School shootings do not seem faze us anymore, and that is very bad. In elementary school, we’d have fire drills and earthquake drills. We’d hide under desks and cover our heads while lined up in hallways, preparing for a possible disaster that we knew would be unlikely. No one took those drills seriously. We’d have…
This article is going to be interactive, so be prepared to get your mind working a little bit. How good at multitasking would you say you are? Most people are relatively good at balancing multiple tasks and being on top of all of them at once. Doing homework, listening to music, texting people. You can…
As I reflect on my time here in the rolling hills of Allegany, I’m not sure where to begin my farewell. It seems like yesterday I was moving here for the first time, starting a “new chapter.” In the blink of an eye, I became a 22-year-old who finished his undergraduate coursework about a semester…
While I obviously don’t attend Syracuse University, I am from Syracuse and have been to the university countless times. I’ve attended sporting events, Science Olympiads and went on official visits when I was looking at colleges. That is why it goes without saying that I feel very strongly about the racist incidents that have been…
As we draw closer to the primary elections in February, the Democrats’ window of opportunity to find a single candidate to unite the party is getting slimmer, along with their chances of defeating Trump for the presidency. At this moment, the Democratic Party’s single biggest threat is their inability to consolidate their choices to oppose…
Yes, I know, another opinion article on mental health. There seems to be one almost every semester here at The Bona Venture. But as 2019 nears to a conclusion, mental illness continues to be stigmatized. Many people still do not even consider mental illness as an actual illness. But mental illness has been at an…
It is with these three words, spoken to the sounds of thunderous applause, that soon-to-be Prime Minister Fidel Castro began his authoritarian regime over the people of Cuba. In a speech made by the revolution’s leader just after successfully seizing control of the country, Castro questioned the crowd before him, “Guns? What for?” The question…
With over 2,000 people injured, at least 40 killed and millions of United States citizens addicted to electronic cigarettes, or vapes, the nation has gone into a state of serious health concern. Because of this, lawmakers nationwide and worldwide have begun banning and limiting these products. Under the Trump Administration, as of early September, there…
The New York Giants co-owner John Mara stormed out of MetLife Stadium Sunday following a 34- 27 loss to the New York Jets that put the Giants record at an atrocious 2-8. Mara didn’t even look up to acknowledge reporters hoping to ask the 14-year owner questions about the game. It’s been that kind of…
Sports have been my highway to happiness for as long as I can remember. I’ve learned a lot about life through my involvement with them, and for that, I consider myself very lucky. I know that there is an infinite amount of lessons to be learned from being part of a team, whether you’re a…
Since Sep. 24 when Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump, news outlets put all of their effort into one story: impeachment. One day after, a whistleblower lamented to Congress about a sketchy phone call where Trump asks the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to look into his political…
In the past few months, the United States has entered a new era of conflict. Not one fought with weapons or between nations, but instead, the US has entered a generational war. And the millennials have declared it on baby boomers. Armed with the now-iconic two-word quip, millennials are finally making the statement that they’re…
“Pardoning the bad is injuring the good,” is a phrase uttered by Benjamin Franklin more than 230 years ago and still holds truth in today’s United States at large. The World Report places the U.S. eighth on the Overall Best Countries Rankings in 2019. With a population of 325-million American citizens and the greatest economy…
In 1884, Mark Twain wrote, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” a classic in the American literary canon revolving around Huckleberry “Huck” Finn. Huck befriends a former slave, Jim, and the two go on adventures through the nineteenth century southern antebellum. Jim is, at many times, characterized as an unintelligent, uneducated and comedic character. Twain often…
Last month, distinguished director Martin Scorsese criticized Marvel movies and likened them to theme parks. As a die-hard Marvel fan, I strongly disagree with this but found that I could not be upset at one of the greatest directors of all time. Responsible for classic films such as “Goodfellas,” “Taxi Driver” and newer films “The…
As I enter my final year at St. Bonaventure, I have found myself looking back in introspection as my life after college slowly becomes clearer. There is a level of excitement and nostalgia among my peers as we get ready to join the “real world.” However, I have also noticed a looming sense of anxiety…
In the 1970s, Japanese work culture became so intense that citizens created a new word. “Karoshi,” as it is known, is the idea of employees overworking so much that they either commit suicide or suffer from heart failure, a stroke or some other serious health condition. In the United States, it has become common culture…
Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree, how come you look so gaudy? We all know it is heading toward wintertime. With the blizzards and snowmen come an inevitable flood of cheery Christmas hymns and clanging holiday bops. I only ask that they wait until after November. I am not alone. Pass by a tinsel-tickled reveler…
Since comic books were created, they have always seemed to have the stigma that they exist for children, and adults that enjoy them are nerds. But as comic book heroes have made their way to the silver screen and have begun generating millions of dollars at the box office. The success of these movies is…
What if I were to tell you that every month, Americans 18 and over could receive $1,000 per month for the rest of their lives with no strings or gimmicks attached? This policy known as Universal Basic Income (UBI) is essentially a price floor that guarantees every American citizen over 18, a fixed amount per…
