To many, she’s a soft-spoken Spanish teacher, but in her religious congregation, Sr. Elise Mora, O.S.F, lives fearlessly, accepting her moral convictions with complete willingness. Mora, adjunct professor of modern languages, who began her religious journey at 19, said the religious life wasn’t a clear, instantaneous decision for her. Rather, a friend from New Mexico,… Keep Reading
Inspired by true events, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “The Revenant” has proven to be a box office slam, full of high-intensity action and emotional depth. “The Revenant” bears the weight of internal struggle and survival with almost incomparable attention to detail. Leonardo DiCaprio provides his usual exceptional performance—this time as Hugh Glass, a member of a… Keep Reading
This semester, a few Bonaventure students have traded bus rides to Allegany for plane rides to Europe as international students. After a few weeks of settling in, these students have spoken highly of their transitions. Arshia Mehra, a sophomore English major who is studying at Kingston University in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom, credits her… Keep Reading
By Brandon Chin Staff Writer The America Marketing Association (AMA) unleashed its second Ugly Sweater Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 4, keeping fun at an all-time high and conventional fashion at a low. “We saw an even better turn out this year,” said Laura Meyers, a graduate assistant and co-president of AMA. “We raised… Keep Reading
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor Ed. Simone, Ph.D, filled the Garret Theater with the holiday spirit on Saturday with his one-man show of Charles’ Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. A Christmas Carol revolves around Ebeneezer Scrooge, a grumpy and greedy old man with a penchant for the phrase “Bah Humbug!” and a hatred of Christmas.… Keep Reading
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor He’s the oldest professor teaching at Bonaventure who also spent his undergraduate years here; he’s the guy who sits in the truck outside the Reilly Center during basketball games, guiding students who want to go into the broadcasting field. He’s the guy who never fails to relay his knowledge… Keep Reading
By Christina Root Staff Writer On Sunday, Bonaventure’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts presented outstanding concert band and concert choir performances to celebrate CNN’s Hero Of The Year, Maggie Doyne. Both the SBU concert band and choir centered their performances around Christmastime, featuring both classic and modern interpretations of Christmas classics. The event began… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Break the style rules of winter by proving that tights will still keep you both warm and stylish. Opaque Black No matter what the season demands of your wardrobe, make sure to have a pair of opaque tights on hand. Not only are they suitable for all seasons and wearable… Keep Reading
By Brandon Chin Staff Writer The America Marketing Association (AMA) unleashed its second Ugly Sweater Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 4, keeping fun at an all-time high and conventional fashion at a low. “We saw an even better turn out this year,” said Laura Meyers, a graduate assistant and co-president of AMA. “We raised nearly… Keep Reading
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor Ed. Simone, Ph.D, filled the Garret Theater with the holiday spirit on Saturday with his one-man show of Charles’ Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. A Christmas Carol revolves around Ebeneezer Scrooge, a grumpy and greedy old man with a penchant for the phrase “Bah Humbug!” and a hatred of Christmas. Because… Keep Reading
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor He’s the oldest professor teaching at Bonaventure who also spent his undergraduate years here; he’s the guy who sits in the truck outside the Reilly Center during basketball games, guiding students who want to go into the broadcasting field. He’s the guy who never fails to relay his knowledge and… Keep Reading
November 21, 2015 By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Assistant Editor The Bonnies defeated the University of Loyola Greyhounds, 94-82. They jumped out to an early first-half lead and never trailed again. At the end of the first half, the Bonnies looked like they were going to run away with the game as they went… Keep Reading
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Assistant Editor The Men’s Basketball team earned its fifth win of the season Saturday evening, defeating the Ohio University Bobcats, 81-68. The Bonnies could not stop the three ball and went basket for basket with the Bobcats. Getting it going by the end of the first half, senior guard… Keep Reading
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor St. Bonaventure’s Polar Plunge team will be “freezin’ for a reason” on Dec. 5. Twelve students, led by junior finance major Ben Collins, will carpool to Buffalo to plunge into Lake Erie to raise money for Special Olympics New York. According to Paula Scraba, Ph.D, O.S.F., members of the Bonaventure… Keep Reading
By Christina Root Staff Writer Director Jonathan Levine rises to moderate success with his Christmastime comedy, “The Night Before.” The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Ethan, who celebrates Christmas Eve with an annual night filled with drunken debauchery, with his two childhood friends Isaac and Chris, played by Seth Rogen and Anthony Mackie. “The Night… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Instead of getting the woman in your life the standard classic turtleneck and pajama set this holiday season, select more unique options. Turtleneck Turtleneck sweaters are a classic clothing gift for the holidays, suitable for every wardrobe. However, the traditional style typically gifted during the holidays has become a bit… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer A glimpse of the geniuses behind the some of the current fashion icons in Hollywood: Zendaya—Stylist, Luxury Lawson aka Law Roach Behind American singer and model Zendaya’s strikingly beautiful style Zendaya is none other than Luxury Lawson aka Law Roach. Lawson, who has an undoubtedly keen eye for fashion,… Keep Reading
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor The SBU Piano and Vocal Studios and Chamber Singers beautifully serenaded their friends, family and community who filled the Rigas Family Theater in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Sunday. The recital featured both pianists and vocalists who performed a wide variety of pieces from different time… Keep Reading
By Brandon Chin Contributing Writer Most high school seniors enroll into college, but far less enlist into the United States Army, said ROTC members. The Adopt a 10th Mountain Platoon Program is a fundraiser event that has been occurring at Bonaventure since Nov. 13. It was hosted in collaboration with the Olean Lions Club to… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny News Assignment Editor Two years ago, John Stevens went to an Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU) conference with several people from St. Bonaventure and the University of St. Francis in Joliet (Illinois), giving him the idea for a discussion group on campus. Stevens formed Franc Chats, a group, he said,… Keep Reading