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
Juicy to make comeback at Fashion Week
By Brianna McKnight, Staff Writer Fashion Week is coming again, and the shows are beginning soon. We already have been given some inside secrets on some of the many changes being made. Get ready for the kick off Fashion Week on Feb. 8 taking place in America’s fashion capital—New York City! Vogue has recently announced… Keep Reading
Oscar nominee gives needed shock
There’s no debating it: Luca Guadagnino’s “Call Me By Your Name,” a nominee for Best Picture at the annual Academy Awards, is controversial. It’s also captivating, inquisitive. It makes viewers think about, in a historical context, what “coming of age” means when one is simultaneously “coming of self” in the shoes of their sexuality. The… Keep Reading
Spaces with stories: De La Roche100C
By Faith Topolski, Staff Writer One professor who has plenty of fun things to look at and is approachable and inviting, is Dr. Stephanie Vogel in the Psychology department. Her office is full of objects that reflect her passion and interest in her field. There are many items that are psychology related, and many more… Keep Reading
Ed Sheeran vs. Kesha: 60th Grammy Awards
By Shannon Nichols, Staff Writer Every year when the Grammys roll around, some of the most famous artists in the world come together for a spectacular event celebrating the year in music. All of these celebrities come dressed in extravagant clothing, posing for thousands of cameras before enjoying the party. However, although it is a… Keep Reading
Success still found without NHL players in Olympics
By Andrew Haynes, Opinions Editor The 2018 Winter Olympics are in the near future, and the hockey rosters are going to look very different compared to the past. Last April, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that players who are under an NHL contract are not allowed to participate in the upcoming Olympics. This means the… Keep Reading
How effective is online learning?
By Anastasia Cottone, Staff Writer In a world where everything is digital, should we abandon the idea of face-to-face learning? At most universities, including St. Bonaventure, certain courses can be made available to students via the web. These courses typically contain fewer students than traditional classes, making it possible for the professor to spend more… Keep Reading
President speaks, America listens
By Brandon Sapienza, Staff Writer Walking into the House chamber on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump had to put aside the ongoing issues with his administration and face Congress and the American people in his first State of the Union address. His speech was executed well from the beginning. As the speech went on, it… Keep Reading
SIMM
By Gunnar Schifley, Contributing Writer The world of finance, economics and investments is a complicated world with a plethora of ways to approach it. Students in Money Management (SIMM) is a club on campus to answer personal and larger financial questions, such as SIMM is a student-run investment fund on campus that manages over $500,000… Keep Reading
Trinity College offers more rooms for 2018
By Morgan Hoffman, Contributing Writer Trinity College is home to St. Bonaventure University’s Francis E. Kelley Oxford Program, providing an opportunity for students to live in England for six weeks over the summer while they attend classes and experience a new culture. This year, Trinity College is offering the St. Bonaventure program additional spaces. The Oxford Program contracts rooms annually from… Keep Reading
Scraba gives insights on Special Olympics
St. Bonaventure University will be celebrating Unified Sports Day this Sunday, a program started by Special Olympics. Paula Scraba, Ph.D., O.S.F., a special education professor at Bonaventure and campus Special Olympics liason, dedicates most of her time to these causes. She’s excited for Sunday’s events, as the program brings students with and without disabilities together.… Keep Reading
#BonaGivingDay returns to Bonaventure
Bona Giving Day offers alumni, friends and family a chance to show pride in St. Bonaventure University by contributing to the Bona Fund. Feb. 8 is the third annual Bona Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraising event organized by the advancement office. Contributions to Bona Giving Day support the Bona Fund, a $2.5 million yearly supplement… Keep Reading
Carney and the Warming House honored
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., S.T.D., was humbled to receive the 2018 Ecumen Award alongside the Warming House, for their combined service to the greater Olean community. On Jan. 28, at the University Chapel in Doyle Hall, the Greater Olean Association of Churches (GOAC) honored Carney and the Warming House. Carney,… Keep Reading
Faculty leader upset with lack of search for provost
By Leah McCluskey, News Assignment Editor Joseph Zimmer, Ph.D., former interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, recently had his contract extended through May 31, 2020, upsetting faculty members. Campus committees were formed to conduct searches for the vice president for student affairs and vice president for Finance and Administration. Both searches are ongoing.… Keep Reading
Bonnies 4-4 after Mobley’s 24-point game
By Jeremy Castro Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team have now won back-to-back games for the first time in 2018 after defeating George Washington University 70-52 at the Reilly Center on Sunday, Jan. 28. The Bonnies were once again much improved on the defense end, holding the Colonials to 32.1 percent on 18-56 from the field… Keep Reading
President Trump’s mouth strikes again
By Tyler Grudi, Associate Editor While President Trump’s comments often come off as unrehearsed, ignorant and insensitive, opponents lack the imagination to critically combat his political influence. Earlier this month in a meeting on immigration, U.S. senators accused Trump of branding certain African countries as “sh*tholes.” While Trump denied using the same language, the comment… Keep Reading
March for Life
Luke Nolan, Staff Writer It was a warm day in Washington D.C. on Jan 19 as hundreds of thousands of people participated in the March for Life. It has been 45 years since Roe v. Wade, yet millions of Americans still oppose the legalization of, what has been called by many who are pro-life, the… Keep Reading
Conflict on campus: Instagram picture
Anastasia Cottone, Staff Writer On Saturday, Jan. 20, a member of our student community posted a picture to the social media website Instagram that has sparked feelings of anger, disgust and disappointment throughout the university. The image pictured the student, along with another female student, standing at the back of a bus with a racially… Keep Reading
Mr. President, say something
By Brandon Sapienza, Staff Writer Since he took office in January of last year, government officials and citizens alike have come together and questioned the legitimacy of President Donald Trump. This is one of the many reasons why Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating if the Russian government colluded with the Trump team in the… Keep Reading
Denim: best when ironed, dyed, embroidered
By Jenna Cosentino, Staff Writer You may have noticed on your Instagram feed, Pinterest boards or in your favorite stores, basic denim usage – for functionality purposes – is out and expressive, fashion-focused denim is in. If you haven’t heard of it or seen it, it is basically spicing up the simple denim with creative… Keep Reading
Caesar’s album modernizes R&B
Canadian artist Daniel Caesar released his debut album at the tail end of this past summer. Naturally, it flew past my radar, but I’m grateful to have stumbled upon this effort – leaking fluidity from the seams – in these cold winter months. Freudian, boasting an artillery of 10 warm, soulful ballads, mixes tonality reminiscent… Keep Reading