By Kellen Quigley Staff Writer The story had all the potential in the world, but it’s just another romance movie similar to Nicholas Sparks books. Parts of it are entertaining, some of the acting is good and the look is gorgeous. In the end, however, “The Age of Adaline” is a cheesy romance movie with…
In a little over a week, students will say goodbye to their dorms, the Hickey, the De La Roche fish, Bonaventure weekends and their college friends. As the last full week of classes comes to an end, students have been working vigorously to complete final assignments and study so they can enjoy Spring Weekend. Students…
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer A senior art exhibit took place on April 24 in the San Damietta Room of Francis Hall. The show featured paintings, jewelry and sculptures created by seniors Meghan Ferrucci and Marc Peralta, who are both visual arts majors. The exhibit showcased a range of designs and concepts, including three-dimensional…
The SBU Hip-Hop Team hit The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts’ stage on April 28-29, taking attendees on a trip down the rabbit hole. Bringing a modern twist to a classic tale, the team twirled, twerked and tapped its way through the events of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Starring junior English major…
By Philosophy Club members In the late 1970s, a number of reporters in a small suburb east of Niagara Falls noticed some alarming health issues: miscarriages, asthma, birth defects, cancers, and more. They investigated, discovering that the Hooker Chemical Company had dumped about 21,800 tons of toxic waste at the site before selling it. Chemicals…
Recycling has never looked so good. Tread Lightly hosted its third annual Trashion Fashion event on Tuesday at The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Tuesday. Tread Lightly aims to encourage environmental friendliness across campus by participating in Recyclemania and bringing speakers to campus. The club is also responsible for the bi-weekly Toilet…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor With Recyclemania culminating in the Trashion Fashion show this week, students are reminded to look at wasteful practices and find ways to reduce carbon footprints. When it comes to fashion, there are lots of ways that students can reduce, reuse and recycle so that less material has to go…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor Summer is usually time for serving ice cream, but some Bonaventure students are going to use the time to serve others. Several students have plans to go abroad this summer on service missions in the hopes of making a difference in the communities they will visit. Amanda Saeli, a…
By Hannah Gordon Czech Correspondent As the classic “young American goes to Europe” movies suggest, I had to do something crazy during my time abroad. This week definitely fits the bill. I made a tattoo appointment to get another tattoo. I’ve decided I want “Na Zdraví!” which translates literally to “to your health,” but is…
By Kellen Quigley Staff Writer “Woman in Gold” is a motion picture worth a thousand screengrabs. From director Simon Curtis, best known for his 2011 film “My Week with Marilyn,” comes the true story of an elderly Jewish woman, Maria Altman, her lawyer, Randol Schoenberg and their attempts to recover stolen artwork that once…
By Pat Tintle Sports Editor Geeks, nerds and enthusiasts rejoice: a new “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” trailer has finally hit the web. Following the release of the November, 90-second teaser trailer, Lucasfilm and Disney premiered the full-length teaser last week. The trailer already has 41 million views on YouTube and has been scrutinized by everyone…
Those who love recycling, trees and the environment had a chance to spread their passion to others on Earth Day Wednesday. Earth Day began when founder Gaylord Nelson witnessed the horrors caused by the massive oil spill of 1969 in Santa Barbara, California. At the time, a student anti-war movement was booming, so Nelson decided…
By Philosophy Club members Imagine being poor, single and forced into a diet of water, vegetables, and no alcohol. Vision-bending migraines are common. Your books rarely sell, you have few friends and you dine alone for almost every meal. Oh, and you may be dying from syphilis. If you can enter this headspace, you may…
By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer “Fast and Furious 7” sent shockwaves throughout the nation on its April 3 release date, shattering numerous box-office records by grossing over $147 million in its first weekend. In just two weeks it grossed a whopping $252 million, more than the $239 million “Fast & Furious 6” made during its…
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer Last weekend, The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts was filled with the sound of music. The university’s chamber singers, voice studio and piano studio came together to deliver a recital. Sponsored by the St. Bonaventure music department, the event was free and open to the public. The recital…
After months of planning and collaboration, ENACTUS members are ready to host fun events while giving back to the community. The club’s upcoming Give Back Bash is this weekend. While past and present ENACTUS members have said they enjoyed the national service work they take part in, they also said that they are looking forward…
By Blagoja Dimitrievski Contributing Writer Ashley Hong was born in Guam to Korean parents. She lived in Guam until she was 5 years old and then moved to Korea with her parents. She first learned to speak Korean at home. Hong said she learned English as her second language at International Christian School. She moved…
The passionate rhymes of slam poetry will fill Café La Verna tonight at 7:30. Poet Willie Perdomo will read from his work, so grab a latte, a comfy seat and some good company and get lost in the world of poetry. “The Essential Hits of Shorty Bon Bon,” Perdomo’s latest work, landed him as a…
By Hannah Gordon Czech Correspondent Moving to Prague was a bit like moving to St. Bonaventure—if you multiply the travel time and divide the luggage. Everything was new and exciting when I was a first- semester freshman. I could explore the campus and surrounding areas, make new friends, party and maybe study. The feelings of…
By Kellen Quigley Staff Writer For the third straight year, students at Bona’s will take the stage of the Rigas Family Theater in The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and show off their fashion creations as the big finish for Recyclemania. “We were looking for ideas to recycle in new and different ways,”…