Let’s face it, long-distance relationships are hard. Plus, adding in some collegiate deadlines, a whole slew of obligatory meetings and the pressures of weekend life doesn’t make maintaining a healthy love life any easier. Fortunately, though, some are able to manage these pressures with an unexpectedly beautiful outcome; maybe I’m biased though, since I like…
By Thomas Cottingham Kanye West, Grammy-award-winning rapper and producer, has some huge plans this week for the music and fashion industry that have been kept secret for years. West will be presenting his new clothing line, Season 3, on a global scale in select theatres all over the world on Feb.11. That’s not all:…
After almost a year of preparation, local rap group Microphone Mafia is receiving some long-awaited success within the Bonaventure community. Microphone Mafia is an Olean-based group that began making music in spring of 2015. The group consists of “Pretty Gary” Coleman, DJ PJ’s, KNIX and Crystal, friends who decided to work together after collaborating on…
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts unlocked the doors to its newest gallery, featuring the work of late artist Michael Lenson, on Jan. 24. “Michael Lenson: Public and Private” is located in the Paul W. Beltz Gallery on the second floor of the Quick Center, highlighting the work of Lenson, a renowned 20th…
By Simone Robinson Contrary to popular belief, the most iconic and dominant forces of fashion are not solely women. There is a pool of talented men from all corners of the industry, particularly in music, who have changed the pace of fashion. With their bravery, confidence and musical artistry, and let’s not forget their…
Bonaventure alumni will return for the 42nd annual Homecoming Weekend, beginning today and ending Feb. 14. The festivities begin today with Bona Pride day, and everyone is encouraged to sport his or her best Bona’s gear. Throughout the day, different events are being held such as the Bonnies4Bonnies networking event from 3 to 5 p.m.…
By Hannah Gordon Fr. Ross Chamberland, O.F.M., is no stranger to the religious life, but rural areas—well, that’s a different story. Fr. Ross, professor and director of the Lateran Center for Catholic Identity, was raised in Nashua, New Hampshire—the second largest city in the state with a population of about…
“Money shouldn’t be a barrier in the pursuit of what you love,” said Zachary Rodriguez, a student in the MBA program. “I think the Buzzy Fund recognizes that and offers the means for students to experience their career interests, whatever they may be.” Rodriguez, a graduate assistant in the journalism department, spent the early weeks…
Tuesday was Groundhog Day. A holiday where people from all over the world pour into a small town in Pennsylvania to stand in the cold all night waiting for the sun to rise and a groundhog to see his shadow, somehow ‘predicting’ when spring will come. Ridiculous, I know. But I’m from there. Groundhog Day…
In honor of Black History Month, many celebrate the lives of African American women who changed the face of music, film and runway and reset the tone of fashion, paving the way for our generation and those to follow. Dorothy Dandridge Legendary actress Dorothy Dandridge became one of the iconic black women of Old Hollywood.…
To many, she’s a soft-spoken Spanish teacher, but in her religious congregation, Sr. Elise Mora, O.S.F, lives fearlessly, accepting her moral convictions with complete willingness. Mora, adjunct professor of modern languages, who began her religious journey at 19, said the religious life wasn’t a clear, instantaneous decision for her. Rather, a friend from New Mexico,…
Inspired by true events, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “The Revenant” has proven to be a box office slam, full of high-intensity action and emotional depth. “The Revenant” bears the weight of internal struggle and survival with almost incomparable attention to detail. Leonardo DiCaprio provides his usual exceptional performance—this time as Hugh Glass, a member of a…
This semester, a few Bonaventure students have traded bus rides to Allegany for plane rides to Europe as international students. After a few weeks of settling in, these students have spoken highly of their transitions. Arshia Mehra, a sophomore English major who is studying at Kingston University in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom, credits her…
By Thomas Cottingham Contributing Writer Director Adam McKay, who is known for the raunchy comedies Anchorman and Step Brothers, certainly does not leave his cynical sense of humor behind while discussing the 2008 financial crisis in “The Big Short.” Based on the book “The Big Short,” McKay’s film adaptation tackles the events leading up to…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer UGG Australia is one of the most iconic brands in fashion. Although it is famously known for its Classic UGG Boots, the fashion house offers a range of items from apparel to accessories that tend to get outshined. UGG Boots Coming in a variety of colors and accessories like bows…
How much can you stuff into your dorm room? Well, that depends on how you got to Bonas. While some students can pack everything in their car, others need to be more conscious of luggage regulations. Smithtown native Jennifer Eng, a sophomore journalism and mass communication major, flew out of New York City and into…
Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., the 20th university president, announced her retirement Tuesday, sending waves of conversation across campus. Students received the news via email, in which Carney explained her gratitude to the university and that a committee has plans to begin looking for a new president. “Now, having served nearly 12 years as your president,…
Pauline Hoffman, Ph.D, is “all Bonas” nowadays, but she described her undergraduate experiences at Bonaventure as a love-hate-relationship. The dean of the Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication said her initial love for Bonaventure was sparked during her first visit to campus, which was prompted by her interest in the school’s journalism…
Members of the Bonaventure community embraced more than just Africa, as they took pies to the face in fundraising for the Student Government Association’s new official charity, Embrace it Africa. On Thursday, Jan. 21, admissions held Pie In The Face: Ambassador Edition in support of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization started by Bonaventure students—which was named…
On Sunday, Bonaventure’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts presented outstanding concert band and concert choir performances to celebrate CNN’s Hero Of The Year, Maggie Doyne. Both the SBU concert bnband and choir centered their performances around Christmastime, featuring both classic and modern interpretations of Christmas classics. The event began with the concert choir performances…
