Bonaventure’s hip-hop team will host its annual hip-hop show in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, with an “Alice in Wonderland” theme. Just like the White Rabbit, the dancers are in a race for time to hit the stage on April 28-29. Freshman sociology major and hip-hop team member Brooke Astley said the…
The SBU Theatre’s spring production hit the Regina A. Quick Center for the arts this week. Student actors took on different roles based on characters from the Brothers Grimm to create their production titled “Story Theatre.” Based on Aesop’s fables and Grimm Brothers tales, the play aims to tell classic tales with a comedic twist. …
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer A day filled with tricks and pranks is right around the corner. Students and teachers are eager to use this day to play jokes on their friends, they said. For some students, April Fool’s Day is just an amusing day to trick those around them. “You can get away with…
By Kellen Quigley Staff Writer Disney remade ‘Cinderella’ with impressive changes and its classic magic. With all the live-action remakes of traditional fairytales in recent years, a retelling of “Cinderella” was only a matter of time. While others like “Snow White and the Huntsman” and “Maleficent” changed quite a bit for a fresher story, this…
By Hannah Gordon Czech Correspondent In the last installment of “Bohemian Rhapsody” I mentioned feeling obligated to take in every moment of being abroad. I think I took that sentiment to another level this week. The Easter market started on Sunday, which means that Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, the two most popular squares…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor The E! Network show “Fashion Police” is dedicated to offering commentary on the fashion choices of celebrities both on and off the red carpet. But since former host Joan Rivers’ death, the show has been shrouded in controversy. At the 2015 Academy Awards, Disney actress Zendaya Coleman (recognized as…
By Bryce Spadafora Contributing Writer Midterm grades have been posted, but they aren’t final. Students who are unhappy with their grades still have a chance to improve. One option available for students is the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). Located in the basement of Doyle Hall, the TLC is a campus resource invested in the…
By Hannah Gordon Czech Correspondent If there is one thing I’ve learned from my study abroad experience so far, it’s that some things will stick with you for a lifetime and others you just hope will remain. Two weeks ago, my friends and I traveled to Poland with a group of students from our university.…
With spring beginning today, students may have noticed all this Western New York snow starting to melt and the sun shining a little more than usual. Some students said the sunshine might bring about newfound positivity. Others said they are excited to start planning for upcoming events on and off campus “Spring is symbolic of…
By Kailyn Jennings Contributing Writer Dan Milgate’s iPhone vibrated on his nightstand as he laid in bed at 11 p.m. – another retweet for his video of Marcus Posley’s game-winning shot when St. Bonaventure University beat #18 Virginia Commonwealth University, he said. He scrolled through his newsfeed, thinking of his 8:30 a.m. class. Thirty minutes…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor With the newest film adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” that came to theaters two years ago, a nostalgic frenzy for the ‘20s swept the nation. With this frenzy came a resurgence of interest in F. Scott Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald lived wildly, in an almost Gatsby-esque world of alcohol and parties.…
The new not-so-horror film “The Lazarus Effect” hit theaters at the end of last month. Unlike the resurrected characters in the film, the movie itself would best be left as dead. The cast of the film is filled with promise—Mark Duplass, Olivia Wilde, Evan Peters and Donald Glover (better known as Childish Gambino) all play…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor Americans may never know how the French maintain their “je ne sais quoi,” but maybe they can get a hint by studying how they dress. At Paris Fashion Week, which lasted from March 3 through 11, designers set the trends that consumers will see in autumn and winter 2015.…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor Feeling stressed, depressed or lonely? Help is just one touch away. “7 Cups of Tea” is a free app that offers support for emotional distress. Through the app, students can either talk one on one to a trained listener or enter a group chat to connect with others having…
Get ready to receive the luck of the Irish. St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, and everyone is figuring out his or her plans for the big day. While some people might be spending the day feasting on corned beef and cabbage, others might be preparing for bigger festivities. St. Patrick’s Day is widely recognized…
By Hannah Gordon Czech correspondent I never thought I’d be homesick. I was always the kid who wanted to go away. I would rather be outside exploring or sleeping at a friend’s house than in my own home. I was adventurous, and still am, so I thought I was immune to missing people. I was…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor While New York City set the stage for autumn and winter 2015 trends three weeks ago, the fashion world’s eye has since moved to London and Milan for their fashion weeks. London Fashion Week took place from Feb. 20 to 24, while Milan’s designers showcased their looks from Feb.…
By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer St. Bonaventure students can wipe the sweat from their brows as they escape exams at least for a week. As the last classes before spring break wind down, students are packing and planning their return home. Students said spring break last year was inconvenient for them because of how…
By Andrea Fernandes Features Editor The friendly bear, Paddington, recently made his way from Peru to theaters. “Paddington” is based on the children’s book, “Paddington Bear,” by Michael Bond. The bear in the movie lives in Peru with his aunt and uncle. After a deadly earthquake in the forest, Paddington’s aunt, Lucy, sends him to…
By Andrea Fernandes Features Editor A recent debate on social media has torn families apart, ruined friendships and destroyed relationships. The debate was over a black-and-blue or white-and-gold dress. It all started when Caitlin McNeill, 21, posted a picture of a dress on Tumblr asking what color it is. The picture of the dress soon…
