By Mary Best Opinion and Advisory editor There’s nothing like Thanksgiving at my house-the smell of a turkey baking all day, the beheading of the butter lamb and satisfying my weird obsession with canned cranberry sauce. It’s a holiday consisting of parades, dog shows, eating, relaxing and visiting with family. This year, consumerism almost destroyed… Keep Reading
By Liam Comerford Contributing writer With the economy still weak and job opportunities at a minimum, many are searching for ways to earn stable income. Many businesses call for a college degree. However, there are openings in hydraulic fracturing, where a degree is not required. Many are joining the field since you only have to complete… Keep Reading
This editorial represents the opinion of the Bona Venture staff With winter and cold weather quickly approaching, it’s the time of the year when people should be truly thankful if they have a warm home for the holidays. When the wind begins to pick up and the snow begins to fall, there’s nothing quite like… Keep Reading
On Friday, Nov. 9, the St. Bonaventure basketball 2013-‘14 season took off with flying colors. The men played a solid game against South Dakota, winning 68-46, and the WolfPack was louder–and more disrespectful–than ever. The WolfPack has a reputation for being over the top with its intimidation antics and cheers, but the performance of some… Keep Reading
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor Plenty has been said of the bullying scandal that has unfolded in Miami the past two weeks. Those interested have labeled victim Jonathan Martin either a “coward” or a “hero,” perpetrator Richie Incognito a “psychotic, racist thug” or a “manly” leader and the team a “dumpster fire” or…well, that’s about… Keep Reading
By Emily Sullivan Opinion and Associate editor A lot can happen in 10 years. In 10 years, I went from being an awkward, gangly seventh-grader to an awkward slightly less-gangly senior in college, about to embark on an even scarier journey into “the real world.” Looking back on it now, 10 years really did fly… Keep Reading
By Kevin Rogers Managing Editor It’s election season. I’m not referring to the Election Day that came and went on Tuesday. I’m not talking about the 2014 midterm elections next year. I speak of the next presidential election, now just less than three years away. I wish I wasn’t. But media outlets have been framing… Keep Reading
By Mary Best Opinion and Advisory editor While I’ve had my qualms with e2Campus texts in the past, I couldn’t be more thankful we have them. Besides the convenience of being informed about important school and weather information, it makes me proud to go to a school that prioritizes student safety. Until a few days… Keep Reading
By Sean O’Brien Assistant Opinion editor There are few things I don’t like about college life. I don’t mind being busy. I don’t even mind being broke. Generally, I’m happy to be (in most ways) the stereotypical college student, especially living in the townhouses, except for one particular activity. I despise grocery shopping while I’m… Keep Reading
By Emily Sullivan Opinion and Associate editor I love Christmas time. There’s nothing quite like watching the snow fall onto the lights outside my house while listening to Bing Crosby croon some Christmas carols. But when stores go from spooky decorations and costumes to Christmas trees and Santa decorations before Halloween is even over? I… Keep Reading
By Emma Zaremba Features Assignment Editor Disney’s great, stop the hate. A pro-life lobbying group (American Life League) criticized the Disney Company in 1995 of their supposed subliminal messages hidden in a variety of their films, according to Subliminal TV. Numerous critics have made jokes about the inappropriate messages and imagery, so people believe it… Keep Reading
By Kevin Rogers Managing Editor House Majority Whip Francis Underwood, D-S.C., Kevin Spacey’s charmingly wicked anti-hero on Netflix’s “House of Cards,” has some advice for congressional Republicans on how they should deal with the Affordable Care Act. “When your enemy is f**king up, don’t interrupt.” And indeed, it appears that Republican foes are stumbling and… Keep Reading
The Bona Bus is probably one of the most popular services St. Bonaventure offers its students. Especially during freshman year, when many new students don’t bring a car, the Bona Bus is one of the most convenient ways to get around town. It can take you to Old Navy, Payless Shoe Source, Carmike Cinemas, Tops… Keep Reading
By Mary Best Opinion and Advisory Editor My younger sister and I are experiencing our senior years together — hers in high school, mine at Bona’s. While the nerves that come with joining “the real world” surround my everyday activities, fighting the injustice of standardized testing surrounds hers. The dreaded Scholastic Assessment Test, or SAT,… Keep Reading
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor One of the most influential and unheralded pioneers of modern music was lost last Sunday when Lou Reed passed away at age 71. Artists, writers and fans of all ages immediately expressed their sorrow at the death of the former Velvet Underground frontman. By all accounts, Reed was an… Keep Reading
By Kiara Catanzaro News Assignment Editor Did you ever visit SeaWorld when you were younger? Orcas perform tricks with trainers and their performances illustrate the life of an orca in captivity as harmless and even beautiful. However, it is the exact opposite. “Blackfish,” a documentary directed and produced by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, tells the story of… Keep Reading
By Sara Ward Associate Editor When I think of recess, I recall warm days spent running down the hill behind my elementary school to the row of swing sets lined up in the back and pumping my legs so fast I thought I would be able to touch the sky. I remember playing tag with… Keep Reading
By Angelia Roggie Associate Editor Over midterm break, I spent the majority of my time hanging out with family and friends. But on Monday, Oct. 14, as I sat watching the movie “42” with my best friend, I couldn’t help but think about Jackie Robinson’s story and the Civil Rights Movement. St. Bonaventure was giving… Keep Reading
This editorial represents the opinion of The Bona Venture staff. Drivers might have found themselves inconvenienced behind the Reilly Center around lunchtime Monday. Anyone attempting to drive around the back half of campus found his or her progress stymied by an unannounced closing and had no choice but to loop around the long way to reach his… Keep Reading
By Hannah Gordon Assistant News Editor When you are required to pay $2,477.50 per semester for a meal plan, you expect food you can eat to be served to you – without an attitude. Although that may seem extremely reasonable, apparently for one manager in the Hickey Dining Hall, a simple question about what I… Keep Reading