As the fall semester begins, so does anxiety and stress for most students. Pressure for success, learning individuality, balancing work and social lives and moving from home have led mental illness to rise as a topic of concern for young adults. The U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health found that 11.9%… Keep Reading
In 2017 after a show in Rogers, Arkansas, police arrested Travis Scott, charging him for inciting a riot during his concert. After hyping up his fans, apparently a little too well, the “Sicko Mode” rapper told them to rush the stage, and to his surprise, they did. The beginning of Scott’s new documentary “Travis Scott:… Keep Reading
Cornell Law Day is an event that was hosted by Cornell University this past Wednesday, where multiple law schools sent admissions representatives from all over the country to talk with the attending students about the opportunities and advantages their respective universities could provide. St. Bonaventure University had a group of students who had shown interest… Keep Reading
The Murphy Auditorium was quiet Monday evening when Dr. Donald Gilliland, associate opinion editor for “The Hill” and former adjunct professor at St. Bonaventure, began his speaking engagement on source vetting in journalism. The building seemed to be about a quarter full, with about 75 students, as well as several professors, in attendance. Over the… Keep Reading
Heroes or criminals? “Hustlers” sheds light on what a stripper’s life may actually consist of in a thrilling story of money, success and despair. Get your cash ready, because you will be making it rain for the acting, visuals and plot. In 2014, four women were accused and later arrested on charges of taking $200,000… Keep Reading
There seems to be a point in the semester where students transform into zombies, relentlessly seeking caffeine and a decent GPA. Close enough to midterms for stress, far enough from break to give up. It’s purgatory. However, despite the gray skies and lack of sleep, there are ways to get through the trying times we’re… Keep Reading
If there has been one fashion trend that has made headway this past summer, it is the chunky sneaker. However, one sneaker brand has been facing a lot of backlash for their rendition of the “dad shoe.” 2018’s Shoe of the Year, the Fila Disruptor II, has been mocked on the internet for weeks because… Keep Reading
Three floors up in Shay Hall, in a dorm room filled to the brim with music equipment and pop-culture memorabilia, three band members in t-shirts run through their set. This is Ratchet Salón, the self-styled indie band playing its first show at St. Bonaventure University. Comprised of Bryce Murphy, a sophomore psychology major at Bonaventure;… Keep Reading
One of the many challenges freshmen face is adjusting to the new lifestyle. Some students came here from hours away. A new area, a tight living space and a lot of neighbors so close can be a difficult thing to deal with. Here are some tips to easily adjust to campus life. “Just don’t forget… Keep Reading
In today’s world of instant communication, people are inundated with catastrophic news stories almost daily: a hurricane hits here, a wildfire burns out of control there, or an earthquake kills thousands somewhere else. This constant barrage of bad news can wear people down, and as a result, people often fail to see the stories for… Keep Reading
People are usually told to not judge a book by its cover since the beginning of time. One of Netflix’s newest series takes this phrase to a new level. The young adult drama “Trinkets” follows three girls on their journey through high school dilemmas, relationships and shoplifters anonymous meetings – where they meet. The unlikely… Keep Reading
The Buffalo Philharmonic String Orchestra will be making its first-ever appearance to the St. Bonaventure Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts’ stage. The Buffalo Philharmonic is a long-standing orchestra known for its song performances and conductor, Glen Cortese, who has previously been at St. Bonaventure previous season. It will be performing multiple songs. “The… Keep Reading
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke was practically unknown when he challenged Rep. Ted Cruz of Texas for Senate in 2018. After a narrow loss that sent shockwaves around the country, O’Rourke is now fighting to gain traction in his bid for the 2020 Democratic Party presidential nomination. The latest Washington Post-ABC News Poll shows support… Keep Reading
A successful year made possible by countless volunteers I will start with the conclusion in case some of you don’t have time to read the whole article. Thank you to every volunteer, donor and especially BonaResponds’ leader for coming together to make the world a little better this past year. Without you all, BonaResponds is… Keep Reading
Every student is in the final stretch right now and there’s not much left to go. Still, sometimes we feel trapped. There’s too many papers to write, too many tests to study for and too much on our mind to make a single clear thought. So how do we get through these final, grueling days?… Keep Reading
In the case of the 2019 Met Gala, the theme of “Camp” is used to bring light to the cultural influences of the homogeneous and outrageously exaggerated culture we are living in today. The Met Gala’s annual fundraising event was held this past Monday night for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. The theme,… Keep Reading
Netflix’s “Disenchantment” leaves audiences wanting more than over-played jokes and overused, predictable storylines. The adult animation, created by Matt Groening, tells a tale of Bean, a teenage princess in medieval times. It goes through her drunken, mischievous adventures with a small elf, Elfo, and her own acclaimed, fun-size demon named Luci. The series’ storyline is… Keep Reading
“Avengers: Endgame” has officially beaten “Titanic,” becoming the second-highest-grossing film of all time, trailing behind James Cameron’s “Avatar.” The movie has made over $2.189 billion so far, reaching the $2 billion mark just 11 days after its release. Opening weekend was chaos. Showtimes everywhere were selling out. Through all the madness, “Endgame” has exceeded expectations… Keep Reading
ASIA, Asian Students in Action, is a group that provides students of Asian culture with a safe haven to express themselves freely and to make connections with their peers through these expressions. “The purpose of ASIA is to provide an academic, social, political and cultural support group for Asian and Pacific Island American students at… Keep Reading
“Love + Fear” album showcases Marina’s talent regardless of name change After taking on a stage name to represent her dazzling pop personas for nearly a decade, Marina and the Diamonds is now just Marina. On April 26, Marina released “Love + Fear,” which is a two-part album showcasing what makes life wonderful and scary.… Keep Reading