According to Anne Lee, adjunct professor of journalism and mass communication, friendships formed at Bonaventure last for a lifetime. “You can’t get rid of them,” she said, smiling. And that’s certainly the case for Anne, who met and married one of her Bonaventure friends, assistant professor of journalism and mass communication and director of the… Keep Reading
Cannibals rip apart and feast on innocent travelers in Eli Roth’s new gore-filled thriller, “The Green Inferno.” The film hit theaters Sept. 25, proving the cannibal-horror genre is still alive. The movie begins in New York City with roommates Justine (Lorenza Izzo) and Kaycee (Sky Ferreira), who are freshmen in college. The first half hour… Keep Reading
As students have begun to settle into their new living situations, some said they have begun to weigh the pros and cons of their new homes. Some students said they have noticed an improvement in their living space, while others said they have found some difficulties. “One word that I can use to describe my… Keep Reading
Grab a nightlight and a blanket, because “Sinister 2” hit theaters with full intent to make its viewers jump out of their seats. “Sinister 2,” a sequel to the 2012 supernatural horror film “Sinister,” hit theaters August 21. The film is centered on a mother, Courtney Collins (Shannyn Sossamon) and her two sons, Dylan and… Keep Reading
In a little over a week, students will say goodbye to their dorms, the Hickey, the De La Roche fish, Bonaventure weekends and their college friends. As the last full week of classes comes to an end, students have been working vigorously to complete final assignments and study so they can enjoy Spring Weekend. Students… Keep Reading
Those who love recycling, trees and the environment had a chance to spread their passion to others on Earth Day Wednesday. Earth Day began when founder Gaylord Nelson witnessed the horrors caused by the massive oil spill of 1969 in Santa Barbara, California. At the time, a student anti-war movement was booming, so Nelson decided… Keep Reading
As assistant features editor, I do a lot of, well, assisting. Each weekend, I meet with the other two features editors, and we come up with story ideas. Our meetings usually consist of laughing, joking and telling stories, but we eventually take the time to discuss ideas for stories and who will be writing them.… Keep Reading
The passionate rhymes of slam poetry will fill Café La Verna tonight at 7:30. Poet Willie Perdomo will read from his work, so grab a latte, a comfy seat and some good company and get lost in the world of poetry. “The Essential Hits of Shorty Bon Bon,” Perdomo’s latest work, landed him as a… Keep Reading
Social media and technology play a daily role in nearly everyone’s life. Take a walk down the street, and it probably won’t be five minutes until someone appears with a phone in hand, oblivious to the real world. Although we use our phones as a form of entertainment, they could be more detrimental to our… Keep Reading
For 25 years, Carl Case, professor of management, has been coaching Special Olympics teams. Case has a 31-year-old son with Down syndrome, so his involvement with the organization has a personal connection. The Special Olympics started in the early 1960s, when Eunice Kennedy Shriver saw the unfair treatment people with mental disabilities experienced. She began… Keep Reading
The SBU Theatre’s spring production hit the Regina A. Quick Center for the arts this week. Student actors took on different roles based on characters from the Brothers Grimm to create their production titled “Story Theatre.” Based on Aesop’s fables and Grimm Brothers tales, the play aims to tell classic tales with a comedic twist. … Keep Reading
The new not-so-horror film “The Lazarus Effect” hit theaters at the end of last month. Unlike the resurrected characters in the film, the movie itself would best be left as dead. The cast of the film is filled with promise—Mark Duplass, Olivia Wilde, Evan Peters and Donald Glover (better known as Childish Gambino) all play… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure has transformed from a college campus into arctic terrain, and freezing temperatures don’t seem to be leaving anytime soon. Although Bonaventure is a small campus, a five-minute walk from the dorms to an academic building is enough to numb the body. It can take less than a half hour for frostbite to set… Keep Reading
Grab a bag of popcorn, a pair of sweats and a comfy seat, because the 87th Academy Awards, better known as The Oscars, are live this Sunday. The annual award show recognizes the best films from the previous year, and the winners receive the “Oscar statuette.” The show will begin at 8:30 p.m. on ABC.… Keep Reading
It’s the season of candy hearts, flowers and oversized stuffed animals. Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and couples will be showing their affection in a variety of ways. Dimly lit restaurants will be packed for romantic dinners, Reese’s Peanut Butter Hearts will be exchanged and movie theaters will be packed for the highly anticipated release of… Keep Reading
“Taken 3” hit theaters Jan. 9 as the third installment of the Taken franchise. Liam Neeson returned as Bryan Mills, a retired U.S. spy whose life seems to be filled with unfortunate events. The first film in the series centers on the abduction of Mills’ daughter Kim (Maggie Grace). The second development turns the tables… Keep Reading
The month of January means a lot of things: a new year, endless snow, and the start of the spring semester. After a month of binge-watching Netflix series, it’s time to get back into the habit of balancing studying, working, eating, sleeping and socializing. Although the jump between break and school can be abrupt, organizing… Keep Reading
It’s finally December. It’s a time of celebration, recollection, and resolutions. Once again, the year is winding down as everyone becomes excited about Christmas and the New Year ahead. 2015 is almost here, but the year 2014 held a variety of important events, both exciting and tragic. The year began in a positive way for… Keep Reading
The St. Bonaventure Mock Trial team is heading to Washington, D.C. today for an invitational at American University. This will be the team’s fourth competition of the season. The team began its season with a competition at Drexel University in Philadelphia. It then debated at Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. Most recently, the team hosted… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure held a Veteran’s Day ceremony in front of the Veterans Memorial at the Reilly Center on Tuesday. Members of the community and Bonaventure faculty, students and alumni all gathered together to honor those who have served our country. Members of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) helped raise a service flag in honor… Keep Reading