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Movie Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Movie Review: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2012

No one will ever look at the Fort Pitt Tunnel the same way again.Stephen Chbosky’s film adaptation of his acclaimed coming-of-age novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflowerwill have adolescents looking hopefully into their futures and adults reflecting on their days as high school...

Police Blotter: Oct. 1 - Oct. 8, 2012

Police Blotter: Oct. 1 – Oct. 8, 2012

October 10, 2012

10/01 - Departmental Information - A maintenance supervisor requested an officer be present while addressing a situation. Officers stood by and assisted without incident. (Closed) 10/02 - Student Conduct - This department was advised of someone writing inappropriate messages...

Life after Littlefield: Pirates 2012 Recap: Catcher

Life after Littlefield: Pirates 2012 Recap: Catcher

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
October 10, 2012

I’m going to start this post by saying that the Pirates have not had a “real” catcher since Jason Kendall was traded by the one and only, Dave Littlefield.  Since then, it has been a revolving door behind the plate, as the Pirates have had 17 different catchers play a...

First presidential debate breakdown

First presidential debate breakdown

Maria Mauti, Staff Writer
October 9, 2012

According to The Rasmussen Reports Daily Presidential Tracking Poll, Mitt Romney and President Obama are both gaining support from 48 percent of voters nationwide. According to www.rasmussereports.com, “One percent (1%) prefers some other candidate, and three percent (3%)...

Life after Littlefield: I guess it's time to relive this nightmare season.

Life after Littlefield: I guess it’s time to relive this nightmare season.

Jarrod Blumer, Contributor
October 8, 2012

Now that a few days have gone by and the Pirates are sitting on their couches watching the MLB postseason, as am I, it’s time to look back and examine what went right and what went wrong in the 2012 season in Pittsburgh.  But mainly what went wrong. I’ve been debating...

Men’s hockey beats Wilfrid Laurier 10-4

Brooke Smith and Brooke Smith
October 7, 2012

Exhibition games are used to determine what type of team you will have for the upcoming season.  Sunday night, the Robert Morris University NCAA men’s hockey team put their skills on display against Wilfrid Laurier University. The Colonials defeated the Golden Hawks by...

Residence Hall Association Meeting Minutes: Oct. 2, 2012

Residence Hall Association Meeting Minutes: Oct. 2, 2012

Kevin Needer, Contributor
October 4, 2012

This week's Residence Hall Association (RHA) meeting was called to order by  President Ashley Adams. Adams proceeded to ask those in attendance to like the “Residence Hall Association-RHA” Facebook page online. She then moved on to talk about the Halloween party on Friday,...

Police Blotter: Sept. 25 - Oct. 1, 2012

Police Blotter: Sept. 25 – Oct. 1, 2012

October 2, 2012

9/25 - Lost Property - An employee at the ISC reported his/her skates taken from the coach’s room. All pertinent information was obtained and an investigation is under way. (Open) 9/26 - Departmental Information - A parent called with information on suspects possibly dealing...

Sentry Sunday Scoreboard: NFL Week 4

Chris Mueller, Staff Writer
October 2, 2012

As week 4 of the NFL wraps up, I’m here to bring you another weekly recap on the Sentry Sunday Scoreboard. I have a lot to talk about this morning from a lot of close games over the weekend. And Thank God it’s not about anymore replacement referees. GEMS FALCONS...

Religion in sports and the Tim Tebow effect

Religion in sports and the Tim Tebow effect

Jon Fisher, Staff Writer
October 1, 2012

Judgment has become a staple for the American society. Tim Tebow, the New York Jets' quarterback, is a firm supporter of faith and John 3:16, an infamous biblical verse, read on his eye black during college. Let the critics go crazy. Religion has never been an acceptable...