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Hickey Bangers

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Photo: David Scibilia / The Bona Venture BY: HANNAH WEST, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Hickey Dining Hall is a crucial part of being a student at St. Bonaventure. Though it is one of the social hot spots on campus, everyone has something to say about the food and, more amusingly, the music. While I heard “Fein”…

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Travis Scott: ‘UTOPIA’ Album Review

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BY: LILLY GOODMAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Album Cover from albumoftheyear.com Stars from Wikimedia Commons The soundscape of the hip-hop genre is constantly evolving, and few artists command attention like Travis Scott. His fourth studio album, “UTOPIA,” follows his 2018 album, which cemented his place in atmospheric music production. In the grand scope of Scott’s career, “UTOPIA”…

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‘Saviors’ Album Review

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BY: LILLY GOODMAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Photo from Albumoftheyear.com Stars from Wikimedia Commons Green Day’s 2024 album “Saviors” marks the band’s blistering comeback, reclaiming a rebellious edge. Over the four decades of their career, they have evolved through 14 studio albums. With “Saviors,” Green Day once again captures the raw energy and defiant spirit that defined…

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Why Morgan Wallen Deserves More Criticism

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BY: HANNAH WEST, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Morgan Wallen has millions of loyal fans; but why? In January 2021, Morgan Wallen released his most popular album, “Dangerous.” Just a month later, an unethical scandal came to fruition — Wallen was caught on camera, under the influence of alcohol, shouting a racial slur.…

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Why the NHL Playoffs Will Return to Buffalo

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Photo: Spectrum News BY: SEAN WALLACE, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Buffalo Sabres missed the NHL playoffs for 13 consecutive seasons, tying  the New York Jets for longest playoff drought in professional sports. Despite two Stanley Cup appearances, the franchise has yet to win a championship in their 54 seasons of play. This season will  look to…

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Music Streaming Services Must Be Regulated

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BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Graphic: Joseph DeBell / The Bona Venture Michael Smith’s case should serve as a reminder that regulation in the music streaming industry is not just about preventing financial fraud — it’s about preserving the integrity of music. The recent arrest of Smith, who managed to swindle $10 million through a…

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The Top Five Greatest Weezer Songs of All Time

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BY: LILLY GOODMAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Graphic made by Joseph DeBell Few bands have managed to seize the essence of surf rock quite like Weezer. With their unique blend of geek rock, catchy hooks and unmistakable guitar riffs, the band has earned a devoted fan base since their 1994 debut.  5.)“El Scorcho”     From Weezer’s “Pinkerton” LP,…

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The College Football We Love Is Here To Stay

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BY COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The introductions of name, image, and likeness (NIL), the transfer portal and new conferences have shaken college football to its core. The norm we have been accustomed to for decades has changed completely.  Oklahoma and Texas are leaving the Big 12, and the PAC-12 hangs…

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The Best of Noah Kahan

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BY: HANNAH WEST, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Graphic made by Joseph DeBell As fall approaches, it’s time to watch the leaves change and listen to famous New Englander, Noah Kahan. In July of 2022,  Kahan released the title track from his “Stick Season” album. Since then, he has not looked back. In 2024, the Vermonter went on…

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Best of Bonaventure Has Stood the Test of Time

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BY BOB BERETTA, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Image courtesy of St. Bonaventure So many things have changed since I first walked this charming campus as a mass communication major, played on the baseball team and served as a staff writer for The Bona Venture almost four decades ago. There’s the Swan Business Center, the quick center for…

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Jams With Joseph — Sabrina Carpenter ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Album Review

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BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Album cover courtesy of @sabrinacarpenter on Instagram ALBUM SCORE: 3/5 Stars Sabrina Carpenter’s latest album, “Short n’ Sweet,” marks a new chapter in her career, one full of surprises and contradictions.  While she’s often heralded as the fresh face of pop, she’s not exactly a newcomer. At 25, she already…

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What is going on with Sedona Prince?

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BY: HANNAH WEST, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Image courtesy Wikimedia Commons With the rise of superstars like UConn’s Paige Buekers and entertaining feuds between players like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, women’s college basketball has had more viewers than ever. One of the more underrated consequences of this is that scandals in the league get swept under…

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Tommy Richman: ‘The Rush,’ Album Review

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BY: LILLY GOODMAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Cover art courtesy albumoftheyear.com Some could argue that “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” is Tommy Richman’s greatest piece of music, but after listening to “THE RUSH,” audiences were forced to question that notion. Richman is a popular name in the music industry in 2024, with 36 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Richman’s…

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The Decline of Bands is Not the Death of Music

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BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Image courtesy of Joseph DeBell A recent episode of The Rest is Entertainment podcast highlighted an intriguing trend: the near disappearance of bands from the music charts. Osman pointed out that bands dominated the charts in the early ’80s and ’90s for over 140 weeks each. But in the past…

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Top Five Songs of the Summer

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BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons If you couldn’t tell by the ivy changing color outside of Devereux Hall, it’s time to face the reality: summer has ended. And with it, the annual debate among music lovers reaches its peak: what was the song of the summer? Declaring a definitive song…

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 Jams with Joseph — Aidan Vaughn ‘Pretty Boy’ album review

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BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Album cover courtesy of @aidanvghn on Instagram ALBUM SCORE: 3/5 Stars Stars courtesy of Wikimedia Commons “Pretty Boy” by singer-songwriter, producer, and R&B vocalist Aidan Vaughn presents a more relaxed yet emotional experience than his previous record, “Sincerely, Alexander.” Continuing the journey from “Sincerely, Alexander,” “Pretty Boy” serves as a…

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Jams with Joseph — Artemas’s ‘Yustyna’ album review

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BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Album cover courtesy of albumoftheyear.org ALBUM SCORE: 1.5/5 Stars Stars courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Even though it has its moments, “Yustyna” serves as a reminder that a big budget cannot make up for a lack of emotional depth and conviction.  Alternative pop and synthpop artist, Artemas, returns with his latest…

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2024 MLB Season All-Star Break Recap

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BY COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER The 2024 Major League Baseball season has provided sports fans with much discussion during the summer. With the NBA and NHL seasons concluding and the NFL and NCAA football seasons yet to return, MLB remains the only big sports league up and running. And it has been quite the turbulent…

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 Jams with Joseph — Clairo ‘Charm’ album review

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BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Album cover courtesy of @clairo on Instagram ALBUM SCORE: 5/5 Stars Progressing from her EP days, Clairo continues to perfect her sound in her latest record, “Charm.” “Charm” is the third commercial release from singer-songwriter Clairo, who quickly captured the hearts of the bedroom pop and singer-songwriter scene in the…

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Jams with Joseph — Eminem’s ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ album review

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BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Album cover courtesy of @eminem on Instagram ALBUM SCORE: 2.5/5 Stars Eminem’s latest album has some highlights and a captivating concept, yet it lacks the revelatory moments expected from his Slim Shady persona.  Released on the 25th anniversary of “The Slim Shady LP,” “The Death of Slim Shady” reflects Eminem’s…

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