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Amanda Ebner

Amanda Ebner, Contributor

Amanda is a freshman Social Science major and a reporter for the A&E desk.  She loves books, TV, video games, and writing about all of the above for the Sentry.

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A group shot of the presenters receiving their big checks at the Shark Tank.

Out of the frying pan and into the Shark Tank

Amanda Ebner, Contributor February 21, 2019

Update (2/22/2019): Our original reporting contained errors involving dollar amounts and proper names of organizations. These have been updated and we apologize for any confusion this may have caused. MOON TOWNSHIP -- On Feb. 20, 2019, seven student...

Review: Ralph Breaks the Internet

Review: Ralph Breaks the Internet

Amanda Ebner, Contributor November 22, 2018

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Disney has released another film for families to enjoy. This time, the November release is none other than "Ralph Breaks the Internet," a sequel to 2012’s "Wreck it Ralph." The new film follows Ralph, the good-natured...

Review: Bendy and the Ink Machine - Chapter 5

Review: Bendy and the Ink Machine – Chapter 5

Amanda Ebner, Contributor October 29, 2018
The long awaited finale of Bendy and the Ink Machine has arrived. Is it worth the wait?
photo credit: Erik Schmidt

Top Secret Colonials host the Fall 24 Hour Gaming Marathon

Amanda Ebner October 14, 2018

On Oct. 13, RMU's Top Secret Colonials kicked off their biannual "24 Hour Gaming Marathon" in Yorktown Hall. The event acts as a fundraiser for charities such as the Children’s Miracle Network and the Best of the Batch Foundation. Participants at...

Disenchanted over Disenchantment

Disenchanted over Disenchantment

Amanda Ebner September 6, 2018
Matt Groening's newest series can leave some wanting more.
Photo credit: Tori Flick

Who are the “Best Buddies?”

Amanda Ebner April 3, 2018
RMU's students are not only forming friendships, but spreading awareness about those with disabilities.
Photo credit: Alexandra Kilyanek

Alternative ways to spend Valentine’s Day

Amanda Ebner February 12, 2018
Singles don't have to let this holiday go to waste.
The most anticipated releases of 2018

The most anticipated releases of 2018

Amanda Ebner January 29, 2018
2018 is set to be a year full of releases.
Photo Credit: Tori Flick

YouTube’s new partner program

Amanda Ebner January 19, 2018
YouTube's new policy is hurting smaller channels.
Photo credit: Tori Flick

How not to fail at your New Year’s resolutions

Amanda Ebner January 18, 2018

It's the start of a new year and a new semester, and for many Americans, that means starting work on their New Year's resolutions ... and giving up on them a week later. It isn't a secret that New Year's resolutions commonly fail. The New York Times...

Five movies for Thanksgiving

Five movies for Thanksgiving

Amanda Ebner, Reporter November 16, 2017

Once Nov. 1 rolls around, it becomes apparent that there are two types of people: those who start putting up the Christmas tree, and those who refuse to even think of the holidays until December. Those in the first category will argue that Thanksgiving...

Start with Art: Pittsburgh visits RMU

Start with Art: Pittsburgh visits RMU

Amanda Ebner and Ciara Adams October 24, 2017

The "Start with Art Pittsburgh: A Retrospective" exhibition had its opening reception on Oct. 5, 2017 in the RMU Media Arts Gallery. Start with Art is a program where artists, primarily photographers, are assigned a month, and each artist submits prints...

Cuphead

Cuphead

Amanda Ebner October 18, 2017
New game release is a cartoon fan's cup of tea.
Happy Death Day mixes humor and horror

Happy Death Day mixes humor and horror

Amanda Ebner October 16, 2017
Happy Death Day is a horror movie for those who don't like horror movies.
To the victors go the statues: 2017 Emmys recap

To the victors go the statues: 2017 Emmys recap

Amanda Ebner September 18, 2017

The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted on Sept. 17 by Stephen Colbert. In between jokes about politics and the entertainment industry, 27 awards were given out for acting, directing, writing or overall best show in each genre. The winners are listed...

Predicting the unpredictable: Emmys 2017

Predicting the unpredictable: Emmys 2017

Amanda Ebner September 16, 2017

In just a few short hours, television stars and television viewers alike will be paying attention to the greatest awards of the small screen: the Emmys. There are a total of 25 categories for the awards to be doled out in, and this year boasts a high-level...

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