By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper” is still making headlines nearly a month after theaters. Even though the film has found success in the box-office, the plot fell short of expectations. Instead of getting the full story of Chris Kyle, the deadliest sniper in American history, the movie sticks with an on-going…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment editor Fashion is a difficult industry to break into social media-wise. There are thousands of fashion blogs, and the question becomes: “Where do I fit in?” It took me years to start a fashion blog. I was terrified of receiving negative feedback and being inconsistent. Here are some tips that…
By Andrea Fernandes Features Editor As the number-one killer of American women, heart disease claims the lives of half a million women each year. Today, individuals nationwide can take part in an event to raise awareness for this deadly disease. The American Heart Association started Go Red for Women Day in 2003. A red dress…
By Catherine Brown Staff Writer St. Bonaventure University held its first Winter Carnival to celebrate Thomas Merton’s 100th Birthday on Jan. 31. Merton was an English Professor at Bonaventure in the 1940s. While here, he realized his calling to the religious life. The carnival lasted from noon until midnight. Students took full advantage of…
By Azarias Perez Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure community is preparing to celebrate Super Bowl XLIX, with the Seattle Seahawks taking on the New England Patriots. This will be the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl appearance, while the Patriots return for their eighth Super Bowl game. Although most of the St. Bonaventure community is ready…
By Andrea Fernandes Features Editor After the first week of the spring semester, sledding down a hill, sipping on hot chocolate loaded with marshmallows and simply enjoying a calm setting is what some students favored over staying on campus for the weekend. Members of the Mt. Irenaeus community hosted an overnight trip to the…
“Taken 3” hit theaters Jan. 9 as the third installment of the Taken franchise. Liam Neeson returned as Bryan Mills, a retired U.S. spy whose life seems to be filled with unfortunate events. The first film in the series centers on the abduction of Mills’ daughter Kim (Maggie Grace). The second development turns the tables…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment editor It’s time to study up on “That ‘70s Show” because 1970’s fashion is coming back in chic full force. Everything old is new again, and the fashion world is fussing over the cool, earthy and laid-back appeal that the 1970’s offered. Staples of the decade include paisley, florals, bell…
By Hunter Samuelson Staff Writer “I love beer. I love beer. I love beer.” Those are the vocal warmup words 22-year-old musician Luke Metzler sang at the Rathskeller last Friday at the same time as the beer-tasting event. With faded blue jeans, a chinstrap beard, and a t-shirt with the words “Clawson’s Deli,” Metzler…
Members of the St. Bonaventure University student body and SBU for Life club boarded one of the St. Bonaventure vans on Jan. 21 and headed to Washington, D.C., prepared for a six-hour walk Hundreds of thousands of supporters gathered Jan. 22. in Washington, D.C. for the 42nd March for Life, a protest against abortion legislation…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment editor On Jan. 25, Aquila Theatre, based in New York City, brought its version of “Wuthering Heights” to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The play was based off of the novel by Emily Brontë. “I really wanted to stay true to the spirit [of the book]”…
By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer On Jan. 24, St. Bonaventure students teamed up with Franklinville Elementary School and the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) to hold their second annual Sports Day for children in grades Pre-K through sixth. “Sports Day is a chance for our students to spend some time in the gymnasium on the weekend with…
By Tristan King Contributing writer “The Interview” is a movie that recently flooded media outlets due to its controversial content. Sony produced the movie, they anticipated a Christmas Day release date. The movie centers on the fake assassination of North Korean Dictator, Kim Jung-un. James Franco plays Dave Skylark alongside producer Aaron Rappaport (Seth Rogen),…
By Azarias Perez Contributing writer This semester break was perfect to catch up on some good ‘ole reading; for instance, Mansfield Park, by the Romantic English novelist, Jane Austen. Mansfield Park is considered the most scandalous of Austen’s six recognized works, which allows for an engaging and captivating read. The story centers on the physical…
By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, students and faculty came together to bear witness to society’s imperfections. The walk began at the Thomas Merton Center and ended at the University Chapel. Students paused along the candlelit path to listen to short speeches by fellow students and faculty…
By Lauren Zazzara Features assignment editor Aquila Theatre, based in New York City, is bringing “Wuthering Heights” to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Sunday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. The presentation is part of the 2014-15 Friends of Good Music season. “The purpose of the performance series is to bring a variety of…
The month of January means a lot of things: a new year, endless snow, and the start of the spring semester. After a month of binge-watching Netflix series, it’s time to get back into the habit of balancing studying, working, eating, sleeping and socializing. Although the jump between break and school can be abrupt, organizing…
By Javonna Simons Contributing writer Walking into St. Bonaventure University as a freshman for the first time can be both exhilarating and nerve racking for first-year students. While registering for spring semester classes, seniors are faced with the realization that graduation day is quickly approaching. It is imperative to appreciate the amount of dedication that…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor Fashion has its faults. It can be discriminatory towards people over a size two. It often relies on under-paid workers in foreign countries for production in order to keep costs low. It can be vain in that it is an industry almost entirely based on outer beauty. High fashion…
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor Museum administrators and staff decked the halls of the Paul W. Beltz Gallery and the mezzanine in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, inviting students and the community to enjoy a holiday-themed tour. The exhibitions, “Christmas Greetings from the Whitehouse: an Exhibition of Art and History” and “K-5…
