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People need to remember Thanksgiving

BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR After the spooky season of pumpkin carving, costumes, candy, scary movies and numerous parties, this year’s Halloween celebration has sadly come to a close. Right beside the season’s end, I have seen my TikTok feed change from Halloween costumes to Christmas music and decorations in the blink of an eye.… Keep Reading

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Meta is Facebook running from problems

BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER A couple of weeks ago, Facebook Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company would be undergoing a rebrand. Facebook Inc. has been under fire in recent years for various reasons, including data breaches, how they go about collecting user data, and how they deal with hate speech on the social… Keep Reading

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Who should pay when on a first date?

BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR I overheard a very interesting conversation the other day in the grocery aisles of Olean’s Walmart. Two girls were picking up snacks as they were talking about a recent date the one went on. Though I did not listen for long, I did overhear the girl say that she found… Keep Reading

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Being the age of 21 is not so special

BY ANDREW KRUSZKA, STAFF WRITER Everyone looks forward to those birthdays, right? You have to know what they are! The birthdays that most Americans get all excited and hyped for are, without a doubt, your 10th, 13th, 16th, 18th, 21st and then any time when you turn an age with a zero in it. Let… Keep Reading

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These are three of the top albums of 2021

BY MEGHAN BAEHL, CONTRIBUTING WRITER I am aware that not everyone shares my music taste, but I will do my best to convince readers to, at the very least, attempt to listen to one song from each album. I am aware the term “ladies first” is archaic, but in this case, I feel so strongly… Keep Reading

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People need to break out of comfort zones

BY FRANKIE VANSICKLE, STAFF WRITER Comfort Zones, we all have them. There are a multitude of comfort zones. For each and every single person, a comfort zone looks different. My comfort zones are exceedingly small and minimal. I like to be by myself most of the time, but sometimes I go out and have fun… Keep Reading

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Classroom silence doesn’t equal unfocused

BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR Every year, time seems to make a b-line straight for the first day of classes and seminars. Whether students want to or not, the school year approaches as fast as a plane taking off down the runway. With lectures, quizzes, exams and attendance come the dreaded note of classroom participation.… Keep Reading

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Spoiling movies ruins other’s experiences

BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER The newest Marvel movie, “Eternals,’’ premiered last week in Los Angeles. Like all Marvel movies nowadays, it is receiving good initial reviews. The people who have the opportunity to attend premieres are the cast, family members of the cast, crew and members of the media. Members of the media will… Keep Reading

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Cow print is far superior in fashion

BY MEGHAN BAEHL, CONTRIBUTING WRITER This is in no way a smear piece on any other animal prints (unless they are made from actual animal hide, and that is an entire argument on its own), but rather a justification of why cow print is far superior. Animal print, whether you choose to accept it or… Keep Reading

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Teachers should dress for their comfort

BY ANDREW KRUSZKA, STAFF WRITER Hey, you. Yes, you. What are those shoes you’re wearing that have holes in them with the cool design or with the comforter in them? I’m betting you guessed it. They would be crocs. What’s a croc? Well, we know by just normal human knowledge that croc is short for… Keep Reading

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Women can dress only for themselves

BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR “Wow! Look at you all dressed up today! Who are you trying to impress?” If I had a dollar for every time someone – whether a family member or friend – has said this to me, I would have enough money to pay off my college debt from St. Bonaventure… Keep Reading

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Civilian space travel becoming more likely

BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER Former “Star Trek” Captain Kirk actor William Shatner made history this month, becoming the oldest person to ever go to space. Blue Origin, the rocket company owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, blasted Shatner and four others into outer space. This marks Blue Origins’ second trip in what they hope becomes… Keep Reading

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It’s okay to not know about your future

BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR When asked about a person’s biggest fear, most people might say heights, spiders, snakes, the ocean or a long list of things that can send shivers up and down their spine. They can be things that make a person anxious or even run away in panic. In all of these… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure needs a hockey rink on campus

BY JAMES RUMSCHLAG, CONTRIBUTING WRITER We’ve all been there, and we all love going. The St. Bonaventure hockey games. The Bonnies games are played at the rec center down in Olean proper, but what if Bonaventure had its own rink? This would help save some bit of gas for students who live on or close… Keep Reading

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Technology should be in the classroom

BY FRANKIE VANSICKLE, STAFF WRITER As an education major, there are so many ways we can teach children/teenagers. As we progress through the years, technology has been an upcoming figure in the education community. There are specific classes designed for us to learn about different technological ways to use it in kids’ learning. Even though… Keep Reading

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There are many joys to the fall season

BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER The leaves beginning to change and the weather growing colder can only mean one thing, fall is upon us. While the days grow shorter, colder and darker, there is a different feeling in the air. The cold air is crisp and nips at any exposed skin, reminding one that it… Keep Reading

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Productive and busy are different things

BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR A college or university experience is not supposed to be a walk in the park. I learned that the hard way walking in as a shy and nervous freshman. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I wasn’t quite sure if I would find my place as… Keep Reading

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Nothing beats a movie theater experience

BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER The movie theater versus streaming service debate is one that is constantly talked about in the media. Media pundits, websites, blogs and even I all offer differing opinions on whether movie theaters and streaming services can coexist. No matter the opinion, nothing is better than watching a movie in theaters… Keep Reading

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Are New Year’s resolutions even worth it?

BY FRANKIE VANSICKLE, STAFF WRITER As we are reaching the end of the year soon, I look back at the beginning of the year which seemed so chaotic to me. When we start the new year, we always try to see our goals. My goals for last year were to be more relaxed and to… Keep Reading

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We should follow all missing person cases

BY MEGHAN BAEHL, CONTRIBUTING WRITER I am in no way criticizing the efforts dedicated to finding Gabby Petito. The slaying of Gabby is a tragedy, no doubt, but so is every other missing person case regardless of race or gender. So why is there such a hyper fixation on her? My criticism stems from the… Keep Reading

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