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The Eye of the Beholder

By Vonna Simons   Inward beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. The unique touch of some one’s naturalness. Could it be the base of one’s voice or the warmth of their hands? Or maybe the softness in their eyes and the cool wave of their rhythm. Creative aspects of silent talent keeps the… Keep Reading

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Creating the dream wardrobe

By Brianna McKnight Staff Writer We love shopping, fashion and designers, but we don’t love the prices. Even if you can’t afford the latest Saint Laurent bag you will still spend forty minutes drooling over the newest collection. Prices don’t stop us from dreaming, and they don’t stop us from obsessing. This is why every… Keep Reading

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“Iron Fist” series lets down viewers

Tom Cottingham Features Editor Last Friday, Marvel Television released their fourth Netflix series Iron Fist. So far, Marvel retains an impressive streak of distributing high quality superhero television series with in depth story lines and breathtaking action. That streak has to come to an end with the addition of Iron Fist. There are still some… Keep Reading

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A new season to impress in a dress

Brianna McKnight Staff Writer Spring showers bring spring dresses! Spring is an amazing time of the year for many reasons. The flowers are in bloom, the weather isn’t usually a problem and everyone seems a little happier. This spark of happiness is a reaction to the clothing that comes back with the start of the… Keep Reading

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Bonnies reflect on Spanish study

Cameron Pettrone Staff Writer Molly Driscoll, a political science major, had a positive experience with her trip to Spain. According to her, choosing to study abroad was one of the best decisions she has ever made. “When I first brought it up to my parents, I wasn’t seriously considering signing up for it and then… Keep Reading

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Ed Sheeran glows in third installment

Lian Bunny Photo Editor Ed Sheeran cruises through Croonersville while neatly avoiding Clichétown with his third studio album, Divide. The English singer-songwriter finds the perfect symbiotic balance of poppy, hip-hop beats and smooth, sentimental ballots. Tunes like “Shape of You” have catchy choruses to get up and dance to, while love songs like “Perfect” pluck… Keep Reading

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Nature’s Call

By Vonna Simons   The sun light beams into my eyes, As I try to understand it’s purpose. I am drained with regret. As I tell myself I’ve neglected the beauty of nature for too long. The personality behind the sky. The personality behind nature. It’s ability to speak for me when I can’t seem… Keep Reading

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Jeans are making a comeback

Brianna McKnight Staff Writer Jeans may have been dropping in popularity from 2013 to 2014, but this year they may break a sales record. Jeans are popular in about every style right now, especially since trends are being pulled from multiple decades. There are so many different looks that can be taken on just by… Keep Reading

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Faculty invent new March bracket

Emily Losito Associate Editor During the month of March, there’s typically one thing on everyone’s mind: basketball. However, some forget that it’s also Women’s History Month. Kimberley DeSimone, a journalism and mass communication lecturer at St. Bonaventure, and Pauline Hoffmann, dean of the school of communication, came up with the idea of making a bracket… Keep Reading

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“Logan” is a hit in theaters

Tom Cottingham Features Editor The superhero genre may seem to be a bit over saturated with the continued releases by Marvel and DC Comics. Plus with Netflix and The CW releasing superhero television shows, the genre may be played out and too cliché at this point. Logan, however, is an exception in the pack. Although… Keep Reading

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Big band returns to Bonaventure

By Tom Cottingham Features Editor Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s Big Band returns to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on March 14 at 7 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. Leslie M. Sabina, Ph.D., will be playing the saxophone along with the band. Sabina, who has attended many BOP performances,… Keep Reading

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Transition clothing for the spring

By Brianna McKnight Staff Writer Now that winter is coming to an end —, for real this time, it is time to start transitioning your outfits from dull colors and layers to brighter colors and lighter weight clothing. This transition won’t be all that simple. Mostly because Mother Nature loves watching our confused selves adapt… Keep Reading

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“Green Fire” screened at Bonaventure

By Dom LoVallo Managing Editor Students gathered in the Walsh Science Center Amphitheater Tuesday to watch a documentary about Aldo Leopold. Leopold is a conservationist and considered by many to be the father of wildlife ecology. “It was here that I first clearly realized that land is an organism, that all my life I had… Keep Reading

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The 89th Academy Awards recap

Tom Cottingham Features Editor        The hit musical La La Land seemed to have everything Hollywood desires: great acting, great singing and great production. It was on track to win the “Best Picture” award, and it did, until the biggest fail in Oscars’ history happened in front of millions of viewers. As the… Keep Reading

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Do students abuse security transport?

At St. Bonaventure University there are many ways to get across campus such as walking, driving or using safety and security. Safety and security is a common transportation for those who do not have a car. Some students said they consider using safety and security beneficial for all on campus. Sean Lynch, a junior journalism… Keep Reading

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#HoldTight campaign begins

A held hand, rights. A kiss, respect. A hug, understanding. That’s the incentive behind Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Banking Group’s new #HoldTight campaign — urging LGBTQ+ couples to express their love in public, out loud and transparently. And, no, it’s not some corny, PDA-positive campaign — it’s about normalizing the confused, the misunderstood. The… Keep Reading

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Choir and Band perform free concert

The St. Bonaventure music department is presenting a concert this Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Rigas Theater. The concert is free and will last about an hour. The concert will be performed by the St. Bonaventure Choir and Band. The band and choir provide two concerts every semester. The Bonaventure musicians and signers had… Keep Reading

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London Fashion Week kicks off

The first fashion week of 2017 took place this past week in London. Many fashion fans, designers and brands came from all over the world to see, show and share their love for fashion. In London, something different is done that is a useful setup for designers that are not as well known yet. London’s… Keep Reading

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Future brings more in self-titled

Future, he Atlanta rapper, is back with yet another album. Self-titled by Future is his fourth release since DS2 back in 2015. As you can see, Future does not chose to slow down any time soon. FUTURE guides listeners to more deep cuts Future has been working on. Don’t look forward to hearing a club… Keep Reading

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Campus clubs hold open mic night

By Dom LoVallo Managing Editor Tonight, two clubs on campus will come together and present an Open Mic Night in Café La Verna. Chattertons, St. Bonaventure’s poetry club, and The Laurel, the university’s literary magazine organized the event. Michael O’Malley, co-editor of The Laurel, enjoys how the magazine promotes student expression and that will also… Keep Reading

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