Kehlani’s recent release SweetSexySavage infuses a blend of pop music-style hooks and thoughtful, raw concepts; and the combination is dynamite. Those same culminations of artistic approaches hold the power to establish the 21-year-old singer, an America’s Got Talent finalist, within the mainstream. Her storytelling is skillful — taking the focus off of hip-hop’s expected innuendos…
By Dom LoVallo Managing Editor Students and faculty gathered in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts to watch comedic-magician Brian Miller perform Tuesday night. CAB organized the event, and Beth Palumbo, CAB advisor and assistant director of activities, recreation and leadership at Bonaventure, said Miller’s ties to Buffalo made him an interesting person…
On screen, musicals can easily fall dull — adopting a formula of momentous dance numbers, all tied together by loose, shifty dialogue. Damien Chazelle’s La La Land — starring Ryan Gosling as Sebastian, an aspiring jazz pianist, and Emma Stone as Mia, a hopeful actress, must be exempt from this award nomination damning curse —…
Warren Mayenga Contributing Writer The infamous “Freshman 15” has been haunting incoming students for decades. It is something that I did not know was a thing until I came to college. This myth has been passed down through generations of high school seniors to college students about how freshmen gain approximately 10 to 15…
Yoselin Person Feature Assignment Editor Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Washington D.C. this past weekend for the Women’s March. It was considered to be a counter inauguration after President Donald J. Trump took office. A few Bonaventure faculty members and students attended the gathering in Washington and went through an empowering experience.…
This past weekend many of us were probably getting ready to pack away winter jackets and boots. Then we learned that we acted too soon on welcoming the beautiful weather, because Tuesday came and so did the snow. I know getting dressed for class can be a difficult task when dealing with “bipolar” weather, but…
The buildings around St. Bonaventure’s beautiful campus all have their own importance for students. The academic buildings are essential to learn and prepare for the future, the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts brings musical and dramatic talent and the Hickey Dining Hall is always there for a quick bite to eat with friends…
Following the recent presidential election, “legitimate” news outlets have been decrying a spate of “fake news” stories. But a big question hanging over consumers of all news is: How do we tell what news is fake and what news is real? Cortney Padlo, a junior marketing major, said finding credible news sources isn’t difficult —…
By Brianna McKnight Contributing Writer We all know college can be stressful at times and tends to wear us down. Whether it may be classes, homework, clubs, sports, or a job that brings stress into our lives there is always something. So, why put yourself through the extra stress of wearing a fashionable uncomfortable…
Award show season has begun, and Hollywood’s hottest have turned their focus on one of the most prestigious — The Oscars. The 89th Academy Awards will take place on February 26, and will be hosted by television host Jimmy Kimmel. The live broadcast will honor the best films of 2016, and will likely mimic the…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Editor The Olean warming house is one of the oldest student-ran soup kitchens in the country. The building is open six days a week all year round, and Bonaventure students and faculty unite to serve the less fortunate and needy. Christopher Stanley, Ph.D., has started a bimonthly volunteer service at…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Editor The year of 2016 did not highlight much for some. Whether it was the presidential election, celebrity deaths, horrific events or just a plain bad year, 2016 did not live up to its potential. Music, however, was one of the shiniest moments of last year and 2017 has the…
By Yoselin Person Feature Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure students traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the 2017 Presidential Inauguration today. The event will have a huge impact on Bona students; however, attending the Presidential Inauguration has already brought a huge impact to certain students. Keegan Miller, a junior philosophy major with a minor in…
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor While Olean’s weather dipped below 30 degrees, St. Bonaventure student Lizzy Austin, a junior education major, soaked in the sun in the Bahamas. But, Austin and her 40 classmates were not there to simply bask in the warmth. Austin gazed up at a home in the Freeport area. The house…
The holiday season is widely trademarked by family time and gift-giving, but for many students, it’s also a time to gain a little extra cash or professional experience. Students choose to work for a variety of reasons, too. For Joshua Svetz, a junior journalism and mass communication major, winter break is a time to make…
By Yoselin Person Staff Writer Nina H. Peterson, an administrative assistant of the HEOP department, has been working at St. Bonaventure in June 2003, and thinks of her job as a great opportunity. “I never imagined being here this long,” said Peterson. “But it has really worked out for me.” Peterson’s position at St. Bonaventure…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor Redheads, gingers, or whatever you want to call them, are actually a very rare group of people. Only about 2 percent of the world has red hair, which is approximately 140 million people. Red hair is not seen that often around the world, — well, except for places like…
Simone Robinson Staff Writer As early as I can remember into my childhood, I had a fond love for fashion. I’d go on little shopping adventures in my mother’s closet, dressing up in her finest wardrobe pieces and accessories. I’d waddle into the living room where the women of my family frequented, with massive boots…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor Donald Glover, also known as his stage name, Childish Gambino, has been having a monster year. From creating his new hit TV show on FX, Atlanta, to acting in movies and to releasing his highly anticipated album, “Awaken, My Love!,” Glover is moving onto bigger and better things. His…
By Yoselin Person Staff Writer The Praebibo: A Toast to BonaResponds is a bubbling beer-tasting event that will be held for those of age on Saturday in the Doyle Dining Hall from 1 to 3 p.m. The craft beer-tasting is a charity event that will host five Breweries: Four Mile Brewing, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Rohrbach…
