Despite mass scrutiny, J.J. McCarthy will succeed in Minnesota
BY COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of @JVSwaps on X The Minnesota Vikings selected Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th … Keep Reading
Odds are in favor of ‘Hunger Games’ movie release
By Alexandra Salerno Managing Editor The first “Twilight” film banked $140 million opening weekend. Associated Press and various other news outlets pose the question: Can “The Hunger Games” rival “Twilight’s” premiere at the box office? Fans of “The Hunger Games,” which opened at midnight, do not think the association between the book-to-film series is a… Keep Reading
Embracing diversity, celebrating differences
By Matthew Laurrie Assistant Features Editor St. Bonaventure University embraced a culture of acceptance this week on campus through a myriad of events intended to promote the value of people with cognitive and physical disabilities in higher education. The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), in a joint effort with the Campus Activities Board (CAB), is… Keep Reading
‘Midsummer’ enchants
By Mary Best Opinion Editor Swirls of fantasy, love, fairies and mischief adorned the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts this week in SBU Theater’s fresh and colorful production of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The comedy, directed by Dr. Ed. Simone, chairperson of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, follows three… Keep Reading
Professors bring blogs into curriculum
By Kerri Linsenbigler Features Assignment Editor “People don’t write enough. If people write more, and they get some credible feedback, they become credible thinkers.” Denny Wilkins, professor of journalism and mass communication, described why the use of blogs in classrooms can be beneficial for students. Incorporating social media to the classroom has grown the last… Keep Reading
Life, death and beyond: Sister Margaret’s songs
By Patrick Hosken Contributing Writer On a Tuesday afternoon last November, Sister Margaret Carney, O.S.F., told me a few stories about how music has metaphorically tapped her on the shoulder at a few key moments in her life. From the windows in her office in Hopkins Hall, the sun began to disappear into a mess… Keep Reading
‘House’ no home run
By Angell Benjamin Staff Writer Based on true events and a previous movie by Gustavo Hernandez, “Silent House” is a suspenseful movie that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats and their adrenaline pumping from beginning to end. The 85-minute horror/thriller, directed by Chris Kentis and written by Laura Lau, takes place at a… Keep Reading
Human-trafficking laws need overhaul
By Mary Best Opinion Editor There have been countless films depicting a young woman getting kidnapped while traveling abroad. No matter how intense the ratings or gruesome the abuse scenes, the films never manage to show what would happen if Liam Neeson isn’t your father. The 2008 film “Taken,” starring Neeson, barely scratched the surface… Keep Reading
Students shouldn’t be penalized for school spirit
Staff Editorial When you’re a student at St. Bonaventure, basketball is part of daily life whether you like it or not. With all the success of both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, ignoring the hype is practically impossible. On March 16, the campus was almost eerily empty. It seemed a majority of students were… Keep Reading
Paywall adjustment shouldn’t cause stir
By Chris Graham Associate Editor Newspapers need to make money — that’s a simple fact. The New York Times understands this and has changed its paywall yet again. The new policy, while limiting content, should be embraced and not bashed because this is just another sign of the times. On Tuesday, The New York Times… Keep Reading
Tasteless Facebook comments need to cease
By Emily Sullivan Opinion Assignment Editor I’ve seen some weird things on Facebook throughout the years. Whether it’s a spam picture of a huge pimple or a friend request from someone I’ve never met, my newsfeed rarely surprises me. Recently, however, people on Facebook have found a way to surprise and disgust me simultaneously. Several… Keep Reading
Slavery should be abolished everywhere
By Sara Ward Copy Editor CNN recently reported about a slave master in Africa who eventually became an abolitionist and co-founded an abolitionist group called SOS Slaves, which fights to liberate slaves in Mauritania. It’s wonderful someone could go against what he’d been taught his whole life and decide slavery was unjust and inhumane. However,… Keep Reading
Fandoms aren’t just for Comic-Con
By Deirdre Spilman Assistant Opinion Editor To many people, television shows like “Glee,” “Doctor Who” and “Star Trek” have nothing to do with film series like “The Hunger Games” and “Harry Potter.” However, there is one thing all of these unique franchises have in common: their devoted fan bases. We have all witnessed people like… Keep Reading
Think before endorsing ‘KONY 2012’
By Matt Butler Associate Editor For those who possess a Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or just about any other type of social-media account imaginable, it was nearly impossible to dodge the record-breaking viral YouTube video titled ‘KONY 12,’ last week. Despite receiving more than 74 million views as of last Tuesday, this exponentially popular short video… Keep Reading
America should pull out of Afghanistan
By Kevin Rogers Staff Writer Sunday’s allegations that an American serviceman killed 16 civilians in Afghanistan are the latest in a series of nightmares plaguing our presence in the nation. This is a tragedy, and if the allegations are true, those involved should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. The recent developments… Keep Reading
Action should be taken against Limbaugh
By Chris Graham Associate Editor The First Amendment is one of the greatest and most consistent battles within our country. Everyone loves to support the message behind it because it is ingenious — allowing people to express their views, thoughts and opinions however they want, whenever they want. As much as the masses support it,… Keep Reading
Unexpected increase in temperature welcomed on campus
By Kevin Rogers Staff Writer During a time of year when students are usually bracing for a late snowstorm, abnormally warm weather the last week has surprised the St. Bonaventure community as well as much of the Central and Eastern United States. Since March 11, area high temperatures have exceeded 60 degrees Fahrenheit each day.… Keep Reading
Arbor Day Foundation names St. Bonaventure a Tree Campus USA
By Nate West Assistant News Editor St. Bonaventure has been named a Tree Campus USA for the second consecutive year. The Arbor Day Foundation awards this to 115 colleges and universities across the nation. It is supported by a grant from Toyota Motor Corp. Rob Hurlburt, associate director of facilities for maintenance, said there is… Keep Reading
Students to showcase artwork in Quick Center Gallery
By Samantha Berkhead News Editor Seven distinct styles of art will be showcased starting next Friday in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts for this year’s Senior Thesis Exhibition. The exhibition will open as part of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts and the Quick Center’s “Evening with the Arts” event, which… Keep Reading
SBU app gets buzzed
By Samantha Berkhead News Editor It first took over the airwaves, then a web stream and podcasts. Now, student DJs at WSBU-FM, 88.3 The Buzz, have another outlet for their work — the smartphone app. Individuals with a smartphone who have downloaded the St. Bonaventure app will now be able to listen to the Buzz… Keep Reading
Recycling representatives discuss preservation
By Marissa Bruno Staff Writer Two representatives from the recycling program Casella spoke to the St. Bonaventure community about preserving Earth’s natural resources for the university’s annual Recyclemania event on campus. Carrie A. Carpenter, Casella territory manager, described Zero Sort as a brand name to a single-stream recycling process that uses a simple sorting method to recycle. The program simplifies the… Keep Reading