By Cammie Dutchess Contributing Writer Let’s bring back the movie everyone wanted to forget: Netflix’s “Bird Box.” This 2018 thriller, based on the novel by Josh Malermen, opens with Malorie, played by Sandra Bullock, intensely telling two young children to never take off their blindfolds. No matter what happens, the children are ordered to never…
By Catherine Fleischhut Staff Writer Originally founded in 1975 in the United States, Enactus is now an international organization that operates in over 37 countries. In the U.S. alone, there are 404 universities and over 10,000 students that partake in Enactus. Having such an impact on the world, it’s remarkable to have our own college…
By Jake Osswald Contributing Writer In today’s modern era of hip-hop, many different artists are considered when talking about the greatest of all time, the “GOAT.” Some stick with the older generations and are convinced Tupac, or artists like Notorious B.I.G., Eminem or Jay-Z are the greatest rappers of all time. The younger generation would…
By Jim Mahar Professor Columnist BonaResponds volunteers teamed up with SBU Enactus for another successful trip to Freeport, Bahamas. Enactus has been doing its trip for 16 years, and this is BonaResponds’ fourth year of working in and around Freeport. Work on the trip included remodeling a classroom, hanging drywall, painting a basketball court at…
By Brianna McKnight Staff Writer When it comes to talking about fashion trends, where are people looking to for these trends and who is making the rules? Do fashion trends only include clothing items or do they include hair accessories, pins on clothes or bags and jewelry? Maybe the latest colors in style, patterns, pant…
The SBU Dance Team has evolved from its hip-hop roots The SBU Dance Team will be performing Grease Lightnin’ at 7 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 27, the week students return from Thanksgiving break, in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Seniors Colleen Corrado, a biology major, and Sarah Koning, an education major, coached…
Reviewing a classic film from the golden age of Hollywood The golden age of Hollywood can be greatly associated with glitz and glamour, with light-hearted musicals and slapstick comedy. However, there are many movies that dealt with intense adult, and many times, sad, stories and themes. The crime dramas and tear-jerkers were as much a…
Finally, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. When people think of Thanksgiving, they automatically think of Black Friday shopping, which is the kickoff to all of the holiday shopping happening for this season. No matter what time you go shopping, whether it’s right after Thanksgiving dinner or waking up at 2 a.m. to…
The Bona Buddies program is valuable to both the children and their mentors For 43 years, the Bona Buddies program has paired students from kindergarten to sixth grade in local schools with Bona students to connect the campus to the community of Olean and the future generation it is raising. Bona Buddies is a youth…
Students come together to promote LGBTQIA+ issues and lifestyle Spectrum, an on-campus club, promotes the acceptance and education of LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. The LGBTQIA+ issues and lifestyle have been in the public eye since the mid 2000s as part of a larger social justice movement. But the movement does not live solely in…
There’s a wide variety of friendly folks at St. Bonaventure, from deans that oversee our education, to security guards that keep us out of harm’s way, to janitors that keep our campus clean. Sometimes, in the hustle and bustle of college life, it’s easy to forget the people we encounter each day. One of those…
Lord Huron’s new album demonstrates West-Coast indie rock Lord Huron, a Los Angeles based indie band, entered the music scene in 2013 with its debut album “Lonesome Dreams,” and continued its musical journey with the 2015 album “Strange Trails.” Following up these two albums is the group’s junior album, “Vide Noir.” The new album comes…
Members with varying experience gather to practice sign language According to 360 Translations, almost 10 percent of people experience some sort of hearing problem, whether they are completely deaf or just hard of hearing. While most of the people born into this come from families that can hear properly, there has to be some way…
Services help students with both mental and physical disabilities Disability services is an office on campus that provides a variety of accommodations to students with particular needs or require special attentions. These accommodations range from prolonged test periods to different modes of mobility. The typical accommodations made for those with ADHD, autism and like disorders…
After the release of his 2017 smash-hit album, “American Teen,” 20-year-old Khalid grew a serious fanbase among an audience who fell in love with his unique musical creations. Khalid is now back with his new EP “Suncity,” released on Oct. 19. The seven-track EP features songs that vary vastly from one another, with Khalid seemingly…
The faculty and staff at St. Bonaventure University offer a strong support system for every student to be successful on campus. From the deans of each school to the maintenance workers who keep the campus clean and functioning, the professionals and workers on campus help build the unique environment that is experienced every day. Some…
We are finally deep in fall weather, which has resulted in rain almost every day of the week. Rainy weather results in wanting to look lazy with sweatpants or leggings, not wanting to leave your bed all day. There are many options when it comes to rainy day outfits. Bright colored rain jackets and rain…
Loved Murder House and Coven Characters come back In the beginning of American Horror Story Apocalypse, the world is at its end, and Ryan Murphy has a story to tell. Murphy, the producer, is keeping his fans on their toes and leaves them wanting more every Wednesday night. This new season is heavily manipulated by…
Orion allows students to learn and enjoy science in a relaxed environment Explore outside of this world with a visit to the observatory, the most frequented building on campus for astronomy club members. Aidan Wilson started the club his freshman year in 2014 with Tim Stead, a sophomore at the time. Tristen Reid currently serves…
The cold weather is making its way, so be sure to be ready with the latest trends this season. Some trends to try out if you haven’t already are layering, eccentric colors, floral patterns and all-over prints. Large statement shoulders from the eighties are also back. Oversized padded shoulders in shirts, sweaters, dresses and coats…