By Thomas Cottingham Staff Writer It is almost that time of the year again: late night studying, cups upon cups of coffee and a few mental breakdowns here and there. Although finals week can be stressful, finals are still a cornerstone of a college education. Cumulative finals have been a controversial topic over the past…
By Brandon Fields Staff Writer Beyoncé Knowles Carter creates a conversation, and after the release of her second visual album, the conversation is louder than ever before. Beyoncé and Jay-Z are one of the most famous Hollywood couples, but when it comes to their personal lives, they are reserved in what they allow the public…
By Julia Mericle Managing Editor Senior Sebastian Bellm said he tried to attend all St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball home games. He traveled to Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Brooklyn to watch the men play this season. However, Bellm said he did not attend any Bonaventure women’s basketball games. He is not alone. The men’s team averaged…
By Lauren Zazzara Associate Editor Speaking about her book “E! Entertainment,” Kate Durbin, a Los Angeles-based writer, curator and visual artist, said, “It’s exciting because the pages are pink…It’s actually not any more expensive than it is to have white pages. It’s just like in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ when you think it’s going to…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer From reinventing old fashion trends to creating new ones, these award-winning Hollywood films have dominated the box office and transformed wardrobes for decades. Clueless, 1995 Nothing screams ‘90s nostalgia like the bright yellow plaid skirt-suit that Alicia Silverstone wore in the popular film, “Clueless.” As one of the most quintessential…
Season two of “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” lacks an engaging plot; however, that is more than made up for in the hilarity of its actors’ performances. A rather boring season of stories is kept afloat by the magnificent work of the show’s cast members, who exude a real passion for their roles. The overall plot does…
By Emily Losito Contributing Writer Harley Winkleman sat with her laptop in her room and looked at the list of required textbooks for the semester. Her accounting professor listed a $200 book. Winkleman, a junior, scribbled her past textbook prices down, and the amount – $3,000 – stared back at her. A Huffington Post article,…
The SBU Jazz Band is encouraging students to get up and dance. In lieu of their annual spring concert, the band is hosting “Swing into Spring” on April 21 in the Doyle Dining Hall. The event will consist of jazz music, a dance floor and light refreshments, according to lead trumpet player and head of…
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor Members of SBU Theater are back with another phenomenal play. Characters of “A Decade of Wandering” took the stage in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts this past Wednesday and Thursday night, and will be back Friday and Saturday. It was different for the theater show to be…
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor The theme for this year’s Spring Weekend: the carnival. Abby Cohen, associate director for intramurals, club sports and student engagement, said this means more inflatables and games. “(We’ll have games) such as skee ball and plinko as opposed to just the bull,” Cohen said. “Some new things to get excited…
By Amelia Kibbe Advisory Editor Theodore Georgian, Ph.D., said he hopes for a sunny day next Friday. That’s because James Diblasi, an environmental studies major, will kick off his “Lights out Bona’s” campaign—an Earth Day initiative aimed at reducing electrical usage on St. Bonaventure’s campus. Georgian, the director of the university’s environmental studies program and…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Instagram is one of the leading social media outlets of this generation, catapulting creative users, particularly bloggers, into success. Through their stylish feeds, featuring international adventures, brave outfits of the day and unapologetic confidence, bloggers are the new wave of faces dominating the scene. Aimee Song @songofstyle A reigning queen…
For Mary Pat Wager, every object poses a new artistic opportunity, and her “Salvaged/ Recollections” exhibition in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is proof of that. Open for the public’s viewing until June 5, Wager’s work will be highlighted in both the Front Gallery and the Paul and Toni Branch Gallery. Her…
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With less than a month left of classes, more students will soon be found sitting on the grass with their friends than at a desk doing work. Although the warm temperatures have disappeared despite the calendar saying it’s spring, students still said their academic motivation is dwindling each day. While some students stayed productive through…
After two semesters of intensive planning, reading and discussing, the All Bonaventure Reads (ABR) Selection Committee chose next semester’s ABR book: Dan Barry’s The Boys in the Bunkhouse. The Boys in the Bunkhouse follows the stories of 32 men with intellectual disabilities, all from Texas. Shipped to an Atalissa, Iowa, processing plant, each morning the…
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor Gender Equality Club– it’s a working title. Juliette Bauer, a sophomore women’s studies major, said she wants to rebrand the old gender issues-based club Voices. The group aimed to raise awareness about sexual violence, reproductive health, portrayals of sexuality and sexism in general. According to Bauer, Voices disintegrated sometime last…
By Tom Cottingham Staff Writer The cinematic rivalry between America’s biggest comic book distributers, DC and Marvel, starts 2016 with DC’s blockbuster “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Director Zack Snyder, who also directed DC’s “Man of Steel,” enjoys positioning the characters, set and plot in a deep, dark tone. Like “Man of Steel,” “Batman…
By Lauren Zazzara Associate Editor The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) Big Band will perform in the Rigas Family Theater in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Tuesday, March 22. But don’t expect classical music. The performance, scheduled for 7 p.m., will feature both well-known and contemporary jazz music, according to Leslie Sabina,…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Since spring is fast approaching, it’s time to let go of the old and make way for the new, particularly with our wardrobes. It may seem difficult at first, as many fall into a forgetful slump or develop an attachment to torn or faded favorites, but there is always room…
