My dad introduced me to the world of politics back in middle school. He always encouraged me to watch the news with him, to learn about the politicians mentioned in the news cycle and to try and understand the policies being brought up by various political parties. I was dismissive at first, not really caring…
A few weeks ago, I was on Twitter and came across something that made my heart sink into my stomach. It was a statistic taken from a sports doctor comparing NCAA athletes and clinical depression. The chart stated that 30.4 percent of college softball players have clinical depression. Being a college softball player, this hit…
One of our favorite things to do as Bonnies is to rave about how amazing we are. Always holding doors, smiling faces around every corner and a sense of community that is mentioned in seemingly every conversation are all hallmarks of the student body I have grown the love. However, we are not without fault.…
Josh Hader, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, caused an uproar when tweets from 2011 and 2012 that included racist and homophobic remarks were found on his Twitter. These tweets were sent out less than four months before he was picked in the 19th round to pitch for the Baltimore Orioles. Professional athletes need to…
We have all heard the over-exaggerated “back in my day” speech from our parents and grandparents. However, when they tell you that they watched the 1975 World Series in study hall huddled around a state-of-the-art Zenith television set, they would be telling the truth. This seems hard to believe while you, along with the rest…
Weighing the pros and cons of campus’ homework hotspots It’s Sunday night. You have a paper due in 12 hours and a paper due right after. You need to hunker down and get to work. Where’s the best place on campus to do so? Luckily, you’ve got some options. My favorite study spot is the…
If passed, new policy will assign gender based on birth certificate This week, the Trump administration proposed a policy that would define a person’s gender as what is listed on their birth certificate. The policy argues for sex being determined by the genitalia present at birth, saying there needs to be a definition that “on…
With the Nov. 6 elections that decide several prominent government positions swiftly approaching, a conversation about voting, both its vital role and how to do it, is needed. No matter which side of the aisle you are on, letting your voice be heard on the democratic stage is a necessity of maintaining our republic. What…
NCAA will lose recruits to G-League if players are not compensated Syracuse basketball head coach Jim Boeheim began his 2018 recruiting class by landing Darius Bazley, a five-star recruit from Cincinnati, Ohio. Soon after Bazley’s commitment, he turned the college basketball world upside down by decommitting to Syracuse and instead bypassing college with intentions of…
NYC writer travels to ROTC Ranger Challenge for SBU-TV Not expecting what’s next and getting out of your comfort zone when covering a story is part of the excitement and the experience that makes a young journalist become extraordinary. I came to this realization over the weekend while covering the Ranger Challenge for St. Bonaventure’s…
Saint spent lifetime serving poor and fighting for rights of oppressed Last Sunday, several people were canonized in Rome, including Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Oscar Romero. Romero is, alongside Pope Paul VI, one of the most prominent saints to be canonized this year. His life and ministry serving the poor and oppressed in El…
There was a new celebrity to walk into the political arena just recently, and when she walked, she made waves. Taylor Swift, via an Instagram post, spoke out for the very first time about her political opinions and joined a long list of celebrities endorsing candidates for upcoming races in American politics. Breaking a historic…
Kanye West never fell off. In fact, the man is more on top than ever. Regardless of how you feel about him, his opinions or his music, you’ve got to admit—the 41-year-old rapper from Chicago has done a pretty good job of keeping himself relevant in recent times. It doesn’t matter what he’s doing or…
Team’s decision to change Chief Wahoo logo a respectful move The Cleveland Indians will stop using the Chief Wahoo logo on their uniforms beginning in 2019, according to Major League Baseball. After being swept out of the playoffs in the ALDS in three short games by the Houston Astros, the Cleveland Indians wasted little time…
We are now getting into cuffing season, where girls will be dragging their boyfriends to places like Pumpkinville to take cute couple pictures in front of fall-themed backdrops to post on Instagram. I know I will soon fall victim to this yearly tradition, but I can at least take solace in the fact that I…
One of the NFL’s premier safeties, Earl Thomas, all but ended his nine-year stint with the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday. While being carted off with an apparent leg injury, he gave the middle finger to his team’s sideline, showing his disgust for the way the team treated him this season. Thomas had spent the entire…
In my fifth week as the opinion editor of The Bona Venture, I’m beginning to come to a realization: I don’t have an opinion on many things. While I can think of a lot of things I have opinions on, such as spiral macaroni and cheese being better than elbows, most of my opinions aren’t…
The job of Safety and Security is to maintain a safe, stable environment for faculty, staff and students, as well as to make sure that students are safe while attending school during the semester. However, according to recent complaints, Safety and Security has been neglecting their duties. Numerous students have said that when asking security…
Kavanaugh and Ford face off in controversial court hearing Recently, after watching Dr. Christine Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, it was clear who the true adult was in the room. Ford testified with professionalism and true grit. She presented her allegations to the committee not…
Cooking takes patience, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes When trying to come up with one skill that everyone should learn, cooking comes to mind. Everyone should take the time to learn how to cook several meals. Once you can make a few meals, you know how to make a lot more than you…