By Alexis Young Staff Writer Today marks the second annual Polar Spray hosted at the St. Bonaventure campus. Participants pay a $5 fee to be sprayed by the Allegany Fire Department in the fall weather to raise funds in support of the Special Olympics. The event will take place on the outdoor basketball courts between…
By Lauren Zazzara Associate Editor What do clowns and operas have in common? Costume designer Howard Tsvi Kaplan has designed for both. Kaplan’s exhibit in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, titled “Dressing for the Stage: Costumes by Howard Tsvi Kaplan for Theater, Opera, Musicals and the Circus,” shows the process of designing…
Writing: It’s the intersection of art and life. A lot of what we know to be true about this crazy, confusing gift of life stems from writing, arguably the most important art form we know. Throughout our lives, we’re constantly learning—whether intended or not. In reality, that mental growth often stems from either verbal or…
By Simone Robinson Features Assignment Editor When the fall chill arrives and the leaves turn to a beautiful golden crisp, our lives embark on a rushed transition. Starting from basic wardrobe elements to makeup, ridding ourselves of anything light, neon bold and summer flimsy. Choosing the right cardigan is just one of our dilemmas, but…
By Tierney McGilvray Contributing Writer It’s just the third week of the semester and the SBU Hip Hop team is already choreographing and planning its upcoming Halloween show. Both coach Peter Bertoldo and choreographer Brooke Astley said they’re very excited for the academic year ahead. After an emotional ending to last year’s spring show, Bring…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor One of the main necessities of college life is accessibility to a wide variety of food, on and off campus. More importantly, the student deals that come with these purchases makes eating that much sweeter. On campus, Bonaventure students are entitled to chow down at the Hickey Dining Hall,…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Take a look at the history of Fashion Week, where thousands of people migrate to the style capitals of the world, including New York, Paris and Milan to get the scoop on the latest runway trends. According to a TIME article by Erin Skarda, Paris, France was the primary source…
For most undergraduates, college is thought of as a four-year process — at least. So, for students with transferable credits from high school, putting off gathering and submitting transcripts can result in a lot of future disorder. Unfortunately, I’m learning that in the most hands-on way possible, by living through that disorder. As a second-semester…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor As another season of NFL football kicks off, another controversy has risen. Like other professional sport leagues, the NFL has had its fair share of stirring up controversy. In this case, however, it is not the League creating controversy, but individual players. Namely, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. During the…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Stay on trend without breaking the bank this season by shopping at Olean’s most affordable and fashion-forward shops. Maurice’s If you’re a fashionista who loves all things bohemian, shop until you drop at Maurice’s, a clothing chain located in the Walmart Plaza. Staying true to their mission, Maurice’s provides stylish…
By Tierney McGilvray Contributing Writer As students were relaxing and enjoying their summers, theater director Ed Simone, Ph.D, and designer and technical director Rebecca Misenheimer were busy sketching, planning, designing and discussing this year’s only fall theatre production: Hamlet. According to Simone, Hamlet hasn’t been produced by students since at least 1999. Having focused solely…
By Emily Palmer Contributing Writer St. Joseph’s Oratory, in the heart of the Bonaventure campus, provides easy, 24/7 access to Eucharistic adoration. Not many students have visited this structure, as it is a recent change to the campus. It was rededicated in May, but it hasn’t gotten much day-to-day attention from the student body. Inside,…
Ron Welch holds a sacred text—one which he argued could change Buffalo forever. Naturally, that sacred text is a chicken wing sauce recipe. In recent years, Welch, a senior professional and creative writing major, and his father carefully developed the recipe. Prior, the recipe was formed from 30 years of trial and error on his…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor Travis Scott’s sophomore album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, brings back the exciting but atmospheric alternative trap sound that he established in his debut album, Rodeo, but with a few more twists and surprises. The uncanny title of the album was described by Scott as a homage to…
New Orleans recording artist Frank Ocean changed the music industry with the release of his debut studio album, Channel Orange, in 2012. The album, which is whimsical, carefree and nonconforming, shocked the music industry—specifically the R&B world. Ocean was unlike anything seen before; he was eloquent in his transparency. Tracks like “Forest Gump,” where he…
To many college students, studying abroad may seem like the experience of a lifetime. Bonaventure offers study abroad programs in over 30 countries, during both fall and spring semesters and short-term trips during the summer. But before students decided to burst the “Bona bubble” and spend a semester away, they are faced with months of…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer From remixes of modern trends to the revival of popular fashion from the Victorian era, stay on trend this fall by adding these four items to your wardrobe! Oversized jackets Oversized jackets have been loved by the fashion world for the past few seasons, but fashion icon Rihanna has sparked…
Hickey swipes: If only they were as self-explanatory as Tinder swipes. That swipe of students’ identification cards entitles them to anything from 75 to unlimited visits to the Hickey Dining Hall and, for many students, some confusion regarding just how their biyearly meal plans work. In turn, many students find themselves changing their meal plans…
“Is this going to kill me?” was Karen Robbins’ first thought as she found a lump on her breast during a self-examination last October. In turn, Robbins, Ph.D, a professor of history, requested and was granted a paid medical leave, as she planned to aggressively determine exactly what that lump was. Robbins, who had a…
Canadian rapper Drake, also referred to by fans as “Drizzy,” brought his Summer Sixteen Tour to Buffalo—with a 50-song-setlist and a nearly 4-hour-long show. The rapper opened with his single “Summer Sixteen,” staying true to the tour name and getting fans dancing and screaming lyrics along with him right off the bat. He jumped around…
