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Good athletes are not only just talent

BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR What are the two most important things that contribute to a person being a good athlete and player? Though there could be a number of attributes that influence a player’s ability, hard work and talent are the first two that really come to mind. I have been an athlete all… Keep Reading

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“Friends” is one of the best T.V. shows

BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR I will not lie. I have been a “Friends” television show fan since my early childhood. Once the show first popped on the screen at my house, I was hooked. It is just an iconic, relevant and hilarious show that can be so addictive to watch. Though many people tell… Keep Reading

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Green Knight gives insight into Box Office

BY TUCKER REILLY, MANAGING EDITOR The Green Knight is a strange little film, directed by David Lowery and starring Dev Patel. Released on July 30 of this year by the studio A24, the movie has every trapping of a low-grossing critical darling: it is based on a relatively obscure fable, was released under a production… Keep Reading

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The excessive extent of human laziness

BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER As my roommates and I decided McDonald’s was what we wanted to eat for dinner Sunday, I opened DoorDash to place an order. We were watching football and didn’t want to miss any of the action, which is why we decided to use DoorDash. After sorting through the options and… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure botched the mask situation

BY BRYCE KELLY, STAFF WRITER COVID-19 has brought many changes to everyday life in the past 18 months. The pandemic was looking like it was on its last legs before the Delta variant emerged and changed everything. The Delta variant forced many restrictions back on to people. These restrictions have had a big impact on… Keep Reading

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A person can always bet on vegan tacos

BY MEGHAN BAEHL, CONTRIBUTING WRITER I should preface that I am not a picky eater, but rather my mother is a sensational cook, so I have a certain appreciation for good food. Vegan cuisine has come a long way within the past ten years, from nut-based cheeses to the use of jackfruit as a meat… Keep Reading

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Students should work through education

BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR It seems crazy to me, but I’m already a month into my senior year of college. It feels like yesterday when I drove onto this campus as a freshman student who didn’t really know what to expect entering a completely new college environment. Now, I am living in a house… Keep Reading

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Is love or money more important to you?

BY FRANKIE VANSICKLE, STAFF WRITER I feel like the topic has been talked about so much, and I thought that I could give my perspective on it because our perspectives always change. A lot of people say love is the most important thing to me because they have that special person already, whereas we see… Keep Reading

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Implementing routines help manage stress

BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER As another year of classes begin, stress levels start to rise. Whether you’re a freshman trying to navigate your way through your first few weeks of classes or a senior applying to graduate school, chances are you’re stressed. Finding ways to manage stress isn’t always easy, but once it is… Keep Reading

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Photographs will never go out of style

BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR What is one thing that millions of people in this world don’t realize they have with them? Once you realize what it is, it seems simple. It’s a camera. Most people who carry a cell phone on them also have a camera embedded in their device. We have gotten to… Keep Reading

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Stop starting disputes with mask mandates

BY JAMES RUMSCHLAG, CONTRIBUTING WRITER COVID-19 should have ended back in May when states were deciding to open everything back up to the public. With COVID-19 comes a vaccine, much controversy and two questions every Bonnie wanted answered for the fall of 2021 semester. The first of the two questions that have been on every… Keep Reading

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Internships are important experience

BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR One of the biggest things my St. Bonaventure University professors stressed to me was to get active and apply for internships. As a senior strategic communication major in the Jandoli School of Communication, internship hours are actually one of my graduation requirements. I am required to complete 400 internship hours… Keep Reading

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Only Met Gala Fashion Faux Pas is Boring

BY MEGHAN BAEHL, CONTRIBUTING WRITER This year’s Met Gala called for a theme that pays homage to fashion created in the United States. Like any other Met Gala, the theme is up for interpretation and creativity from Billie Eilish (the youngest co-chair in the MET’s history) cosplaying as the reincarnation of the late Grace Kelly.… Keep Reading

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Group projects don’t work during a pandemic

By Erica Gustafson, Opinion Editor Group assignments are generally one of the biggest things that students dread in the education system. It doesn’t really matter if they are in middle school, high school or college; most students do not enjoy the task. If a student gets placed in a good group of driven classmates, they… Keep Reading

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You’re not alone when you miss home

By Andrew Kruszka, Staff Writer Leaving the town I grew up in, the one I spent 17-and-a-half years in, was a tough pill to swallow. Although I was excited to be furthering my education at St. Bonaventure University, I missed home all the time. I was able to make friends, do well in classes, join… Keep Reading

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Jersey numbers are not just numerals

by Erica Gustafson, Opinion Editor When asked about who is your favorite player on a sports team, how do you answer? Do you use a specific name, do you give them a number? That is the thing about sports. Most people associate sports with the idea of using numbers to explain and talk about specific… Keep Reading

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EIC says goodbye to The BV Newspaper

By Cammie Dutchess, Editor-in-Chief I was first inducted into The BV during the fall semester of my sophomore year when Dr. Denny Wilkins suggested that I write for the school’s newspaper and introduced me to Natalie Forster during one of his infamous pizza parties. I wrote my first features story a few weeks later and… Keep Reading

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Goodbyes will pop my “Bona Bubble”

By Olivia Boyd, Staff Writer I am sure that most people who attend St. Bonaventure University has heard of the “Bona Bubble.” As the light at the end of a very dark tunnel approaches, with about a month left until graduation, I am left to contemplate on my time here at this lovely university and… Keep Reading

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