The Earth is getting hotter at a faster rate than ever before. We know that in part because of research funded by the Environmental Protection Agency. An agency that under the Trump administration’s new budget would take a 31 percent decrease and probably disappear eventually. (See Diana McElfresh’s story on page 3.) Dramatic changes in…
Frank Ocean, Grammy nominated R&B singer, has mastered one thing that many artists have failed to understand. He has mastered an art form that has long lost its touch in recent years. What he has mastered is – suspense. Frank Ocean waited four years in between his first album Chanel Orange and his second studio…
At any school, diversity is something that is very important to both students and the academic experience as a whole. Students from various religions, cultures and races attend St. Bonaventure, and it is important for the student body to be exposed to these different views. The best way to prevent discrimination and racism is to…
From what I gather, a large number of students here at Bonaventure have found themselves hungry in the middle of the night after studying, homework or other typical college student things. Unfortunately, at Bona’s, we only have one main dining hall where we are able to swipe in for a snack – and it closes…
During my adolescent years, I, along with most others in my age group, have been exposed to social media. Being a teenager in the 21st century, this is not an uncommon occurrence. Social media has certainly established its importance in the worlds of young people, and unfortunately its effects are not all beneficial. As years…
March 17th is the one day of the year when everybody claims to be Irish. I never understood why this is, seeing as I don’t claim to be Mexican every year on Cinco de Mayo, and other people around the world don’t claim to be American on July 4th. Once I got to college, I…
They say all you ever need to really know in life you learn in kindergarten, and I’m not entirely sure I believe that. This quote is commonly found on a poster in an elementary school principal’s office. This poster usually comes with a list of lessons taught in kindergarten such as compassion, cooperation and sharing.…
Every spring, seniors in high school make the tough decision of how they plan to further their future in the fall. Some skip over college and go straight into the work force, some go into the armed forces and some choose between the colleges that have accepted them. When choosing between colleges, some students make…
Some days, I sit down for 10 minutes and think about how busy I am. Okay, okay, so what college student isn’t busy? Between friends, homework, internships, classes, clubs — we’ve all got a lot on our plates. It’s easy to lose focus on just how beneficial all of the things we’re doing are. A…
Many people have qualms with Clare College. “It’s boring.” “It’s not relevant to my major.” “It’s useless.” However, I think Clare College is educational and helpful, both in school and in life. Many classmates are not fans of the religious classes in particular. While I can understand their point of view and I am certainly…
In today’s culture, there is an intense pressure to be in a relationship with another person. It seems as though that is all our society celebrates; seldom do we see society putting any emphasis on bettering oneself without the assistance of a significant other. The emphasis on dating and relationships can often make those who…
Gender neutral housing is apparently a necessity on campus, according to a senior journalism mass communications major and a member of the housing committee. “We preach about our ‘inclusive’ university where all are made to feel welcome through Franciscan values — but there’s still a contingent of students who don’t feel welcome or accepted,” said…
Above the entrance to De La Roche Hall, a painting of three oil rigs memorialize the vital role oil played in the history of Olean. Considering the Franciscans’ activism against climate change today, artwork honoring oil rigs seems quite out of place at a Franciscan institution. Yet, in the summer of 1627, Joseph De La…
Today, technology has taken over as one of the most important and prominent aspects of our era. Social media, in particular, seems to have a strong hold on people of our generation. Recently, it appears that millennials are more focused on what they can portray on social media than on what is actually happening around…
As a division I runner, I’m often asked, “Do you actually enjoy running?” My answer usually consists of a quick “No,” but the more I think about it, I do enjoy running. Of course, running has its downsides. It’s uncomfortable, breathing is hard, it’s terrible on your joints and there’s only about a 20 degree…
Hollywood loves to reboot their successful stories. King Kong, Ghostbusters, Spider-Man and Planet Of The Apes have all been remade and the list goes on and on. People complain, claiming Hollywood is unoriginal and not interested in creating new quality stories. I disagree. I think there should be more reboots; the world should revolve around…
I flipped my car Tuesday. Wait, that’s probably not the best way to start a story. Let me back up. I flipped my car Tuesday, and I’m fine. My car’s a tank and was barely damaged. I’m less of a tank, but because my car is one, I also only suffered minor damage (an elbow…
Capitol Hill exists somewhere between its grandiose portrayal in House of Cards and the abysmal dysfunction assumed by your crazy uncle on Facebook. Washington D.C. is often vilified, and maybe it should be, but there are many staffers and interns who work in the District that are out there to serve. I would implore anyone…
There’s no denying this year’s superbowl was one of the most unforgettable games thus far. Unfortunately, the commercials fell short of expectations. In fact, the most memorable commercials were probably the worst. Audi, an American luxury car company, released a commercial about the gender pay gap. The ad featured one girl racing against a group…
By Elyse Kuhn Staff Writer America is one of the most obese countries on the planet. I think a lot of people want to be healthier, but it is not that easy. A lot of people think that if they want to be healthy they have to exercise rigorously and that alone will get them…
