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“Ma” shows people aren’t always who they seem

Partying is considered one of the hallmarks of a growing teen: it’s a sign of rebellion, self-discovery and freedom. But it’s no secret that parties can go wrong, and sometimes, deadly wrong. Blumhouse’s “Ma,” starring Octavia Spencer, tells the story of a group of teenagers looking for a good time and finding something a lot… Keep Reading

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SBU’s “Model UN” keeps second place at conference

St. Bonaventure University’s Model United Nations(MUN) delegates left campus at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 6, for the Lake Erie International Model United Nations conference (LEIMUN). The trip took four hours, and soon after their arrival, the delegates headed off to opening ceremonies. Dr. Ibrahim Zabad, a political science professor at St. Bonaventure university, has… Keep Reading

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Club Corner: Campus Activities Board

St. Bonaventure University’s Campus Activities Board, also known as CAB, is part of the reason why students have entertainment on campus. A club open to all majors, CAB works with student activities in order to bring extracurricular programming for students at St. Bonaventure and for the community. The members are in charge of bringing entertainment… Keep Reading

Bonnies vs. Saints preview

The centennial season of St. Bonaventure men’s basketball has gotten off to a less-than-desirable start. Tuesday, however, the Bonnies will have a chance to pick up their first win and retain the Br. Ed Coughlin Franciscan Cup against the Siena Saints (1-1) in Albany, New York at the Times Union Center.  Series history and last… Keep Reading

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Late rapper, Lil Peep, releases new documentary

Nov. 15, 2017 may not be an earth-shattering day in music history, but it exploded one artist’s popularity from popularity-gaining, internet-famous Soundcloud rapper to cultural icon. Lil Peep, born Gustav Åhr, passed away the night before his world tour was to finish. After posting multiple videos of himself ingesting drugs leading up to his performance… Keep Reading

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“Harriet” movie depicts Tubman as historic legend

“Harriet” hit theaters for the first time on Nov. 1, and it has the potential to be one of the best films of the year. It revolves around the life and adventures of Harriet Tubman, one of the most memorable and influential abolitionists. She was headstrong from the beginning, eventually being moved to harsh field… Keep Reading

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Bonnies Connect App splits student opinions

The Bonnies Connect App is St. Bonaventure’s smartphone application, but some Bonnies are having troubles with the app. One of these students is Emily Palmer, a junior English major. “There’s no reason to have it. They put events out every single day on the Notice Board,” she said. “Plus, there’s the issue with signing in… Keep Reading

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Bona’s Got Talent comes to Quick

BonaResponds is a group run at St. Bonaventure University that sends students and faculty to an area that has been devastated to provide help. A student-run talent show will raise money to help BonaResponds provide relief for the Bahamas after a recent hurricane. On Tuesday, “Bona’s Got Talent” will be held in the Regina A.… Keep Reading

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Old Bridge Singers come to the Quick Center

The “It’s Time to Pow Wow” event, taking place on tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts auditorium, will be the start of an annual, diverse event on campus. A pow wow, a Native American tradition, comes with a distinct, yet also fluid definition. “Some call them a festival,… Keep Reading

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“Looking for Alaska” series veers from novel

“I am fascinated by last words,” Miles “Pudge” Halter opens in Hulu’s “Looking for Alaska” mini-series adaptation. In the long-awaited screen adaptation of John Green’s 2005 debut novel, “Looking for Alaska,” Miles “Pudge” Halter, played by Charlie Plummer, is a 16-year-old high school junior transferring to Culver Creek Academy in Alabama. Miles is shown as… Keep Reading

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Study abroad programs are filling

Within the past week few weeks, groups of students and professors have been promoting study abroad programs. Japan, Oxford and Sorrento are all featured destinations in the summer of 2020 for St. Bonaventure students preparing to experience the joys and challenges of living and learning abroad. The Oxford, England study abroad program is by far… Keep Reading

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“Countdown” reveals the danger of applications

Cell phones have become determinants on how people run their lives. Almost anything can be done at one’s fingertips. The horror thriller “Countdown” shows the consequences of downloading an app that tells one’s death date. The film starts at an innocent party where young adults download Countdown, an app that predicts how long someone has… Keep Reading

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“The Outer Worlds” and “Call of Duty” releases

On Friday, Oct. 25th, video games “The Outer Worlds” developed by Obsidian Entertainment and “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” from Activision were released. The creators of the “Fallout” series, Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky, were the directors of “The Outer Worlds.” Their new game is a “Fallout”-style first person, single-player shooter taking place in a… Keep Reading

Club Corner: Latin American Student Organization

St. Bonaventure’s Latin American Student Organization, otherwise known as LASO, is part of the Damietta Center, an organization working on issues regarding diversity and inclusion at the university. LASO exists in order to preserve and nourish the culture of Latin American students, which is why it is an integral part of St. Bonaventure’s ambition to… Keep Reading

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House House develops Untitled Goose Game

“It’s a lovely day in the village, and you are a horrible goose” is the description of the “Untitled Goose Game,” an independent stealth-puzzle video game developed by House House. In the game, the player controls a goose and is given a list of tasks to complete. The first area of four is a pond… Keep Reading

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How to register for spring 2020 classes

As the spring semester approaches, many first-year students are confused as to how to begin the registration process. Planning a schedule seems daunting but can easily be broken down into a few steps: Find out what you need to take, talk with your advisor and register. My.sbu.edu is the portal to everything needed for scheduling.… Keep Reading

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SBU’s ASIA to host Diwali celebration

Even if one is relatively unfamiliar with St. Bonaventure University ASIA, or Asian American and Pacific Islander Students In Action Club, it is unlikely that many people have missed the numerous posters for “Indrajaal: The Story of Aladdin.” On Monday at 7:30p.m., the group will be celebrating the festival of Diwali with an event at… Keep Reading

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Original play “Lines” debuts at Garret Theater

St. Bonaventure University’s theatre program has a new play planned. The play is titled “Lines,” and it is a newly devised play by the theatre director who and theatre students. “Lines” began showing on Wednesday and will continue to Saturday, with shows beginning at 7:30 p.m. The play runs for approximately 70 minutes, and there… Keep Reading

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