By Caitlyn Morral Contributing Writer It’s that time of the semester again when students at St. Bonaventure are cramming for midterm exams. Before the upcoming weeklong break, many are rushing to study and complete any final assignments before they are able to relax and enjoy themselves. According to Madeleine Feddern, a freshman elementary education major,…
By Julia Mericle News Assignment Editor “We’re trying to change a culture here,” Sr. Suzanne Kush C.S.S.F., director of the Franciscan Center for Social Concern, said, speaking about Recyclemania, a national competition to increase recycling on college and university campuses. Recyclemania began on Feb. 1 and continues through March 28. This is the second year…
St. Bonaventure has transformed from a college campus into arctic terrain, and freezing temperatures don’t seem to be leaving anytime soon. Although Bonaventure is a small campus, a five-minute walk from the dorms to an academic building is enough to numb the body. It can take less than a half hour for frostbite to set…
By Kiara Catanzaro Associate Editor Fifty Shades of Grey opened on Valentine’s Day weekend with $85.2 million in the box office. Based on the “Twilight”-inspired book written in 2011 by E. L. James, this story follows two different characters and their similar attractions for each other. Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) is a soon-to-be college graduate…
By Caitlyn Morral Contributing Writer The women’s basketball team played and won against Davidson with a score of 72-56 on Saturday, Feb. 21. As usual, the university’s cheerleaders were present, but this time they were accompanied by another group of young girls. The South Knight Cheerleaders of Olean had the opportunity to show off…
By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer It is time to begin exercising, but not those muscles. Easter is less than 40 days away, which means it is the season of Lent. “Lent is a time of exercise to grow spiritually, and it represents the cycle of life,” Brother Kevin Kriso, O.F.M., said. A hot topic…
The deadline for housing applications is today, and students have been rounding up their friends and picking their new homes for the 2015-16 school year. “For me, the actual paperwork and application hasn’t been the difficult part—it’s finding the right people,” freshman journalism and mass communication major Anna Rine said. “My solid friend group has…
By Kellen Quigley Contributing Writer After four long years of intense practice and preparation, St. Bonaventure senior Griffin Kramer performed his capstone piano recital on Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Students, staff, family and friends gathered from all over New York and as far south as North…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts “went up” on a Tuesday. The Quick Center faculty hosted a dance party on Tuesday as part of their 20th anniversary celebration. They transformed The Center into a club using colored lights, balloons and music. As guests arrived, photographers snapped pictures…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor The Academy Awards is one of the biggest nights for the fashion industry. The night requires luxurious, statement-making and dramatic attire. There’s a reason why hundreds of websites post slideshows of what the stars wore. Reporters always ask the famous question: “Who are you wearing?” There was live online…
By Kellen Quigley Contributing writer Justin Shuttleworth took the Rathskeller stage on Valentine’s Day. Armed only with a guitar, an iPad and a peddle board, Shuttleworth created a full concert experience comprised of his own songs, old and new, and covers of artists he admires. Shuttleworth is a native of Hamburg and currently attends college…
By Tristan King Staff Writer College students go out to party, take bites of friends’ lunches and share beverages. These things can potentially cause illness. There are some precautions students can take to avoid getting sick. Dressing warmly is key. Layering is necessary. Proper attire includes hats, scarves, gloves, thermals and socks. Frequent hand washing…
By Nicolette DiMura Staff Writer St. Bonaventure has several groups devoted to promoting diversity on campus, such as the Black Student Union (BSU), Latin American Student Organization (LASO) and Let’s Talk About It. BSU’s mission is to enrich St. Bonaventure with African American culture. Since this month is Black History Month, BSU has several upcoming…
By Andrea Fernandes Features Editor For the past few weeks, the Bona community has been forced to deal with an overload of snow and undesirable temperatures. However, an upcoming photography contest in honor of continuing Thomas Merton’s 100th birthday celebration will encourage students to take advantage of the weather. Merton loved all that nature…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor With the wind chill reaching below minus 30 last weekend, it’s hard to imagine spring ever coming. But the fashion world is ahead, and from Feb. 11 to 19, New York City hosted the biannual Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, where designers showcased their spring and fall 2015 collections. Trends…
Grab a bag of popcorn, a pair of sweats and a comfy seat, because the 87th Academy Awards, better known as The Oscars, are live this Sunday. The annual award show recognizes the best films from the previous year, and the winners receive the “Oscar statuette.” The show will begin at 8:30 p.m. on ABC.…
St. Bonaventure University’s Urban Art Club has expanded its horizons in recent months with new projects. Established in 2012, the organization brings students together through the use of art forms such as graffiti, hip hop and rap. The club aims to provide students with an outlet for expression while creating works of art. “The Urban…
By Pat Tintle Sports Editor After giving “Kick-Ass” fan-boy approval, and after giving the “X-Men” franchise a well-needed shot in the arm, director Matthew Vaughn has yet another comic book franchise to add to his résumé. “Kingsman: The Secret Service” is Vaughn’s latest adaptation of a cult comic book series. Unlike “Kick-Ass” and “X-Men:…
By Caitlyn Morral Contributing Writer The traditional festival, Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday was celebrated on Feb. 17. The religious ritual is celebrated from country to country with customs that have been practiced for hundreds of years. Fat Tuesday signifies the last day of indulgence before the weeks leading up to Easter, or the…
By Caroline Powers Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure Knights of Columbus (K of C) Fr. Thomas Plassmann Council welcomed five new inductees to its chapter this past Sunday. The group held a private ceremony at the University Chapel at 4:30 p.m. as the inductees made their First Degrees, which is Charity. There are four…
