Had the 2016 Trashion Fashion show not opened with a disclaimer of the designer’s unorthodox materials, deciphering the model’s garb from actual runway designs might have been difficult. The annual show, which takes place in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, features student designs made of recycled materials, from plastic bags to bottle…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer The 24th Semi-Annual DC Fashion Week came to a stylish end with its International Couture Fashion Showcase at Carnegie Library, featuring celebrity hosts Guy Lambert from WPGC 95.5FM and Bianca Golden from America’s Next Top Model. Ten elite international designers from fashion capitals such as Serbia, Sweden and even DC…
By Lauren Zazzara Associate Editor Students may want to think twice before they throw out that half-eaten piece of pizza at lunch time. The Hickey Dining Hall staff is going to weigh it. The “Weigh the Waste campaign,” which went from Feb. 10 through Feb. 16 and began again this week on Tuesday, measures the…
Members of the Bonaventure community will swarm the Barclays Center in Brooklyn this weekend, cheering on the men’s basketball team in the Atlantic 10 Tournament. For some, intensive planning allowed for attendance. For others, fulfilling their dream of participating in the festivities might take another year. The Bonnies are set to play their first tournament…
From quaint cafés to grandiose performance halls, every town has something unique to offer. St. Bonaventure students come from many different areas. No matter how diverse these places, students said they have hometown favorites they feel obligated to visit every break. For Holly McCully, a sophomore creative and professional writing major from Cazenovia, her must-visit…
By Thomas Cottingham Staff Writer People tend to say that print journalism is a dying profession, but some don’t understand the importance and power that it actually holds. The Academy Award winning drama “Spotlight” demonstrates the significance of print journalism and its ability to cause change on a global scale. The film, which won the…
By Thomas Cottingham Staff Writer Last week, Kendrick Lamar followed the recent trend of surprise album releases by dropping his new record “untitled unmastered.” Lamar thanked NBA superstar Lebron James for requesting new music from him via Twitter. Kendrick listened and sure did deliver. The result is an eight-track album that is full of raw,…
For Br. Kevin Kriso, O.F.M., his love of God is rooted in early childhood experiences, while his dedication to Franciscan life came through a natural progression of events. Br. Kevin, a Mt. Irenaeus guardian, said he had a typical baby boomer upbringing in the suburbs of New York City, attending St. Hugh of Lincoln Elementary…
By Lauren Zazzara Associate Editor The snow may have mostly melted, but that didn’t stop SBU for Life from hosting its annual Snow Mass on Tuesday night. SBU for Life is a pro-life club that works to build conversation about the sacredness of human life, even if others’ stances differ. The Mass was held at…
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor Having a lot of junk in your trunk isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as the upcoming Trashion Fashion show will prove. “Trashion Fashion is a combination of eco awareness and eco couture,” said Sean Conklin, assistant curator of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Conklin said many ways…
In a world more entertainment-focused than ever, the film industry often tailors new releases to a public demand for all things bigger, bolder and, according to some students, not always “morally better.” Over Valentine’s Day weekend, Tim Miller’s “Deadpool” flooded theaters across the United States with its facetious promotional posters donning the phrase, “Feel the…
For the majority of weekdays, students can be found daydreaming in classrooms and sleeping on their opened textbooks. Fortunately, Bonaventure has a variety of clubs available so students can take a break from their academics. Abby Cohen, associate director of intramurals, club sports and student engagement said when a club ceases to have participating members,…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer As spring break begins, many are still scrambling to figure out the essentials to pack for their vacations. Of course, not every wardrobe item will get the privilege of being packed or may be forgotten in the midst of preparation chaos, but here is a small list of handy wardrobe…
By Thomas Cottingham Staff Writer The superhero movie genre is not going away anytime soon. In fact, the genre is improving. With violence, sex and crude humor throughout the film, “Deadpool” follows a simple superhero plot that portrays the main character exactly like in the comics. Ryan Reynolds gets the role he was born to…
While many college students see the end of Friday classes as the beginning of post-paper partying, others see it as the perfect excuse to stay inside and avoid the bitter Western New York wind chill. According to usclimatedata.com, Buffalo and its surrounding areas have an average high temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit and low of…
While some incoming freshmen see the annual All Bonaventure Reads (ABR) book as a tedious task to overcome, getting a look at the work that goes into its selection might give way to some unexpected page-turning motivation. According to Chris Brown, director of First-Year Experience and Orientation, the First-Year Experience program (FYE) was established in…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Macy’s department store celebrated Black History Month on Thursday with a stylish panel of African American innovators in film, television, social media and journalism. At 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 14, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, an award-winning actress; Beverly Bond, founder of Black Girls Rock which is a nonprofit aimed to mentor and…
University Ministries is encouraging students to think about Lent in a new way this season. Catholics ages 14 and up are obliged to practice abstinence on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and Fridays in Lent. Catholics 18-59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. As a method of asking students to think about…
For Fr. Francis DiSpigno, O.F.M, becoming a Franciscan was something he has toyed with since childhood. DiSpigno, executive director of University Ministries, first became infatuated with Franciscan life at the age of 11, after learning from his older brother who was attending the Franciscan St. Anthony’s High School, on Long Island. “I don’t think anyone’s…
By Sean Lynch Valentine’s Day is this upcoming weekend, and Bonaventure students are getting ready to spend the day with their loved ones. What students plan to do can be the most important part of the day. Freshman marketing major Selena Clemons, an Olean native, shared her insight on some of the best restaurants…