By Emily Losito Associate Editor & Tom Cottingham Features Editor Bonaventure alumnus Carl Paladino, member of Buffalo public schools board of education, made controversial comments regarding President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in December. Since the comments were made in an article on Artvoice, students and faculty signed and submitted an electronic petition… Keep Reading
By Yoselin Person Staff Writer Nina H. Peterson, an administrative assistant of the HEOP department, has been working at St. Bonaventure in June 2003, and thinks of her job as a great opportunity. “I never imagined being here this long,” said Peterson. “But it has really worked out for me.” Peterson’s position at St. Bonaventure… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor Redheads, gingers, or whatever you want to call them, are actually a very rare group of people. Only about 2 percent of the world has red hair, which is approximately 140 million people. Red hair is not seen that often around the world, — well, except for places like… Keep Reading
Simone Robinson Staff Writer As early as I can remember into my childhood, I had a fond love for fashion. I’d go on little shopping adventures in my mother’s closet, dressing up in her finest wardrobe pieces and accessories. I’d waddle into the living room where the women of my family frequented, with massive boots… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor Donald Glover, also known as his stage name, Childish Gambino, has been having a monster year. From creating his new hit TV show on FX, Atlanta, to acting in movies and to releasing his highly anticipated album, “Awaken, My Love!,” Glover is moving onto bigger and better things. His… Keep Reading
By Yoselin Person Staff Writer The Praebibo: A Toast to BonaResponds is a bubbling beer-tasting event that will be held for those of age on Saturday in the Doyle Dining Hall from 1 to 3 p.m. The craft beer-tasting is a charity event that will host five Breweries: Four Mile Brewing, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Rohrbach… Keep Reading
By Gabrielle Richards-Hinds Contributing Writer St. Bonaventure University takes pride in its students, faculty and alumni. Students also often come to appreciate those workers who prepare our meals every day of the week. Angela Lassiter, has been a part of St. Bonaventure working in Café Le Verna for six years. She has built a lot of… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor One of the most iconic rap groups of the 1990s, A Tribe Called Quest, recently called it a career and released their final album, “We Got It from Here…Thank You 4 Your Service.” Tribe, who are famous for their signature jazz-rap melodies and satisfying rhyming, have been broken up… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor Writer Amy Sherman-Palladino stayed true to her Stars Hollow roots when creating Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, which joined Netflix last Friday. As a huge fan since middle school, my biggest fear was that the new series would stray too much from the original. But within five minutes,… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor After releasing his Grammy-award winning album, Beauty Behind the Madness, The Weeknd went straight back to the lab to work on his next project, Starboy. The Weeknd, who is known for his seductive lyrics, moody beats and killer voice, made a sharp turn to make his new record cheerful… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Take your personal style to new heights this holiday season with our guide to the perfect Thanksgiving Day outfits, featuring fashion-forward pieces for formal and informal events. Casual Love An off-the-shoulder sweater in colors like champagne and red wine will create a subtly sexy ensemble for the season. Add a… Keep Reading
By Yoselin Person Staff Writer Evelyn Penman, an assistant director of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, finds working at the school’s museum very rewarding. Working in an aesthetic collection of arts for nine years, Penman said her job has impacted her life in a positive way. “…I feel working at the Quick… Keep Reading
By Gabrielle Richards-Hinds Contributing Writer On Monday, the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will hold a performance with special music guest Andreas Ottensamer, principal clarinetist of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. This is a one night only performance, so students have only one chance to hear his music here. Ludwig Brunner, executive director of… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor With the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe already underway, Dr. Strange brings a new, smart and out-of-world hero onto the big screen. Dr. Stephen Strange, portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, is perhaps the best neurosurgeon in the world. He can go through hours of strenuous surgeries and can… Keep Reading
By Yoselin Person Staff Writer The Blessed Virgin Mary, located next to the Hickey Dining Hall, is known to be one of the oldest statues with a long history at Bonaventure. The statue came from Italy in 1877, and it has been on campus ever since. The statue was originally situated in a niche that… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor New York rap entourage A$AP Mob dropped a brand new, heavy-collective mixtape this Halloween. This tape, featuring nearly 20 rap artists, including A$AP Rocky & Ferg, Wiz Khalifa, Tyler, the Creator, Lil Uzi Vert and the rest of the A$AP crew unite to make some atmospheric bangers. This is… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Solange Knowles took the world by storm when she released her album A Seat At The Table — a musical celebration of black culture and experiences. The album cemented her at number one on the Billboard 200 charts and earned her, along with her sister Beyonce, a spot on the… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Get prepared as you travel this holiday season with a basic travel essentials list, which incorporates everyday items to keep you comfortable. Fuzzy Socks Bring a pair of fuzzy socks while traveling to prevent any moments of discomfort or constriction you may feel as a result of wearing bulky fall… Keep Reading
By Joshua Svetz Contributing Writer You wake up. It’s dark and cloudy. You don’t feel like you did yesterday. Maybe you weren’t happy, but the day hasn’t started yet and already you want to climb in your bed and never get up. You walk to the bathroom. Suddenly you feel sick. You start dry-heaving in… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor After about a year and half with drama involving many big names in the hip-hop industry, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill has released his long-awaited mixtape, DC4, or Dreamchasers 4. Meek Mill, who is known for his fast flow and his “brag rap” lines, does bring the heat in his… Keep Reading