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
BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Taylor Swift is releasing “Red (Taylor’s Version)” on Nov. 12. Swift announced “Red (Taylor’s Version)” on Instagram in June. She wrote “I’ve always said that the world is a different place for the heartbroken… In the land of heartbreak, moments of strength, independence and devil-may-care rebellion are intricately woven… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECJ, FEATURES EDITOR If you or your parents have ever turned on the evening news there is a chance you might have seen Brian Williams, MSNBC host, and former “NBC Nightly News” anchor. After 28 years in TV news, Williams has decided to retire at the end of the year to “spend time… Keep Reading
BY KATHY WILLIAMS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Devastation, heartbreak and grief have hit concert goers and Travis Scott fans as the “Sicko Mode” artist is now facing serious backlash after eight people were killed at a concert in Houston, Texas. The concert was a part of the Astroworld music festival run by American rapper Travis Scott. Started… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR It is that time of the semester again where finals are right around the corner and assignments are starting to pile up. It is also the time of the semester again where it is basketball season and all the fun of the holidays are upon us. It can be hard… Keep Reading
BY ELIZABETH EGAN, STAFF WRITER Every year, the Franciscan Center For Social Concern holds a Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. These donations make a significant impact on the organization’s ability to fund their many programs. The programs include The Warming House, Bona Buddies, Break the Bubble, SBU at the SPCA, Silver… Keep Reading
BY KAROLINA DOMBAXI, STAFF WRITER The history of Halloween is a long and lengthy one. Oct. 31 is a day when adults and kids alike can dress up in costumes. Kids go trick-or-treating and receive candy, there’s costume parties and people decorate their houses. A lot of stores sell costumes, Halloween decorations and candy. It… Keep Reading
BY KATHY WILLIAMS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey released her latest album titled “Blue Banisters” on Oct. 22, her second album of the year and her eighth studio album. Positive reviews from sources such as “Rolling Stone” and “The Guardian” reinforced the beauty of Rey’s latest piece. The album consists of 15 tracks… Keep Reading
BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Halloween should be a step up from last year since Covid vaccines have been approved. People are excited to be able to socialize and have fun this Halloween. Here are some pop culture costumes that are sure to be relevant and popular this year. Contestants from “Squid Game” are… Keep Reading
BY ELIZABETH EGAN, STAFF WRITER Every year, the Franciscan Center For Social Concern holds a Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Students have already started setting up their fundraising pages in preparation for Nov. 30 The donations make a significant impact on the organization’s ability to fund its many programs. The programs… Keep Reading
BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR It is already the end of October. Halloween has quickly approached. Here are some great activities to get into the spooky mood. Pumpkin picking is a must do fall activity. Go with friends or family to a pumpkin patch and find a nice pumpkin. Decorate the porch or doorstep… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR November is right around the corner and with each changing month comes new TV shows and movies to watch on Netflix. So, as Thanksgiving approaches, grab your friends and family to curl up with you to watch something new and be grateful for the world of streaming. On Nov. 3… Keep Reading
BY KAROLINA DOMBAXI, STAFF WRITER Mercury retrograde finally ended on Oct. 18 and what a relief that is. The retrograde started on Sept. 27 and has affected everyone over the past four weeks. In astrology, Mercury is the planet that rules communication. According to Cafe Astrology, not only does Mercury represent communication but also coordination.… Keep Reading
BY ELIZABETH EGAN, STAFF WRITER Every year, the Franciscan Center For Social Concern holds a Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Giving Tuesday is a national campaign to kick off the giving season leading up to Christmas. It follows the more commonly known Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The donations collected on… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR Starting in 2022 big changes are coming to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Last week the first female conductor, Nathalie Stutzmann, was named to the orchestra for the next four years. She is just the second woman to lead a major U.S. orchestra. Stutzmann had the dream of becoming a conductor… Keep Reading