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Alex Nee (Johnny) and Trent Saunders (St. Jimmy) in "American Idiot" the musical.

‘American Idiot’: Provocative presence in Heinz Hall

Leah Moose, Lifestyles Editor
February 22, 2013

Heinz Hall was brimming with angst and punk sounds during Tuesday’s premiere of Green Day’s “American Idiot: The Musical.” The Broadway show featured the songs of the band’s award-winning album, “American Idiot,” and illustrated a down-with-the-establishment feel...

RMU students looking to build relationship with Navajo Nation

RMU students looking to build relationship with Navajo Nation

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
February 20, 2013

Dr. Karshner and Donna Anderson will be leading a 3-week Service-Learning trip to the Navajo Nation from May 12 through June 1.  The trip is in conjunction with two 8-week courses, Reading Myths (ELIT1060) and Comparative Philosophy (PHIL1020), that Dr. Karshner will be teaching...

'Round about Pittsburgh: I Scream for Ice Cream

‘Round about Pittsburgh: I Scream for Ice Cream

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
February 20, 2013

Known for the legendary Skyscraper ice cream cones, Klondikes, and Chipped Ham, the name Isaly’s was once well known throughout Ohio and western Pennsylvania.  With headquarters in Youngstown Ohio and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Islay’s was the first restaurant, chain grocery...

American Idiot cast member, Chelsea Turbin

Q&A with ‘American Idiot’ cast member, Chelsea Turbin

Ryan Bunker, Staff Writer
February 19, 2013

From number one Billboard hits, to the big stage, Green Day’s "American Idiot" is bound to be a show stopper. With a Tony Award for best stage design and a Grammy for best musical soundtrack, this is one musical you do not want to miss. "American Idiot" takes us on the journey...

SGA update: Feb. 18 meeting

SGA update: Feb. 18 meeting

Paul Wintruba, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2013

Monday's SGA Meeting was called into order at 5 p.m.  After addressing general business and and the standard officer reports, the meeting moved into the general discussion section. For this week’s meeting, members of the dining services board were present, including Neal...

Student Veterans of America faculty advisor David Ausman [Far Right] on the first floor of the Jefferson center, RMU's Student Veteran Center.

Support for RMU’s Veterans

Paul Wintruba, Assistant News Editor
February 19, 2013

Last Wednesday afternoon, student veterans from RMU gathered for this semester’s first meeting of the Student Veterans of America. President of the organization’s RMU chapter, Jared Mckee led the meeting with his fellow officers, discussing the process of transitioning to...

Courtesy of Allison Peters

Update: NSCS pen pal venture turned down

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2013

In the February issue of The Sentry, the article "Breaking Awkward: NSCS hopes to add pen pal component to March2College Day" reported that RMU's National Society of Collegiate Scholars chapter hoped to send letters back and forth to Cornell School District students prior to...

RoMo's RoundUp

RoMo’s RoundUp

Leah Fleischel, News Editor
February 17, 2013

Romo’s RoundUp for Feb. 18 - Feb.23 Monday, Feb. 18 President’s Day (classes still being held) Marco Mondays 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 Honors Presentation: "Levels of Knowledge in Traditional and Counter Traditional Folklore" 2:00 - 3:00 p.m....

South’s OT goal lifts RMU over Niagara

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
February 17, 2013

The Robert Morris University NCAA men's hockey team capped off "Hockey Weekend Across America" with a thrilling 6-5 overtime win over Atlantic Hockey Association rival, Niagara in front of a crowd of 1,032 at the 84 Lumber Arena. Scoring the game-winning goal for the Colonials...

Logo courtesy of H.J. Heinz Company

‘Round About Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh icon sold

Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
February 14, 2013

Surprising news came out of the H.J. Heinz Company today, as Heinz board of directors have endorsed Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital in an agreement for the two investment groups to acquire the company for a valued $28 billion.  Under the terms of the deal, Berkshire Hathaway...