In the 1970s, Japanese work culture became so intense that citizens created a new word. “Karoshi,” as it is known, is the idea of employees overworking so much that they either commit suicide or suffer from heart failure, a stroke or some other serious health condition. In the United States, it has become common culture…
Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree, how come you look so gaudy? We all know it is heading toward wintertime. With the blizzards and snowmen come an inevitable flood of cheery Christmas hymns and clanging holiday bops. I only ask that they wait until after November. I am not alone. Pass by a tinsel-tickled reveler…
Since comic books were created, they have always seemed to have the stigma that they exist for children, and adults that enjoy them are nerds. But as comic book heroes have made their way to the silver screen and have begun generating millions of dollars at the box office. The success of these movies is…
What if I were to tell you that every month, Americans 18 and over could receive $1,000 per month for the rest of their lives with no strings or gimmicks attached? This policy known as Universal Basic Income (UBI) is essentially a price floor that guarantees every American citizen over 18, a fixed amount per…
Every year, election day falls on “the Tuesday next after the first Monday on the month of November,” or more simply, the first Tuesday after Nov. 1. This year, it falls on Nov. 5. Election day is every year, not only every four years when there is a presidential election or every two years for…
When I was younger, my favorite television shows were “Boy Meets World” and “Saved by the Bell.” Each morning before going off to school, my sister and I would turn on the television and watch Zach Morris and Cory Matthews back to back. It became routine. Even as an eight-year-old, we tuned in daily to…
Cinema hasn’t been the same since those two words flashed across movie theater screens around the country. “Star Wars” has been a pop-culture phenomenon for decades. “Star Wars” started something new. It’s great graphics, interesting story and ruthless villain were all something very different than what audiences were used to in 1977. It blows my…
After reading Matt Villanueva’s article last week in regards to President Donald Trump’s word choice and poor rhetoric and the consequences, I thought about how this is applied to the general population and the words we say often. A big one I hear a lot that needs changing is talk about suicide. John Pullano previously…
On Sept. 20, Apple released its newest iPhones: iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. The phones come in a variety of different colors such as lavender, mint green and light yellow. Besides its stylish colors, the only other feature that stands this smartphone apart from its previous launches is its camera. With a…
It’s been a trash-infested garbage bin of a living space since August, and I have had enough. A barn filled with pigs, cows and chickens is cleaner. Garden Apartments West has become the campuses biggest slob fest. The pictures above do justice, don’t they? Tuesday, as I entered the building and walked past the mounting…
Since the advent of smartphones, apps have all but taken over certain aspects of our lives. People have to post a Snapchat or Instagram story every time they eat out, Maps tells us how to get everywhere the fastest and Weather lets us know if we should pack a rain jacket for later. This could…
China has been the subject of all sorts of conversations across the country lately whether it’s about politics, business or humanitarian issues. China and Hong Kong have been all over the news since Hong Kong has tried to gain independence from China. It has even spread into sports, when Daryl Morey, Houston Rockets general manager,…
Swipe right or swipe left? The correct choice is neither. Popular dating app Tinder does more harm than good when looking at long-term effects on self-esteem and mental health. The most popular dating app for college students is arguably Tinder. It is an easy way to make friends, connections, and (if you are lucky) maybe…
Ever since President Donald Trump announced he was running for presidency, his rhetoric and word choice has been criticized heavily by the media. Whether it be something that he tweeted, something he said in a speech or rally or something he had said in the past, much of what Trump says would not classify as…
Did you just get your midterm grades back and didn’t do as well as you thought? Did you love biology in high school and always wanted to be a doctor, but are questioning that choice after the first couple tests? Are you seeing the work your classmates are doing and thinking that looks way more…
As Columbus day passes through another year, many people continue to wonder: why do we continue to celebrate Columbus? If you are not up to date, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue to the United States in 1492 from Spain. But despite what you may have learned in third grade, Columbus did not discover the…
In the wake of the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein over the summer, many people were extremely speculative over the death of the multi-millionaire. In early August when the accused sex trafficker was found dead in his cell, many conspiracies came up, citing the countless high profile figures in Epstein’s personal circle including Queen Elizabeth’s…
Students seeking one-on-one time with mother nature may feel as though they have to travel off campus. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. There’s a place to relax in the mornings that not many students know about. Behind the Murphy Professional Building of St. Bonaventure University lies the beautiful Allegheny River Valley Trail. It…
The service industry is a large and ever-growing group, with over roughly 2.23 million people (according to DataUSA) in its employ. This helps to account for the fact that everyone knows someone who has worked in a McDonalds; it is just impossible not to. But, what I bet you didn’t know is that, while Mr.…
This summer, I hopped on a plane at Toronto Pearson Airport, and set off on a journey that I’ll forever be thankful for. “What the hell am I getting myself into?” I thought to myself as the massive AirTransat airbus took off into the night sky on July 4. I was England bound, where Trinity…