By Patrick Hosken Contributing Writer On a Tuesday afternoon last November, Sister Margaret Carney, O.S.F., told me a few stories about how music has metaphorically tapped her on the shoulder at a few key moments in her life. From the windows in her office in Hopkins Hall, the sun began to disappear into a mess… Keep Reading
By Angell Benjamin Staff Writer Based on true events and a previous movie by Gustavo Hernandez, “Silent House” is a suspenseful movie that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats and their adrenaline pumping from beginning to end. The 85-minute horror/thriller, directed by Chris Kentis and written by Laura Lau, takes place at a… Keep Reading
By Mary Best Opinion Editor There have been countless films depicting a young woman getting kidnapped while traveling abroad. No matter how intense the ratings or gruesome the abuse scenes, the films never manage to show what would happen if Liam Neeson isn’t your father. The 2008 film “Taken,” starring Neeson, barely scratched the surface… Keep Reading
Staff Editorial When you’re a student at St. Bonaventure, basketball is part of daily life whether you like it or not. With all the success of both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, ignoring the hype is practically impossible. On March 16, the campus was almost eerily empty. It seemed a majority of students were… Keep Reading
By Chris Graham Associate Editor Newspapers need to make money — that’s a simple fact. The New York Times understands this and has changed its paywall yet again. The new policy, while limiting content, should be embraced and not bashed because this is just another sign of the times. On Tuesday, The New York Times… Keep Reading
By Emily Sullivan Opinion Assignment Editor I’ve seen some weird things on Facebook throughout the years. Whether it’s a spam picture of a huge pimple or a friend request from someone I’ve never met, my newsfeed rarely surprises me. Recently, however, people on Facebook have found a way to surprise and disgust me simultaneously. Several… Keep Reading
By Sara Ward Copy Editor CNN recently reported about a slave master in Africa who eventually became an abolitionist and co-founded an abolitionist group called SOS Slaves, which fights to liberate slaves in Mauritania. It’s wonderful someone could go against what he’d been taught his whole life and decide slavery was unjust and inhumane. However,… Keep Reading
By Deirdre Spilman Assistant Opinion Editor To many people, television shows like “Glee,” “Doctor Who” and “Star Trek” have nothing to do with film series like “The Hunger Games” and “Harry Potter.” However, there is one thing all of these unique franchises have in common: their devoted fan bases. We have all witnessed people like… Keep Reading
By Matt Butler Associate Editor For those who possess a Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or just about any other type of social-media account imaginable, it was nearly impossible to dodge the record-breaking viral YouTube video titled ‘KONY 12,’ last week. Despite receiving more than 74 million views as of last Tuesday, this exponentially popular short video… Keep Reading
Staff Editorial It’s no secret campus has overflowed with Bona pride since Sunday. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams made the university prouder than ever before, but it’s not just students, faculty and alumni that are uniting as Bona Nation. Some local residents are just as excited as us students are — and they… Keep Reading
By Kevin Rogers Staff Writer Sunday’s allegations that an American serviceman killed 16 civilians in Afghanistan are the latest in a series of nightmares plaguing our presence in the nation. This is a tragedy, and if the allegations are true, those involved should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. The recent developments… Keep Reading
By Chris Graham Associate Editor The First Amendment is one of the greatest and most consistent battles within our country. Everyone loves to support the message behind it because it is ingenious — allowing people to express their views, thoughts and opinions however they want, whenever they want. As much as the masses support it,… Keep Reading
By Kevin Rogers Staff Writer During a time of year when students are usually bracing for a late snowstorm, abnormally warm weather the last week has surprised the St. Bonaventure community as well as much of the Central and Eastern United States. Since March 11, area high temperatures have exceeded 60 degrees Fahrenheit each day.… Keep Reading
By Nate West Assistant News Editor St. Bonaventure has been named a Tree Campus USA for the second consecutive year. The Arbor Day Foundation awards this to 115 colleges and universities across the nation. It is supported by a grant from Toyota Motor Corp. Rob Hurlburt, associate director of facilities for maintenance, said there is… Keep Reading
By Samantha Berkhead News Editor Seven distinct styles of art will be showcased starting next Friday in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts for this year’s Senior Thesis Exhibition. The exhibition will open as part of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts and the Quick Center’s “Evening with the Arts” event, which… Keep Reading
By Samantha Berkhead News Editor It first took over the airwaves, then a web stream and podcasts. Now, student DJs at WSBU-FM, 88.3 The Buzz, have another outlet for their work — the smartphone app. Individuals with a smartphone who have downloaded the St. Bonaventure app will now be able to listen to the Buzz… Keep Reading
By Marissa Bruno Staff Writer Two representatives from the recycling program Casella spoke to the St. Bonaventure community about preserving Earth’s natural resources for the university’s annual Recyclemania event on campus. Carrie A. Carpenter, Casella territory manager, described Zero Sort as a brand name to a single-stream recycling process that uses a simple sorting method to recycle. The program simplifies the… Keep Reading
By Emily Carson News Assignment Editor The university announced on Tuesday that the new school of business will officially be named the William E. & Ann L. Swan Business Center. The building is named after Ann L. Swan, and her late husband, William E. Swan, ’69. “The university’s Board of Trustees decided to honor Bill’s… Keep Reading
By Kerri Linsenbigler Features Assignment Editor Bonnies Fever has reached new heights on campus and in the community. The success of the men’s and women’s basketball teams this season has sparked a surge of school spirit. Their upcoming appearances in the NCAAs have especially triggered Bona Madness on campus. Lindsey James, a literacy graduate student, said she’s been… Keep Reading
By Anthony Gannon Sports Assignment Editor After the women’s basketball team’s runner-up finish in the Atlantic 10 Championship, every player is back in the gym getting ready for the NCAA Tournament. The women’s basketball team will learn its fate Monday, when the selection committee releases its bracket for the Women’s NCAA Tournament in a ESPN 7 p.m. special. In… Keep Reading