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Virginia governor needs to set a moral precedent

Back in September, thousands of Americans were calling current Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh unfit to serve, following the accusations of sexual assault by Christine Blasey Ford. Ford is a psychology professor at Palo Alto University and a researcher at Stanford University, making her a credible source. Kavanaugh was deemed fit by the committee to… Keep Reading

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The NFL is a cold place; blame the fans

Kareem Hunt is back on an NFL team, three short months after video surfaced of Hunt shoving and kicking a woman in a Cleveland hotel. While Hunt is playing, Colin Kaepernick sits at home, two years after kneeling for the national anthem in protest of the wrongdoings against African Americans. The NFL and its franchises… Keep Reading

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Mac Miller’s Grammy snub: Bigger than music

As if his tragic and unexpected death back in September wasn’t bad enough, Sunday’s 61st Annual Grammy Awards made matters even worse for Mac Miller’s family. Nominated for best rap album of the year, Miller’s “Swimming,” which gave an inside look to the late rapper’s psyche and included lines like “isn’t it funny? We can… Keep Reading

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President Trump did not impress

SOTU left Americans with plenty of questions President Donald Trump addressed the nation from inside the Capitol Building last week. The title of the speech, “Choosing Greatness,” was supposed to promote bipartisanship. Trump couldn’t have hit further from the mark. Admittedly, it is extremely difficult to successfully call for unity in such a divided political… Keep Reading

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Cardi B crowned as new queen of rap

Bodak Yellow vocalist has overtaken Nicki Minaj as the best female rapper Don’t come at me Nicki Minaj fan club for the bold statement I’m about to make: Cardi B has dethroned Nicki Minaj from the rap game. It should go without saying that both artists are highly successful in an industry that is predominantly… Keep Reading

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How effective are diversity courses?

Throughout much of higher education, diversity training has become widely prominent and in many cases, mandatory. A survey sponsored by the Association of American Colleges and Universities found that 60 percent of schools have some type of diversity requirement for undergraduate students. The purpose of a diversity course is to establish an awareness and a… Keep Reading

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Honoring the dead on All Saint’s Day

Last Friday, Nov. 2, was All Souls Day. It is a feast within the Catholic Church in which we remember our departed. In Latin, it is called “Commemoratio omnium fidelium defunctorum,” or “Commemoration of all the faithfully departed.” It is a time where many take the time to pray for their beloved dead, even in… Keep Reading

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Shooting your shot: A vital part of college

Shooting your shot in college is just as important as going to class, studying and doing laundry. According to the most reputable source, Urban Dictionary, shooting your shot can be defined as “letting go of your pride to pursue someone you are interested in.” Sure, I’ve definitely pulled up from half court to shoot my… Keep Reading

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Former BV writer attends Biden speech

My dad introduced me to the world of politics back in middle school. He always encouraged me to watch the news with him, to learn about the politicians mentioned in the news cycle and to try and understand the policies being brought up by various political parties. I was dismissive at first, not really caring… Keep Reading

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Mental health as important as physical

A few weeks ago, I was on Twitter and came across something that made my heart sink into my stomach. It was a statistic taken from a sports doctor comparing NCAA athletes and clinical depression. The chart stated that 30.4 percent of college softball players have clinical depression. Being a college softball player, this hit… Keep Reading

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An open letter to students: Stop doing these things

One of our favorite things to do as Bonnies is to rave about how amazing we are. Always holding doors, smiling faces around every corner and a sense of community that is mentioned in seemingly every conversation are all hallmarks of the student body I have grown the love. However, we are not without fault.… Keep Reading

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Athletes must monitor social media postings

Josh Hader, a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, caused an uproar when tweets from 2011 and 2012 that included racist and homophobic remarks were found on his Twitter. These tweets were sent out less than four months before he was picked in the 19th round to pitch for the Baltimore Orioles. Professional athletes need to… Keep Reading

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Championship game start times are too late

We have all heard the over-exaggerated “back in my day” speech from our parents and grandparents. However, when they tell you that they watched the 1975 World Series in study hall huddled around a state-of-the-art Zenith television set, they would be telling the truth. This seems hard to believe while you, along with the rest… Keep Reading

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Voting: It’s your democratic duty

With the Nov. 6 elections that decide several prominent government positions swiftly approaching, a conversation about voting, both its vital role and how to do it, is needed. No matter which side of the aisle you are on, letting your voice be heard on the democratic stage is a necessity of maintaining our republic. What… Keep Reading

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College basketball needs to pay players

NCAA will lose recruits to G-League if players are not compensated Syracuse basketball head coach Jim Boeheim began his 2018 recruiting class by landing Darius Bazley, a five-star recruit from Cincinnati, Ohio. Soon after Bazley’s commitment, he turned the college basketball world upside down by decommitting to Syracuse and instead bypassing college with intentions of… Keep Reading

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Journalists need to get out of comfort zone

NYC writer travels to ROTC Ranger Challenge for SBU-TV Not expecting what’s next and getting out of your comfort zone when covering a story is part of the excitement and the experience that makes a young journalist become extraordinary. I came to this realization over the weekend while covering the Ranger Challenge for St. Bonaventure’s… Keep Reading

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Christians should look to Romero

Saint spent lifetime serving poor and fighting for rights of oppressed Last Sunday, several people were canonized in Rome, including Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Oscar Romero. Romero is, alongside Pope Paul VI, one of the most prominent saints to be canonized this year. His life and ministry serving the poor and oppressed in El… Keep Reading

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Taylor Swift reveals political stance

There was a new celebrity to walk into the political arena just recently, and when she walked, she made waves. Taylor Swift, via an Instagram post, spoke out for the very first time about her political opinions and joined a long list of celebrities endorsing candidates for upcoming races in American politics. Breaking a historic… Keep Reading

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Kanye continues to attract attention

Kanye West never fell off. In fact, the man is more on top than ever. Regardless of how you feel about him, his opinions or his music, you’ve got to admit—the 41-year-old rapper from Chicago has done a pretty good job of keeping himself relevant in recent times. It doesn’t matter what he’s doing or… Keep Reading

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Cleveland Indians to change logo

Team’s decision to change Chief Wahoo logo a respectful move The Cleveland Indians will stop using the Chief Wahoo logo on their uniforms beginning in 2019, according to Major League Baseball. After being swept out of the playoffs in the ALDS in three short games by the Houston Astros, the Cleveland Indians wasted little time… Keep Reading

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