By Caitlyn Morral When Sierra Dechane was a freshman, she waited until the last second to study for her exams. A classic freshman mistake, according to Dechane. Now, as a sophomore, she, and other upperclassmen, want to offer advice to this year’s freshman class as their first semester at Bonaventure winds down. On Oct.…
Students said they’re warming up their vocal cords for the vocal master class next week. On the evenings of Monday, Nov. 2 and Tuesday, Nov. 3, students will have the opportunity to attend six voice-training sessions. The seminar includes a group warm-up each day, as well as separate sessions on conveying emotions, reading a monologue/dialogue…
Eight freshmen got the opportunity to eat dinner with justice advocates on Monday for their reflection essays on the All Bonaventure Reads book “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption” by Bryan Stevenson. Each incoming freshman had to read the book and write a reflective essay. Some freshmen said they think everyone would benefit…
By Simone Robinson Contributing Writer When it comes to style, sometimes less is more. Here are five minimalist pieces and color palettes that set the foundation for everyday wardrobe, allowing you to capture the essence of simplicity in your ensembles and test the limits of your fashion creativity. Leather Jacket Leather jackets are a staple…
By Tom Cottingham Contributing Writer Steven Spielberg produces yet another beautifully directed film in the tense, Cold War thriller “Bridge of Spies.” Based on a true story, the film stars Tom Hanks as James B. Donovan, a Brooklyn insurance lawyer who is asked to defend a Soviet spy. Later on, the U.S. government asks…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor Get your creative-writing juices flowing with the new club Writer’s Bloc. The club will aim to bring together fiction-writing students to workshop their stories by getting feedback from others, said Daniel Ellis, an associate professor of English who is also in charge of the club. Ellis said the club…
According to Anne Lee, adjunct professor of journalism and mass communication, friendships formed at Bonaventure last for a lifetime. “You can’t get rid of them,” she said, smiling. And that’s certainly the case for Anne, who met and married one of her Bonaventure friends, assistant professor of journalism and mass communication and director of the…
St. Bonaventure will offer a Franciscan pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi for students this upcoming winter. Students said the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities offers this trip as a way for students to learn about figures such as St. Francis and St. Clare, who play an important role in Bonaventure’s history. The trip will…
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor The characters of “Twelfth Night” were swept onto the Garret Theater’s stage this past Wednesday and Thursday night and will be back Friday and Saturday. There was a full house for the opening night of the Shakespearean play performed by students. As the audience entered the Garret Theater to find…
By Simone Robinson Contributing Writer Extend your summer style into fall by transforming everything from your basic leggings to floral dresses into creative and edgy fall ensembles. Leggings Leggings are the most versatile pieces of the summer and the most essential for your fall wardrobe. Aside from being worn as pants for both athletics and…
By Marissa McCall Contributing Writer As tests, presentations and homework are coming to a close, students are getting ready for midterm break this Saturday through Tuesday. Maddy McDonald, a sophomore accounting major, is going home to spend time with her family and dog, she said. “I’m excited to just relax after all of the…
Cannibals rip apart and feast on innocent travelers in Eli Roth’s new gore-filled thriller, “The Green Inferno.” The film hit theaters Sept. 25, proving the cannibal-horror genre is still alive. The movie begins in New York City with roommates Justine (Lorenza Izzo) and Kaycee (Sky Ferreira), who are freshmen in college. The first half hour…
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer October marks LGBT History Month, a month dedicated to pride for the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11, the month has a series of recognized days, such as Spirit Day (Oct. 15), Intersex Awareness Day (Oct. 26) and Asexual Awareness Day (Oct. 1) and…
St. Bonaventure’s recent re-installment of the College Democrats club is giving students the opportunity to speak up and get involved, club leaders said. In the past, College Democrats has hosted a number of on-campus events to promote the Democratic Party, including viewings of the 2008 presidential election and political discussion panels. The club has also…
By Brandon Chin Contributing Writer Last Saturday, the Franciscan faculty, in cooperation with volunteer students, hosted a service that stretched beyond homily or prayer. Mixing the elements of drama and music to form a mix of play, concert and sermon, the “Transitus of Saint Francis” received admiration from a number of attendees. The Transitus…
By Laure Zazzara Features Editor St. Bonaventure and the Veterans One-stop Center of Western New York, Inc. (VOC of WNY) will co-sponsor a full-day conference in collaboration with the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program. The conference is entitled “Military Communities: Continuing the Mission” on Friday, Oct. 16 at Hilbert College. Barbara Trolley, Ph.D., an…
By Simone Robinson Contributing Writer As the wind turns to a chill and leaves slowly turn to crisps, the need for a change in wardrobe is near. Fall has made its entrance, and now it is time to make yours—by focusing on the essentials. Chunky knit cardigans, vibrant plaids and the classic trench coat have…
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer With the semester nearing the halfway point, students said they are getting ready to hit the books to cram for midterm exams. Students said that midterms week can be a stressful time. Joel Gopurathingal, a freshman management major, has never taken a collegiate midterm before and is anxious about what…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor Lana Del Rey’s music career clearly wasn’t “Born to Die” (the title of her first album), as she released her newest album, “Honeymoon,” on Sept. 19. “Honeymoon” is Del Rey’s fourth studio album, following up her dark and troubled “Ultraviolence” from 2014. As compared to the hip-hop influence of…
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor Now that Feast Week has concluded, the life of St. Francis will be celebrated in the University Chapel on Saturday at 7 p.m. Students will perform a narrated play to depict a series of events in Francis’ final hours and his death. “All Franciscans celebrate this day,” said Vanessa Hulse,…