By Tucker Reilly, News Assignment Editor For the past several months, Dr. Connie Perkins, the founding director of nursing at St. Bonaventure University, has been gathering data for a pilot study for a new teaching tool. The study aims to find practical applications in a classroom setting for the tool, titled Evidence Based Classroom Observation… Keep Reading
By Will Poladian, Staff Writer Even though COVID-19 is still affecting the world, St. Bonaventure University has felt that campus participation in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 has been good enough to start lifting restrictions that were put in place at the beginning of the semester. This change comes after the percentage of… Keep Reading
By Michael Seitz, Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team split two contests on the road last weekend, beginning with a win at George Mason University on Friday by a score of 72-62. This was the team’s third straight victory and pushed their Atlantic 10 conference record to 4-8. Tori Harris led the Bonnies… Keep Reading
By John Pullano, Associate Editor Senior pitcher Donovan Moffat has three goals for the 2021 St. Bonaventure University men’s baseball season opener: Have no active cases of COVID-19 among his teammates, have the full roster traveling to the game and to win. In March, Moffat’s goals could become a reality thanks to some creative scheduling… Keep Reading
By Nathan Soloman, Sports Assignment Editor After an 11-month lay-off, the St. Bonaventure Women’s Lacrosse team is back in action on Friday. Coming off a 5-2 COVID-19 shortened season, the Bonnies look to continue last year’s success with an 11-game slate under second-year coach Jason Levesque. “Everyone’s just anxious and excited to get back on… Keep Reading
By Olivia Boyd, Staff Writer Tinder (noun) is a “dry, flammable material, such as wood or paper, used for lighting a fire” or a popular dating app that millions of people around the world use for dating, hooking up or “friendship.” This well-swiped application has succeeded its predecessors of Match.com and eHarmony with its 7.86… Keep Reading
By Frankie Van Sickle, Contributing Writer Are you the problem? In my life, I have faced hardships for one thing that stands out the most. You might not know who I am, or if you do, then you probably guessed it; I’m gay. Being gay mostly sucks about 80% of the time. When I was… Keep Reading
By Andrew Kruszka, Staff Writer Living at home while studying at college is not a bad experience by any means. Some believe that a student has to live on campus to get the full college experience. To an extent, this opinion is validated. However, as someone who has lived on campus for a couple of… Keep Reading
By Mike Polce, Staff Writer In order to “reunite” America, we must first recognize the problems that are keeping us from becoming unified. First of all, politics have been more controversial than ever before. Secondly, signs that racism still exists were exhibited during the murder of George Floyd. Lastly, the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the… Keep Reading
By Emilie Weinbeck, Features Assignment Editor Since its original air date on Sept. 10, 1984, “Jeopardy!” has seen lots of young talent cross its stage over the years. Some of that young talent has won big, and later became champions of “Jeopardy!,” most notably interim host Ken Jennings. Unfortunately, as sometimes seen in the world… Keep Reading
By Kelsey Purcell, Staff Writer Taylor Swift released her own version of her hit single “Love Story” on Feb. 11. Swift announced that she has finished re-recording her “Fearless” album and has hinted that “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” will be released on April 9, along with six never before released songs. Some other hit songs on… Keep Reading
By Kathy Williams, Features Editor Prioritizing mental health has become a growing concern for people, especially college students. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become more challenging than ever to ensure people’s mental health is not suffering. Some students have found new ways to cope with the pandemic during the spring semester by applying… Keep Reading
By Karolina Dombaxi, Contributing Writer March is best known for March Madness and the Spring Equinox, but it is also Women’s History Month. It is a month designated for appreciating and acknowledging the accomplishments and struggles women have gone through worldwide. Here at St. Bonaventure University, Dr. Kimberly DeSimone and Dr. Pauline Hoffman of the… Keep Reading
By John Ancillotti, Staff Writer On Wednesday, Nintendo put out a live 50-minute online showcase of upcoming Nintendo Switch games, including more information on revealed games, ports of older games and announcements for new games. The Nintendo Direct, the name of the online showcase, began with the announcement of the next fighter coming to “Super… Keep Reading
By A Bonnie, an advice columnist The COVID-19 pandemic has given all of us so much stress and working a regular 9 to 5 job or internship during this crisis does not help our already dwindling mental health. Thankfully, whether you are working in an office or have been zooming into meetings since mid-March, here… Keep Reading
By Tyler Smith, Sports Editor La Salle head coach Ashley Howard is a passionate leader. A Philadelphia native who began his coaching career with the Explorers, Howard has moved up the ranks with different programs, culminating in his return to La Salle as the team’s head coach. Becoming the successor to a mentor in a… Keep Reading
By Kathy Williams, Features Editor The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most highly anticipated performances annually. In the midst of socially distant celebrations across America, the show provides additional entertainment amongst chicken wings, snacks and fanfare. With the COVID-19 pandemic still rampant in the United States, restrictions were implemented for players, fans… Keep Reading
By Julianna Misenheimer, Contributing Writer Celebrity dating drama is not a new development within the music industry. Taylor Swift knows that better than anyone. Witnessing such drama is an American rite of passage, and for Generation Z, this baptism is delivered at the hands of Olivia Rodrigo. Since the release of Rodrigo’s new single “drivers… Keep Reading
By Emilie Weinbeck, Features Assignment Editor On Sunday, Americans watched the most decorated quarterback in National Football League history, Tom Brady, and the most exciting young quarterback in the NFL, Patrick Mahomes, play in the 2021 Super Bowl. Whether a person paid attention to the game or not, viewers can all agree that every year… Keep Reading
By Margaret DeMarco, Contributing Writer Cardi B is starting the new year off right with her new song “Up,” as it sits at number two on iTunes’ Global Top 100 chart within its first week. Not only did the song soar to the top of the charts immediately, it also quickly became a viral video… Keep Reading