BY KAITLIN SINCLAIR, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza” just earned a nomination for Best Picture at the 94th annual Academy Awards. Fans of Alana Haim, the lead actress in the film have taken to Twitter to voice their frustrations about that being the only nomination the picture got. Many believe Haim was robbed… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR As millions of Americans get ready to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, it is about more than the game itself. For some, the Super Bowl commercials are more entertaining than the game and they look forward to seeing what the big commercial of the year will be and what… Keep Reading
BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR It is winter in Western New York. The frigid temperatures, heavy snowstorms and blustering winds are back yet again. New Yorkers must bundle up to face these unpleasant conditions. There are new fashion trends to combat this winter weather. Uggs are making a comeback, but did they ever really… Keep Reading
BY ELIZABETH EGAN, STAFF WRITER Almost every good story has a protagonist and an antagonist. The well liked protagonist has to overcome a challenge and defeat the antagonist to achieve their happy ending. From rom coms, to sci-fi to superhero movies and thrillers, this is the most basic outline of any good story. Before going… Keep Reading
BY KAITLIN SINCLAIR, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The fourth episode of season two of the hit show “Euphoria” aired on HBO last Sunday at 9 p.m. The episode titled “You Who Cannot See, Think of Those Who Can” is at the midway point of the second season. Euphoria follows the main character Rue Bennett played by Zendaya,… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR After taking time off from being on television screens, Kristen Bell is back and coming to screens on Netflix’s newest miniseries, “The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window.” The miniseries was released on Friday, Jan. 28, and has been getting attention on social… Keep Reading
BY KATHY WILLIAMS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Date night at the movies or getting dinner at a classy restaurant are classic go-to dates throughout the years, but it is time to step up and expand the way affection is shown to your partner. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, here are ideas on how to celebrate Feb.… Keep Reading
BY ELIZABETH EGAN, STAFF WRITER I love a good cheesy Christmas movie. You know the ones Hallmark Channel, Lifetime and Netflix seem to produce in bulk every time December rolls around. For as long as I can remember, watching Hallmark Christmas movies with my mom has been one of my favorite Christmas traditions. When I… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR After over a decade since the last film installment, “Sex and the City” is now back and better than ever. Almost a year ago the “Sex and the City” reboot was announced and it has been well over a decade since the second movie premiered. Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon… Keep Reading
BY KATHY WILLIAMS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR The story of Joe Exotic continues to make his appearance in 2021. Season two of Netflix’s “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness,” on-screen simply as “Tiger King,” was released on Nov. 17 for people’s viewing pleasure after its announcement in Sept. 2021. The first season of “Tiger King” was a… Keep Reading
BY KAROLINA DOMBAXI, STAFF WRITER It is officially that time of the semester. Final papers and projects are due and exams are coming up next week. It is the last week of classes and it may seem like everyone is scrambling to get things done. Students, especially freshmen, may have a hard time finding places… Keep Reading
BY DRAKE DETTORE, CONTRIBUTING WRITER At the end of my junior year here at St. Bonaventure University, I felt hopelessly unprepared when considering the next steps in my professional endeavors. I had recently been promoted to general manager of Students In Money Management and the realization I was graduating in just a years’ time began… Keep Reading
BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR HBO Max announced a “Harry Potter” television special, “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” that will reunite cast members of the magical movies. The special will premiere at midnight on Jan. 1, 2022. The original eight “Harry Potter” films are also available to be streamed on HBO Max. … Keep Reading
BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR In September Disney released the second trailer for the new animated film, “Encanto.” It is about a family, the Madrigals, who live in Colombia and are from a small magical village called an encanto. The Madrigal’s live in a magical house and members of the family each have a… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR “Sesame Street” is introducing its first Asian American Muppet to the show. The new Muppets name will be Ji-Young who is seven years old and loves playing her electric guitar and skateboarding. Ji-Young will be playing more of a role than just sharing her love for rock music and tteokbokki,… Keep Reading
BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Marvel recently released a new poster for “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” It features Spider-Man and Doctor Strange surrounded by robotic tentacles. There is also a small image of what seems to be the Green Goblin in the background. Tom Holland who plays Peter Parker posted the new poster on… Keep Reading
BY ELIZABETH EGAN, STAFF WRITER “Participating in Giving Tuesday is the truest way to answer the Franciscan call of giving to your fellow human.” This was St. Bonaventure University alum, Cameron Hurst’s, response when asked what he would say to anyone considering donating to the Franciscan Center for Social Concern on Giving Tuesday. Since Bonaventure… Keep Reading
BY KATHY WILLIAMS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR A two-hour CBS special titled “Adele: One Night Only” gave fans a new way to experience riveting concerts from superstar performers. British singer-songwriter and Grammy award winning Adele performed in a primetime live concert on CBS on Nov. 14, providing fans and concert lovers alike an alternative way to go… Keep Reading
BY KAROLINA DOMBAXI, STAFF WRITER Black Friday is right around the corner, coming up on Friday, Nov. 26. It is a popular time of year when thousands of stores host sales and deals for their consumers. Often, Black Friday deals start well in advance of the actual day. Black Friday is also known as one… Keep Reading
BY KAROLINA DOMBAXI, STAFF WRITER Daylight Savings officially ended on Nov. 7, 2021, at 2 a.m. However, daylight savings is more than just an extra hour of sleep. Along with the start of fall, it can impact the mental health of a lot of people. To give a little background, Daylight Savings first started in… Keep Reading