By Kristyn Johnson, Contributing Writer Singer-songwriter and actress, Olivia Rodrigo, took over the world with her first single “Drivers License” and topped charts again after releasing her newest song “Deja Vu” earlier this month. Rodrigo began her career as an actress and is most famously known for her roles in Disney Channel’s “Bizaardvark” and “High…
By Kathy Williams, Features Editor Sexual assault, harassment and abuse can happen to anyone at any given location whether on campus, in public or online. To raise awareness and expand the conversation surrounding this misconduct, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). People advocating for prevention and awareness for sexual assault has been prevalent in…
By Kelsey Purcell, Staff Writer It has been an atypical first year at St. Bonaventure University for the freshmen class of 2024. The pandemic led to safety restrictions which created an unusual first year experience. Masks are to be worn everywhere except for in dorm rooms, showers or in the dining halls when sitting and…
By Emilie Weinbeck, Features Assignment Editor In the last few weeks the vaccine rollout has been reaching new heights with thousands of people of all age ranges getting vaccinated every day. As of April 13, a total of 75,322,283 Americans have been fully vaccinated. For many people, the vaccine gives them a sigh of relief…
By A Bonnie, Advice Columnist Self-care is a term that has been thrown around frequently in today’s society, especially during times of mask wearing and social distancing. People are always quick to say how important self-care is but not what it means or how it works. Luckily, I have some tips for practicing self-care and…
By John Ancillotti, Staff Writer On April 7, Twenty One Pilots, an American musical duo from Columbus, OH, dropped a music video for their new single “Shy Away.” Along with the surprise song release, they announced their next album, “Scaled and Icy,” which will be available on May 21. The band also announced the launch…
By Karolina Dombaxi, Staff Writer April is National Autism Awareness Month, dedicated to increasing awareness about autism spectrum disorder. According to Autism Speaks, in 2020 the CDC reported that one in 54 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism. Autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as the age of two, but most children…
By Kaitlin Sinclair, Staff Writer “Midwest Kids Can Make It Big” is Lauren Sanderson’s slogan and latest album. Born on Jan. 13, 1996 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Sanderson is an emerging independent artist whose music has elements of pop, hip-hop, rap, rock and alternative. In 2014, Sanderson began to make her presence known online by…
By Emilie Weinbeck, Features Assignment Editor Since the start of the pandemic, television has looked a little different. News stations started having reporters broadcast their stories from home, award show hosts dressing up to sit in their living rooms and sports anchors commentating from home offices. Late night television was no exception to this new…
By a Bonnie, Advice Columnist The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on many individuals worldwide. As the warmer weather and summer months approach, it is crucial for people to reinvent what their summer could look like while remaining mindful that the pandemic is still very alive in the U.S. In the U.S., there have…
By Kelsey Purcell, Staff Writer Paul McCartney, a member of the iconic former English rock band, The Beatles, announced a new album, “McCartney III Imagined.” It features other artists recreating songs from “McCartney III.” “McCartney III” is the singer’s 18th solo album. It is an 11-track album that was released on Dec. 18, 2020. The…
By John Ancillotti, Staff Writer An event on April 4, titled JOESTAR The Inherited Soul, revealed information about upcoming releases related to the popular manga and anime series “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” created by Hirohiko Araki. The event was hosted by master of ceremonies Chiaki Matsuzawa and featured each voice actor for the show’s five protagonists…
By Kelsey Purcell, Staff Writer This Sunday is Easter Sunday. Families will be celebrating with their own holiday traditions. It is typical for American children to dye eggs, go on egg hunts and enjoy Easter candy. In some countries, people celebrate Easter with different traditions. A Swedish Easter tradition is similar to the American Halloween.…
By Kathy Williams, Features Editor and Cammie Dutchess, Editor-in-Chief In an ever growing market, the war on chicken sandwiches has begun. To meet consumer demand and match competitors such as Chick-fil-A, many fast food restaurants have launched their version of a crispy chicken sandwich such as Popeyes, Kentucky Fried Chicken and McDonald’s. The year 1967…
By Kristyn Johnson, Contributing Writer The 2019 college admissions scandal, known as “Operation Varsity Blues,” took the United States by storm. People were shocked to find that famous actors and actresses, such as Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, were part of the scandal. Netflix released Chris Smith’s documentary “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal”…
By Karolina Dombaxi, Contributing Writer Demetria Devonne Lovato, also known as Demi Lovato, started out as a child actor on “Barney & Friends.” Her debut came in Disney’s “Camp Rock” in 2008, which paved her way to stardom. That same year she released her first album “Don’t Forget” which reached number two on the Billboard…
By Ethan Kerr, Contributing Writer Finally, Scarlett Johannsen is getting the respect she deserves in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with her own origin movie “Black Widow,” coming to both theaters and Disney+ on July 9. This film was needed since the first “Avengers” film back almost a whole decade ago, and with her counterparts getting…
By A Bonnie, Advice Columnist Midterm grades are a great way to scope out where you sit academically in your classes. Although your grade can improve or decline as the semester goes on, midterm grades give a starting point on what you can do to make an unsatisfactory grade better. St. Bonaventure University gives a…
By Karolina Dombaxi, Contributing Writer On March 20, the sun left Pisces behind and entered Aries, the most feisty and dynamic fire sign in the zodiac. Coincidentally, the same day also marked the spring equinox. With Aries being the first sign in the zodiac chart, the start of the season always marks a new astrological…
By Emilie Weinbeck, Features Assignment Editor American singer and songwriter, Pink, took the world by storm and started her claim to fame in the music world back in February 2000. Alecia Beth Moore, known as her stage name Pink, began her first tour on May 2, 2002 and did 56 shows during her tour which…
