By Kevin Rogers Assistant Opinion Editor For text-message addicts, it probably doesn’t take long for a cell phone inbox to be filled to capacity. Press a couple of buttons and they’ll be gone. Though some cell phone carriers might store the data briefly, that text message will likely never be a factor again. An organization…
By Deirdre Spilman Opinion Assignment Editor There is a crisis threatening the welfare of our nation. No, not global warming or horrible state of the economy. It’s obesity, and it is practically impossible to go anywhere without seeing its effects. Childhood obesity has tripled in the past 30 years according to the Centers for Disease…
By Mary Best Managing Editor It’s been four days, and the royal baby already has five parody Twitter accounts. In an announcement which took over social media, their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge a.k.a. Prince Will and Princess Kate announced Kate’s pregnancy on their official website on Monday. Granted, this is nothing…
By Sara Ward Copy Editor It’s disappointing when journalists feel the need to plaster someone’s tragedy all over for a news story. The New York Post insensitively chose to run a front-page photo of a man about to be struck by a subway train, according to a Dec. 4 USA Today article. While it’s true…
By Emily Sullivan Opinion Editor There are some pretty crazy ideas of therapy out there. I’ve heard of electric shock, pain association, and medical marijuana. But you know what I’ve never heard of? Medical ecstasy. What’s next, medical cocaine? Rachel Hope suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder due to sexual abuse as a child and a…
By Matt Butler Associate Editor The United States is certainly an interesting country. After a day of spending quality time with family and friends and celebrating the things in life one is most thankful for, individuals flock to various retail outlets such as Wal-Mart or Target and fight one another in attempts of snatching bargain…
By Gwen Furmanek Contributing Writer It is 2012, not 1861. The Civil War is over. Move on. With President Obama’s re-election this year, a Texas man issued a petition of secession on a White House website that has received an estimated 116,000 signatures so far, according to a Nov. 23 New York Times article. In…
This editorial represents the opinion of The Bona Venture staff The first case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was discovered in the United States in 1981, and since then, the deadly disease has killed around 25 million people, according to greaterthanone.org. The disease has been around for more than 30 years, but that doesn’t…
By Deirdre Spilman Opinion Assignment Editor The laws of our society were put into place to protect us, but what happens when breaking the law can save someone’s life? Mykayla Comstock is a 7-year-old who was diagnosed with leukemia this past July. By taking some lime-flavored tablets filled with half an ounce of cannabis-oil twice…
By Matthew Laurrie Features Assignment Editor I remember the clunky, old Gateway desktop computer my family absolutely adored. It was our main connection to technology circa 2001. Flash-forward a decade, and that clunky monstrosity would be an embarrassment. Apple’s most recent update to one of its products – the iMac – is hitting stores today.…
By Emily Sullivan Opinion Editor Cory, Shawn, Topanga, Eric and Mr. Feeny. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say these five characters of “Boy Meets World” helped me through a lot in my life. They made me laugh with all of their silly antics and by the end of the episode I had learned a…
By Emily Carson News Editor Prior to last week’s election, students all over the country were preparing for it in their own way. St. Bonaventure clubs and organizations on campus helped students prepare as well, and planned events in an effort to bring students together to watch history unfold. I would like to think every…
By Kevin Rogers Asisstant Opinion Editor There are a number of people at Fordham University in New York City who should be ashamed of themselves for events in the past week. When the university’s College Republicans scheduled a lecture from controversial conservative pundit Ann Coulter to campus, the ashamed parties had some tests to pass,…
The best way to handle a situation is to be prepared. Take Hurricane Sandy for example, the Bonaventure community understood the gravity of the situation and had a plan to deal with it if it happened to strike here. Thankfully all the Bonaventure campus received was some high winds and a lot of rain, but…
By Gwen Furmanek Contributing Writer Lance Armstrong has lost everything. A few short years ago, he was on top of the world and one of the most famous athletes of all time. He made his mark on the world through the charity he founded, Livestrong. In middle school, the yellow, silicone gel bracelet was something…
Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor It’s no secret Donald Trump likes to speak his mind, no matter how harsh or hurtful his statements are. However, his notorious outbursts may be costing him his spokesperson status with Macy’s. Donald Trump is a member of Macy’s all-star cast of celebrity spokespeople, along with Martha Stewart, Justin Bieber…
By Emily Sullivan Opinion Editor Ever since the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado and Washington Nov. 6, people have been discussing whether or not the drug should be made legal in other states. But just like the use of alcohol, it is safe to say that there will be restrictions when it comes to…
By Kevin Rogers Assistant Opinion Editor For Republicans, Tuesday was a pretty disappointing night. All of the perceived momentum nominee Mitt Romney was gathering turned out to be a flop, with only two states Obama carried in 2008 swinging to Romney. Despite an illusion of enthusiasm, Romney wound up with fewer votes than John McCain…
If there was ever any doubt in my mind on whether I chose to attend the right university, there is no question I know the answer now. St. Bonaventure University is a part of me forever after what occurred over the past week. As most people know, my family and I were badly affected by…
By Deirdre Spilman Opinion Assignment Editor After waiting for what seems like forever, the 2012 presidential election is finally over, and President Barack Obama will remain in office. Whether or not you voted for President Obama, you need to keep on living your life. For the majority of Bonaventure students, that means going to class…