By Kathy Williams, Features Assignment Editor Legendary songwriter and guitarist Eddie Van Halen died on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at age 65. The rock star struggled with several health complications such as injuries from stage performances and diverticulitis, but his death is attributed to his battle with throat cancer. Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, known as Eddie…
By Matthew Villanueva, Features Editor Strictly based on James Comey’s autobiographical memoir, “A Higher Loyalty,” Jeff Daniels plays the discharged former-FBI director in Showtime’s new Mini-Series “The Comey Rule,” released on Sept. 27. Hired to be the successor to Robert Muller as director of the FBI by President Barack Obama in 2014, Comey’s rise and…
Iconic justice leaves vacant seat in Supreme Court By Emelie Weinbeck, Staff Writer The United States of America lost an icon on Sept. 18. Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at 87 from complications of pancreatic cancer. Ginsburg left behind a legacy of landmark cases, advancements in women’s rights and a spotlight in pop culture. Ginsburg started…
By Cammie Dutchess, Managing Editor Thrift shopping has become increasingly popular with teenagers and young adults the past few years. Instead of heading to the mall on weekends, this generation has directed their time to thrift stores and it is not all because of the prices. Well, let’s not rule out the cheap price tag,…
By Kathy Williams, Features Assignment Writer WSBU 88.3 “The Buzz,” St. Bonaventure University’s on-campus radio station, has stayed an unsung hero for the campus and local community. Music, creativity, news, sports and opinions are all topics shared through the voices of the students on “The Buzz.” Chandler Poczciwinski, a senior accounting major and station manager,…
By Margaret DeMarco Contributing Writer The student becomes the master in the new spin-off series “Cobra Kai.” Daniel LaRusso, the karate kid, lives his best life with his picture-perfect family and successful business until his luck runs out when he encounters people from his past. On Aug. 28, Netflix opened its doors to the Karate…
By Ethan Kerr, Contributing writer Joji’s sophomore LP “Nectar,” released on Sept. 25, tries to launch the up and comer to a consistent player in the R&B scene. Featuring singles such as “Gimme Love and Sanctuary,” as well as featuring collaborations with stars like Lil Yachty and Diplo. “Nectar” clocks in at 53 minutes and…
Actress makes history at the 72nd Emmy Awards By Emelie Weinbeck, Contributing Writer On Sept. 20, American actress and singer Zendaya made history at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. The award show was forced to get creative due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The show, hosted by American television host Jimmy Kimmel, included all the…
By Cody Shimp, Contributing Writer Following the release of the Netflix film “The Social Dilemma” on Sept. 9, 2020, Twitter had strong opinions on the film, as it was trending in the top 20 in the United States. The film explores the effects of social media, social networks and smartphones on the behavior of humans.…
By Matt Villanueva, Features Editor On Monday, Sept. 21, the indie-folk band, “Fleet Foxes” released a surprise album into the world on the autumnal equinox. Their second project following a six-year hiatus titled “Shore,” Fleet Foxes traditional autumnal-acoustic sound is present more than ever. Robin Pecknold, the lead singer and songwriter of the band, describes…
By a Bonnie, Advice Columnest As midterm week quickly approaches, college students are beginning to prepare – and stress – for their exams. Many students, in fact, do not know how to study for their midterms, so here are a few study tips to hopefully boost your grades. A good first tip would be to…
Popstar and rapper collaborate in new single, “Holy” By Kathy Williams, Features Assignment Editor Notorious pop star Justin Bieber has turned his life around while keeping a similar theme throughout all of his music. His single “Holy” has the familiar pop and R&B sounds that his audience is used to but showcases his maturity through…
By Logan Caruso, Staff Writer “A Silent Voice: The Movie” is a 2016 animated film produced by Kyoto Animation and directed by Naoko Yamada. It is based on the manga “A Silent Voice” written and illustrated by Yoshitoki Ōima. The film begins with the main protagonist, Shoya Ishida, getting his affairs in order before he…
The Happy Fits, “What Could be Better” exceeds expectations By Matthew Villanueva, Features Editor Founded in 2016, “The Happy Fits” created their band just for kicks whilst releasing their debut EP, “Awfully Appealin.” The cover flaunted a personified and cartoonish banana with a yellow background. The EP contained four songs and currently has been listened…
By Emelie Weinbeck, Contributing Writer Clemson University Tigers football is a powerhouse in the Atlantic Coastal Conference. After six undefeated seasons since 1981, five consecutive College Football Playoff appearances, 25 conference championships, eight divisional titles, over 100 All-Americans, 17 Academic All-Americans and over 250 players drafted into the NFL, Clemson is one of the best…
By Kelsey Purcell, Contributing Writer As students wrap up the fourth week back at college they have a lot of homework to complete. Many assignments are due, papers are in progress and tests are administered, students are procrastinating. After attending a 75-minute class working on homework assignments is the last thing many students want to…
By Kathy Williams, Features Assignment Editor The latest series to binge, “Woke,” is made perfectly for those who are too afraid to dive into the world of controversy, social issues and racism in America. Set in the San Francisco Bay area, the Hulu original series “Woke” follows the life of Keith Knight. Knight, known as…
By Sean Casey, Contributing writer When it was first started streaming, Netflix tended to put only pre-existing shows and movies onto its platform for fans to binge and watch whenever they wanted. More recently, as Netflix became a household word across the globe and close to a necessity for people, it started creating original programming…
By Mike Polce, Contributing writer Throughout the last two decades, mainstream music has gravitated more and more to rap and hip-hop. While pop and alternative music have stayed in the background it has become clear that rock ‘n’ roll has completely vanished from mainstream culture. What if one upcoming album could change everything? Cleveland, Ohio…
By Kathy Williams, Features Assignment Editor COVID-19 is well-known for the physical damage it can induce on a person. However, it is also impacting people in an invisible way. With September being National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, discussing mental health during this pandemic is crucial for 2020. Moving back to college is difficult for most,…
