By Olivia Boyd, staff writer At this very moment on the channel of ABC, the show “Pushing Daisies” would be 13 years, five months, three weeks and one day since it first debuted. If you were alive between 2007-2009, you will know that it was not the best time for television or the economy. However,…
By Kaitlin Sinclair, staff writer I feel for you. The news on March 15 shocked me too. I can’t say I’m entirely surprised because of the history of unacceptance that has been within the Catholic Church. As a junior, I have done activities in university ministries for three years. Sexuality and religion have been a…
By Frankie VanSickle, staff writer Was it even worth it in the end? Ever since we were little, first hearing about the prom was a highlight of me growing up and going through high school. It was such an exciting time and going into sophomore year just made me want it more. Now to junior…
Max McAuliff, staff writer The 2021 men and women’s NCAA tournaments kicked off last week and have been well worth the two-year wait. The men’s tournament has seen a plethora of upsets, with four double-digit seeds in the Sweet 16. The women’s tournament has been just as exciting with all four number one seeds dominating…
By Erica Gustafson, Opinion Editor Since a child enters school, percentage and letter grades are some of the biggest stressors in education. Students are constantly pushing themselves to the limit to get grades that are deemed as “acceptable” in the public eye. It is one of the biggest common associations that people make when thinking…
By Olivia Boyd, Staff Writer The term “fight like a girl” strikes a different cord when watching the hit television series, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” I was lucky enough to watch Buffy, played by Sarah Gellar, from a very young age. Watching a rebellious teenage girl being the chosen one and battling against the forces…
By Bryce Kelly, Contributing Writer J.J. Watt made a huge NFL announcement this week when he announced he was signing with the Arizona Cardinals. Watt signed a two-year deal worth $31 million, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. This is big news because Watt played with the Houston Texans since they selected him in the…
By Frankie Van Sickle, Contributing Writer I never thought about dating until I got into my later years in high school. I remember being in school and hearing others talk about boys or girls that they were interested in. This was my first exposure to the dating scene. As you get older, it’s like an…
By Erica Gustafson, Opinion Editor From the moment we get up in the morning, we are constantly making daily decisions. Most of these decisions are based around our personal wants and needs. Some of these involve what we eat and wear, who we talk to and what we decide to do in our spare time.…
First, I want to give my thoughts and prayers to Dr. DePerro, his family, friends and our St. Bonaventure University community. Together, we should remember him as an extraordinary leader, father, husband and friend. Thank you, Dr. DePerro. In regards to the weather, the general public opinion has always hated the snow. A newsflash in…
By Olivia Boyd, Staff Writer Tinder (noun) is a “dry, flammable material, such as wood or paper, used for lighting a fire” or a popular dating app that millions of people around the world use for dating, hooking up or “friendship.” This well-swiped application has succeeded its predecessors of Match.com and eHarmony with its 7.86…
By Frankie Van Sickle, Contributing Writer Are you the problem? In my life, I have faced hardships for one thing that stands out the most. You might not know who I am, or if you do, then you probably guessed it; I’m gay. Being gay mostly sucks about 80% of the time. When I was…
By Andrew Kruszka, Staff Writer Living at home while studying at college is not a bad experience by any means. Some believe that a student has to live on campus to get the full college experience. To an extent, this opinion is validated. However, as someone who has lived on campus for a couple of…
By Mike Polce, Staff Writer In order to “reunite” America, we must first recognize the problems that are keeping us from becoming unified. First of all, politics have been more controversial than ever before. Secondly, signs that racism still exists were exhibited during the murder of George Floyd. Lastly, the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the…
By Bryce Kelly Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all time. End of discussion. As a Bills fan, it pains me to say this. Brady dominated the Buffalo Bills during his time in New England. However, he has dominated everybody. Brady has a record of 230-69 – a winning rate of 74%. Brady has…
By Mike Polce On Sept. 25, singer, rapper, and actor Machine Gun Kelly released a pop-punk album titled Tickets to My Downfall, produced by Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. Upon the release of the album, many questioned whether or not MGK could bring back this genre of music. Some believed that his previous “hardcore” rap style…
By Dominic Gismondi With President Joe Biden now a reality, it is important to remember his call for unity at the inauguration. He said, “With the campaign over, it’s time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation… It’s time for America to unite. And to heal.”…
By Andrew Kruszka How does a guy with 13 wins, two playoff wins, a 6-0 division record and first place in his division for the first time since 1995 not win coach of the year? Yes, that is correct because the guy who had 11 wins, zero playoff wins, a 3-3 division record and placing…
By Bryce Kelly, Staff Writer Election day in America is a day all citizens should cherish. It is the day we the people of America get to vote for who holds public office locally, in our state and nationally as well. Everyone agrees voting is one of our greatest freedoms and ways to let our…
By Erica Gustafson, Staff Writer Last Friday, Oct. 30, St. Bonaventure University announced that there were five new positive COVID-19 tests registered among students on campus. These results brought the university’s total number of positive cases to 22 in the fall semester. The university has moved the students with positive results into quarantine to protect…