By Luke Nolan, Contributing Writer Oct. 22 marked the feast of St. Pope John Paul II, the first Polish Pope and one of the most loved (and hated) in recent memory. His devotion to the Blessed Mother, as well as his openness to dialogue with other religions, has been an inspiration for all and…
By Brandon Sapienza, Contributing Writer There is no question about the fact that Americans are living in one the harshest political environments in recent memory. In the midst of all this chaos and unrest, the future leaders and workers of America are attending thousands of colleges and universities across the nation. On these campuses…
By Chris Brown, Director, First-Year Experience & Orientation at St. Bonaventure University After discussing recent op-ed pieces with students, staff and faculty alike, I realized I needed to catch up on the articles published in our campus paper. I’m a bit ashamed in myself for falling this far behind with the BV. Despite a couple…
For millennia, intellectuals, rulers and religious prophets have all professed the belief in the power of words. Playwright Edward Bulwer-Lytton wrote in the 19th century “the pen is mightier than the sword.” However, this saying is an echo of a much older and broader intellectual tradition that transcends the confines of modern thought. Speech, written…
By Holly McCully, Contributing Writer After reading the Oct. 20 article in The Bona Venture, “Contraception isn’t a right,” I thought it was only logical to add a woman’s voice to the topic, seeing as it is an article about women, their health and their “crumbling self-worth” as noted by author Luke Nolan. It…
Positioning on Twitter always feels like helping a movement. I often find myself sharing my opinions on political issues, and joining in an echo chamber. Most of the people I follow — with some exception, of course — have the same political beliefs I have, so naturally the opinions they offer mirror my own opinions.…
By Mike Martin In an op-ed in the last edition of The BV, Brandon Sapienza criticized the politicization of late-night comedy shows by Madeline L’Engle who says, “A good laugh heals a lot of hurts.” Well maybe it is just me, but I think it is hard to laugh when America experienced its worst mass…
By Brandon Sapienza When people think of New York City, many think of the vast system of underground tunnels that connect all the five boroughs. Many of these people don’t know the complete mess that lies underneath the greatest city in the world. Being a native New Yorker and having rode the subway every morning…
By Sean Mickey America is dealing with education and healthcare problems among other things, but some people believe there is a larger issue. The Republican Party has been pushing their “Pro-life” movement since the mid 70s after the Supreme Court’s decision of Roe v. Wade. Republicans believe they must protect the unborn’s right to life…
By Denis Riordin Oct. 9 was the feast day of Saint Denis, the patron saint of Paris, France. St. Denis is best known for being a martyr for the Catholic faith and was beheaded along with two other clergy companions. Legend states that after his head was cut off, St. Denis picked it up and…
By Luke Nolan Last week, a video released by attn:, a media organization, went viral. In it, actress and activist Sophia Bush claimed not only that birth control is a human right, but she also made the argument that government should not interfere with access to birth control (which it doesn’t). By claiming that birth…
By Ethan MacKrell The best time of year is officially underway, ladies and gentlemen. The NHL season is back, and that means it’s time for some unreasonable opinions from me about the Washington Capitals. People may think the time for the Capitals to win their franchise’s first-ever Stanley Cup is over after another second-round loss…
By Brandon Sapienza Since 2015, the once unique and fun landscape of late-night comedy has become nothing short of another medium for leftist celebrities to express their political views. Out of the many late-night talk shows, two hosts come to mind, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel. The comedians, who I once found amusing and relatable,…
By Natalie Forster Over these past two weeks, the need for this article has become very clear to me. Starting with a question at the All Bonaventure Reads event, the debate on abortion has spiraled out of control. The argument over abortion has always been around, and I am not ashamed to take a stance…
By: Haylei John The “Bona Bubble” is a phrase often used with pride by students to describe feelings of community throughout the campus. I too used to think of the Bona Bubble as some fond description of life at Bona’s, but now I’m challenging this notion and hoping that others will as well. Not all…
At the beginning of this week, I fashioned a quaint little article full of quips and satirical references highlighting the issues I see in the Opinions section of the BV—mainly that it’s such a “He-Man, Woman-Hater’s Club.” However, as much as I wanted to say, “men are better seen and not heard,” and as much…
By Brandon Sapienza Since Colin Kaepernick decided not to stand for the national anthem last season, sports have become more about politics and social issues than the game itself. As a result, athletes from many different leagues, including the NFL, NBA and MLB, have chosen to protest during the national anthem in some form. Many…
By Patrick Hauf On Monday, author and political commentator Dr. Marc Lamont Hill gave a speech on the injustices in America. The audience in the Reilly Center could feel the passion in Hill’s voice. Exclude the politics, and it is clear that Hill is a very talented speaker who has done extensive research on the…
By Luke Nolan Following a talk by Dr. Marc Lamont Hill earlier this week, Patrick Hauf, freshman journalism major, asked about the vulnerability of unborn children killed in abortions, a question accompanied by rude groans and heckling by the audience. To someone who is pro-life, the desire to protect the most vulnerable of society would…
In the past week, I’ve done a great deal of soul searching and realized that I don’t know myself anymore. My identity crisis began last week reading the BV while eating a bowl of spaghetti. In an article about Keg Klash’s use of a Native American headdress as a logo, students and staff argued that…
