While students at Bonaventure may be voting back home, not many have been voting in the general election in Cattaraugus County within the past few years, according to Chris Stanley, theology professor and the College Democrats advisor. On Nov. 6, citizens across the state will be rushing toward the polls for this year’s primary elections.… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure University provides a variety of services, resources and programs to support students’ needs. Each program is geared to help students succeed in their own ways. One of the newest, yet scarcely advertised resources is the Center for Attention, Learning and Memory, or CALM. The center is located in De La Roche 118 and… Keep Reading
Cultural club spreads message of interreligious dialogue Not every cultural club on campus can grab your attention like Muslim Students and Allies. Although it previously existed as Muslim Students Association, Co-President Amina Golden-Arabaty, a senior journalism major, took the club under her wing her freshman year and reinvented it into what it is today. The… Keep Reading
The paranormal has always been a subject of debate, over whether or not it is acceptable and/or provable. However, some have experienced things beyond our understanding and thus believe it wholeheartedly. Fr. Alphonsus Trabold, O.F.M of St. Bonaventure was one such believer. Trabold has become a legend of sorts at St. Bonaventure, as well as… Keep Reading
Animal print is slowly making a comeback. Around last fall, it started to make an appearance on the runways. We saw the trend mostly in snakeskin boots, booties and sneakers. Designers like Tom Ford, Carolina Herrera and Marc Jacobs came out with many animal print pieces in their fall lines. But the best part is,… Keep Reading
Hurricane Florence was bad. You are good. Good people make the world better. Here is a chance to help people recover and get back in their homes. It really is that simple. When disaster strikes, people get hurt. Some lose loved ones, homes and jobs. It hurts to think about it, and it is sad… Keep Reading
Francis Hall is situated between Garden Apartments and townhouses, a quick walk from main campus. Inside is the Francis Cafe, one of the many on-campus alternatives to the Hickey Dining Hall. The building is old, but the café has charm. That’s not solely because of its age, though. A woman stood behind the counter, her… Keep Reading
Illusionist Kid Ace will perform as part of the family weekend celebration, according to Campus Activities Board president, Jason Caldwell. David Boyd, better known as Kid Ace, will perform in the Quick Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. Saturday. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. for his hour-long show. “We wanted to host this… Keep Reading
Slenderman is a tall, faceless creature clad in a black suit, with slimy tendrils stemming from his back. His origins are unknown, which is scarier. He is considered the boogey-man of the millennial generation. Naturally, a movie had to be made about the monster. However, the only horrifying thing about Sylvian White and David Birkes’s… Keep Reading
Bonaventure club reaches out to schools to show local support With all the clubs on campus, some are lost in the mix. One club on campus that is not as well known, but has an important message to spread, is SafeTEEN Coalition. This club helps school children in the area, spanning multiple districts and buildings,… Keep Reading
Scott’s new album combines bumpy baselines and harmonies Travis Scott dropped his third studio album Astroworld, hyping up clubs and college parties worldwide. Astroworld has been a two-year process since Scott initially leaked the title of the album back in 2016. It’s full of psychedelic synths and harmonies, combined with bass lines that bump, which… Keep Reading
BonaResponds’ local activities do not end when classes are not in session. This summer, our weekly jobs included six new wheelchair ramps, a new set of steps, a large shipment of items to Haiti, preparation of donated iPads for schools, a virtual teachers’ conference for teachers, regular maintenance on tools/vehicles and maintaining the trails through… Keep Reading
This past summer, I experienced the opportunity of a lifetime when I studied abroad in Spain for over five weeks through St. Bonaventure’s Salamanca program. My time in Spain was truly one of the most formative and exciting experiences I’ve had in my life, both academically and personally. This program is unique from other study abroad… Keep Reading
Millennials have made a habit of changing the meanings of words. Phrases like “word” and “extra,” have become the go-to to describe almost anything. For millennials, they are words used to describe everything from the way someone acts to how someone dresses. Fashion has been described lately in terms of “boujee” or excessive. If you… Keep Reading
Young and old viewers continue to relate to the 1944 film Today, some of the only times people consider movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood are when flipping channels or viewing one in a class. Movies from that era are not often given much consideration or appreciation by mainstream media and citizens. These hidden… Keep Reading
The room is empty at first, a lone Starbucks cup sitting on the desk. Once the members of the club arrive, the room is light-hearted, silly even. Chatter, laughter and birds’ calls fill the space, echoing off the walls of a room that almost seems too formal, too sterile to house a club like this… Keep Reading
Teachers and medical professionals discuss its impact on students An introvert is a shy, reclusive person who does not enjoy conventional socialization, making up between 45 to 50 percent of the population. The counterpart of introverts are extroverts, who are social, outgoing people and typically enjoy things such as parties. Introverts are highly misunderstood and… Keep Reading
It seems like only a few short weeks ago that it was final exam and graduation time on campus, but in reality, it has been over three months, so over course of the next two articles, I will try to address the perennial “what did you do this summer?” question. This week will focus on… Keep Reading
Dogs are known for being man’s best friend, as they seemed to be involved in all aspects of their owners’ lives. One St. Bonaventure University student believed dogs could be a part of the college experience, as well. Rachel Hoag, a sophomore biology major, grew up wanting dogs of her own. While in high school,… Keep Reading
There are do’s and don’ts of wearing white after Labor Day, so follow along with these tips, and you’ll be on the next cover of Vogue. During August and into September, it is still very hot, especially at Bona’s. With that being said, you can still rock your white shorts and white sandals. It’s way… Keep Reading