By Gabrielle Richards-Hinds Contributing Writer St. Bonaventure University takes pride in its students, faculty and alumni. Students also often come to appreciate those workers who prepare our meals every day of the week. Angela Lassiter, has been a part of St. Bonaventure working in Café Le Verna for six years. She has built a lot of…
As students and faculty gear up for finals week, Kathleen Boser is getting ready for a yearly tradition — one formed from tragedy but offering peace of mind to many since. In September of 2002, Boser, an administrative assistant in the Jandoli School of Communication, lost her barely year-old grandson, Noah. Boser’s daughter, Beth, heard…
As students and faculty gear up for finals week, Kathleen Boser is getting ready for a yearly tradition — one formed from tragedy but offering peace of mind to many since. In September of 2002, Boser, an administrative assistant in the Jandoli School of Communication, lost her barely year-old grandson, Noah. Boser’s daughter, Amy, heard…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor One of the most iconic rap groups of the 1990s, A Tribe Called Quest, recently called it a career and released their final album, “We Got It from Here…Thank You 4 Your Service.” Tribe, who are famous for their signature jazz-rap melodies and satisfying rhyming, have been broken up…
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor Writer Amy Sherman-Palladino stayed true to her Stars Hollow roots when creating Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, which joined Netflix last Friday. As a huge fan since middle school, my biggest fear was that the new series would stray too much from the original. But within five minutes,…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor After releasing his Grammy-award winning album, Beauty Behind the Madness, The Weeknd went straight back to the lab to work on his next project, Starboy. The Weeknd, who is known for his seductive lyrics, moody beats and killer voice, made a sharp turn to make his new record cheerful…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Take your personal style to new heights this holiday season with our guide to the perfect Thanksgiving Day outfits, featuring fashion-forward pieces for formal and informal events. Casual Love An off-the-shoulder sweater in colors like champagne and red wine will create a subtly sexy ensemble for the season. Add a…
“The Starbucks mermaid logo/ has lost her nipples.” This is the first stanza of Hoa Nguyen’s poem “The Starbucks Mermaid” from her book of poems, Red Juice. “Ahh,” you might say after reading those lines. “I remember the days when the creature displayed her femininity on my morning coffee.” The following stanza may stump you…
Imagine that we lived in a society where not everyone was aware of the harmful side effects large amounts of artificial sugars could have on health. Then you have a friend pushing endless amounts of candy in your face like Skittles, Twix and Starburst. The same friend emphasizes and highlights the great taste of the…
By Yoselin Person Staff Writer Evelyn Penman, an assistant director of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, finds working at the school’s museum very rewarding. Working in an aesthetic collection of arts for nine years, Penman said her job has impacted her life in a positive way. “…I feel working at the Quick…
By Liam McGurl Features Editor The offices of the John J. Murphy Professional Building are home to a few things: mounted professor accolades, tattered photos, countless coffee cups and, sometimes, a cat or two. There’s one thing slowly connecting all these scholar’s domains, though – a chain, bound by a combination of staples and gratitude.…
By Gabrielle Richards-Hinds Contributing Writer On Monday, the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will hold a performance with special music guest Andreas Ottensamer, principal clarinetist of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. This is a one night only performance, so students have only one chance to hear his music here. Ludwig Brunner, executive director of…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor With the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe already underway, Dr. Strange brings a new, smart and out-of-world hero onto the big screen. Dr. Stephen Strange, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, is perhaps the best neurosurgeon in the world. He can go through hours of strenuous surgeries and can…
By Yoselin Person Staff Writer The Blessed Virgin Mary, located next to the Hickey Dining Hall, is known to be one of the oldest statues with a long history at Bonaventure. The statue came from Italy in 1877, and it has been on campus ever since. The statue was originally situated in a niche that…
I woke up disgusted Wednesday. But I’m most certainly awake. The America I know and love is hurting — a diverse country, oozing with potential. We moved forward for eight years. Now, we’ve leapt backwards in the course of 24 hours. Since 12 a.m. on Wednesday, I’ve seen the women in my life cry —…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor New York rap entourage A$AP Mob dropped a brand new, heavy-collective mixtape this Halloween. This tape, featuring nearly 20 rap artists, including A$AP Rocky & Ferg, Wiz Khalifa, Tyler, the Creator, Lil Uzi Vert and the rest of the A$AP crew unite to make some atmospheric bangers. This is…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Solange Knowles took the world by storm when she released her album A Seat At The Table — a musical celebration of black culture and experiences. The album cemented her at number one on the Billboard 200 charts and earned her, along with her sister Beyonce, a spot on the…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Get prepared as you travel this holiday season with a basic travel essentials list, which incorporates everyday items to keep you comfortable. Fuzzy Socks Bring a pair of fuzzy socks while traveling to prevent any moments of discomfort or constriction you may feel as a result of wearing bulky fall…
By Joshua Svetz Contributing Writer You wake up. It’s dark and cloudy. You don’t feel like you did yesterday. Maybe you weren’t happy, but the day hasn’t started yet and already you want to climb in your bed and never get up. You walk to the bathroom. Suddenly you feel sick. You start dry-heaving in…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor After about a year and half with drama involving many big names in the hip-hop industry, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill has released his long-awaited mixtape, DC4, or Dreamchasers 4. Meek Mill, who is known for his fast flow and his “brag rap” lines, does bring the heat in his…
