By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Take a look at the history of Fashion Week, where thousands of people migrate to the style capitals of the world, including New York, Paris and Milan to get the scoop on the latest runway trends. According to a TIME article by Erin Skarda, Paris, France was the primary source… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor As another season of NFL football kicks off, another controversy has risen. Like other professional sport leagues, the NFL has had its fair share of stirring up controversy. In this case, however, it is not the League creating controversy, but individual players. Namely, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. During the… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Stay on trend without breaking the bank this season by shopping at Olean’s most affordable and fashion-forward shops. Maurice’s If you’re a fashionista who loves all things bohemian, shop until you drop at Maurice’s, a clothing chain located in the Walmart Plaza. Staying true to their mission, Maurice’s provides stylish… Keep Reading
By Tierney McGilvray Contributing Writer As students were relaxing and enjoying their summers, theater director Ed Simone, Ph.D, and designer and technical director Rebecca Misenheimer were busy sketching, planning, designing and discussing this year’s only fall theatre production: Hamlet. According to Simone, Hamlet hasn’t been produced by students since at least 1999. Having focused solely… Keep Reading
By Emily Palmer Contributing Writer St. Joseph’s Oratory, in the heart of the Bonaventure campus, provides easy, 24/7 access to Eucharistic adoration. Not many students have visited this structure, as it is a recent change to the campus. It was rededicated in May, but it hasn’t gotten much day-to-day attention from the student body. Inside,… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor Travis Scott’s sophomore album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, brings back the exciting but atmospheric alternative trap sound that he established in his debut album, Rodeo, but with a few more twists and surprises. The uncanny title of the album was described by Scott as a homage to… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer From remixes of modern trends to the revival of popular fashion from the Victorian era, stay on trend this fall by adding these four items to your wardrobe! Oversized jackets Oversized jackets have been loved by the fashion world for the past few seasons, but fashion icon Rihanna has sparked… Keep Reading
By Hannah Gordon Training Editor On its first tour without its original front man, Blink-182 didn’t disappoint. After Tom DeLonge’s January announcement of parting ways with Blink, Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio stepped in. DeLonge complemented bassist Mark Hoppus for over 20 years with on-stage antics, and many didn’t believe the trio would ever truly… Keep Reading
By Jacob Starowicz Contributing Writer This past weekend, I planned on spending a relatively uneventful night with my girlfriend filled with Forensic Files and a game or two of “Sorry” with her roommates at Mercyhurst University. As luck would have it, her favorite classic hard rock band “KISS” was performing at the nearby arena, not… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor Back in February, Chicago rapper Kanye West rolled out three title changes, 40 notepad signatures and constant anticipation to finally release his new album, The Life of Pablo. Despite the delays, changes and updates to his first stream-only album, Pablo was a collective of Yeezy’s new and old styles.… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer From architecture to nature, make your Bonaventure fashion shoot worthwhile by capturing your outfit of the day at campus’s most beautiful and unexpected locations. Archway Location: Devereux Hall Laced with multicolored leaves and intricate gold designs, Devereux Hall stands as one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings on campus.… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Staff Writer It is almost that time of the year again: late night studying, cups upon cups of coffee and a few mental breakdowns here and there. Although finals week can be stressful, finals are still a cornerstone of a college education. Cumulative finals have been a controversial topic over the past… Keep Reading
By Brandon Fields Staff Writer Beyoncé Knowles Carter creates a conversation, and after the release of her second visual album, the conversation is louder than ever before. Beyoncé and Jay-Z are one of the most famous Hollywood couples, but when it comes to their personal lives, they are reserved in what they allow the public… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Managing Editor Senior Sebastian Bellm said he tried to attend all St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball home games. He traveled to Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Brooklyn to watch the men play this season. However, Bellm said he did not attend any Bonaventure women’s basketball games. He is not alone. The men’s team averaged… Keep Reading
By Lauren Zazzara Associate Editor Speaking about her book “E! Entertainment,” Kate Durbin, a Los Angeles-based writer, curator and visual artist, said, “It’s exciting because the pages are pink…It’s actually not any more expensive than it is to have white pages. It’s just like in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ when you think it’s going to… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer From reinventing old fashion trends to creating new ones, these award-winning Hollywood films have dominated the box office and transformed wardrobes for decades. Clueless, 1995 Nothing screams ‘90s nostalgia like the bright yellow plaid skirt-suit that Alicia Silverstone wore in the popular film, “Clueless.” As one of the most quintessential… Keep Reading
Season two of “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” lacks an engaging plot; however, that is more than made up for in the hilarity of its actors’ performances. A rather boring season of stories is kept afloat by the magnificent work of the show’s cast members, who exude a real passion for their roles. The overall plot does… Keep Reading
By Emily Losito Contributing Writer Harley Winkleman sat with her laptop in her room and looked at the list of required textbooks for the semester. Her accounting professor listed a $200 book. Winkleman, a junior, scribbled her past textbook prices down, and the amount – $3,000 – stared back at her. A Huffington Post article,… Keep Reading
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor Members of SBU Theater are back with another phenomenal play. Characters of “A Decade of Wandering” took the stage in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts this past Wednesday and Thursday night, and will be back Friday and Saturday. It was different for the theater show to be… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor The theme for this year’s Spring Weekend: the carnival. Abby Cohen, associate director for intramurals, club sports and student engagement, said this means more inflatables and games. “(We’ll have games) such as skee ball and plinko as opposed to just the bull,” Cohen said. “Some new things to get excited… Keep Reading