Matt Merlino

Matt Merlino

Matt Merlino

Matt Merlino

Matt Merlino

Matt Merlino

Maybe I’ve been lazy, or maybe I’ve just been busy; one thing’s for sure, a lot of things still grind my gears. The past few installments have been ‘special editions’ to my column, but this time I’m actually going to do something that I’ve...

It has been quite some time since the last installment of "What Grinds My Gears." For this edition, I thought it would be fun to focus solely on the annoyances observed while attending movies. I also wanted to incorporate not only my opinions, but also...

A safety warning has been issued to students to take caution when walking around campus this morning. It is being reported by multiple sources that an alligator was spotted roaming the lower portions of campus near the North Athletic Complex softball...

October 11, 1975. NBC’s Saturday Night, a live sketch comedy show produced by the legendary Lorne Michaels, debuted on televisions across the United States, sparking what would become the starting point for many great comedic careers throughout history. ...

Dear Faithful Reader, Roses are red, violets are blue; Valentine’s Day sucks, and you probably do too. Let me begin by saying that I am by no means a bitter single dude; I love being single. I can do whatever I want. That’s the perfect way to...

Matt Merlino

February 1, 2015: Super Bowl XLIX, New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks. As I stated in my recap of last year’s treacherous NFL Championship Game, Super Bowl Sunday is one of my favorite (unfortunately unofficial) holidays. Though, this year...

Music is one of the most underappreciated aspects of piecing together a film. This can be said specifically when dealing with creating a comedy. A song can either make or break a scene, infusing gut-busting laughs or majorly striking out. I have taken...

Driving down the road, all I see are Christmas lights; walking into stores, all I see are Christmas setups. This has been the case since the beginning of the month. What blows my mind though is that people constantly overlook what is easily my favorite...

Oh man! I’ve never noticed how many things actually irritate me. It’s crazy to think that this is already the fifth installment of “What Grinds My Gears.” It’s been quite a while since my last one. Being that this is the fifth rendition of...

After the huge success of Disney’s “Frozen” last year, the studio has decided to go in a completely different direction with their newest animated feature, “Big Hero 6.” The film, inspired by the Marvel comics of the same name, is the 54 animated...

Ever since last year’s announcement that Batman would appear in the 2016 Superman movie, superhero fans around the world have speculated that it will lead to a Justice League film. As the year has progressed, more and more heroes have been announced...

Snapchat, one of the most popular social media apps among teens and young adults, is facing much scrutiny this weekend. It was announced yesterday that hackers have been collecting private photos and videos sent by users for years. The hackers have...

This weekend marked the beginning of the 40th season of “Saturday Night Live.” Chris Pratt hosted, while Ariana Grande was the musical guest. Though, the biggest storylines going forward involve the changes for the show. Unlike a lot of people,...

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...

I need to get back into my groove. I’ve been nice for too long. I’ve been bottling up rage for the past two (three...? I don’t know, I suck at math) months, so I have a whole bunch of stuff I just need to get off of my chest. So it is time again...

  For a few years there has been speculation that the National Hockey League would look to expand. Earlier today it was announced these plans are in fact true.   The league, which currently has 30 teams, is looking to add four new franchises over...

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...

Okay, so I’ve been told that a lot of my previous ‘Grind My Gears’ may make me out to be a bit impatient, but let me assure you, that is not the case. Let’s be honest here, if people didn’t have anything to complain about, the world would...

“A Million Ways to Die In the West,” one of the most anticipated comedy blockbusters of the summer, hits theaters this Friday, May 30. With an all-star cast that includes Seth MacFarlane (also writer and director), Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried,...

Mr. Original is back at it again. After a relatively successful first shot, I figured I’d spill out a few more things that really tick me off.  Actually, I think I just really like to complain about things in general. But that’s totally okay because...

Yeah, I’m doing it. Family Guy rips off everything. It’s about time someone rips them off. And who better to do it than “Mr. Original” himself? (At least that’s what my roommate calls me). No one, that’s who! So get ready to be enthralled...

Saturday morning began the way Friday was supposed to; a trip to a live taping of The Today Show. I awoke with a bounce in my step because, for some weird reason, I function better with less sleep. I pulled on my new Mickey Mouse shirt (Yeah, I'm that...

Friday was supposed to start off earlier than normal (5 A.M.) by making a trip to The Today Show. That didn't happen, as sleep trumped the decision about as easily as the Seahawks beat the Broncos in the Super Bowl. So when my alarm sounded again, I arose...

As the conference began on this chilly New York day, I was a bit skeptical of how interesting the sessions I chose to attend would be. It started off well as I learned a few new tricks to add my graphic design arsenal. Then came the biggest session of...

I have always marveled at the idea of city life. There's always something going on. I used to think that Pittsburgh was a pretty crazy city, but my mindset has changed drastically over the past 24 hours as I embarked on my very first journey to New York...

After a killer first week of airtime, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has taken America by storm. The Tonight Show’s premiere drew in nearly 17 million viewers and demolished those of his competitors, Jimmy Kimmel and David Letterman, nearly...

I’ll be laying something completely new on your plate this week . . . literally. Like pretty much every other person I have ever met, I love to eat. I especially love spicy food; hot wings in particular. So when one of my friends brought up attempting...

And so I begin my first comedy movie review. As I said in my previous article, I am all for crude comedies. One of the funniest one’s I’ve seen is South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut. Animation, foul language, and a topnotch soundtrack form the...

Friday night, the Robert Morris Colonials hit the ice against the American International College Yellow Jackets for game one of a two game weekend series at the 84 Lumber Arena. The Colonials came out the locker room with plenty of energy, possessing...

Camps have begun, cleats have been tied, and players have taken the field. Fall sports on campus are in full swing, and the leaves have not even begun to change colors. After a disappointing 2012 season, the Robert Morris men’s soccer team is excited...