March 17th is the one day of the year when everybody claims to be Irish. I never understood why this is, seeing as I don’t claim to be Mexican every year on Cinco de Mayo, and other people around the world don’t claim to be American on July 4th. Once I got to college, I…
They say all you ever need to really know in life you learn in kindergarten, and I’m not entirely sure I believe that. This quote is commonly found on a poster in an elementary school principal’s office. This poster usually comes with a list of lessons taught in kindergarten such as compassion, cooperation and sharing.…
Every spring, seniors in high school make the tough decision of how they plan to further their future in the fall. Some skip over college and go straight into the work force, some go into the armed forces and some choose between the colleges that have accepted them. When choosing between colleges, some students make…
Some days, I sit down for 10 minutes and think about how busy I am. Okay, okay, so what college student isn’t busy? Between friends, homework, internships, classes, clubs — we’ve all got a lot on our plates. It’s easy to lose focus on just how beneficial all of the things we’re doing are. A…
Many people have qualms with Clare College. “It’s boring.” “It’s not relevant to my major.” “It’s useless.” However, I think Clare College is educational and helpful, both in school and in life. Many classmates are not fans of the religious classes in particular. While I can understand their point of view and I am certainly…
In today’s culture, there is an intense pressure to be in a relationship with another person. It seems as though that is all our society celebrates; seldom do we see society putting any emphasis on bettering oneself without the assistance of a significant other. The emphasis on dating and relationships can often make those who…
Gender neutral housing is apparently a necessity on campus, according to a senior journalism mass communications major and a member of the housing committee. “We preach about our ‘inclusive’ university where all are made to feel welcome through Franciscan values — but there’s still a contingent of students who don’t feel welcome or accepted,” said…
Above the entrance to De La Roche Hall, a painting of three oil rigs memorialize the vital role oil played in the history of Olean. Considering the Franciscans’ activism against climate change today, artwork honoring oil rigs seems quite out of place at a Franciscan institution. Yet, in the summer of 1627, Joseph De La…
Today, technology has taken over as one of the most important and prominent aspects of our era. Social media, in particular, seems to have a strong hold on people of our generation. Recently, it appears that millennials are more focused on what they can portray on social media than on what is actually happening around…
As a division I runner, I’m often asked, “Do you actually enjoy running?” My answer usually consists of a quick “No,” but the more I think about it, I do enjoy running. Of course, running has its downsides. It’s uncomfortable, breathing is hard, it’s terrible on your joints and there’s only about a 20 degree…
Hollywood loves to reboot their successful stories. King Kong, Ghostbusters, Spider-Man and Planet Of The Apes have all been remade and the list goes on and on. People complain, claiming Hollywood is unoriginal and not interested in creating new quality stories. I disagree. I think there should be more reboots; the world should revolve around…
I flipped my car Tuesday. Wait, that’s probably not the best way to start a story. Let me back up. I flipped my car Tuesday, and I’m fine. My car’s a tank and was barely damaged. I’m less of a tank, but because my car is one, I also only suffered minor damage (an elbow…
Capitol Hill exists somewhere between its grandiose portrayal in House of Cards and the abysmal dysfunction assumed by your crazy uncle on Facebook. Washington D.C. is often vilified, and maybe it should be, but there are many staffers and interns who work in the District that are out there to serve. I would implore anyone…
There’s no denying this year’s superbowl was one of the most unforgettable games thus far. Unfortunately, the commercials fell short of expectations. In fact, the most memorable commercials were probably the worst. Audi, an American luxury car company, released a commercial about the gender pay gap. The ad featured one girl racing against a group…
By Elyse Kuhn Staff Writer America is one of the most obese countries on the planet. I think a lot of people want to be healthier, but it is not that easy. A lot of people think that if they want to be healthy they have to exercise rigorously and that alone will get them…
In today’s music, especially the hip-hop genre, you can usually find a derogatory or sexist term aimed towards women. Although this type of language can be found in most music types, it seems that it is especially prevalent in the hip-hop genre. Degrading women in music is something that many artists partake in today. An…
I n the year and a half I’ve been a student at St. Bonaventure, one thing is clear: being a Bonnie means rolling with the punches. Here at Bona’s, we take the good with the bad, celebrate triumph and defeat together, and we do so with a “win or lose, we still booze” mindset. It’s…
Shannon Murray, a senior biology major, also acts as a coordinator for the Warming House in Olean. With this, she gets the privilege of interacting with the guests who come into the Warming House. Murray talked about how this experience has shaped her view of poverty and people who live in what could be considered…
America is one of the most obese countries on the planet. I think a lot of people want to be healthier, but it is not that easy. A lot of people think that if they want to be healthy they have to exercise rigorously and that alone will get them the results they desire. However,…
Everybody has already heard of the heroic (or in some fans’ case, annoying) performance by Tom Brady and the New England Patriots to comeback from a 28-3 deficit to win the Super Bowl. The game itself is the reason why millions of Americans watch the annual showdown every year, but the entertaining commercials and breathtaking…
