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Science can not disprove that God exists

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BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR One of the most controversial subjects that get on my nerves is when people state that science has the power to disprove God’s existence. It has been a dispute between scientists, religious figures and other people of all ages. It has been discussed, argued and even fought over on a…

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American media platforms love emo boys

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BY MEGHAN BAEHL, STAFF WRITER Pete Davidson, Travis Barker, & Machine Gun Kelly. What do they have in common, besides all having tattoos and being friends? I could also say they are all musicians, but Pete Davidson is a sketch comedy ‘rapper.’ The closest he has come to serious music is when he was engaged…

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Traveling the world is very important

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BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER While concerns regarding Covid-19 are still very real, the world is beginning to reopen. With COVID-19 restrictions relaxing, travel should be at the forefront of people’s minds. After being cooped up for two years, the desire to travel has never been higher. Traveling inspires people to become the best version…

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Take advantage of working remotely

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BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR COVID-19 has definitely brought on challenges for students and teachers on all different levels of the education system. Students were forced to take on remote learning without much time for preparations among families. Educational leaders were also tasked with creating at-home lesson plans for students within a short window. With…

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Expose students to controversial subjects early

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BY TUCKER REILLY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A necessary step in the development of human beings involves a removal of innocence, an exposure to discomfort. At some point, we are forced to confront things that challenge our previously-established worldview, and decide how we wish to proceed. In this way, the recent decision by a Tennessee school board to…

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People upset with constant political talk

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BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR There are many upperclassmen here at St. Bonaventure University who are older than most major social media platforms. Facebook was born in 2004, Twitter in 2006, Instagram in 2010 and Snapchat made its way in 2011. Though these are commonly referred to as sites that grew up with our generation,…

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Yik Yak task force: does is protect freedoms?

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BY CAITLYN WILLIAMS, CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Monday, February 8, 2022, the St. Bonaventure Yik Yak Task Force was announced to the campus community. Users of this social media app can express their thoughts anonymously about whomever and whatever they want. When I first downloaded Yik Yak, I loved it. Our campus community has a great…

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Curling is an enjoyable winter sport

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BY ANDREW KRUSZKA, STAFF WRITER I always find myself wondering what to write in my articles every week. There are some weeks where I truly ponder for a long time on what to write about, but other times an idea pops right into my head. After doing this, I realized that this is the opinion…

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People are taught more than books

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BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR If I got a dime every time an adult over the age of 40 told me that “children and young adults today are always tied to their phones. They will never be able to survive a real job or enjoy the real world,” I would be rich. I know that…

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Freedom Convoy affects the U.S. and Canada

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BY JAMES RUMSCHLAG, STAFF WRITER We’ve all seen them appearing in the news and all over social media. They drive 18-wheelers for a living and are some of the most reserved people you can meet. Truckers are an essential part of how food gets on your plate, clothes get on your back, shoes on your…

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Losing doesn’t mean you always lose out

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BY ANDREW KRUSZKA, STAFF WRITER Excuse me, wake up Buffalo. Your dream is over. You have to wake up every Monday morning now for the next seven months and hear the phrase “13 seconds.” For my readers that don’t know what that phrase entails in Buffalo, just ask your fellow neighbor that jumped through a…

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Students should be able to grade teachers

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BY FRANKIE VANSICKLE, STAFF WRITER Have you ever wondered why a teacher is still in your school? Do you think that we as students should be able to grade either our professors or teachers? I was talking to someone about this about a month ago, and we both thought that this was an interesting idea…

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Don’t blame people for not working

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BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR Young children going into their middle school years often hear their parents say, “study hard, so you don’t end up working at McDonalds for the rest of your life.” They emphasize restaurants like McDonalds as an example that students should not work at minimum wage jobs forever because they will…

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Y2K fashion is not fashionable at all

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BY MEGHAN BAEHL, STAFF WRITER Is Y2K fashion really fashionable? It’s the return of the low-rise jean. Y2K fashion refers to a stylistic trend that blankets the fashion of the late-90s and early-to-mid 2000s. The aesthetic is mad distinctive, and whether you realize it or not, you are most likely partaking in it. Both futuristic…

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It’s okay to give yourself a break from finals

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BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR In all honesty, I could not be more excited for the coming winter break. A time that I can spend surrounded by all of my close family and friends that I often miss during the fall semester. However, things change also brings one of the most dreaded times of a…

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Learning is more than a search on Google

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BY ANDREW KRUSZKA, STAFF WRITER Here’s a quick question for you. Should we learn? What exactly is the benefit of learning, and what exactly are we trying to learn? As a future educator, I get the question all of the time of why do students have to learn, do work and pass these classes that…

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Disney+ has some of the best Marvel shows

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BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is constantly expanding. The MCU has been around since the first Robert Downey Jr. led “Iron Man” movie released in 2008 and shows no signs of slowing down. However, movies are not the only area that the MCU has seen massive success. Earlier this year,…

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People should not run from their grief

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BY ANASTASIA SMITH, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Getting a call after midnight is never a good sign. But now, I get knots in my stomach, if my phone rings at all. On October 17th, 2020, I got a call at about 2:30 a.m. My dad was on the other end, sobbing. I immediately knew something was wrong…

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Why ‘Sunny’ is the greatest sitcom of all time

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BY TUCKER REILLY, MANAGING EDITOR Last week, the FX sitcom “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” premiered its 15th season, officially marking it as the longest running live-action sitcom in US history. The secret to the series’ longevity lies in its strong cast of characters, clever dialogue and constant boundary-pushing humor, which has allowed Sunny to…

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Thank you for everything, The BonaVenture

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BY TOM SEIPP, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF My entire life, I always thought I was headed to a school in New York City. I thought about it from as early as I could remember. When I went on a visit to this school, I considered applying with an early decision application. My friends were shocked weeks later when…

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