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The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

Firm laws in Saudi Arabia

Yulia Vasilyeva, Contributor
November 14, 2011

According to an article on spetnik.ru, in October 2010, a 55-year-old man legally married a 12 years old girl in Saudi Arabia. On a report made by ABC News, five women were arrested for driving. Moreover, consuming alcohol or engaging in sexual activity before marriage is against...

11/11/11: Time to make an epic wish

Heidi Hickle, Staff Writer
November 11, 2011

Today is the day we have all been waiting for this year! It is 11/11/11, and the world’s greatest wish is set to occur at 11:11. The symbolism of the world's greatest wish is based on spirituality. The numbers 1,234, 1,111, 1,212, 3,456, etc. are symbols that "spiritual...

Stand up for what you believe in

Ellen Lichius, Asst. Opinion Editor
November 9, 2011

As the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement continues to heats up, one can only wonder when the madness will stop. Just last week, police fired tear gas and various projectiles into the crowd at Occupy Oakland in order to stifle riots that closed the city’s port. The OWS protests,...

A day in a life: Staal drops by

Brooks Bratten, Staff Writer
November 9, 2011

There are approximately 15,000 people that can call themselves Pittsburgh Penguins season ticket holders. I am one of those lucky individuals. Of those 15,000 plus, I recently had an experience that most will never get. Sept. 12, 2011 is a day that I, nor my family, will...

Is Life at the Holiday Inn Really That Bad?

Kevin Zavitz, Staff Writer
November 9, 2011

Around 150 students were welcomed to the familiar aroma of a hotel at the beginning of this semester. The Holiday Inn on University blvd. would once again serve as a dormitory for students living “on-campus.” Even though the Holiday Inn is a mile away from the Robert Morris...

It’s Time We Learn No Means No

Laura Deely, Staff Writer
November 9, 2011

Rape. It is a strong topic to write my first opinion piece on, but with the recent events at Slippery Rock University, I feel compelled to get my voice heard about the terrifying and horrific ordeal of getting assaulted. Two individuals, Brian Chieze and Braydon Micaletti,...

Op-Ed: The Million Dollar Question

Op-Ed: The Million Dollar Question

Ellen Lichius, Asst. Opinion Editor
October 29, 2011

A few weeks ago the workforce lost one of its brightest stars, Steve Jobs - Genius, Visionary, CEO of Apple, Co-founder of Pixar, Respected manager, Beloved husband and father, College dropout? Looking closer at society, a recurring trend is that the successful members of society...

Horoscopes

Heidi Hickle, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011

Aries (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19) – While feeling good is something you’re used to, feeling this great makes you feel invincible. Try out a new sport, go to a new event, or read a new book. Nothing can get you off this high.  Lucky numbers include 16, 26, 25. Taurus (Apr. 20...

Thoughts on the world: The cynicism of technology

Sabine Cherenfant, Opinion Editor
October 28, 2011

In 2010, Apple decided to launch a unique technological device that not only redefine our daily life but also redefine technology. This slim, flat and rectangular object, weighting less than an average textbook, is a multipurpose tablet that can serve needs from checking your...

E-Readers: A modern issue of publications

Leah Moose, Asst. Online Editor
October 28, 2011

When a highly debated controversy is defined, very rarely are books and classic literature connected in most people’s mind. However, due to the changes brought on by advancing technology, a specific topic is quickly becoming a hot issue: the choice of using an e-Reader or sticking...