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You know what really grinds my gears? Volume II

You know what really grinds my gears? Volume II

Matt Merlino, Lifestyles Layout Editor
April 21, 2014

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 all of what I am about...

What happened to good television?

Matt Merlino, Lifestyles Layout Editor
April 7, 2014

A few weeks ago, I touched on the fact that the quality of Disney movies just hasn’t been as good since I was younger. The same goes for television shows. If you turn on the TV today and switch to Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, or Disney Channel, you will not find anything...

Look Good Naked: Two is better than one

Look Good Naked: Two is better than one

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2014

Having a partner in crime in your mission to get fit is always a good idea. For the days you'd rather lie in bed, you officially have someone responsible for dragging you out of it. One of the best qualities you can look for in your fitness partner is that you have different...

Mr. Peabody and Sherman: Pun for all ages

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editor
April 1, 2014

Are you a fan of talking dogs? Are you a fan of time travel? Most importantly, are you a fan of puns? If you answered yes to any of these questions, “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” is probably for you. Yes, even if you are in college, you are most likely going to like this movie. “Mr....

You know what really grinds my gears?

You know what really grinds my gears?

Matt Merlino, Lifestyles Layout Editor
March 31, 2014

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 everyone. ...You know...

Look Good Naked: Power Poses

Look Good Naked: Power Poses

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2014

Being healthy and in shape is not all about how you look (name of the blog aside), it is more about how you feel.  Over 16 million people have watched the TED talk by social psychologist Amy Cuddy on power poses, but many still don’t know the advantages of them. Power poses,...

The Frozen hype begins to thaw, but it was cool while it lasted

Matt Merlino, Lifestyles Layout Editor
March 25, 2014

I have always loved Disney movies. The Lion King still tops my list of all-time favorites after all these years. The characters, as well as the songs made it an instant classic. From 1989-1999, Disney animation was at the top of its game, producing the musical renaissance...

Look Good Naked: Learning from the best

Look Good Naked: Learning from the best

Leah Fleischel, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2014

Jillian Michaels’ brought her “Maximize Your Life” tour to the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh on Mar. 19 to an audience dying to know her secrets to health, fitness, and living a positive lifestyle. The presentation started out with a shocking video, meant to alert and...

RMU Proclamation: Sports and the dichotomy of winning and losing

RMU Proclamation: Sports and the dichotomy of winning and losing

Jon Fisher, Assignment Editor
March 21, 2014

What are sports? I'm not looking for the simplistic and sarcastic answer to that question. That is remedial at the lowest level of thinking for the average sports fan. Sports are people playing for a living. Sports are groups of men and women joining forces to achieve the...

Artifact: Jared Leto makes you want to never buy music again

Eddie Sheehy, Lifestyles Editora
March 18, 2014

I’ve got an “Out of My Element” first for you today. Documentaries are undoubtedly an important form of the motion picture industry. They have the power to change your mind, introduce you to something new, and even affect the world around us. Too often I think documentaries...