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“Don’t Call Me Angel” shows trio’s vocal powers

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On Sept. 13, three of the most well-known female singers teamed up to create arguably one of the biggest pop-anthems of the year, “Don’t Call Me Angel.” This song, by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey, will be featured on the soundtrack of this year’s reboot of “Charlie’s Angels,” which has been a…

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All Bonaventure Reads author shares experience

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Every Bonaventure freshman, hopefully, read “Dear America, Notes of anUndocumented Citizen” by Jose Antonio Vargas over the summer. As part of St. Bonaventure’s All Bona Reads Program, Vargas came to campus on Tuesday to give a speech. Before the speech, 18 students had dinner with Vargas in the Reilly Center Hall of Fame. Twenty-three students,…

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Model UN group to attend national assembly

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On Nov. 7, St. Bonaventure University’s Model United Nations students will depart to a conference that will be held at Lake Erie, Ohio. These students will be gone from Nov. 7 to 10 and will be staying at Castaway Bay in Cedar Point. This conference is the annual Lake Erie International Model United Nations conference,…

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“Between Two Ferns” pokes fun at celebs

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Since the 1990s, Zach Galifianakis has been a creative force in both small-screen and cinematic comedy. For many though, his presence in media boils down to two major projects: “The Hangover” and “Between Two Ferns.” Originally released on the website Funny or Die in 2008, “Between Two Ferns” featured Galifianakis interviewing celebrities in an exaggerated,…

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September brings light to stigma about suicide

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As the fall semester begins, so does anxiety and stress for most students. Pressure for success, learning individuality, balancing work and social lives and moving from home have led mental illness to rise as a topic of concern for young adults. The U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health found that 11.9%…

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“Sicko Mode” rapper’s documentary helps relive concerts

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In 2017 after a show in Rogers, Arkansas, police arrested Travis Scott, charging him for inciting a riot during his concert. After hyping up his fans, apparently a little too well, the “Sicko Mode” rapper told them to rush the stage, and to his surprise, they did. The beginning of Scott’s new documentary “Travis Scott:…

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Cornell Law Day connects Bona’s students and alumni

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Cornell Law Day is an event that was hosted by Cornell University this past Wednesday, where multiple law schools sent admissions representatives from all over the country to talk with the attending students about the opportunities and advantages their respective universities could provide. St. Bonaventure University had a group of students who had shown interest…

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“The Hill” editor leads news-vetting seminar

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The Murphy Auditorium was quiet Monday evening when Dr. Donald Gilliland, associate opinion editor for “The Hill” and former adjunct professor at St. Bonaventure, began his speaking engagement on source vetting in journalism. The building seemed to be about a quarter full, with about 75 students, as well as several professors, in attendance. Over the…

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“Hustlers” breaks through stereotypes

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Heroes or criminals? “Hustlers” sheds light on what a stripper’s life may actually consist of in a thrilling story of money, success and despair. Get your cash ready, because you will be making it rain for the acting, visuals and plot. In 2014, four women were accused and later arrested on charges of taking $200,000…

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How to survive the mid-semester blues

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There seems to be a point in the semester where students transform into zombies, relentlessly seeking caffeine and a decent GPA. Close enough to midterms for stress, far enough from break to give up. It’s purgatory. However, despite the gray skies and lack of sleep, there are ways to get through the trying times we’re…

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The Fila Disruptor II’s face criticism

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If there has been one fashion trend that has made headway this past summer, it is the chunky sneaker. However, one sneaker brand has been facing a lot of backlash for their rendition of the “dad shoe.” 2018’s Shoe of the Year, the Fila Disruptor II, has been mocked on the internet for weeks because…

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Bona’s indie band performs at Rathskeller

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Three floors up in Shay Hall, in a dorm room filled to the brim with music equipment and pop-culture memorabilia, three band members in t-shirts run through their set. This is Ratchet Salón, the self-styled indie band playing its first show at St. Bonaventure University. Comprised of Bryce Murphy, a sophomore psychology major at Bonaventure;…

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For the freshmen that deal with homesickness

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One of the many challenges freshmen face is adjusting to the new lifestyle. Some students came here from hours away. A new area, a tight living space and a lot of neighbors so close can be a difficult thing to deal with. Here are some tips to easily adjust to campus life. “Just don’t forget…

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BonaResponds’ storm reflection

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In today’s world of instant communication, people are inundated with catastrophic news stories almost daily: a hurricane hits here, a wildfire burns out of control there, or an earthquake kills thousands somewhere else. This constant barrage of bad news can wear people down, and as a result, people often fail to see the stories for…

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Netflix’s “Trinkets” proves people aren’t who you think

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People are usually told to not judge a book by its cover since the beginning of time. One of Netflix’s newest series takes this phrase to a new level. The young adult drama “Trinkets” follows three girls on their journey through high school dilemmas, relationships and shoplifters anonymous meetings – where they meet. The unlikely…

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Buffalo Philharmonics performs at the Quick Center

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The Buffalo Philharmonic String Orchestra will be making its first-ever appearance to the St. Bonaventure Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts’ stage. The Buffalo Philharmonic is a long-standing orchestra known for its song performances and conductor, Glen Cortese, who has previously been at St. Bonaventure previous season. It will be performing multiple songs. “The…

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O’Rourke’s press secretary discusses biggest issues

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Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke was practically unknown when he challenged Rep. Ted Cruz of Texas for Senate in 2018. After a narrow loss that sent shockwaves around the country, O’Rourke is now fighting to gain traction in his bid for the 2020 Democratic Party presidential nomination. The latest Washington Post-ABC News Poll shows support…

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Barstool Sports gives journalism a bad name

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By John Pullano, Sports Editor Sports journalism has only been expanding over the past several years. From the major media outlets, such as Fox Sports, NBC Sports and ESPN, to the smaller companies, such as The Ringer and even your very own Bona Venture newspaper. However, in recent months Barstool Sports has risen the popularity…

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John Cassidy performs at the Quick Center

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The John Cassidy magic show was a successful show with an unsuccessful turnout. Around forty-five students showed up to the magic show, held at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Sept. 6, and most of them appeared to enjoy it. He made incredible balloon animals and sent the crowd home with most of…

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