By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor The St. Bonaventure community will gather this evening in the University Chapel in Doyle Hall, celebrating the life and death of St. Francis. Students and ministry leaders will take part in a narrated reenactment of St. Francis’ journey from life to death. The student-led performance begins at 6 p.m. and…
By Nicolette DiMura Contributing Writer In honor of Franciscan Week, the Chattertons organized a poetry reading that focused on Franciscan beliefs, figures and values. The event was well attended by mostly the freshmen class and some upper classmen. “It’s a great week to just remember St. Francis,” Fr. Francis, one of the friars at the…
The Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) announced the winners of the Intern Spotlight Competition on Sept. 26. The competition is held to recognize students’ outstanding internship achievements, while promoting these great experiences to the Bonaventure community. Pam Ferman, Career Counselor and Employer Relations Coordinator, explained the process of choosing the winners. “We wanted to…
Maddox is a four-month-old male who has endured more than any kitten ever should. He was found with a broken leg and a large wound on his side. However, Maddox is good as new and ready to find his new home. He has yet to be neutered, but he is up to date on all…
By Luis Rodriguez Contributing Writer With films such as “The Hunger Games” all the rage these days, it seems as if survival movies are becoming fan favorites. However, Katniss may have to put away her bow and arrow for a new group of survivalists in the action-packed “The Maze Runner.” “The Maze Runner” is based…
By Lauren Zazzara Contributing Writer Scarves are an autumn and winter essential. Having one snuggled around your neck to block out the biting air at St. Bonaventure can conserve a couple degrees of heat, and every degree matters. With lightweight and silkier scarves, there are many other ways to wear them other than around your…
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor Students, faculty and members of the community gathered on Sept. 27 to celebrate the annual Bonagany festival. Groups and clubs were present at the event, promoting their image while also hoping to raise funds. One group that stood out this year was Asian Students in Action (ASIA). The group…
It’s that time of the semester when Natty Lab groups begin to test their experiments and gather data about how far a golf ball will roll or how long before sugar dissolves in water. What could be more fun than that? You might say that watching paint dry brings more excitement to the table, but…
By Casandra Nguyen Contributing Writer Lundt is a four-year-old chocolate lab. He was abandoned in Olean, N.Y. recently and no one has come to claim him. He is up-to-date on his required shots, but he has yet to be neutered. Lundt isn’t particularly fond of cats but other than that he is extremely playful. The…
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor There was a lot of excitement on campus with the release of the new Apple iPhone 6. Some students admitted that they took the trip to the local BJ’s just to get a feel of the phone, which was released on September 19. “The iPhone 6 is sleek and…
By Lauren Zazzara Contributing Writer Sportswear has been on runways for the past few years. From Gucci to Alexander Wang, designers are putting sport-inspired influences on many of their designs. Mesh in particular was popular this summer and can still be carried over into fall. In addition, varsity jackets, bright and fun high-tops, and baseball…
By Lian Bunny News Assignment Editor If you enjoyed “The Heat” and “21 Jump Street,” “Let’s Be Cops” is a must see. “New Girl” dynamic duo, Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr., are a hilarious combination, as they impersonate cops to take down an ominous drug lord. Johnson gets to showcase his comedic talent as…
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor St. Bonaventure’s Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) will celebrate its 25th anniversary this fall. The center hopes to install new initiatives to attract a broader range of students. Dr. Gordon De La Vars, along with a panel of faculty members, established Bonaventure’s TLC 25 years ago this fall. Today, TLC…
Adam Braun, author of “The Promise of a Pencil,” will visit campus on September 28 and 29, and 10 lucky students will have the chance to eat with him. “The Promise of a Pencil”is this year’s All Bonaventure Reads book. After reading the book this summer, each freshman had to write an essay relating to…
Everyone loves a good suspense movie. Unfortunately, “No Good Deed” does not deliver. The film stars Idris Elba and Taraji Henson. It follows the story of a man (Elba) who has committed multiple murders, and a woman (Henson) whose faltering relationship with her husband gets her into a dangerous situation. Evan Collins is a murderer…
PSL: the three most important letters of fall. They stand for nothing more than our favorite seasonal staple. Pumpkin. Spice. Lattes. Whether you take them hot or cold, you can never go wrong with this special cinnamon treat. They are just as much a sign of autumn as the leaves beginning to fall and…
By Hunter Samuelson Contributing Writer We have all heard the voice. It’s up and ready by seven in the morning to allure you, tempt you, haunt you. There’s no way you won’t run into it throughout your day. It’s the voice of the Hickey Cookie. But maybe it’s not the cookie for you. Maybe it’s…
By Ellen Kibbe Contributing Writer After a month away from home, students are excited to spend a weekend with their families. The Campus Activities Board and the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership will host the annual Family Weekend beginning Friday, September 26. This year’s activities include sporting events, music shows, and the Bonagany Festival…
By Lauren Zazzara Contributing Writer This is the most difficult time of the year to find an outfit because the temperature fluctuates so much throughout the day. It feels like winter in the morning, and you can almost see your breath. If you dress too warm, by the afternoon you are drenched in sweat in…
By Ashley-Kate McCann Contributing Writer Update: SCOTLAND- The nation of Scotland voted to remain part of Great Britain yesterday in one of the closest in the nation’s history. Fifty-five percent of the nation voted to remain loyal and 45 percent wished to become independent, according to CNN.com. CNN also reported that shortly after the vote,…
