By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment editor On Jan. 25, Aquila Theatre, based in New York City, brought its version of “Wuthering Heights” to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The play was based off of the novel by Emily Brontë. “I really wanted to stay true to the spirit [of the book]”…
By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer On Jan. 24, St. Bonaventure students teamed up with Franklinville Elementary School and the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) to hold their second annual Sports Day for children in grades Pre-K through sixth. “Sports Day is a chance for our students to spend some time in the gymnasium on the weekend with…
By Tristan King Contributing writer “The Interview” is a movie that recently flooded media outlets due to its controversial content. Sony produced the movie, they anticipated a Christmas Day release date. The movie centers on the fake assassination of North Korean Dictator, Kim Jung-un. James Franco plays Dave Skylark alongside producer Aaron Rappaport (Seth Rogen),…
By Azarias Perez Contributing writer This semester break was perfect to catch up on some good ‘ole reading; for instance, Mansfield Park, by the Romantic English novelist, Jane Austen. Mansfield Park is considered the most scandalous of Austen’s six recognized works, which allows for an engaging and captivating read. The story centers on the physical…
By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, students and faculty came together to bear witness to society’s imperfections. The walk began at the Thomas Merton Center and ended at the University Chapel. Students paused along the candlelit path to listen to short speeches by fellow students and faculty…
By Lauren Zazzara Features assignment editor Aquila Theatre, based in New York City, is bringing “Wuthering Heights” to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Sunday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. The presentation is part of the 2014-15 Friends of Good Music season. “The purpose of the performance series is to bring a variety of…
The month of January means a lot of things: a new year, endless snow, and the start of the spring semester. After a month of binge-watching Netflix series, it’s time to get back into the habit of balancing studying, working, eating, sleeping and socializing. Although the jump between break and school can be abrupt, organizing…
By Javonna Simons Contributing writer Walking into St. Bonaventure University as a freshman for the first time can be both exhilarating and nerve racking for first-year students. While registering for spring semester classes, seniors are faced with the realization that graduation day is quickly approaching. It is imperative to appreciate the amount of dedication that…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor Fashion has its faults. It can be discriminatory towards people over a size two. It often relies on under-paid workers in foreign countries for production in order to keep costs low. It can be vain in that it is an industry almost entirely based on outer beauty. High fashion…
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor Museum administrators and staff decked the halls of the Paul W. Beltz Gallery and the mezzanine in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, inviting students and the community to enjoy a holiday-themed tour. The exhibitions, “Christmas Greetings from the Whitehouse: an Exhibition of Art and History” and “K-5…
MOVIE OF THE YEAR: “The Winter Soldier”- Lian Bunny, Andrea Fernandes “Guardians of the Galaxy” – Hannah Gordon “Mockingjay”- Emma Zaremba “The Giver” – Kiara Catanzaro “The Grand Budapest Hotel” – Julia Mericle, Nate West, Taylor Nigrelli “Neighbors” – Zach Waltz “Birdman” – Harrison Leone SONG OF THE YEAR “Trumpets” by Jason DeRulo – Emma…
By Rachel Konieczny Staff Writer St. Bonaventure administration gifted students and faculty with an extra week of Christmas break this year, and between holiday traditions, outdoor activities, and family time, it will not be wasted. The break has been extended an additional week from last year. Students will return to campus for the first day…
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor As Christmas approaches, people begin to think of what they want to see under the tree with their name on it when they wake up on Christmas morning. Instead of thinking this way, some members of the Bonaventure community have been taking action to brighten someone else’s Christmas morning.…
By Lauren Zazzara Staff Writer Fifteen weeks of classes. Forty-two Monday-Wednesday-Fridays, 28 Tuesday-Thursdays. Seventy days of classes. Countless hours slaving over essays, projects and cramming for tests. They all boil down to one thing: Finals Week. Just the word “final” can send a college student into a fit of panic and dread. But students must…
By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer The Hunger Games looks to recapture its crown as the best survival film with its new installment, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1”. The first part of the sequel brought in an estimated $82.7 million over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the LA Times. Unlike its action-packed rival, “Maze…
By Lauren Zazzara Staff Writer Happy almost Christmas break! Of course, there are finals, final papers and final projects all crammed into one week. But Christmastime is here! While you are studying for hours on end, your mind may wander to the question “What am I going to wear for Christmas?” Even if it doesn’t,…
It’s finally December. It’s a time of celebration, recollection, and resolutions. Once again, the year is winding down as everyone becomes excited about Christmas and the New Year ahead. 2015 is almost here, but the year 2014 held a variety of important events, both exciting and tragic. The year began in a positive way for…
By Harrison Leone Managing Editor Pink Floyd is, by any measure, one of the greatest and most influential musical acts of the 20th century. They have sold over a quarter of a million albums worldwide, including the second bestselling record in history, “Dark Side of the Moon,” which stayed on the Billboard top 100 chart…
By Hunter Sameulson Staff Writer For years, critics have argued that Thanksgiving is a holiday of hypocrisy and lies. They believe it has dark historical roots dating back to the European invasion that culminated the death of millions of Native Americans. The lies and hypocrisy behind Thanksgiving is a lie itself. According to Dr. Karen…
By Lauren Zazzara Staff Writer Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and I am anxiously awaiting the opportunity to eat a boatload of home-cooked food with my family. But what is one to wear for a meal in which he or she is inevitably going to end up with a massive food baby? Have no…