By a Bonnie Well, to all of my single ladies and gentlemen, today is the loneliest day of the year. Today, we are constantly reminded of all the perfect relationships and commitments that celebrities, family and friends are a part of. On this day, we can’t go out to eat because every couple is enjoying…
By Luke Gobel, staff writer Tuesday, Feb. 11, the U.S. presidential campaign took another step torward the race with the New Hampshire primary election. The election made democratic candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders the official front-runner for the Democratic Party after winning New Hampshire, despite getting fewer votes than his 2016 run, likely due to the…
By Matthew Villanueva, Features Assignment Editor As February rolls around, we as a country celebrate Black History Month yet again. Starting in 1926 by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), they chose the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The…
By Natalie Forster, Associate Editor “Birds of Prey,” the supervillain spin-off from Suicide Squad’s Harley Quinn, played by Margot Robbie, hit theaters today. After her painful breakup with the Joker, Quinn becomes allies with three other deadly women. The movie, with a bright, candy-like color scheme, circles around this bond with these three other women.…
By Kathy Williams, Staff Writer Kesha likes to have fun while also learning to grow as a person. In her latest song “High Road,” she describes how she wants to live carefree, not listening to what her haters say about her. Kesha, formerly known as Ke$ha, introduced herself as a pop singer that relied heavily…
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…