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…
By Javonna Simons Contributing Writer When left unsaid things can become surreal. You never experienced love so you don’t know how it feels. They tell you they mean well and even help you in times of need? But who do you call on when your voice becomes weak? It is a form of understanding, a…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Take your summer favorites to all new heights by combining them with fall’s hottest trends and staple wardrobe pieces! Skirt Pair your fall leather jacket with a printed midi or maxi skirt to add a bit of edge to your look for class or work. To add more of a…
Last Friday, Joe Peace heard a knock on the front door of his off-campus house, often referred to as Blue Garages. While Peace, a senior business management major, was expecting a new roommate, he said it turned out to be someone from campus security—who had a bone to pick about a recent advertisement Peace had…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor With the presidential election just a few months away, Los Angeles singer-rapper Ty Dolla $ign has strongly promoted one thing: voting. With the release of his new mixtape, Campaign, Ty Dolla hosted “Dolla Day,” a concert to encourage hip-hop fans to register to vote in the upcoming election. He…
By Jovanna Simmons Contributing Writer The past should not become the outline of your future. However, it should highlight the process of change, For it is obvious to understand your faults, to remove the bad from remaining the same. In a world of confusion, only the truth seems dark, But to grow and to mature…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor While traveling with fellow label mate Schoolboy Q of Top Dawg Entertainment earlier this year, newcomer and Tennessee rapper Isaiah Rashad was stuck in the mud. During the world tour, Rashad became hooked on hard drugs and alcohol. He slept on friends’ couches because he had no place to…
By Joshua Svetz Contributing Writer Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller has had an intriguing and diverse career. From beginning as an indie hip-hop artist with Kids to an introspective artist with Faces, Miller has changed styles countless times. While most of his projects carry a burden of style-change growing pains, The Divine Feminine avoids the usual…
By Alexis Young Staff Writer Today marks the second annual Polar Spray hosted at the St. Bonaventure campus. Participants pay a $5 fee to be sprayed by the Allegany Fire Department in the fall weather to raise funds in support of the Special Olympics. The event will take place on the outdoor basketball courts between…
By Lauren Zazzara Associate Editor What do clowns and operas have in common? Costume designer Howard Tsvi Kaplan has designed for both. Kaplan’s exhibit in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, titled “Dressing for the Stage: Costumes by Howard Tsvi Kaplan for Theater, Opera, Musicals and the Circus,” shows the process of designing…
Writing: It’s the intersection of art and life. A lot of what we know to be true about this crazy, confusing gift of life stems from writing, arguably the most important art form we know. Throughout our lives, we’re constantly learning—whether intended or not. In reality, that mental growth often stems from either verbal or…
By Simone Robinson Features Assignment Editor When the fall chill arrives and the leaves turn to a beautiful golden crisp, our lives embark on a rushed transition. Starting from basic wardrobe elements to makeup, ridding ourselves of anything light, neon bold and summer flimsy. Choosing the right cardigan is just one of our dilemmas, but…
By Tierney McGilvray Contributing Writer It’s just the third week of the semester and the SBU Hip Hop team is already choreographing and planning its upcoming Halloween show. Both coach Peter Bertoldo and choreographer Brooke Astley said they’re very excited for the academic year ahead. After an emotional ending to last year’s spring show, Bring…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor One of the main necessities of college life is accessibility to a wide variety of food, on and off campus. More importantly, the student deals that come with these purchases makes eating that much sweeter. On campus, Bonaventure students are entitled to chow down at the Hickey Dining Hall,…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Take a look at the history of Fashion Week, where thousands of people migrate to the style capitals of the world, including New York, Paris and Milan to get the scoop on the latest runway trends. According to a TIME article by Erin Skarda, Paris, France was the primary source…
For most undergraduates, college is thought of as a four-year process — at least. So, for students with transferable credits from high school, putting off gathering and submitting transcripts can result in a lot of future disorder. Unfortunately, I’m learning that in the most hands-on way possible, by living through that disorder. As a second-semester…
