March 17th is the one day of the year when everybody claims to be Irish. I never understood why this is, seeing as I don’t claim to be Mexican every year on Cinco de Mayo, and other people around the world don’t claim to be American on July 4th. Once I got to college, I… Keep Reading
They say all you ever need to really know in life you learn in kindergarten, and I’m not entirely sure I believe that. This quote is commonly found on a poster in an elementary school principal’s office. This poster usually comes with a list of lessons taught in kindergarten such as compassion, cooperation and sharing.… Keep Reading
Every spring, seniors in high school make the tough decision of how they plan to further their future in the fall. Some skip over college and go straight into the work force, some go into the armed forces and some choose between the colleges that have accepted them. When choosing between colleges, some students make… Keep Reading
Many people have qualms with Clare College. “It’s boring.” “It’s not relevant to my major.” “It’s useless.” However, I think Clare College is educational and helpful, both in school and in life. Many classmates are not fans of the religious classes in particular. While I can understand their point of view and I am certainly… Keep Reading
In today’s culture, there is an intense pressure to be in a relationship with another person. It seems as though that is all our society celebrates; seldom do we see society putting any emphasis on bettering oneself without the assistance of a significant other. The emphasis on dating and relationships can often make those who… Keep Reading
Today, technology has taken over as one of the most important and prominent aspects of our era. Social media, in particular, seems to have a strong hold on people of our generation. Recently, it appears that millennials are more focused on what they can portray on social media than on what is actually happening around… Keep Reading
As a division I runner, I’m often asked, “Do you actually enjoy running?” My answer usually consists of a quick “No,” but the more I think about it, I do enjoy running. Of course, running has its downsides. It’s uncomfortable, breathing is hard, it’s terrible on your joints and there’s only about a 20 degree… Keep Reading
Hollywood loves to reboot their successful stories. King Kong, Ghostbusters, Spider-Man and Planet Of The Apes have all been remade and the list goes on and on. People complain, claiming Hollywood is unoriginal and not interested in creating new quality stories. I disagree. I think there should be more reboots; the world should revolve around… Keep Reading
Capitol Hill exists somewhere between its grandiose portrayal in House of Cards and the abysmal dysfunction assumed by your crazy uncle on Facebook. Washington D.C. is often vilified, and maybe it should be, but there are many staffers and interns who work in the District that are out there to serve. I would implore anyone… Keep Reading
In today’s music, especially the hip-hop genre, you can usually find a derogatory or sexist term aimed towards women. Although this type of language can be found in most music types, it seems that it is especially prevalent in the hip-hop genre. Degrading women in music is something that many artists partake in today. An… Keep Reading
I n the year and a half I’ve been a student at St. Bonaventure, one thing is clear: being a Bonnie means rolling with the punches. Here at Bona’s, we take the good with the bad, celebrate triumph and defeat together, and we do so with a “win or lose, we still booze” mindset. It’s… Keep Reading
For years, celebrities have been using their status as a platform to springboard their political and social views. Society holds celebrities on a pedestal, to the point where if they’re doing or saying something, it has to be the cool or right thing for everybody to do. Celebrities know they’re seen in this manner, so… Keep Reading
My friend and I love to listen and compare music and one day he played Jay-z and I played Migos. He asked “who’s better” and without hesitation I defended Migos as best as I could. Aside from saying I was a disgrace picking Migos over Jay-z since I’m a New York City native, he mentioned… Keep Reading
Vanessa Hurle Contributing writer This weekend, thousands of people will head to Washington D.C. as well as other cities to march for the annual March for Life. This annual march is known to be an event for those in the United States who think of themselves as pro-life. Many of these people are pro-life.… Keep Reading
Luis Rosario Contributing Writer A few days ago, I asked a close friend how their winter break was; they replied by saying, “It was alright I guess, I just binge watched Breaking Bad, Heisenberg is so cool bro.” This friend hurt me more then they’ll ever know. Walter White didn’t go from highchool teacher… Keep Reading
I spent last semester studying abroad. While away from Bonaventure, I was able to gain perspective of what I missed most about being a student here. Without a doubt, that was The BV. As soon as I got back to campus this semester, I had to stop by the Reilly Center to pick up my… Keep Reading
To me, being at a concert is one of the most exciting experiences. It’s awesome to be around a lot of people who love the same songs as you and can sing them as just loud and horrible. I think if people had the money, a lot more people would be attending concerts by their… Keep Reading
By Dennis Riordan Letter to the Editor Last week, the urban artwork displayed in our chapel as part of the Dr. Martin Luther King ceremony was destroyed. The perpetrator(s) left behind a mean-spirited note. Many are shocked and disappointed by what happened. We never thought an act of such ignorance could happen here. St. Bonaventure… Keep Reading
Letter to the Editor On Jan. 21, I ended a short visit to your campus, one of a series of ongoing visits to St. Bonaventure University. I was a guest in Doyle Hall. As I walked out of Doyle, with a suitcase, two briefcases and a distracted mind, I slid on an icy patch but… Keep Reading
Ronald Reagan once said “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Each year as a nation we come together on the third Monday of January to remember… Keep Reading