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Will Wood and the Tapeworms Everything is a Lot released in 2015, with a remaster releasing in 2020

Scote’s G.O.A.T.s – Will Wood and the Tapeworms

Scott McDanel November 17, 2021
Don't miss the return of Sentry's weirdest column on a band that's just as weird.
What If...? recreates iconic moments from the MCU in an animated format Photo credit: The Walt Disney Company

Marvel Studios’ “What If…?”: Episodes 1-4 Recapped

Scott McDanel September 3, 2021
Catch up on Marvel's "What If...?" before starting on Episode 5 of the hit anthology series.

RMU Delta Phi Epsilon Chapter Hosts Deepher Dude

Scott McDanel, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor November 20, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris University Chapter of Delta Phi Epsilon hosted their "Deepher Dude" charity fundraiser in the North Athletic Complex on November 14. Ten "dudes" representing organizations from across campus came together to raise money...

Matt Lights routine had the audience laughing the whole night. Photo credit: Scott McDanel

Top Secret Colonials host Pittsburgh comedian Matt Light

Scott McDanel, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor October 21, 2019
The Top Secret Colonials hosted Pittsburgh native stand-up comedian Matt Light in the Westinghouse Ballroom in Yorktown on October 18.
The Toy Dolls current line up consists of (from left to right) The Mr. Amazing Duncan, Tommy Goober, and Olga

Scote’s G.O.A.T.S. – The Toy Dolls

Scott McDanel, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor October 2, 2019

As a genre of music, punk songs usually are about going against an established system or empowering the listener. Famous and more familiar punk groups like Green Day and Sex Pistols follow a trend of rebellion, edgy lyrics and being a staple of teenage...

Review: Borderlands 3

Review: Borderlands 3

Scott McDanel, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor September 19, 2019

Gearbox Games and 2K Publishing's "Borderlands 2" combined exciting and intense gunplay with clever writing and humor, cementing itself as one of the greatest shooters this generation. As a result, its sequel would have a lot to live up to. While the...

Review: The Hella Mega Tour Singles

Review: The “Hella Mega Tour” Singles

Scott McDanel, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor September 15, 2019

Some of the biggest names in the alternative music scene -- Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer -- announced that they would be doing a joint tour starting in 2020. All three groups released new singles to promote this tour, with Green Day and Weezer taking...

Nintendo Direct Recap (9/4)

Nintendo Direct Recap (9/4)

Scott McDanel September 6, 2019

Nintendo hosted one of their "Nintendo Direct" live-streams on September 4, 2019, featuring just under 40 minutes of new Nintendo Switch news. Highlights as well as the full stream will be down below:Monolith Soft's critically acclaimed RPG for Nintendo...

E3 2019 Conference Recap

E3 2019 Conference Recap

Scott McDanel June 13, 2019

LOS ANGELES, CA - The 2019 E3 Conference saw various video game developers and publishers sharing new information about previously announced projects and reveals of new games and hardware coming to the industry. A recap of this year's conference, as well...

The Business of Esports class hosted an NHL tournament on April 22, 2019.

NHL ’19 tournament showcases skills of Business Of Esports class

Scott McDanel, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor April 26, 2019
The esports community is establishing their staying power at RMU
NHL 19 tournament showcases skills of Business Of Esports class

NHL ’19 tournament showcases skills of Business Of Esports class

Scott McDanel, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor April 26, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - The recently established Business Of Esports course at Robert Morris University hosted a "NHL '19" tournament on April 22. This tournament was not only for virtual hockey fun, but was also a class project that challenged students taking...

Review: Cuphead (Nintendo Switch)

Review: Cuphead (Nintendo Switch)

Scott McDanel, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor April 21, 2019
Does the Nintendo Switch version hold up with its Xbox and PC counterparts?
The five members of Steve n Seagulls (pictured from top left) Hiltunen, Puikkonen, Remmel, Herman, and Pukki

Scote’s G.O.A.T.S. – Steve ‘n’ Seagulls

Scott McDanel, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor April 17, 2019
Steve 'n' Seagulls is taking metal to new, banjo filled places.
A digital rendering of the finished Fusion Arena

Colonial Esports Club players share thoughts on Fusion Arena

Scott Mcdanel, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor April 4, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies have announced the plans for their newest project, Fusion Arena. The first purpose-built arena for esports, it is one of many changes coming to the Philadelphia Sports Complex. Fusion Arena...

Nickelodeons Barnyard earned a measly 22% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Scote’s G.O.A.T.S. – Barnyard

Scott McDanel March 27, 2019

Everyone has that memory they try to repress until the end of time. For some, it might be the time they embarrassed themselves in front of their crush. Others try to forget the time they didn't have the right music for an audition. While both of these...

