The Murphy Auditorium was quiet Monday evening when Dr. Donald Gilliland, associate opinion editor for “The Hill” and former adjunct professor at St. Bonaventure, began his speaking engagement on source vetting in journalism. The building seemed to be about a quarter full, with about 75 students, as well as several professors, in attendance. Over the…
Heroes or criminals? “Hustlers” sheds light on what a stripper’s life may actually consist of in a thrilling story of money, success and despair. Get your cash ready, because you will be making it rain for the acting, visuals and plot. In 2014, four women were accused and later arrested on charges of taking $200,000…
There seems to be a point in the semester where students transform into zombies, relentlessly seeking caffeine and a decent GPA. Close enough to midterms for stress, far enough from break to give up. It’s purgatory. However, despite the gray skies and lack of sleep, there are ways to get through the trying times we’re…
If there has been one fashion trend that has made headway this past summer, it is the chunky sneaker. However, one sneaker brand has been facing a lot of backlash for their rendition of the “dad shoe.” 2018’s Shoe of the Year, the Fila Disruptor II, has been mocked on the internet for weeks because…
Three floors up in Shay Hall, in a dorm room filled to the brim with music equipment and pop-culture memorabilia, three band members in t-shirts run through their set. This is Ratchet Salón, the self-styled indie band playing its first show at St. Bonaventure University. Comprised of Bryce Murphy, a sophomore psychology major at Bonaventure;…
One of the many challenges freshmen face is adjusting to the new lifestyle. Some students came here from hours away. A new area, a tight living space and a lot of neighbors so close can be a difficult thing to deal with. Here are some tips to easily adjust to campus life. “Just don’t forget…
In today’s world of instant communication, people are inundated with catastrophic news stories almost daily: a hurricane hits here, a wildfire burns out of control there, or an earthquake kills thousands somewhere else. This constant barrage of bad news can wear people down, and as a result, people often fail to see the stories for…
People are usually told to not judge a book by its cover since the beginning of time. One of Netflix’s newest series takes this phrase to a new level. The young adult drama “Trinkets” follows three girls on their journey through high school dilemmas, relationships and shoplifters anonymous meetings – where they meet. The unlikely…
The Buffalo Philharmonic String Orchestra will be making its first-ever appearance to the St. Bonaventure Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts’ stage. The Buffalo Philharmonic is a long-standing orchestra known for its song performances and conductor, Glen Cortese, who has previously been at St. Bonaventure previous season. It will be performing multiple songs. “The…
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke was practically unknown when he challenged Rep. Ted Cruz of Texas for Senate in 2018. After a narrow loss that sent shockwaves around the country, O’Rourke is now fighting to gain traction in his bid for the 2020 Democratic Party presidential nomination. The latest Washington Post-ABC News Poll shows support…
By John Pullano, Sports Editor Sports journalism has only been expanding over the past several years. From the major media outlets, such as Fox Sports, NBC Sports and ESPN, to the smaller companies, such as The Ringer and even your very own Bona Venture newspaper. However, in recent months Barstool Sports has risen the popularity…
The John Cassidy magic show was a successful show with an unsuccessful turnout. Around forty-five students showed up to the magic show, held at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Sept. 6, and most of them appeared to enjoy it. He made incredible balloon animals and sent the crowd home with most of…
A successful year made possible by countless volunteers I will start with the conclusion in case some of you don’t have time to read the whole article. Thank you to every volunteer, donor and especially BonaResponds’ leader for coming together to make the world a little better this past year. Without you all, BonaResponds is…
Every student is in the final stretch right now and there’s not much left to go. Still, sometimes we feel trapped. There’s too many papers to write, too many tests to study for and too much on our mind to make a single clear thought. So how do we get through these final, grueling days?…
In the case of the 2019 Met Gala, the theme of “Camp” is used to bring light to the cultural influences of the homogeneous and outrageously exaggerated culture we are living in today. The Met Gala’s annual fundraising event was held this past Monday night for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. The theme,…
Netflix’s “Disenchantment” leaves audiences wanting more than over-played jokes and overused, predictable storylines. The adult animation, created by Matt Groening, tells a tale of Bean, a teenage princess in medieval times. It goes through her drunken, mischievous adventures with a small elf, Elfo, and her own acclaimed, fun-size demon named Luci. The series’ storyline is…
“Avengers: Endgame” has officially beaten “Titanic,” becoming the second-highest-grossing film of all time, trailing behind James Cameron’s “Avatar.” The movie has made over $2.189 billion so far, reaching the $2 billion mark just 11 days after its release. Opening weekend was chaos. Showtimes everywhere were selling out. Through all the madness, “Endgame” has exceeded expectations…
ASIA, Asian Students in Action, is a group that provides students of Asian culture with a safe haven to express themselves freely and to make connections with their peers through these expressions. “The purpose of ASIA is to provide an academic, social, political and cultural support group for Asian and Pacific Island American students at…
“Love + Fear” album showcases Marina’s talent regardless of name change After taking on a stage name to represent her dazzling pop personas for nearly a decade, Marina and the Diamonds is now just Marina. On April 26, Marina released “Love + Fear,” which is a two-part album showcasing what makes life wonderful and scary.…
Several years ago, a list of the mantras that are at the heart of everything that BonaResponds does was made. While there were scores of these reasons, most could be boiled down to wanting to make the world better and to help others. While we cannot make the world perfect, we can all make the…