McChesney and Foti Bring Jazz and Broadway to St. Bonaventure
Photo and writing by Joseph DeBell The Rigas Family Theater at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts came alive as … Keep Reading
Tech Department on hacking prevention
By Cameron Pettrone Staff Writer The 21st century has been the birthplace of countless computing advancements that have revolutionized the way we work and connect with others. A nasty side effect of this technological age is the potential for these many computing devices to be commandeered by those with bad intentions. Nearly three-quarters of Americans,… Keep Reading
Sr. Margaret Carney update
By Dom LoVallo Managing Editor Doctors have cleared Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., president emeritus, to return to her home in Olean, following her recent bone marrow transplant. Carney sent a letter to the Bonaventure community, saying she is doing well now and she is back home. In the letter, Carney told the campus how much… Keep Reading
STEM speakers visit via webcam
By Alexis Young Staff Writer Last Thursday Xiao-Ning Zhang , Ph.D., a biology professor, hosted a video conference of two science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, career talks for students at St. Bonaventure. Zhang has a passion for helping STEM students. After speaking with friends and colleagues, she was directed to Mark Mueller and… Keep Reading
Bookstore gets renovations
In time for basketball season, the bookstore, located in the Reilly Center, recently received renovations. The bookstore kept its doors open for business during the renovations from Oct. 17 through Oct. 20. Annette Donavon, manager of the bookstore, said the renovations came to fruition by the University collaborating with Follett for a new contract,… Keep Reading
Senate to consider new free period
By Diana McElfresh Editor-In-Chief The Faculty Senate will convene today to vote on the possibility of a new open period. The open period, as it stands, is an amount of time where no classes are scheduled. It offers students and faculty the opportunity to gather for meetings and to have plenty of time to eat… Keep Reading
Issues with minimum wage
Minimum wage is one of the most anti-black laws still on the books today. Not only was the minimum wage conceived in racial prejudice, but such legislation still has drastic consequences for black Americans. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, black laborers began to outcompete white laborers in certain industries. Black laborers were… Keep Reading
Halloween is the worst of holidays
I love the holidays and this time of year. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s are by far some of the days I look forward to the most. However, there’s one day that I’ve always hated. Halloween is my least favorite day of the entire year. Even the first day of school and the day after… Keep Reading
Athletes should have opinions
Most athletes become involved in politics often. But should they allow the playing field to be turned into political ground as well? It is obvious that athletes have the potential to sway public opinion on political issues. Athletes have immense followings, are typically trusted and well respected and are seen as leaders in our society.… Keep Reading
Features: Elevate your following
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer One of the best ways to gain exposure and grow a following on social media is to obtain features, tagging clothing brands in your outfits of the day and submitting your photos to fashion feature accounts. These feature accounts will then repost your photo, showcasing your fashion-forward looks to their… Keep Reading
Yes Lawd! collaborators at it again
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor Collaboration projects are starting to grow more common in the hip-hop industry. While projects such as Watch the Throne, Hell: The Sequel and What a Time to Be Alive bring out huge commercial success with party anthems and radio singles, NxWorries’ Yes Lawd! is the collaboration gem of 2016.… Keep Reading
Gaga goes country on Joanne
Lady Gaga released Joanne, her fifth studio album, last Friday and there’s one overarching takeaway: there’s just about nothing “Mother Monster” can’t do. Opening with an enchanting Lana-esque build, the installment’s lead hit “Diamond Heart” builds a forceful first track, with Gaga belting, “I might not be flawless, but you know I’ve got a Diamond… Keep Reading
Sacred Places: Our Lady of Wisdom
By Yoselin Person Contributing Writer Our Lady of Wisdom, located behind Francis Hall, is considered one of the few statues of Mary to be significant at St. Bonaventure University. Having a statue that’s known for hope leaves a good feeling for the campus. The statue of Our Lady of Wisdom was built in the 1950s.… Keep Reading
Halloween costumes under question
By Yoselin Persons Contributing Writer Halloween is the one day of the year that everyone has a chance to dress up in their most thrilling and unique costumes. Lately, though, discussion has surrounded Halloween as a time to dress up in the cultural attire of others. And the students at Bonaventure have their own perspective… Keep Reading
Catalina Richsen visits campus
Last Friday, Bonaventure’s official radio station—88.3 FM WSBU’s The Buzz—was filled with the soulful, live sounds of Catalina Richsen, a Connecticut-based, indie singer. And she’s a contender for 2017 Spring Weekend performer, too. Over the duration of her visit to campus, Richsen acquainted herself with the station (complementing its unique aesthetic), was welcomed by the… Keep Reading
Women’s soccer fall to Dayton
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Editor It was senior day for two players on the St. Bonaventure University women’s soccer team. The game featured defenders Jennifer Morris and Mirae Whitaker playing their final home game at the Marra Atheltic Complex. It wasn’t an ideal send off for the two seniors as the Bonnies were defeated 3-0… Keep Reading
Bonnies take win against Colgate
The St. Bonaventure swimming and diving teams defeated Colgate University by scores of 163-70 in men’s and 161-79 in women’s Saturday afternoon. This was the second meet for the men after falling to Cleveland State University on Friday. The women also had two meets on Oct. 14 and 15 against Central Connecticut and Oct. 8… Keep Reading
Swimming loses against Cleveland Sate
By Mikael DeSanto Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams took on Cleveland State this afternoon, with the men losing 145-96 and the women falling 137-106. On the men’s side, the Bonnies were able to pick up wins from senior Michael White Jr. in the 100 yard freestyle… Keep Reading
What it means to be an American
By Hannah Gordon Advisory Editor Most people are really sick of hearing about Colin Kaepernick kneeling for the national anthem before every game. I am too. But I’m more sick of seeing a new black face on the news each week pronounced dead by police brutality—except it’s not called police brutality; it’s called “police… Keep Reading
Respect others’ opinions
By Elyse Kuhn Contributing Writer With the 2016 presidential election fast approaching, tensions are running high throughout America. Everywhere you look, you are bound to see some sort of ad, tweet, post or something. In addition to that, it is virtually impossible to go through the day without hearing something about one of the… Keep Reading