By Matthew Villanueva, Features Assignment Editor There’s a common phrase about grief, “Grief never ends, but it changes.” Dan Schneider, a pharmacist in a small in Poydras, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans, tells his heroic story in Netflix’s new mini-series, “The Pharmacist,” that exemplifies how grief can push a man to help others. Schneider…
By, A Bonnie As the long month of January officially ends, the motivation to keep up with our New Year’s resolutions usually depreciates with it. Each year, when the clock strikes midnight for the New Year, we are tasked to create a bullet list of expectations and duties that we have to live by for…
By Cammie Dutchess, Features Editor People say fashion is ever-changing, but is it really? Usually, fashion trends cycle through time, with each style coming back every few decades. Take the mom jean, for example. Teenagers and young adults were sporting the denim trend for a couple of years back in the 2018-19 season. The jeans…
By, Kathy Williams, Staff Writer Most people fail to follow their New Year’s resolutions. St. Bonaventure’s Spring 2020 Cardio Fitness Challenge helps students achieve wellness goals they may have set for the new semester. The Spring 2020 Cardio Fitness Challenge is a health event on campus to inspire students to get active and healthy. Mary…
By, Cammie Dutchess, Features Editor Amazon Prime’s 2019 series, “Modern Love,” explores the depths of love and all of the good and bad that can come out of it. Based on the New York Times column that shares the same name, the eight-part series divulges into the hardships of different relationships, whether they be intimate…
By John Ancilloti, Staff Writer Over spring break the St. Francis Inn Service Trip will bring students to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to feed the homeless. The trip will go from February 29 to March 6. According to the City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services about 5,700 people “are considered to be homeless in the city,…
By, Matt Villanueva, Features Assignment Editor On December 20, the epic Star Wars film series came to an astonishing, yet controversial conclusion with The Rise of Skywalker. The final installment of the series was a quintessential example of what a modern Star Wars movie should look like. The film opens with the classic opening crawl.…
By Tucker Reilly, News Assignment Editor Last Sunday, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, Tyler, the Creator took home his first Grammy. Although Tyler had been nominated twice before, in 2012 and 2017, it was his “Igor” project, released in May 2019, which brought him the award for Best Rap Album. In an…
By Grace Usala, Staff writer 1917 is a movie the takes place amidst the terrors of World War I. In this story, two British soldiers, Cpl. Schofield played by George MacKay and Lance Cpl. Blake played by Dean-Charles Chapman, are tasked with delivering a message which could save 1,600 soldiers; the Germans are falling back,…
Finals week is approaching fast and a number of students are not prepared. After Thanksgiving break, there is only one week of classes before finals week (Dec. 9 through Dec. 12). With big tests coming up, students might need extra help outside of the classroom, which they have sadly missed. The Student Success Center offers…
What is the biggest obstacle one must face during finals week? “Passing,” answered Caroline Orfano, a junior health science major at St. Bonaventure University. Finals week can be the most intimidating time for a college student. The fast approaching exams leave feelings of worry, stress and uneasiness. For those about to face their finals week,…
Hulu’s new series “Dollface” explores the necessary relationship between a woman and her girlfriends. Within the first few minutes of the show’s beginning, Jules, played by Kat Dennings, gets dumped by her boyfriend of five years. Her ex-boyfriend, Jeremy, played by Connor Hines, claims he is ready to move on and start a new phase…
The Netflix original series “Living with Yourself” uses an unfamiliar environment to challenge our sense of morals. The show starts out with a married, stressed man, named Miles, played by Paul Rudd, who is seeking a way to improve his current life, which he views as wholly unsatisfying. This leads him to be given a…
When the winter season finally sets in, many people may not know how to stay warm and still dress in style. Layering makes this extremely easy to accomplish. Patterns, textures, accessories and much more can all be layered, keeping people warm and in style. The goal here is to effortlessly make a statement through your…
Spectrum is the St. Bonaventure LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and asexual) alliance. Throughout the year, many clubs at Bonaventure host activities in which students can participate and Spectrum is no different. In fact, Spectrum played a huge role throughout the entirety of October, which was LGBTQ+ history month. During this time, Cafe…
The Friends of Good Music has started their 2019-2020 season of musical performances at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts’ stage. While two have already taken place, there are many more to come within the next few months. There will be seven more performances until the first of May next year.…
Partying is considered one of the hallmarks of a growing teen: it’s a sign of rebellion, self-discovery and freedom. But it’s no secret that parties can go wrong, and sometimes, deadly wrong. Blumhouse’s “Ma,” starring Octavia Spencer, tells the story of a group of teenagers looking for a good time and finding something a lot…
St. Bonaventure University’s Model United Nations(MUN) delegates left campus at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 6, for the Lake Erie International Model United Nations conference (LEIMUN). The trip took four hours, and soon after their arrival, the delegates headed off to opening ceremonies. Dr. Ibrahim Zabad, a political science professor at St. Bonaventure university, has…
St. Bonaventure University’s Campus Activities Board, also known as CAB, is part of the reason why students have entertainment on campus. A club open to all majors, CAB works with student activities in order to bring extracurricular programming for students at St. Bonaventure and for the community. The members are in charge of bringing entertainment…
Nov. 15, 2017 may not be an earth-shattering day in music history, but it exploded one artist’s popularity from popularity-gaining, internet-famous Soundcloud rapper to cultural icon. Lil Peep, born Gustav Åhr, passed away the night before his world tour was to finish. After posting multiple videos of himself ingesting drugs leading up to his performance…