School literary magazine continues to print annually The Laurel, St. Bonaventure University’s literary magazine, is the oldest continuously published college magazine in the United States. Serving as the first student publication on campus, it published as both a literary magazine and college newspaper. However, in 1932, it chose to break off from the college newspaper…
After five years of legal battles, Wayne delivers epically The year is 2014: The Carter V should be arriving on May 5, but delay after delay hits – and it’s already 2018. The Carter V still hadn’t come out, but on June 7, there’s good news. Dwayne Carter’s lawsuit with Cash Money Records that has…
Over fall break, a group of 16 BonaResponds’ volunteers traveled to Wilmington, North Carolina and saw first-hand the damage that a hurricane can do. They worked with several alumni from the area, as well as homeowners who needed assistance. Volunteers saw the aftermath of Hurricane Florence and how it produced over three feet of rain;…
Most people cringe at the idea of a veggie burger. Most people cringe at the idea of vegetarianism all together. Vegetarianism, along with crossfit and often atheism, has become the butt of the same joke told in too many variations too many times. For example, “an atheist, a vegan and a crossfitter walk into a…
According to Google, the definition of fashion is a manner of doing something or a popular trend, especially in styles of dress. Some people claim that you can be fashionable and trendy by wearing the latest styles or what everyone around you is wearing. Some people think being fashionable is wearing mismatched pieces and pulling…
Book battles topics such as abusive relationships and marriage It’s no secret that feminism is prominent in America, but it has not reached every part of the globe. Some parts of the world still see women as property, as somehow inherently sinful or shameful. Khaled Houssani’s novel “A Thousand Splendid Suns” is a gut-wrenching story…
As laughter echoes through the empty halls of Murphy Professional Building at night, Laugh Pack SBU Comedy meets to practice their improv skills and prepare for upcoming performances. Meetings start by discussing what improv games and scenes the members will perform at their next show. They will host their debut performance of the semester on…
New artist’s first single “I Like Me Better” becomes hit Ari Staprans Leff, better known as Lauv, made a grand entrance to the music world in 2018 with his smash-hit single “I Like Me Better.” His rise to the top was quick, and his song became a summer sensation, but Lauv is much more than…
BonaResponds volunteers will spend their fall break helping people in the Wilmington, North Carolina area recover from Hurricane Florence. The main jobs for the trip will be gutting homes that were flooded, in some cases by water over 10 feet deep and cutting up fallen trees. The volunteers will be staying in sleeping bags at…
Vests have always been a staple in fall wardrobes, as great layering pieces and a perfect light “jacket” for cooler days. Many stores have hopped on the vest bandwagon, and you can find them at a range of prices. The most well-known vests are from J-Crew. They have been killing the vest game for years.…
“The Nun,” the latest installment in the Conjuring series, gave us what we wanted: horror, cheap thrills and an excuse to toss our popcorn into the air when something unexpected happened. Set in an isolated abbey in 1952 Romania, “The Nun” sent shivers down spines from the start. Candlelit cobblestone passageways, cultivating chants and makeshift…
When ordering at a fast food restaurant, some people don’t think about items on the menu in terms of cost, quality and value. As a college student, instead of going with whatever’s most convenient or a craving, take some time to try out different kinds of chicken tenders and determine which ones you think best…
This week at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, opera star Michel Bell will be making an appearance. Ludwig Brunner, the director of the Quick Center, gives insight about the Broadway singer. “Michel Bell is a very famous bass-baritone with a very unique career. Mr. Bell started out very many years ago as…
While students at Bonaventure may be voting back home, not many have been voting in the general election in Cattaraugus County within the past few years, according to Chris Stanley, theology professor and the College Democrats advisor. On Nov. 6, citizens across the state will be rushing toward the polls for this year’s primary elections.…
St. Bonaventure University provides a variety of services, resources and programs to support students’ needs. Each program is geared to help students succeed in their own ways. One of the newest, yet scarcely advertised resources is the Center for Attention, Learning and Memory, or CALM. The center is located in De La Roche 118 and…
Cultural club spreads message of interreligious dialogue Not every cultural club on campus can grab your attention like Muslim Students and Allies. Although it previously existed as Muslim Students Association, Co-President Amina Golden-Arabaty, a senior journalism major, took the club under her wing her freshman year and reinvented it into what it is today. The…
The paranormal has always been a subject of debate, over whether or not it is acceptable and/or provable. However, some have experienced things beyond our understanding and thus believe it wholeheartedly. Fr. Alphonsus Trabold, O.F.M of St. Bonaventure was one such believer. Trabold has become a legend of sorts at St. Bonaventure, as well as…
Animal print is slowly making a comeback. Around last fall, it started to make an appearance on the runways. We saw the trend mostly in snakeskin boots, booties and sneakers. Designers like Tom Ford, Carolina Herrera and Marc Jacobs came out with many animal print pieces in their fall lines. But the best part is,…
Hurricane Florence was bad. You are good. Good people make the world better. Here is a chance to help people recover and get back in their homes. It really is that simple. When disaster strikes, people get hurt. Some lose loved ones, homes and jobs. It hurts to think about it, and it is sad…
Francis Hall is situated between Garden Apartments and townhouses, a quick walk from main campus. Inside is the Francis Cafe, one of the many on-campus alternatives to the Hickey Dining Hall. The building is old, but the café has charm. That’s not solely because of its age, though. A woman stood behind the counter, her…