By Lauren Zazzara Associate Editor The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) Big Band will perform in the Rigas Family Theater in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Tuesday, March 22. But don’t expect classical music. The performance, scheduled for 7 p.m., will feature both well-known and contemporary jazz music, according to Leslie Sabina,… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Since spring is fast approaching, it’s time to let go of the old and make way for the new, particularly with our wardrobes. It may seem difficult at first, as many fall into a forgetful slump or develop an attachment to torn or faded favorites, but there is always room… Keep Reading
By Brandon Chin Staff Writer Big The St. Bonaventure Concert Choir and Concert Band performed to a warm reception from the audience that lasted until well after the show on March 13. Interwoven with Victoria- era light opera and constant wit, the style that began more than a century ago was seamlessly grafted onto the… Keep Reading
The best way to solve a problem is through education, according to junior strategic communication and digital media major Emily Quinn. Quinn, along with other members of Lauren Matz’s, Ph.D., Colloquium in Women’s Studies: 21st-Century Feminisms class, said the idea of education is crucial when it comes to the main topic of their class—modern feminism.… Keep Reading
By Corey Krajewski Opinion Editor Brian Fallon’s first solo album “Painkiller’s delivers what fans have been waiting for. Dubbed “the punk rock Bruce Springsteen” nearly ten years ago as Brian Fallon’s career with the The Gaslight Anthem’s began, fans have been yearning for a Fallon solo effort. Fallon does not disappoint. The album is Fallon’s… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer The 24th Semi-Annual DC Fashion Week came to a stylish end with its International Couture Fashion Showcase at Carnegie Library, featuring celebrity hosts Guy Lambert from WPGC 95.5FM and Bianca Golden from America’s Next Top Model. Ten elite international designers from fashion capitals such as Serbia, Sweden and even DC… Keep Reading
By Lauren Zazzara Associate Editor Students may want to think twice before they throw out that half-eaten piece of pizza at lunch time. The Hickey Dining Hall staff is going to weigh it. The “Weigh the Waste campaign,” which went from Feb. 10 through Feb. 16 and began again this week on Tuesday, measures the… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Staff Writer People tend to say that print journalism is a dying profession, but some don’t understand the importance and power that it actually holds. The Academy Award winning drama “Spotlight” demonstrates the significance of print journalism and its ability to cause change on a global scale. The film, which won the… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Staff Writer Last week, Kendrick Lamar followed the recent trend of surprise album releases by dropping his new record “untitled unmastered.” Lamar thanked NBA superstar Lebron James for requesting new music from him via Twitter. Kendrick listened and sure did deliver. The result is an eight-track album that is full of raw,… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Staff Writer The superhero movie genre is not going away anytime soon. In fact, the genre is improving. With violence, sex and crude humor throughout the film, “Deadpool” follows a simple superhero plot that portrays the main character exactly like in the comics. Ryan Reynolds gets the role he was born to… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Macy’s department store celebrated Black History Month on Thursday with a stylish panel of African American innovators in film, television, social media and journalism. At 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 14, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, an award-winning actress; Beverly Bond, founder of Black Girls Rock which is a nonprofit aimed to mentor and… Keep Reading
By Sean Lynch Valentine’s Day is this upcoming weekend, and Bonaventure students are getting ready to spend the day with their loved ones. What students plan to do can be the most important part of the day. Freshman marketing major Selena Clemons, an Olean native, shared her insight on some of the best restaurants… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Kanye West, Grammy-award-winning rapper and producer, has some huge plans this week for the music and fashion industry that have been kept secret for years. West will be presenting his new clothing line, Season 3, on a global scale in select theatres all over the world on Feb.11. That’s not all:… Keep Reading
By Simone Robinson Contrary to popular belief, the most iconic and dominant forces of fashion are not solely women. There is a pool of talented men from all corners of the industry, particularly in music, who have changed the pace of fashion. With their bravery, confidence and musical artistry, and let’s not forget their… Keep Reading
By Hannah Gordon Fr. Ross Chamberland, O.F.M., is no stranger to the religious life, but rural areas—well, that’s a different story. Fr. Ross, professor and director of the Lateran Center for Catholic Identity, was raised in Nashua, New Hampshire—the second largest city in the state with a population of about… Keep Reading
“Money shouldn’t be a barrier in the pursuit of what you love,” said Zachary Rodriguez, a student in the MBA program. “I think the Buzzy Fund recognizes that and offers the means for students to experience their career interests, whatever they may be.” Rodriguez, a graduate assistant in the journalism department, spent the early weeks… Keep Reading
Tuesday was Groundhog Day. A holiday where people from all over the world pour into a small town in Pennsylvania to stand in the cold all night waiting for the sun to rise and a groundhog to see his shadow, somehow ‘predicting’ when spring will come. Ridiculous, I know. But I’m from there. Groundhog Day… Keep Reading
In honor of Black History Month, many celebrate the lives of African American women who changed the face of music, film and runway and reset the tone of fashion, paving the way for our generation and those to follow. Dorothy Dandridge Legendary actress Dorothy Dandridge became one of the iconic black women of Old Hollywood.… Keep Reading
To many, she’s a soft-spoken Spanish teacher, but in her religious congregation, Sr. Elise Mora, O.S.F, lives fearlessly, accepting her moral convictions with complete willingness. Mora, adjunct professor of modern languages, who began her religious journey at 19, said the religious life wasn’t a clear, instantaneous decision for her. Rather, a friend from New Mexico,… Keep Reading
Inspired by true events, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “The Revenant” has proven to be a box office slam, full of high-intensity action and emotional depth. “The Revenant” bears the weight of internal struggle and survival with almost incomparable attention to detail. Leonardo DiCaprio provides his usual exceptional performance—this time as Hugh Glass, a member of a… Keep Reading