By Tucker Reilly, News Assignment Editor Last Sunday, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, Tyler, the Creator took home his first Grammy. Although Tyler had been nominated twice before, in 2012 and 2017, it was his “Igor” project, released in May 2019, which brought him the award for Best Rap Album. In an…
By Grace Usala, Staff writer 1917 is a movie the takes place amidst the terrors of World War I. In this story, two British soldiers, Cpl. Schofield played by George MacKay and Lance Cpl. Blake played by Dean-Charles Chapman, are tasked with delivering a message which could save 1,600 soldiers; the Germans are falling back,…
Finals week is approaching fast and a number of students are not prepared. After Thanksgiving break, there is only one week of classes before finals week (Dec. 9 through Dec. 12). With big tests coming up, students might need extra help outside of the classroom, which they have sadly missed. The Student Success Center offers…
What is the biggest obstacle one must face during finals week? “Passing,” answered Caroline Orfano, a junior health science major at St. Bonaventure University. Finals week can be the most intimidating time for a college student. The fast approaching exams leave feelings of worry, stress and uneasiness. For those about to face their finals week,…
Hulu’s new series “Dollface” explores the necessary relationship between a woman and her girlfriends. Within the first few minutes of the show’s beginning, Jules, played by Kat Dennings, gets dumped by her boyfriend of five years. Her ex-boyfriend, Jeremy, played by Connor Hines, claims he is ready to move on and start a new phase…
The Netflix original series “Living with Yourself” uses an unfamiliar environment to challenge our sense of morals. The show starts out with a married, stressed man, named Miles, played by Paul Rudd, who is seeking a way to improve his current life, which he views as wholly unsatisfying. This leads him to be given a…
When the winter season finally sets in, many people may not know how to stay warm and still dress in style. Layering makes this extremely easy to accomplish. Patterns, textures, accessories and much more can all be layered, keeping people warm and in style. The goal here is to effortlessly make a statement through your…
Spectrum is the St. Bonaventure LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and asexual) alliance. Throughout the year, many clubs at Bonaventure host activities in which students can participate and Spectrum is no different. In fact, Spectrum played a huge role throughout the entirety of October, which was LGBTQ+ history month. During this time, Cafe…
The Friends of Good Music has started their 2019-2020 season of musical performances at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts’ stage. While two have already taken place, there are many more to come within the next few months. There will be seven more performances until the first of May next year.…
Partying is considered one of the hallmarks of a growing teen: it’s a sign of rebellion, self-discovery and freedom. But it’s no secret that parties can go wrong, and sometimes, deadly wrong. Blumhouse’s “Ma,” starring Octavia Spencer, tells the story of a group of teenagers looking for a good time and finding something a lot…
St. Bonaventure University’s Model United Nations(MUN) delegates left campus at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 6, for the Lake Erie International Model United Nations conference (LEIMUN). The trip took four hours, and soon after their arrival, the delegates headed off to opening ceremonies. Dr. Ibrahim Zabad, a political science professor at St. Bonaventure university, has…
St. Bonaventure University’s Campus Activities Board, also known as CAB, is part of the reason why students have entertainment on campus. A club open to all majors, CAB works with student activities in order to bring extracurricular programming for students at St. Bonaventure and for the community. The members are in charge of bringing entertainment…
Nov. 15, 2017 may not be an earth-shattering day in music history, but it exploded one artist’s popularity from popularity-gaining, internet-famous Soundcloud rapper to cultural icon. Lil Peep, born Gustav Åhr, passed away the night before his world tour was to finish. After posting multiple videos of himself ingesting drugs leading up to his performance…
Kanye West’s ninth studio album takes the artist in a radically new direction, from a complete lack of profanity to a direct devotion to God, but it fails to penetrate West’s ever-present ego. Anyone familiar with West’s previous work would be familiar with a constant element of faith within the rapper’s music: it’s present in…
The Bonnies Connect App is St. Bonaventure’s smartphone application, but some Bonnies are having troubles with the app. One of these students is Emily Palmer, a junior English major. “There’s no reason to have it. They put events out every single day on the Notice Board,” she said. “Plus, there’s the issue with signing in…
BonaResponds is a group run at St. Bonaventure University that sends students and faculty to an area that has been devastated to provide help. A student-run talent show will raise money to help BonaResponds provide relief for the Bahamas after a recent hurricane. On Tuesday, “Bona’s Got Talent” will be held in the Regina A.…
The “It’s Time to Pow Wow” event, taking place on tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts auditorium, will be the start of an annual, diverse event on campus. A pow wow, a Native American tradition, comes with a distinct, yet also fluid definition. “Some call them a festival,…
“I am fascinated by last words,” Miles “Pudge” Halter opens in Hulu’s “Looking for Alaska” mini-series adaptation. In the long-awaited screen adaptation of John Green’s 2005 debut novel, “Looking for Alaska,” Miles “Pudge” Halter, played by Charlie Plummer, is a 16-year-old high school junior transferring to Culver Creek Academy in Alabama. Miles is shown as…
Within the past week few weeks, groups of students and professors have been promoting study abroad programs. Japan, Oxford and Sorrento are all featured destinations in the summer of 2020 for St. Bonaventure students preparing to experience the joys and challenges of living and learning abroad. The Oxford, England study abroad program is by far…
Cell phones have become determinants on how people run their lives. Almost anything can be done at one’s fingertips. The horror thriller “Countdown” shows the consequences of downloading an app that tells one’s death date. The film starts at an innocent party where young adults download Countdown, an app that predicts how long someone has…