of Food: Gourmet burgers & potatoes

For the Love of Food: Gourmet burgers & potatoes

Elizabeth Witowich, Lifestyles Columnist
November 22, 2013

As a resident foodie, there are few things I love more than hamburgers. Although traditionally reserved for summer time, this is a recipe I have made dozens of times and one that is perfect for all occasions. Normally I would make homemade French fries with this recipe, but...