“The Starbucks mermaid logo/ has lost her nipples.” This is the first stanza of Hoa Nguyen’s poem “The Starbucks Mermaid” from her book of poems, Red Juice. “Ahh,” you might say after reading those lines. “I remember the days when the creature displayed her femininity on my morning coffee.” The following stanza may stump you… Keep Reading
Canadian rapper Drake, also referred to by fans as “Drizzy,” brought his Summer Sixteen Tour to Buffalo—with a 50-song-setlist and a nearly 4-hour-long show. The rapper opened with his single “Summer Sixteen,” staying true to the tour name and getting fans dancing and screaming lyrics along with him right off the bat. He jumped around… Keep Reading
Students climbed, sprinted and solved puzzles at this week’s Grit ‘N Wit obstacle course event. On Monday, students joined together in either teams of two or four to face the course, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). The event consisted of 20 obstacles, both physical and mental, around a three-mile loop on campus, according… Keep Reading
The SBU Jazz Band is encouraging students to get up and dance. In lieu of their annual spring concert, the band is hosting “Swing into Spring” on April 21 in the Doyle Dining Hall. The event will consist of jazz music, a dance floor and light refreshments, according to lead trumpet player and head of… Keep Reading
With less than a month left of classes, more students will soon be found sitting on the grass with their friends than at a desk doing work. Although the warm temperatures have disappeared despite the calendar saying it’s spring, students still said their academic motivation is dwindling each day. While some students stayed productive through… Keep Reading
With presidential campaigns and debates well underway, citizens have been firing opinions on candidates left and right—as have St. Bonaventure students. This year’s campaigns have featured a variety of participants: from businessmen and doctors to an ex-first lady and a brother of a former president, the multitude of politicians has given citizens a lot to… Keep Reading
From quaint cafés to grandiose performance halls, every town has something unique to offer. St. Bonaventure students come from many different areas. No matter how diverse these places, students said they have hometown favorites they feel obligated to visit every break. For Holly McCully, a sophomore creative and professional writing major from Cazenovia, her must-visit… Keep Reading
For the majority of weekdays, students can be found daydreaming in classrooms and sleeping on their opened textbooks. Fortunately, Bonaventure has a variety of clubs available so students can take a break from their academics. Abby Cohen, associate director of intramurals, club sports and student engagement said when a club ceases to have participating members,… Keep Reading
University Ministries is encouraging students to think about Lent in a new way this season. Catholics ages 14 and up are obliged to practice abstinence on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and Fridays in Lent. Catholics 18-59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. As a method of asking students to think about… Keep Reading
“Some day, When I’m awfully low/ When the world is cold/ I will feel a glow just thinking of you/ And the way you look tonight.” These are the touching lyrics to Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight,” the song sophomores Anna Rine and Luc Pizzone danced to the night they met. Rine and… Keep Reading
Bonaventure alumni will return for the 42nd annual Homecoming Weekend, beginning today and ending Feb. 14. The festivities begin today with Bona Pride day, and everyone is encouraged to sport his or her best Bona’s gear. Throughout the day, different events are being held such as the Bonnies4Bonnies networking event from 3 to 5 p.m.… Keep Reading
How much can you stuff into your dorm room? Well, that depends on how you got to Bonas. While some students can pack everything in their car, others need to be more conscious of luggage regulations. Smithtown native Jennifer Eng, a sophomore journalism and mass communication major, flew out of New York City and into… Keep Reading
Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., the 20th university president, announced her retirement Tuesday, sending waves of conversation across campus. Students received the news via email, in which Carney explained her gratitude to the university and that a committee has plans to begin looking for a new president. “Now, having served nearly 12 years as your president,… Keep Reading
Endless cups of coffee, nonstop hours of typing and a less-than-ideal amount of sleep for Bona’s students means finals week is near. Students said whether they have to take exams or write final papers, they have many different studying and working techniques. While some students said they simply read through their notes to study, others… Keep Reading
Endless cups of coffee, nonstop hours of typing and a less-than-ideal amount of sleep for Bona’s students means finals week is near. Students said whether they have to take exams or write final papers, they have many different studying and working techniques. While some students said they simply read through their notes to study, others… Keep Reading
Facebook users can share information with the world by writing, commenting, sharing and liking posts—and now the social media site is adding a new feature that allows ex couples to limit the amount of material they see from one another. For those going through a rough breakup, or those who simply don’t want to see… Keep Reading
Justin Bieber won’t be saying “Sorry” to fans any time soon. The 21 year old released his new album “Purpose” on Nov. 13, showing fans his clear transition from childhood star to polished adult artist. “Purpose” is notably more mature than any music Bieber’s released before. He went from singing bubbly teenage-pop music to creating… Keep Reading
Ed. Simone, Ph.D., director of the theater program and professor of theater, said he has many fond memories from his time as a student at Bonaventure, but his favorite involves a time he shared with his wife, fellow Bonaventure alum Leigh Simone, Ph.D, when they were both students. “I remember walking out to the wall… Keep Reading
“I feel far away, but I’ll try to bring you closer.” These are some of the first words visiting poet Rob Halpern said Tuesday night in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Loft. He stood at the front of the room wearing dark jeans and a flannel, clearly ready for a casual night.… Keep Reading
Eight freshmen got the opportunity to eat dinner with justice advocates on Monday for their reflection essays on the All Bonaventure Reads book “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption” by Bryan Stevenson. Each incoming freshman had to read the book and write a reflective essay. Some freshmen said they think everyone would benefit… Keep Reading