Upcoming weather calls for new stylish shoes It’s officially spring, which means it’s time to put away the winter boots and drag out the colorful sandal bin. For the most part, shoe trends tend to stay the same each season with minor changes. When transitioning into warmer temperatures, adding bright colors and patterns to your… Keep Reading
Sarah Northington makes positive ripples at Bona’s Sarah Northington is an important component to the Warming House team. She overlooks the community and student volunteer members along with their interactions with guests. Her position as associate director is a more recent change for her. “I became the associate director of the Warming House at the… Keep Reading
Over spring break, BonaResponds returned to the Wilmington, North Carolina area to help with furthering recovery efforts from hurricane Florence. Hurricane Florence struck the Carolinas on Sept. 10, 2018. The hurricane quickly downgraded but then stalled in place and dropped up to three feet of rain in places. The storm caused rivers to flood and… Keep Reading
From the spin-off of Freeform’s “Black-ish,” “Grown-ish” explores many of the difficulties of college life, attracting anyone who may be going through their own college-based dilemmas. With season two bringing viewers different characters each facing his or her own disputes, “Grown-ish” gives viewers a taste of real-life young adult problems. Some students say that their… Keep Reading
We are back from another successful BonaResponds spring break trip. We helped many people, and the volunteers did a great job. I could go on and on and tell you about what it meant, and how it changed me and how we helped, but instead, I will give a few other people the opportunity to… Keep Reading
The Momo Challenge is the latest in a series of criticisms by the mainstream media targeting internet sites and their safety, specifically concerning teens and young children. First appearing almost a year ago, the challenge has been reported across several media outlets as having recently resurfaced. Many of these outlets, such as NBC News’ Today… Keep Reading
Honoring colored artists more than ever before The Academy Awards made its mark this past Sunday without a host for the first time in 30 years. Most viewers were expecting a train wreck, but the show went surprisingly well. Sites like Vogue, Vulture and Vice Media agreed that the Oscars should never have a host… Keep Reading
I have MAJOR imposter syndrome. People older than me always praise me for doing well and people younger than me are constantly seeking my advice, but I hate it because I feel like I have no idea what I’m doing. How do I overcome self doubt and become more comfortable with the way other people… Keep Reading
Multiple songs made by artists of today, such as Childish Gambino, Post Malone and Brandi Carlile, have followed the phenomena of the “loudness war” trend. This loudness trend focuses heavily on the dynamic range of a song being significantly compressed. The writer Geoffrey Morrison from CNET, a brand of CBS Interactive, explains this in simple… Keep Reading
Upcoming fashions pop with color and flare Although we seem to be traveling back in time when it comes to styles trending this spring, the trends we are seeing can be described as futuristic, naturalistic and artistic. As the harsh weather begins to warm up, put away those insulated, comforting oversized winter jackets, clunky boots… Keep Reading
Events call out racism and strenghten English skills Two poetry events were held on campus this week,giving students the opportunity to partake in the creative expression of others along with enhancing their own writing skills. On Tuesday, Residential Living and Campus Activities Recreation and Leadership (C.A.R.L.) sponsored an event in the Trustee’s Room in Doyle… Keep Reading
Medical Emergencies Response Team, MERT, is an on-campus emergency response service that ensures Bonnies’ urgent medical care when they need it. Currently, the chief of MERT is Christian Kostowniak, a senior biology major, and the assistant chief is Hamaad Khan, a junior psychology major, among a number of officers. This club offers a unique experience,… Keep Reading
Should universities cancel in honor of past and present presidents? High schools and workplaces around the country closed Monday for Presidents Day. While recognized by schools and companies, it seems most universities did not cancel classes for the day. In many articles online, college students have discussed the concern about not having the holiday off.… Keep Reading
I watched a really cool Ted Talk this week about honeybees a BonaResponds leader sent to me. He said I would enjoy it, and he was right. In fact, I have found myself thinking of it repeatedly over the past few days. We probably all know honeybees have had a rough time. Bee experts suggest… Keep Reading
When first watching the eight-episode television comedy “Russian Doll,” viewers wouldn’t think of how the show depicts gender roles. However, as you look deeper into the main character’s position, it becomes clearer. It’s hard to find a show that is centered around a woman’s perspective and uses the male characters the same way female characters… Keep Reading
With spring just weeks away, fashion trends will be throwing away boring, dark tones and welcoming the bright and vibrant. Spring fashion brings in fun patterns, pastel colors and everything it can to make your wardrobe happy again. When a new season approaches, there are always going to be new trends. This coming spring there… Keep Reading
2017 movie still prevalent in race discussions Portraying the struggles that African Americans currently face can be a challenge, especially in today’s political climate. This is especially true for the media, as misinterpreting these struggles can cause immediate outcry from audience. The film portrays racism through real encounters and extreme circumstances. One of the first… Keep Reading
Celebrities strut their stuff on the red carpet The 61st Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, hosted by Alicia Keys. The red carpet is known for the most extravagant, beautiful and elegant gowns worn by the top names in music. Artists walked the red carpet like Lady… Keep Reading
Valentine’s Day is assumed to only celebrate romantic love. Why can’t it be about self-love, too? Make your Valentine’s Day about spoiling your wonderful self. An awesome way to love yourself is to take a day for relaxation. For some, there is nothing more relaxing than putting on a rejuvenating face mask and getting your… Keep Reading
A few weeks ago, both Netflix and Hulu brought their renditions of the doomed luxury music festival, Fyre Festival, to their respective platforms only a few days apart from each other. Which one is worth the watch and the other one, well, on fyre? Billy McFarland, CEO of Fyre Media Inc., and rapper Ja Rule… Keep Reading