Headshots of Larry LaRocco (D-Idaho) and Vicky Hartzler (R-Missouri) Photo Courtesy: Noticeboard BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, STAFF WRITER Former members of the U.S. House of Representatives will be coming to St. Bonaventure University to meet with students, speak in classes and give a public forum from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14. Every two years, Bonaventure participates…
photo courtesy of @oliver_anthony_music on Instagram BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Whether or not you believe Oliver Anthony is a right-wing industrial plant or apolitical, some of the lyrics in his contemporary folk song “Rich Men North of Richmond” amplify conservative talking points, even if he didn’t intend them to be interpreted that way. …
photo courtesy of @kamalaharris on Instagram BY MIKE POLCE, STAFF WRITER If Joe Biden decides to run again in 2024, the democrats could be in major trouble. According to a poll on fivethirtyeight.com, Biden’s approval rating is 43.2%, compared to 52% in January, 2021 when he was first elected president of the United States. His…
Photo courtesy of @rondesantisfl on instagram BY MIKE POLCE, STAFF WRITER The 2024 presidential election is 11 months away, meaning voters should start thinking about which candidate they want to support. To many Republicans in 2020, Donald Trump sounded like the ideal person to run this country, and many Republicans still feel this way. According…
College Democrats Phone Bank / Photo courtesy of College Democrats on Instagram @sbu_collegedems BY CLAIRE FISHER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER With politics becoming the forefront of our generations’ topics of discussion, both College Democrats and College Republicans have become increasingly popular on campus. Natalie Merrill, sophomore and president of College Democrats, and Saidy Boyla, sophomore and president…
BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR There are many upperclassmen here at St. Bonaventure University who are older than most major social media platforms. Facebook was born in 2004, Twitter in 2006, Instagram in 2010 and Snapchat made its way in 2011. Though these are commonly referred to as sites that grew up with our generation,…
BY TUCKER REILLY, MANAGING EDITOR Former United States representatives Peter H. Kostmayer and David A. Trott visited St. Bonaventure University this week as part of the Congress to Campus Program. The two former congressmen visited political science classes on Monday and Tuesday, in addition to participating in a public forum Monday evening. The Congress to…
Max McAuliff, Staff Writer Athletes around the world have different levels of influence on the people that follow them. Whether it’s casual fans of the sport or die-hard supporters, athletes’ influence extends to millions of people. Sometimes the ability for athletes to reach millions of people can be a bad thing. A few weeks ago,…
By Mike Polce, Staff Writer In order to “reunite” America, we must first recognize the problems that are keeping us from becoming unified. First of all, politics have been more controversial than ever before. Secondly, signs that racism still exists were exhibited during the murder of George Floyd. Lastly, the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the…
By Dominic Gismondi With President Joe Biden now a reality, it is important to remember his call for unity at the inauguration. He said, “With the campaign over, it’s time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation… It’s time for America to unite. And to heal.”…
What if I were to tell you that every month, Americans 18 and over could receive $1,000 per month for the rest of their lives with no strings or gimmicks attached? This policy known as Universal Basic Income (UBI) is essentially a price floor that guarantees every American citizen over 18, a fixed amount per…
Throughout the midterm elections last year, if you watched TV or went online, you likely saw some attack advertisements from candidates on both sides of the spectrum spewing hate at the opposition. Smear campaigns have been prominent since the founding of the country, but nothing that Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson did compares to the…
Positioning on Twitter always feels like helping a movement. I often find myself sharing my opinions on political issues, and joining in an echo chamber. Most of the people I follow — with some exception, of course — have the same political beliefs I have, so naturally the opinions they offer mirror my own opinions.…
The world’s a scarier place than mom said. My coping mechanism: Surrounding myself with like-minded people. While that sort of isolation might seem ignorant, it gives me some faith in humanity – that we’re all shooting for equality, respect life and love our fellow brothers and sisters. Maybe that’s my inner Franciscan coming out –…
For years, celebrities have been using their status as a platform to springboard their political and social views. Society holds celebrities on a pedestal, to the point where if they’re doing or saying something, it has to be the cool or right thing for everybody to do. Celebrities know they’re seen in this manner, so…
With Thanksgiving last week and Christmas fast approaching, many Bonaventure students have been able to head home and spend some time at the dinner table, eating quality meals with their families. Although these holidays are supposed to be an opportunity to spend good times with their relatives, the election is still fresh in many American’s…
By Lian Bunny Co-Photo Editor This year’s Lenna Visiting Scholars traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to talk about American politics. Journalists Alan and Barbara Mackenzie presented their talk “UK: State of the Nation” on Nov. 9 to the St. Bonaventure community. The late Betty S. Lenna Fairbank and Reginald A. Lenna of Jamestown funded the…
Most athletes become involved in politics often. But should they allow the playing field to be turned into political ground as well? It is obvious that athletes have the potential to sway public opinion on political issues. Athletes have immense followings, are typically trusted and well respected and are seen as leaders in our society.…
With presidential campaigns and debates well underway, citizens have been firing opinions on candidates left and right—as have St. Bonaventure students. This year’s campaigns have featured a variety of participants: from businessmen and doctors to an ex-first lady and a brother of a former president, the multitude of politicians has given citizens a lot to…
This week, President Obama finally announced formal plans to shut down the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, fulfilling promises he made to the country years ago, proving it’s never too late for a good thing. This announcement came mere days after Republican nomination candidate and renowned television clown Donald Trump voiced his support for torture techniques.…