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By Amelia Kibbe Contributing Writer   It seems like many of us spend our lives trying to keep up with the newest technology. Every time we turn around, there is a new gadget on the market, and we just have to have it. Last Wednesday, Apple released its latest update to the iPhone. The old… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Breaking Bad series finale set to stun audiences

By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor    There’s something intrinsically painful about endings. They tend to leave one wistful, longing for bygone days. While waiting for the final episode of “Breaking Bad” (Sunday 9 p.m., AMC), it is nearly impossible not to long for Walter White’s (Bryan Cranston) pre-cancer days. It was a time when he… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Words can’t bring you down

By Majella Shields Contributing Writer   Hello everyone, welcome to Fashion Focus. This week, I will be looking at an op/ed in last week’s BV titled “Clothing Shouldn’t Have to Compromise Style for Size,” which expressed the writer’s annoyance that plus-sized clothes aren’t as fashionable as regular sizes. I totally agree with what she said.… Keep Reading

FEATURES

No freedom ‘til we’re equal

By Daniel Leopold Contributing Writer   On Sunday, Sept. 22, two vans filled with St. Bonaventure students left campus to take part in the “Dash for Diversity,” a run sponsored by the National Federation for Just Communities (NFJC) in Buffalo. The event was supported by the Damietta Center which is dedicated to combating biases and… Keep Reading

FEATURES

All that and a bag of chips

By Kailyn Jennings Staff Writer   You open Pandora and which station do you choose? Summer Hits of the 90s is an obvious choice…if you’re a true 90s kid. What’s up with our obsession with the 90s? What epitomized the decade and made it so memorable to us? People within the Bona Bubble have the… Keep Reading

Extra Point/SPORTS

Young stars headline MLB playoffs

By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor As the MLB gears up for what looks to be one most exciting postseasons in recent memory, a common theme has appeared among the October-bound teams. Highlighted by teams like the Pirates, Athletics and Dodgers, this year’s playoff teams are made up of young, exciting players that have taken… Keep Reading

SPORTS

Booters set for matchup with Billikens

By Heather Monahan Features Editor Coming off a 3-1 win against UMass-Lowell (0-7-0) at home last Friday, the women’s soccer team (2-5-1) kicks off its Atlantic 10 schedule off on the road tonight against St. Louis (1-8-1). Forward Abby Maiello said the Bonnies are excited to start their conference slate against the Billikens, especially since… Keep Reading

SPORTS

Battered Bonnies take on Geneseo

By Gavin Lindahl Staff Writer Last week’s game against Fredonia was more of the same for the ruggers. The St. Bonaventure women’s rugby team took on more injuries in another loss. But Coach Tracy Schrems is optimistic about the match itself. “Fredonia is a really good team, and it was an absolute pleasure to play… Keep Reading

SPORTS

SBU looks to please parents, crush Orange

By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s rugby team (1-0-1) will face the Syracuse Orange (1-1-1) tomorrow at home at 1 p.m. The Bonnies are gearing up to take on their interstate rival as a part of  this weekend’s festivities. Senior lock Tallon Moritz said the team looks forward to Family Weekend because  players’… Keep Reading

Golf/SPORTS

Rivalries take center stage for Bonnies

By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor Part of what attracts fans and athletes to sports is the element of rivalry. Teams that reside in the same neighborhood (Ohio State vs. Michigan) or have a long history of competition and animosity (Yankees vs. Red Sox) develop almost personal grievances that make their matchups all the more… Keep Reading

OPINION

MPAA’s flawed rating system needs a serious overhaul

By Alexandra Salerno Advisory editor A little boy, about six years old, sat behind me in the movie theater on Saturday night. “I can’t see!” he exclaimed to the couple he was seated with. There was nowhere else to sit. The theater was packed. The woman whispered to him he would see better once the… Keep Reading

OPINION

Dependence on smartphones damages students’ social skills

By Sara Ward Associate editor One morning this week, I was waiting outside Paladino House to walk to class with my friend. As I rested against the red brick wall, I glanced around me, taking in the bright sky and wind rustling the grass across the street. After about a couple minutes, I reached into… Keep Reading

OPINION

Pope Francis’ new vision a welcome change for the Church

By Matthew Laurrie Copy Editor I need to preach a hearty “hallelujah” to Pope Francis. As a self-declared fallen Catholic, I applaud @Pontifex’s attempts to undertake his position with a progressive mindset and become what the Catholic Church so desperately needs: a pope for the people. My pessimism was certainly more audible than my prayers… Keep Reading

OPINION

Class of 2017 moved by president’s words

By Hannah Gordon Assistant News Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 24, Sister Margaret Carney, O.S.F. and university president, addressed the Class of 2017 in the Dresser Auditorium. I expected a generic speech somehow connected to the All Bonaventure Reads book, “Full Body Burden: Growing Up in the Nuclear Shadow of Rockey Flats,” by Kristen Iversen. However,… Keep Reading

OPINION

Attendance at sporting events suggests sexist tendencies

By Alicia Maldonado Contributing writer   How would you feel if you learned a huge amount of sexism thrived among the sports culture here at St. Bonaventure? St. Bonaventure University students and alumni take pride in the NCAA Division 1 sports teams on campus. These teams include women’s softball, men’s baseball, women and men’s soccer,… Keep Reading

OPINION

Passion trumps money in choosing major

By: Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor  If anyone were to ask why I became a history major, the answer would most accurately be “my dad.” Between feeding me a steady diet of the History Channel and taking/dragging me to hundreds of museums, national parks and monuments for many of my formative years, my father groomed… Keep Reading

OPINION

Cops make mistake, tragedy ought to raise awareness

By: Sean O’Brien Assistant Opinion Editor  Police killed a man in Charlotte, N.C. around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14,2013. His crime? Possibly “running to them for help.” According to CNN.com, the Charlotte police department has been able to piece together that Jonathan Ferrell, a 24-year-old former Florida A&M University footballer, wrecked his car that… Keep Reading

OPINION

Flacco fails to favor family over football

By: Taylor Nigrelli  Sports Editor  The last few years have provided us with the idea that success in sports is more important than the safety and well-being of children, the opportunity for education and players’ off-the-field tomfoolery. Apparently it is also more important than witnessing the birth of your second child. Sunday, Baltimore Ravens quarterback… Keep Reading

OPINION

The Boy (who lived) finally back in town

By: Emma Zaremba  Features Assignment Editor  Life just isn’t the same without a Harry Potter book or movie release. For all those suffering, suffer no more. J.K. Rowling and Warner Brothers announced the release of a new “Potter-like” film franchise.  According to Entertainment Weekly, the new films will be based off of the Hogwarts School… Keep Reading

OPINION

Clothing shouldn’t have to compromise style for size

By: Alicia Maldonado Contributing writer   It’s really frustrating when fashionable clothing is only available for women who are so skinny, you can see their rib cage. Our bodies are one of the most important aspects of ourselves. As women, we are always judged by the way our bodies look and not by the personalities… Keep Reading

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