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Matt Merlino

Matt Merlino, Chief Graphic Designer

A senior Media Arts (Graphic Design) major, Matt is the award-winning Chief Graphic Designer for RMU Sentry Media. His design work has won first place in the Student Keystone Press Awards and 3 different categories of the SCJ Awards. He also works with RMU TV, where he designed the graphics packages for both RMU Live and Colonial Sports Center. Along with his work for RMU Sentry Media and RMU TV, he is the President of the Society for Collegiate Journalists, RMU Chapter.

 

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Rookie Tom Kuhnhackl takes videos of the fans.

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Rookie Tom Kuhnhackl takes videos of the fans.

Black and gold flood the streets of Pittsburgh to celebrate the Penguins 4th Stanley Cup championship.

[Photo] Pittsburgh's Cup runneth over

June 15, 2016

Black and gold flood the streets of Pittsburgh to celebrate the Penguins 4th Stanley Cup championship.

Stanley Cup Final flags line the streets of downtown Pittsburgh.

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Stanley Cup Final flags line the streets of downtown Pittsburgh.

Pascal Dupuis raises his arms to the crowd as they chant his name.

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Pascal Dupuis raises his arms to the crowd as they chant his name.

The stage marks the end of the parade route and is home to the closing ceremony.

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The stage marks the end of the parade route and is home to the closing ceremony.

Sidney Crosby carries the Stanley Cup from the stage to finalize the celebration.

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Sidney Crosby carries the Stanley Cup from the stage to finalize the celebration.

Patric Hornqvist, who scored the empty-net goal to solidify the Penguins Game 6 victory, raises his arms to the roar of the crowd.

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Patric Hornqvist, who scored the empty-net goal to solidify the Penguins Game 6 victory, raises his arms to the roar of the crowd.

Sidney Crosby carries the Stanley Cup through a crowd of fan as he exits the stage.

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Sidney Crosby carries the Stanley Cup through a crowd of fan as he exits the stage.

Defenseman Ian Cole talks to the media as he exits the stage.

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Defenseman Ian Cole talks to the media as he exits the stage.

Sidney Crosby, the Conne Smythe trophy winner (playoff MVP), hoists the Stanley Cup above his head.

[Photo] Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup victory parade

June 15, 2016

Sidney Crosby, the Conne Smythe trophy winner (playoff MVP), hoists the Stanley Cup above his head.

Sidney Crosby shows off the Stanley Cup to a sea of Penguins fans.

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Sidney Crosby shows off the Stanley Cup to a sea of Penguins fans.

A packed 84 Lumber Arena crowd looks on as players line up for the National Anthem before RMU vs. Mercyhurst.

[Photo] Arena packed for historic evening

January 24, 2016

A packed 84 Lumber Arena crowd looks on as players line up for the National Anthem before RMU vs. Mercyhurst.

Infographic: RMUs two-headed goaltending monster

Infographic: RMU’s two-headed goaltending monster

Matt Merlino, Graphic Designer December 27, 2015

Matt Merlino

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[Photo] Fire engulfs Leetsdale Industrial Park

November 17, 2015

Photo credit: Matt Merlino

You know what really grinds my gears? Vol. VIII

You know what really grinds my gears? Vol. VIII

Matt Merlino May 8, 2015

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...

You know what really grinds my gears? Movie edition

You know what really grinds my gears? Movie edition

Eddie Sheehy and Matt Merlino April 7, 2015

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...

BREAKING: Alligator spotted on campus

BREAKING: Alligator spotted on campus

Matt Merlino April 1, 2015

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...

[Video] Sentry Countdown – Top 5 SNL Skits

February 19, 2015

Jon and Matt discuss their top 5 SNL skits in this weeks Sentry Countdown.

What to expect from the SNL reunion special

What to expect from the SNL reunion special

Matt Merlino, Graphic Designer February 15, 2015

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. ...

You know what really grinds my gears? Valentines edition

You know what really grinds my gears? Valentine’s edition

Matt Merlino, Graphic Designer February 10, 2015

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...

Infographic: RMU vs. Canisius

Infographic: RMU vs. Canisius

Matt Merlino, Graphic Designer February 7, 2015

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