By Mikael DeSanto Sports Assignment Editor Atlantic 10 conference play will begin Saturday for the St. Bonaventure University Men’s soccer team when it takes on the Saint Joseph’s Hawks at home. The Bonnies are coming off a non-conference schedule that saw them go 1-7-1, with the only win coming against the Niagara Purple Eagles. “Our… Keep Reading
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure Women’s soccer team has had an up and down year so far. But one player in particular, junior forward Danielle Vis, has been the Bonnies’ main offensive threat. Vis leads the team in goals (4), points (10), shots (29) and shots on goal (16). Vis said without… Keep Reading
By Yoselin Person Contributing Writer The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, located south of Plassmann Hall, is one of the largest shrines at St. Bonaventure University. Being in a sacred place, it is considered as a place to go for meditation and for reflection. The grotto was built in 1925 by determined students at… Keep Reading
By Javonna Simons Contributing Writer When left unsaid things can become surreal. You never experienced love so you don’t know how it feels. They tell you they mean well and even help you in times of need? But who do you call on when your voice becomes weak? It is a form of understanding, a… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Take your summer favorites to all new heights by combining them with fall’s hottest trends and staple wardrobe pieces! Skirt Pair your fall leather jacket with a printed midi or maxi skirt to add a bit of edge to your look for class or work. To add more of a… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor With the presidential election just a few months away, Los Angeles singer-rapper Ty Dolla $ign has strongly promoted one thing: voting. With the release of his new mixtape, Campaign, Ty Dolla hosted “Dolla Day,” a concert to encourage hip-hop fans to register to vote in the upcoming election. He… Keep Reading
By Jovanna Simmons Contributing Writer The past should not become the outline of your future. However, it should highlight the process of change, For it is obvious to understand your faults, to remove the bad from remaining the same. In a world of confusion, only the truth seems dark, But to grow and to mature… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Stand out this fall with these affordable and essential beauty products from your local drugstore and brands tailored for your wallets. Lip balms and moisturizers The drop in temperature tends to affect our bodies, particularly our lips and skin, during the colder months. To keep your lips and skin moisturized… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor While traveling with fellow label mate Schoolboy Q of Top Dawg Entertainment earlier this year, newcomer and Tennessee rapper Isaiah Rashad was stuck in the mud. During the world tour, Rashad became hooked on hard drugs and alcohol. He slept on friends’ couches because he had no place to… Keep Reading
By Joshua Svetz Contributing Writer Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller has had an intriguing and diverse career. From beginning as an indie hip-hop artist with Kids to an introspective artist with Faces, Miller has changed styles countless times. While most of his projects carry a burden of style-change growing pains, The Divine Feminine avoids the usual… Keep Reading
By Alexis Young Staff Writer Today marks the second annual Polar Spray hosted at the St. Bonaventure campus. Participants pay a $5 fee to be sprayed by the Allegany Fire Department in the fall weather to raise funds in support of the Special Olympics. The event will take place on the outdoor basketball courts between… Keep Reading
By Lauren Zazzara Associate Editor What do clowns and operas have in common? Costume designer Howard Tsvi Kaplan has designed for both. Kaplan’s exhibit in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, titled “Dressing for the Stage: Costumes by Howard Tsvi Kaplan for Theater, Opera, Musicals and the Circus,” shows the process of designing… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Features Assignment Editor When the fall chill arrives and the leaves turn to a beautiful golden crisp, our lives embark on a rushed transition. Starting from basic wardrobe elements to makeup, ridding ourselves of anything light, neon bold and summer flimsy. Choosing the right cardigan is just one of our dilemmas, but… Keep Reading
By Tierney McGilvray Contributing Writer It’s just the third week of the semester and the SBU Hip Hop team is already choreographing and planning its upcoming Halloween show. Both coach Peter Bertoldo and choreographer Brooke Astley said they’re very excited for the academic year ahead. After an emotional ending to last year’s spring show, Bring… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor One of the main necessities of college life is accessibility to a wide variety of food, on and off campus. More importantly, the student deals that come with these purchases makes eating that much sweeter. On campus, Bonaventure students are entitled to chow down at the Hickey Dining Hall,… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Take a look at the history of Fashion Week, where thousands of people migrate to the style capitals of the world, including New York, Paris and Milan to get the scoop on the latest runway trends. According to a TIME article by Erin Skarda, Paris, France was the primary source… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor As another season of NFL football kicks off, another controversy has risen. Like other professional sport leagues, the NFL has had its fair share of stirring up controversy. In this case, however, it is not the League creating controversy, but individual players. Namely, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. During the… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Stay on trend without breaking the bank this season by shopping at Olean’s most affordable and fashion-forward shops. Maurice’s If you’re a fashionista who loves all things bohemian, shop until you drop at Maurice’s, a clothing chain located in the Walmart Plaza. Staying true to their mission, Maurice’s provides stylish… Keep Reading
By Tierney McGilvray Contributing Writer As students were relaxing and enjoying their summers, theater director Ed Simone, Ph.D, and designer and technical director Rebecca Misenheimer were busy sketching, planning, designing and discussing this year’s only fall theatre production: Hamlet. According to Simone, Hamlet hasn’t been produced by students since at least 1999. Having focused solely… Keep Reading
By Emily Palmer Contributing Writer St. Joseph’s Oratory, in the heart of the Bonaventure campus, provides easy, 24/7 access to Eucharistic adoration. Not many students have visited this structure, as it is a recent change to the campus. It was rededicated in May, but it hasn’t gotten much day-to-day attention from the student body. Inside,… Keep Reading