Not only is Ryan Signorino an excellent editor, he is much better at math than I am. According to his calculations, I’ve spent around 969 hours working on The Bona Venture over the past seven semesters. A part of me physically feels like I can remember all 969 of those hours. But, despite long nights,… Keep Reading
This year’s 90th annual Academy Awards sought to challenge politics and promote social revolution to little avail, as the event was the least-watched Oscars of all time. The broadcast rating dropped 19 percent from last year to a total of 26.5 million viewers. Almost every category was won by its suspected nominees and there were… Keep Reading
With flu season surging in the United States, health professionals are emphasizing the record-breaking number of cases and urging individuals at risk to be cautious. According to the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) weekly Influenza Surveillance Report, influenza activity increased in 43 states. ILI, or influenza-like illness, rose to a 7.7 percent increase, the most… Keep Reading
Snap Inc. has recently caused worldwide speculation and commentary with the public release of its newest Snapchat update. The update contains an almost completely reconfigured system, removing and replacing some of the traditional designs the app has featured for over a decade. Stories are no longer ordered chronologically; they are now ranked based on interactions… Keep Reading
With award show season well underway, the 60th annual Grammy Awards are poised to add additional shock value to an already shocking and publicly contentious year in the entertainment industry. Despite chillier temperatures, the awards ceremony will be hosted in New York City, as opposed to Los Angeles, for the first time in over a… Keep Reading
On Tuesday night, Virginia Democrat and Bonaventure alumna, Danica Roem, ’06, made national news when she became the first openly transgender person elected and seated to a United States state legislature position. Roem, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications from the Jandoli School of Communication, was elected to the Virginia… Keep Reading
In last week’s edition of The Bona Venture, contributing writer Luke Nolan took to the opinions section to pen his thoughts on birth control pill usage. As unpopular opinions usually do, this one spread like wildfire around campus and online. I’ve heard debate from every person I’ve seen since last Friday afternoon. On Monday morning,… Keep Reading
WSBUFM-88.3 The Buzz, made international news late this summer after being awarded No. 1 Best College Radio Station by Princeton Review. The Buzz is St. Bonaventure’s student-run radio station. In addition to covering the campus, the station also covers the local area. The station plays a variety of music on a rotating schedule, including indie-rock,… Keep Reading
Gas prices continue to rise in the continental United States this week as a reaction to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Retail gas prices surged an average of 30 cents the week of Tuesday, Sept. 5, the largest gain since 2011. On Monday, Sept. 11, it was determined that gas prices had risen again, at a… Keep Reading
Earlier this month, students learned about financial aid regulations regarding New York state residents. In a school-wide email sent out to Bonaventure students on April 3, Troy R. Martin, director of financial aid, highlighted specific stipulations. According to federal and New York state regulations, New York state residents may only receive financial aid for courses… Keep Reading
The class of 2018 will celebrate Junior Prom this week, beginning tonight. The weekend will kick-off with a casual evening at the Rathskeller. From 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., students can participate in the red-carpet themed event. Despite the dressed-up theme, Friday night is meant to be a casual, relaxing evening. After a laid-back Friday… Keep Reading
Next Tuesday, locals and students will be given the opportunity to speak with several accomplished sports journalists at the biennial Dick Joyce Sports Symposium. Headlined by Bobby Marks, NBA Insider for Yahoo! Sports’ The Vertical, the free event will feature several successful alumni. The symposium is held every other year and honors the late Dick… Keep Reading
Prior to entering the fall semester, students Stacey Valimont and Mary Katherine Hoag traveled to Hekima Place, an orphanage in Kiserian, Kenya. Hekima Place is “a home in Kenya for girls orphaned primarily by HIV/AIDS,” according to the official site. Founded by Pittsburgh native, Kate Fletcher, the home has been in operation since 2003. Fletcher… Keep Reading
Local residents and members of the Bonaventure community alike can join together to discuss common health care concerns this Saturday by participating in the My Community, My Health workshop. Presented by Health Care Access Coalition, a local group who works to promote affordable health care, the half-day program will discuss several health-related areas. According to… Keep Reading
Beginning in the fall semester, Bonaventure will expand its academic variety with the introduction of the health science major. This week, the New York State Education Department approved the university’s proposal to begin offering the program. According to an online news update, the major will serve as a feeder for several graduate programs to be… Keep Reading
By Christina Root News Editor Local community and national politics joined together during a Civil Dialogue discussion earlier this week. “The Dakota Access Pipeline: A conversation with our neighbors in the Seneca Nation” was the fourth conversation to take place in this year’s’ Residence Life Civil Dialogue series. The program, moderated by integrated marketing communications… Keep Reading
Local community and national politics joined together during a Civil Dialogue discussion earlier this week. “The Dakota Access Pipeline: A conversation with our neighbors in the Seneca Nation” was the fourth conversation to take place in this year’s’ Residence Life Civil Dialogue series. The program, moderated by integrated marketing communications graduate student Hannah Gordon, took… Keep Reading
Award show season has begun, and Hollywood’s hottest have turned their focus on one of the most prestigious — The Oscars. The 89th Academy Awards will take place on February 26, and will be hosted by television host Jimmy Kimmel. The live broadcast will honor the best films of 2016, and will likely mimic the… Keep Reading
This week the Bonaventure community celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through both the performing arts and school policy. Beginning in 2018, Bonaventure will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. According to a school-wide press release released Monday, Dr. Andrew Roth, university president, suggested the policy change last semester. University… Keep Reading
To many college students, studying abroad may seem like the experience of a lifetime. Bonaventure offers study abroad programs in over 30 countries, during both fall and spring semesters and short-term trips during the summer. But before students decided to burst the “Bona bubble” and spend a semester away, they are faced with months of… Keep Reading