Over fall break, a group of 16 BonaResponds’ volunteers traveled to Wilmington, North Carolina and saw first-hand the damage that a hurricane can do. They worked with several alumni from the area, as well as homeowners who needed assistance. Volunteers saw the aftermath of Hurricane Florence and how it produced over three feet of rain;… Keep Reading
Most people cringe at the idea of a veggie burger. Most people cringe at the idea of vegetarianism all together. Vegetarianism, along with crossfit and often atheism, has become the butt of the same joke told in too many variations too many times. For example, “an atheist, a vegan and a crossfitter walk into a… Keep Reading
According to Google, the definition of fashion is a manner of doing something or a popular trend, especially in styles of dress. Some people claim that you can be fashionable and trendy by wearing the latest styles or what everyone around you is wearing. Some people think being fashionable is wearing mismatched pieces and pulling… Keep Reading
Book battles topics such as abusive relationships and marriage It’s no secret that feminism is prominent in America, but it has not reached every part of the globe. Some parts of the world still see women as property, as somehow inherently sinful or shameful. Khaled Houssani’s novel “A Thousand Splendid Suns” is a gut-wrenching story… Keep Reading
New artist’s first single “I Like Me Better” becomes hit Ari Staprans Leff, better known as Lauv, made a grand entrance to the music world in 2018 with his smash-hit single “I Like Me Better.” His rise to the top was quick, and his song became a summer sensation, but Lauv is much more than… Keep Reading
BonaResponds volunteers will spend their fall break helping people in the Wilmington, North Carolina area recover from Hurricane Florence. The main jobs for the trip will be gutting homes that were flooded, in some cases by water over 10 feet deep and cutting up fallen trees. The volunteers will be staying in sleeping bags at… Keep Reading
Vests have always been a staple in fall wardrobes, as great layering pieces and a perfect light “jacket” for cooler days. Many stores have hopped on the vest bandwagon, and you can find them at a range of prices. The most well-known vests are from J-Crew. They have been killing the vest game for years.… Keep Reading
This week at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, opera star Michel Bell will be making an appearance. Ludwig Brunner, the director of the Quick Center, gives insight about the Broadway singer. “Michel Bell is a very famous bass-baritone with a very unique career. Mr. Bell started out very many years ago as… Keep Reading
While students at Bonaventure may be voting back home, not many have been voting in the general election in Cattaraugus County within the past few years, according to Chris Stanley, theology professor and the College Democrats advisor. On Nov. 6, citizens across the state will be rushing toward the polls for this year’s primary elections.… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure University provides a variety of services, resources and programs to support students’ needs. Each program is geared to help students succeed in their own ways. One of the newest, yet scarcely advertised resources is the Center for Attention, Learning and Memory, or CALM. The center is located in De La Roche 118 and… Keep Reading
Cultural club spreads message of interreligious dialogue Not every cultural club on campus can grab your attention like Muslim Students and Allies. Although it previously existed as Muslim Students Association, Co-President Amina Golden-Arabaty, a senior journalism major, took the club under her wing her freshman year and reinvented it into what it is today. The… Keep Reading
The paranormal has always been a subject of debate, over whether or not it is acceptable and/or provable. However, some have experienced things beyond our understanding and thus believe it wholeheartedly. Fr. Alphonsus Trabold, O.F.M of St. Bonaventure was one such believer. Trabold has become a legend of sorts at St. Bonaventure, as well as… Keep Reading
Animal print is slowly making a comeback. Around last fall, it started to make an appearance on the runways. We saw the trend mostly in snakeskin boots, booties and sneakers. Designers like Tom Ford, Carolina Herrera and Marc Jacobs came out with many animal print pieces in their fall lines. But the best part is,… Keep Reading
Hurricane Florence was bad. You are good. Good people make the world better. Here is a chance to help people recover and get back in their homes. It really is that simple. When disaster strikes, people get hurt. Some lose loved ones, homes and jobs. It hurts to think about it, and it is sad… Keep Reading
Francis Hall is situated between Garden Apartments and townhouses, a quick walk from main campus. Inside is the Francis Cafe, one of the many on-campus alternatives to the Hickey Dining Hall. The building is old, but the café has charm. That’s not solely because of its age, though. A woman stood behind the counter, her… Keep Reading
Illusionist Kid Ace will perform as part of the family weekend celebration, according to Campus Activities Board president, Jason Caldwell. David Boyd, better known as Kid Ace, will perform in the Quick Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. Saturday. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. for his hour-long show. “We wanted to host this… Keep Reading
Slenderman is a tall, faceless creature clad in a black suit, with slimy tendrils stemming from his back. His origins are unknown, which is scarier. He is considered the boogey-man of the millennial generation. Naturally, a movie had to be made about the monster. However, the only horrifying thing about Sylvian White and David Birkes’s… Keep Reading
Bonaventure club reaches out to schools to show local support With all the clubs on campus, some are lost in the mix. One club on campus that is not as well known, but has an important message to spread, is SafeTEEN Coalition. This club helps school children in the area, spanning multiple districts and buildings,… Keep Reading
Scott’s new album combines bumpy baselines and harmonies Travis Scott dropped his third studio album Astroworld, hyping up clubs and college parties worldwide. Astroworld has been a two-year process since Scott initially leaked the title of the album back in 2016. It’s full of psychedelic synths and harmonies, combined with bass lines that bump, which… Keep Reading
BonaResponds’ local activities do not end when classes are not in session. This summer, our weekly jobs included six new wheelchair ramps, a new set of steps, a large shipment of items to Haiti, preparation of donated iPads for schools, a virtual teachers’ conference for teachers, regular maintenance on tools/vehicles and maintaining the trails through… Keep Reading