Mayer gives fans three albums after four years of waiting John Mayer’s long-awaited return to the music world began in November 2016 after nearly four years. Once a heartthrob to the public eye, Mayer’s disappearance came in the wake of two albums, which were letdowns to his recording company, Columbia Records. His resurgence, though, emulates…
Doubling the number of ministers in residence from four to seven at the same time freshmen enrollment reaches an all-time high ended up being a blessing in disguise. Their role is particularly important as they act as an additional resource for students in their residence halls, while also promoting a Franciscan way of life. Since…
Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” is a compelling drama that, like water itself, fluidly moves through an evocative plotline, while captivating viewers by offering deep connections to the numerous protagonists within the work. Each character holds relatable, timely and pained stories of their own. Set in 1962 Baltimore, the film – which won…
By Brianna McKnight, Staff Writer Finally, winter has decided to give up and let spring take over. Some might miss the accessories of winter, but there are just as many fun accessories to complete an outfit during the spring and summer. This season is all about the bright colors, denim and all-white ensembles. A colorful…
By Jim Mahar, Professor Columnist Bittersweet is the word that has been bouncing around inside my head all week. It is the feeling I would wager many of you are experiencing. Regardless of if you are a graduating senior, a student going home for summer or a professor preparing finals, you are likely simultaneously feeling…
By Natalie Forster, Features Assignment Editor Students, parents and staff flocked to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts for the spring SBU Hip-Hop show, Journey to Oz. The hip-hop team performed on Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m., selling out on Wednesday. The team had been wanting to perform The Wizard of Oz…
By Faith Topolski, Staff Writer This past weekend, the campus chapter of the American Advertising Federation, Kwerkworks, took a trip to New York City to present at the National Student Advertising Competition. Those who went as part of the agency had the opportunity to pitch an advertising campaign for the Ocean Spray company, which they…
Fourteen brick and mortar markers in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery stand in a circle, about 50 feet apart from one another. The markers depict the stations of the cross – the significant moments leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. The markers, built in 1926, now have large cracks running through them and have chunks missing. Former…
John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place” is a masterful psychological thriller, offering a surreal depiction of unprecedented familial bonds. It’s a commentary that, through a CGI-boosted fantasy, shows what parents will do for their kin and the obligatory roles of the family dynamic in times of survival. Krasinski stars as the lead role, Lee – alongside…
By Jenna Cosentino, Staff Writer Pastels have always been a color of spring and summer. They are the perfect shades to brighten up your look with shirts, shoes and accessories. The color lilac is making a comeback and is going to be your statement color for the upcoming seasons. As seen on the summer 2018…
By Landon Allison, Staff Writer St. Bonaventure University currently offers the Residential Discernment Program for men considering religious life. “This Residential Discernment Program is about people who are actively considering the possibility that God might be calling them to be a Franciscan friar, a priest, brother or something like that,” said Fr. Ross Chamberland, O.F.M.,…
A decade after the release of the novel “Thirteen Reasons Why,” the Jay Asher television adaptation premiered as a Netflix original series, and the next season is expected to air soon as they cast new characters. Widely criticized for its romanticization of suicide, the show tackles a variety of taboo subjects throughout its 13 episodes.…
By Natalie Forster, Features Assignment Editor The Netflix-original movie, “Game Over, Man!” directed by Kyle Newacheck, follows three nobodies as they go from their routine, lackadaisical lives into being a focal point for United States safety. Starring Adam DeVine, Blake Anderson and Anders Holm, this film premiered on March 23 and raunchily showcases the destruction…
By Jim Mahar, Professor Columinst With the school year winding down, I will take this week to look back on the school year while next week’s article will be a look ahead. After graduation last year, we had one of our largest events: the Rural Area Medical (RAM) clinic, where we helped turn the floor…
The recently established McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry is the home to many offices, including one belonging to Fr. Francis Di Spigno, O.F.M., executive director of University Ministries. When he relocated to his new office, he had to decide what items to bring. His fish tank, not pictured, was one of the first things that…
By Jenna Cosentino, Staff Writer The sixth annual Trashion Fashion: Bona’s Gets Trashy 2018 Runway Experience Show is only one week away. The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will be turned into one big runway. Trashion Fashion came from a recycling incentive here on campus. Sean Conklin, assistant curator at the Quick Center,…
By Faith Topolski, Staff Writer Agape Latte is a chance for students on-campus students to engage in open and meaningful conversation. The event is faith-based and the conversation is lead by a central guest speaker. Topics are diverse and hard-hitting, with past themes being anxiety, family and marriage, coming out and living out faith. There…
The Boston Marathon, an event that takes place on Patriot’s Day, is a prestigious race that all Bostonians take pride in. It brings everyone in the city together, as we celebrate the tremendous athletic accomplishments of people from all around the world. Five years ago, that wasn’t the case. I’ll never forget where I was…
By Jim Mahar, Professor Columnist Everyone can make the world better every day. It sounds like a trite statement, but it is more than that. It is a basic tenant of BonaResponds that everyone matters and can make things better. To prove that, I am going to give you some examples from the BonaResponds world…
“Invasion of Privacy,” rapper Cardi B’s follow-up installment to a two-part “Gangsta B*tch Music” mixtape, is a 13-track embodiment of the Bronx native; it’s honest, straightforward, unforgiving. Every track on the record tells the story of her self-discovery, as she’s moved from the strip club across from her neighborhood school to a world-wide platform of…