Nintendos Nindies Showcase Recap (3/20)

Nintendo’s Nindies Showcase Recap (3/20)

Scott Mcdanel, Contributor March 21, 2019
The March 19 stream featured a variety of games from independent developers. Read about it here!
Til Death Do Us Part escape room challenges students

‘Til Death Do Us Part escape room challenges students

Scott Mcdanel, Reporter March 16, 2019

Robert Morris University's chapter of the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity (PSP) is hosting "'Til Death Do Us Part," a student run escape room, this weekend in the Liberty Ballroom at Yorktown Hall. Challenging students to solve the mystery and...

Inside Xbox Recap (3/12)

Inside Xbox Recap (3/12)

Scott McDanel, Contributor March 13, 2019

Xbox Game Studios hosted Season 2 Episode 2 of their "Inside Xbox" series today, highlighting new games, updates and other projects that they have been working on. A new controller color, "Phantom White," was revealed. The controller will be released...

Pokemon Direct (2/27) Recap

Pokemon Direct (2/27) Recap

Scott McDanel, Contributor February 27, 2019

    Nintendo hosted a seven minute long Pokémon Direct today, which focused on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch mainline iteration of the series. Highlights as well as the full live stream will be down below. "Pokémon Sword"...

Reggie Fils-Aimé on stage at GDC 2011.

Nintendo of America COO Reggie Fils-Aimé announces retirement

Scott McDanel, Contributor February 22, 2019

Reggie Fils-Aimé has announced his retirement from Nintendo of America on February 21, 2019. Addressing fans through the Nintendo of America page on Twitter, he announced that he will step down from the position at age 57. Fils-Amié had worked at...

Behind the Curtain pairs hopeful singles for Valentines Day

Behind the Curtain pairs hopeful singles for Valentine’s Day

Scott Mcdanel, Reporter February 15, 2019

Everyone knows the popular TV show "The Dating Game," which was popular back in the ‘80s. RMU's chapter of the Delta Zeta sorority used that same theme in an effort to spread some love with their take: "Behind the Curtain." Each eligible bachelor...

Nintendo Direct Recap (2/13/19)

Nintendo Direct Recap (2/13/19)

Scott Mcdanel, Reporter February 13, 2019

Nintendo hosted a Nintendo Direct on February 13, detailing their plans for the future. The event showcased several games and the downloadable content coming to the Nintendo Switch. The highlights of the stream include: "Super Mario Maker 2," the...

Scotes G.O.A.T.S. - Okilly Dokilly

Scote’s G.O.A.T.S. – Okilly Dokilly

Scott Mcdanel, Contributor February 13, 2019
The band putting the dead back in Ned.
Inside Xbox Recap

Inside Xbox Recap

Scott Mcdanel February 8, 2019

Xbox Games Studios, formerly known as Microsoft Studio, hosted their first "Inside Xbox" event on Feb. 5, 2019. Detailing the developer's plans for the upcoming year and beyond, they shared details on games and events for the company's future,Highlights...

Vagan (right) shooting Cappuccino (left) after revealing his identity to Killer Bean.

Scote’s G.O.A.T.S. – Killer Bean Forever

Scott Mcdanel, Contributor January 31, 2019
Read all about the strange indie film revolving around a killer coffee bean.
Nintendo Indie Showcase Recap (1/23/19)

Nintendo Indie Showcase Recap (1/23/19)

Scott Mcdanel, Contributor January 24, 2019
Find out everything you need to know about the Nintendo of Europe stream on January 23.
A picture of the full Russkaja group.

Scote’s G.O.A.T.S. – Russkaja

Scott Mcdanel, Arts & Entertainment Reporter January 15, 2019

Ever think to yourself: “Gee, I wish I was invited to Joseph Stalin’s beach party?” Besides the fact that Stalin has been dead for a long time, he did not throw beach parties. Trust me, I looked it up. Not to mention if he did, it would probably...

RMU to offer new esports elective spring 2019

RMU to offer new esports elective spring 2019

Scott Mcdanel, Contributor November 7, 2018

The School of Business is looking to enroll students in a new experimental elective class this coming spring semester, which focuses on the fast-growing industry of esports. Robert Morris isn’t the only school jumping in on this trend, which Dr....

Pumpkins decorated to look like different Pokémon characters (from top left) Squirtle, Bulbasaur, Pikachu, Charmander, and a Pokéball.

RMU students prepare Halloween celebrations

Scott McDanel, Contributor October 26, 2018
Students are showing their festive ways while on campus.
Photo credit: Amanda Ebner

Next Fall: Honors Thesis spreads positive message

Scott Mcdanel September 27, 2018
Honors student Allison Wentzel is directing a play to promote a positive message for audiences.
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Cliche moments let down new Netflix film

Scott McDanel, Contributor August 30, 2018

School bells are ringing for students across the United States, which rings in another year of all-nighters, coffee-induced essays, and the inevitable Netflix binge the night before the first big exam of the school year. Netflix always has something new...