This November marks the 53rd Annual Light Up Night® brought to Pittsburgh by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP). This year's Light Up Night will be on Friday, November 22 and will add even more attractions to the event than last year. In...

The elderly woman entered the shop with a plan. Ever since she was a young lady, she had itched to be a part of the culture her husband and the bulk of society always wrote off so quickly. Now, in her 80s, she was going after it. After the owner did his...

Shelley, the Marketing & Fashion Coordinator at The Mall at Robinson, shares her knowledge on styling for the office.  RMU Sentry Media: How is choosing workplace attire different from “street” clothes? Shelley: I’ve always believed...

EcoChic is a women's clothing consignment store located in Robinson. RMU Sentry Media was given the chance to work with EcoChic and choose 6 spring-focused outfits to feature in our March print edition. RMU Sentry Media: How long has EcoChic been in...

One November morning in 1963, college student, Jim Vincent hitchhiked from Hiram, Ohio to Washington, D.C. The decision to make the trek was as easy for him as it was to stick out his thumb to signal the passing vehicles. Even his new acquaintances were...

After viewing the movie musical Les Miserables only a few hours ago, I realized there are several details that potential viewers should know before going into the theater. First, Les Miserables, is not like other movie musicals that seem like a nearly-perfect...

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I completed the interview with writer/director of "Perks of Being a Wallflower," Stephen Chbosky on Sept. 28 at the Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa. As I was waiting for him to finish up a previous interview (about 50 feet away from me), the atmosphere...

What is implied when we say the word ‘fashion?’ Perhaps the latest trend or a hot, new style of shoes comes to mind. Or maybe it even comes down to knowing when to ditch the sweats and crocs for a pair of dark-wash jeans. Some choose to believe fashion...

--An Inside View to All Things RMU-- Being a college freshman is arguably one of the scariest titles a person can have. Between the roommate situation, the foreign campus and the long-winded debate over when and where to buy textbooks, freshmen are...

It is not about us. It is not about us, it is just not about us. These are the words that echoed through the minds and hearts of many who traveled to Kenya along with Robert Morris University sophomore, Jenna Hidinger. The members of Grace Community Church...

Communicating With Thumbs   “On Facebook, I couldn’t post anything, comment back, and participate in a chat or any kind of activity. I also use Instagram a lot so that meant I couldn’t post any pictures or even any comments; there was...

  Throughout the month of February, individuals around the Nation will be celebrating in memoriam the history of the African-American community. Robert Morris University has also joined this effort and created a month full of events with the...

Parents from all sections of the world are united over their natural need to document their child’s life. One cannot remember the numbers of forced first day of school photographs. While most parents collect invaluable moments of their children’s...

  Information was released on Friday, February 3 that an independent speed-skating coach was banned from Robert Morris University facilities. The ban was a result of “allegations of improper behavior,” according to the press release. The...

Students from all ages, majors and backgrounds were welcomed to the Act 101 Open House in the Center for Student Success on Wednesday, January 25. The purpose of the Open House was to present the program of Act 101, or Pennsylvania Higher Education...

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, various RMU students and community members gathered in the Rogal Chapel at 5:30 pm for a special candlelight vigil. The ceremony was part of the weeklong event dedicated to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Candles and...

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...

In recent years, one particular trend has begun to multiply and spread rapidly. Its presence is lurking in hip coffee shops, college food courts and elite parties. Thousands of popular retailers are creating profit from it, and people of all ages are...