By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor There was a lot of excitement on campus with the release of the new Apple iPhone 6. Some students admitted that they took the trip to the local BJ’s just to get a feel of the phone, which was released on September 19. “The iPhone 6 is sleek and…
By Lauren Zazzara Contributing Writer Sportswear has been on runways for the past few years. From Gucci to Alexander Wang, designers are putting sport-inspired influences on many of their designs. Mesh in particular was popular this summer and can still be carried over into fall. In addition, varsity jackets, bright and fun high-tops, and baseball…
By Lian Bunny News Assignment Editor If you enjoyed “The Heat” and “21 Jump Street,” “Let’s Be Cops” is a must see. “New Girl” dynamic duo, Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr., are a hilarious combination, as they impersonate cops to take down an ominous drug lord. Johnson gets to showcase his comedic talent as…
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor St. Bonaventure’s Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) will celebrate its 25th anniversary this fall. The center hopes to install new initiatives to attract a broader range of students. Dr. Gordon De La Vars, along with a panel of faculty members, established Bonaventure’s TLC 25 years ago this fall. Today, TLC…
Adam Braun, author of “The Promise of a Pencil,” will visit campus on September 28 and 29, and 10 lucky students will have the chance to eat with him. “The Promise of a Pencil”is this year’s All Bonaventure Reads book. After reading the book this summer, each freshman had to write an essay relating to…
Everyone loves a good suspense movie. Unfortunately, “No Good Deed” does not deliver. The film stars Idris Elba and Taraji Henson. It follows the story of a man (Elba) who has committed multiple murders, and a woman (Henson) whose faltering relationship with her husband gets her into a dangerous situation. Evan Collins is a murderer…
PSL: the three most important letters of fall. They stand for nothing more than our favorite seasonal staple. Pumpkin. Spice. Lattes. Whether you take them hot or cold, you can never go wrong with this special cinnamon treat. They are just as much a sign of autumn as the leaves beginning to fall and…
By Hunter Samuelson Contributing Writer We have all heard the voice. It’s up and ready by seven in the morning to allure you, tempt you, haunt you. There’s no way you won’t run into it throughout your day. It’s the voice of the Hickey Cookie. But maybe it’s not the cookie for you. Maybe it’s…
By Ellen Kibbe Contributing Writer After a month away from home, students are excited to spend a weekend with their families. The Campus Activities Board and the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership will host the annual Family Weekend beginning Friday, September 26. This year’s activities include sporting events, music shows, and the Bonagany Festival…
By Lauren Zazzara Contributing Writer This is the most difficult time of the year to find an outfit because the temperature fluctuates so much throughout the day. It feels like winter in the morning, and you can almost see your breath. If you dress too warm, by the afternoon you are drenched in sweat in…
By Ashley-Kate McCann Contributing Writer Update: SCOTLAND- The nation of Scotland voted to remain part of Great Britain yesterday in one of the closest in the nation’s history. Fifty-five percent of the nation voted to remain loyal and 45 percent wished to become independent, according to CNN.com. CNN also reported that shortly after the vote,…
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor Members of the St. Bonaventure Community gathered in front of the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center at noon today, remembering the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This year’s ceremony honored not only those whose lives were lost in the attacks on the World Trade…
By Lauren Zazzara Contributing Writer From what my weather apps are saying, it looks like this week is going to bring fall-like weather with highs in the ‘60s. Some may be mourning the end of summer, but I am eagerly awaiting being able to turn off my fan and cuddle up in blankets while drinking…
By Catherine Brown Contributing Writer While at school, it can be difficult to concentrate on one thing because there is always an abundance of homework to be done, so knit yourself a solution. Tie work in with everything else that happens around campus and the school year can seem quite daunting. Knitting is perfect when…
And That’s a Wrap I know that when I’ve had a bad day or have just survived Natty Lab, the one thing that I can always count on to turn my day around is an RC wrap. And yes, I do still miss the old to-go boxes that didn’t involve saran wrap, but nothing beats…
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor Two of St. Bonaventure’s friars professed their solemn vows as Franciscan Friars just before this academic year began. Brother Ross Chamberland, O.F.M. and Brother Jeffery Jordan, O.F.M. who were both active in the Bonaventure community last year, made a life-long commitment to the Holy Order. Brother Ross, a native of…
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor New groups and clubs have been flourishing on campus with the start of the new school year. As college students, academics should be the main focus. However, there is so much to learn outside of the classroom. There are so many activities for Bonaventure students to take part in…
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor Not all Bonaventure students spent their summers relaxing on the lake, chatting by the campfire. Many students had internships that not only fulfilled degree requirements, but also gave them priceless hours of experience. However, this doesn’t mean they spent their summers sweating behind a desk. Rather, many Bona students had…
By Harrison Leone Managing Editor My life was dominated by the specter of studying abroad for nearly a full calendar year. The process began with program selection, which was simple enough, but quickly got more complex as I waded into the murky waters of course verification, passport application and international background checks. I can clearly…
By Catherine Brown Contributing Writer Typically, when box office smashes make a sequel they never turn out to be as favorable as the first movie. “22 Jump Street” does not fall into this category. However, it comes close. The movie is set up like the first film “21 Jump Street.” Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum…
