Lady Gaga released Joanne, her fifth studio album, last Friday and there’s one overarching takeaway: there’s just about nothing “Mother Monster” can’t do. Opening with an enchanting Lana-esque build, the installment’s lead hit “Diamond Heart” builds a forceful first track, with Gaga belting, “I might not be flawless, but you know I’ve got a Diamond…
By Yoselin Person Contributing Writer Our Lady of Wisdom, located behind Francis Hall, is considered one of the few statues of Mary to be significant at St. Bonaventure University. Having a statue that’s known for hope leaves a good feeling for the campus. The statue of Our Lady of Wisdom was built in the 1950s.…
By Yoselin Persons Contributing Writer Halloween is the one day of the year that everyone has a chance to dress up in their most thrilling and unique costumes. Lately, though, discussion has surrounded Halloween as a time to dress up in the cultural attire of others. And the students at Bonaventure have their own perspective…
Last Friday, Bonaventure’s official radio station—88.3 FM WSBU’s The Buzz—was filled with the soulful, live sounds of Catalina Richsen, a Connecticut-based, indie singer. And she’s a contender for 2017 Spring Weekend performer, too. Over the duration of her visit to campus, Richsen acquainted herself with the station (complementing its unique aesthetic), was welcomed by the…
A colorful outline and magical key, With a playful format and a picture of me. A formal placement of joy or hate, A place to go if you must relate. Darkness only when the sun goes down, And sounds flowing round and round. A house on the island or maybe in a fort, Somewhere in…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer YouTube is a place where you can express yourself and share your ideas with others. It is also an unlimited space where you can explore and share your knowledge through videos that may one day inspire others. Joining YouTube is quite easy, but starting a fashion channel may be a…
By Joshua Svetz Contributing Writer Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi. Musician, actor, producer, director, artist, writer, comedian, a true genius and one of the most talented human beings alive. But sadly, a troubled person, as many tortured geniuses through history have been. Seeing Cudi enter rehab for depression and suicidal urges hurts my heart. Like the…
By Diana McElfresh Editor-in-Chief Of the some 13 universities Amina Golden-Arabaty applied to, only St. Bonaventure offered Arabic, let alone a program in Islamic Studies. “My mom was an alum, and [the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies] wasn’t here when she was here, so I was so happy,” Golden-Arabaty, a sophomore journalism and mass…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor After a large exposure with the Bonaventure student body, Olean rap group Microphone Mafia is back with another album. The group’s claim to fame on campus was discovered by their first mixtape and standout, Bona-related songs, “Bona Chick” and “Smart Girls Only,” released last year. The rap group consists…
By Lauren Zazzara Associate Editor Security guard John Brewer began working at Bonaventure in 2008. He worked basketball games part time, keeping students under control. “There’s some rules within the NCAA that have to be followed; no horns or whistles or that sort of thing is our main focus, as well as anyone that may…
The Residential Education Department held “Out At Bona’s,” the second Civil Dialogue the organization’s hosted this fall semester. The Oct. 6 event consisted of student and faculty members, all speaking about what it’s like to either exercise, come to terms with or reveal one’s sexual orientation on a college campus. The main speakers included Hilda…
By Yoselin Person Contributing Editor A statue can often showcase the connection its subject has to an area. The statue of Father Joseph Butler, located in front of Friedsam Memorial Library, reminds others of Butler’s connection to St. Bonaventure University. Erected on June 5, 1921, the statue speaks to Butler’s 31-year-long career at Bonaventure, during…
By Lian Bunny Co-Photo Editor St. Bonaventure’s campus got a little more colorful this past Saturday, Oct. 1. Embrace it Africa, a non-profit organization and Bonaventure club, hosted Color Me Happy run/walk. The group focuses on access to public health, public education and economic development in southern Uganda, Africa. Zach Rodriguez, ’09, one of the…
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor Duane Broadwell, the weekend bus driver, has experienced quite a bit during his time driving what students refer to as “the drunk bus.” For the past seven weeks, Broadwell has spent his Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights driving the bus that transports students between campus and town. He drives from…
Amy Passalugo said many of her friends call her story-writing process “crazy,” with the exception of two: Jacey and Liam. But that might just be because they’re confined to her head. Actually, both are the supporting, fictional characters to her recently published novel, “Stay Under the Stars.” Passalugo, class of ‘08, said both characters lived…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Camera For any fashion photo shoot, the most crucial item to have is a digital camera. Although a DSLR is ideal, be sure to keep in mind that quality is more important than quantity and, certainly, price. Instead of dropping over $800 on a fancy DSLR from brands like Nikon…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor After a five-year hiatus, indie folk band Bon Iver released one of its most ambitious albums yet, 22, A Million. The mastermind behind Bon Iver, lead singer and songwriter Justin Vernon, creates not only meaningful lyrics but powerful sounds that must coexist for his vision of the band’s sound.…
By Yoselin Person Contributing Writer The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, located south of Plassmann Hall, is one of the largest shrines at St. Bonaventure University. Being in a sacred place, it is considered as a place to go for meditation and for reflection. The grotto was built in 1925 by determined students at…
Embrace it Africa plans to add color to the lives of the Bonaventure community during its Color Me Happy run/walk on Saturday. The event, hosted by Embrace it Africa, will consist of a 2.5-mile color run on the Allegheny River Valley Trail, aiming to fundraise and gain support to aid growth in Uganda. Registration for…
There are a few ways to describe Dan Barry. He’s a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, New York Times columnist and a father of two. Still, though, in his lengthy list of personal and professional accomplishments, Barry puts one fact alongside the rest: He’s a Bonnie. Barry, class of ‘80, said coming back to campus is a…
