“Money shouldn’t be a barrier in the pursuit of what you love,” said Zachary Rodriguez, a student in the MBA program. “I think the Buzzy Fund recognizes that and offers the means for students to experience their career interests, whatever they may be.” Rodriguez, a graduate assistant in the journalism department, spent the early weeks…
Tuesday was Groundhog Day. A holiday where people from all over the world pour into a small town in Pennsylvania to stand in the cold all night waiting for the sun to rise and a groundhog to see his shadow, somehow ‘predicting’ when spring will come. Ridiculous, I know. But I’m from there. Groundhog Day…
In honor of Black History Month, many celebrate the lives of African American women who changed the face of music, film and runway and reset the tone of fashion, paving the way for our generation and those to follow. Dorothy Dandridge Legendary actress Dorothy Dandridge became one of the iconic black women of Old Hollywood.…
To many, she’s a soft-spoken Spanish teacher, but in her religious congregation, Sr. Elise Mora, O.S.F, lives fearlessly, accepting her moral convictions with complete willingness. Mora, adjunct professor of modern languages, who began her religious journey at 19, said the religious life wasn’t a clear, instantaneous decision for her. Rather, a friend from New Mexico,…
Inspired by true events, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “The Revenant” has proven to be a box office slam, full of high-intensity action and emotional depth. “The Revenant” bears the weight of internal struggle and survival with almost incomparable attention to detail. Leonardo DiCaprio provides his usual exceptional performance—this time as Hugh Glass, a member of a…
This semester, a few Bonaventure students have traded bus rides to Allegany for plane rides to Europe as international students. After a few weeks of settling in, these students have spoken highly of their transitions. Arshia Mehra, a sophomore English major who is studying at Kingston University in Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom, credits her…
By Thomas Cottingham Contributing Writer Director Adam McKay, who is known for the raunchy comedies Anchorman and Step Brothers, certainly does not leave his cynical sense of humor behind while discussing the 2008 financial crisis in “The Big Short.” Based on the book “The Big Short,” McKay’s film adaptation tackles the events leading up to…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer UGG Australia is one of the most iconic brands in fashion. Although it is famously known for its Classic UGG Boots, the fashion house offers a range of items from apparel to accessories that tend to get outshined. UGG Boots Coming in a variety of colors and accessories like bows…
How much can you stuff into your dorm room? Well, that depends on how you got to Bonas. While some students can pack everything in their car, others need to be more conscious of luggage regulations. Smithtown native Jennifer Eng, a sophomore journalism and mass communication major, flew out of New York City and into…
Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., the 20th university president, announced her retirement Tuesday, sending waves of conversation across campus. Students received the news via email, in which Carney explained her gratitude to the university and that a committee has plans to begin looking for a new president. “Now, having served nearly 12 years as your president,…
Pauline Hoffman, Ph.D, is “all Bonas” nowadays, but she described her undergraduate experiences at Bonaventure as a love-hate-relationship. The dean of the Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication said her initial love for Bonaventure was sparked during her first visit to campus, which was prompted by her interest in the school’s journalism…
Members of the Bonaventure community embraced more than just Africa, as they took pies to the face in fundraising for the Student Government Association’s new official charity, Embrace it Africa. On Thursday, Jan. 21, admissions held Pie In The Face: Ambassador Edition in support of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization started by Bonaventure students—which was named…
On Sunday, Bonaventure’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts presented outstanding concert band and concert choir performances to celebrate CNN’s Hero Of The Year, Maggie Doyne. Both the SBU concert bnband and choir centered their performances around Christmastime, featuring both classic and modern interpretations of Christmas classics. The event began with the concert choir performances…
By Brandon Chin Staff Writer The America Marketing Association (AMA) unleashed its second Ugly Sweater Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 4, keeping fun at an all-time high and conventional fashion at a low. “We saw an even better turn out this year,” said Laura Meyers, a graduate assistant and co-president of AMA. “We raised…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor Ed. Simone, Ph.D, filled the Garret Theater with the holiday spirit on Saturday with his one-man show of Charles’ Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. A Christmas Carol revolves around Ebeneezer Scrooge, a grumpy and greedy old man with a penchant for the phrase “Bah Humbug!” and a hatred of Christmas.…
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor He’s the oldest professor teaching at Bonaventure who also spent his undergraduate years here; he’s the guy who sits in the truck outside the Reilly Center during basketball games, guiding students who want to go into the broadcasting field. He’s the guy who never fails to relay his knowledge…
Endless cups of coffee, nonstop hours of typing and a less-than-ideal amount of sleep for Bona’s students means finals week is near. Students said whether they have to take exams or write final papers, they have many different studying and working techniques. While some students said they simply read through their notes to study, others…
Amanda Saeli, a junior marketing major and club president, said she’s excited about Embrace it Africa’s new title of official university charity and hopes it will bring more attention to the group’s work. Bonaventure’s Student Government Association (SGA) named Embrace It Africa, a student-run, non-profit organization, Bonaventure’s official charity on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Embrace It…
By Christina Root Staff Writer On Sunday, Bonaventure’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts presented outstanding concert band and concert choir performances to celebrate CNN’s Hero Of The Year, Maggie Doyne. Both the SBU concert band and choir centered their performances around Christmastime, featuring both classic and modern interpretations of Christmas classics. The event began…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Break the style rules of winter by proving that tights will still keep you both warm and stylish. Opaque Black No matter what the season demands of your wardrobe, make sure to have a pair of opaque tights on hand. Not only are they suitable for all seasons and wearable…
