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…
College is a big transition for everyone. Going from a scheduled plan of set classes per day in high school to free time in which you must create your daily schedule can be difficult. Watching students over the course of four years has shown me two things in regards to time management: people don’t do…
Pro athletes’ crimes are forgotten upon rediscovering success The roar of the crowd on East Lake Golf Club’s 18th hole on Sunday afternoon signaled the return of a legend to the sport of golf. Tiger Woods finished his final round of the Tour Championship in Atlanta, Georgia, winning his first PGA tour event since 2013. Woods’…
Older shows and movies’ plots, characters better than today Growing up, my favorite thing in the world was Disney. I watched it religiously, staying up until 3 a.m. on weeknights just to see reruns of The Replacements and Kim Possible. I was the girl who bashed Nickelodeon, claiming that shows like Spongebob Squarepants and Danny…
Special education is the use of specialized programs to aid a student in the classroom who has specific educational, emotional and social need. These teachers are the jack-of-all-trades. As best said by special education teacher Emma Pullano, “We tackle their academic needs, teach social skills and coping with stress and anxiety.” When people think of…
Last week, my dear friend Kaylee wrote a thoughtful piece about why women should be—at the very least—“allowed” to become deacons. That piece was still fresh in my mind at the listening session I attended Monday night, when it was suggested that if women were “allowed” to be priests, the church would not be dealing…
Students must walk through street or grass to reach Doyle Hall Heading into senior year, I’ve come to love nearly everything about St. Bonaventure University. Hickey bumming, making the long walk to Francis for dinner and the morning fog that means it’s going to be a beautiful day are all things that make Bona’s special.…
From an early age, I revered all things ancient: the tobacco pipe chief among them. The smell of a freshly lit pipe intimately linked me to the past. I adopted the practice while studying at St. Bonaventure as a tool for meditation and academic reflection. Pipe smoking serves a monastic mission in my life, one…
After a heated dispute between tennis official Carlos Ramos and tennis player Serena Williams, the sporting world is in outrage. Public figures, such as former professional tennis player and women’s rights activist, Billie Jean King, are backing Williams, claiming she was a victim of a double standard, and she would not have been treated the…
Not everyone thinks of joining the Church as more than a committed attendee, but some people have more opportunities to play a role in Church leadership than others. For example, men can be priests, bishops, cardinals, popes, deacons and friars. The only vows that a woman can take to become a recognized Church official are…