By Yoselin Person Feature Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure students traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the 2017 Presidential Inauguration today. The event will have a huge impact on Bona students; however, attending the Presidential Inauguration has already brought a huge impact to certain students. Keegan Miller, a junior philosophy major with a minor in…
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor While Olean’s weather dipped below 30 degrees, St. Bonaventure student Lizzy Austin, a junior education major, soaked in the sun in the Bahamas. But, Austin and her 40 classmates were not there to simply bask in the warmth. Austin gazed up at a home in the Freeport area. The house…
The holiday season is widely trademarked by family time and gift-giving, but for many students, it’s also a time to gain a little extra cash or professional experience. Students choose to work for a variety of reasons, too. For Joshua Svetz, a junior journalism and mass communication major, winter break is a time to make…
By Yoselin Person Staff Writer Nina H. Peterson, an administrative assistant of the HEOP department, has been working at St. Bonaventure in June 2003, and thinks of her job as a great opportunity. “I never imagined being here this long,” said Peterson. “But it has really worked out for me.” Peterson’s position at St. Bonaventure…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor Redheads, gingers, or whatever you want to call them, are actually a very rare group of people. Only about 2 percent of the world has red hair, which is approximately 140 million people. Red hair is not seen that often around the world, — well, except for places like…
Simone Robinson Staff Writer As early as I can remember into my childhood, I had a fond love for fashion. I’d go on little shopping adventures in my mother’s closet, dressing up in her finest wardrobe pieces and accessories. I’d waddle into the living room where the women of my family frequented, with massive boots…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor Donald Glover, also known as his stage name, Childish Gambino, has been having a monster year. From creating his new hit TV show on FX, Atlanta, to acting in movies and to releasing his highly anticipated album, “Awaken, My Love!,” Glover is moving onto bigger and better things. His…
By Yoselin Person Staff Writer The Praebibo: A Toast to BonaResponds is a bubbling beer-tasting event that will be held for those of age on Saturday in the Doyle Dining Hall from 1 to 3 p.m. The craft beer-tasting is a charity event that will host five Breweries: Four Mile Brewing, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Rohrbach…
By Gabrielle Richards-Hinds Contributing Writer St. Bonaventure University takes pride in its students, faculty and alumni. Students also often come to appreciate those workers who prepare our meals every day of the week. Angela Lassiter, has been a part of St. Bonaventure working in Café Le Verna for six years. She has built a lot of…
As students and faculty gear up for finals week, Kathleen Boser is getting ready for a yearly tradition — one formed from tragedy but offering peace of mind to many since. In September of 2002, Boser, an administrative assistant in the Jandoli School of Communication, lost her barely year-old grandson, Noah. Boser’s daughter, Beth, heard…
As students and faculty gear up for finals week, Kathleen Boser is getting ready for a yearly tradition — one formed from tragedy but offering peace of mind to many since. In September of 2002, Boser, an administrative assistant in the Jandoli School of Communication, lost her barely year-old grandson, Noah. Boser’s daughter, Amy, heard…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor One of the most iconic rap groups of the 1990s, A Tribe Called Quest, recently called it a career and released their final album, “We Got It from Here…Thank You 4 Your Service.” Tribe, who are famous for their signature jazz-rap melodies and satisfying rhyming, have been broken up…
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor Writer Amy Sherman-Palladino stayed true to her Stars Hollow roots when creating Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, which joined Netflix last Friday. As a huge fan since middle school, my biggest fear was that the new series would stray too much from the original. But within five minutes,…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor After releasing his Grammy-award winning album, Beauty Behind the Madness, The Weeknd went straight back to the lab to work on his next project, Starboy. The Weeknd, who is known for his seductive lyrics, moody beats and killer voice, made a sharp turn to make his new record cheerful…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Take your personal style to new heights this holiday season with our guide to the perfect Thanksgiving Day outfits, featuring fashion-forward pieces for formal and informal events. Casual Love An off-the-shoulder sweater in colors like champagne and red wine will create a subtly sexy ensemble for the season. Add a…
“The Starbucks mermaid logo/ has lost her nipples.” This is the first stanza of Hoa Nguyen’s poem “The Starbucks Mermaid” from her book of poems, Red Juice. “Ahh,” you might say after reading those lines. “I remember the days when the creature displayed her femininity on my morning coffee.” The following stanza may stump you…
Imagine that we lived in a society where not everyone was aware of the harmful side effects large amounts of artificial sugars could have on health. Then you have a friend pushing endless amounts of candy in your face like Skittles, Twix and Starburst. The same friend emphasizes and highlights the great taste of the…
By Yoselin Person Staff Writer Evelyn Penman, an assistant director of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, finds working at the school’s museum very rewarding. Working in an aesthetic collection of arts for nine years, Penman said her job has impacted her life in a positive way. “…I feel working at the Quick…
By Liam McGurl Features Editor The offices of the John J. Murphy Professional Building are home to a few things: mounted professor accolades, tattered photos, countless coffee cups and, sometimes, a cat or two. There’s one thing slowly connecting all these scholar’s domains, though – a chain, bound by a combination of staples and gratitude.…
By Gabrielle Richards-Hinds Contributing Writer On Monday, the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will hold a performance with special music guest Andreas Ottensamer, principal clarinetist of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. This is a one night only performance, so students have only one chance to hear his music here. Ludwig Brunner, executive director of…
