There are few places I’d rather spend my time than in the basement of the Reilly Center. If that seems like a strange statement, well, it is. But then again, it might just seem weird to those who haven’t hunkered down in The Bona Venture newsroom on Wednesdays to put together an entire newspaper in…
With Thanksgiving last week and Christmas fast approaching, many Bonaventure students have been able to head home and spend some time at the dinner table, eating quality meals with their families. Although these holidays are supposed to be an opportunity to spend good times with their relatives, the election is still fresh in many American’s…
I used to ask myself a whole list of questions each morning when I woke up. One included, “Ok, Fraser. What do you want to be today?” All throughout high school, I was told I give off “bisexual vibes.” For a while, the person I called my best friend was set on convincing me I…
Fidel Castro has died, and the world is better off because of it. For over 50 years, Castro brutalized the Cuban people without a single hint of remorse. Unfortunately, in the days following his death, many politicians and journalists memorialized Castro’s life as if he were some beloved martyr. Jill Stein, the green party candidate…
Anti-Trump protesters took to the streets this week, revolting against the results of last week’s presidential election. Immediately following Donald Trump’s victory, droves of frustrated Americans marched together across the country to demonstrate their disappointment. Some teachers even gave students permission to skip classes and midterms to join protests. Many of the demonstrations remained peaceful,…
It has been three months since the beginning of the 2016 Olympic Games. Both the United States men and women’s teams had remarkable performances this year. The two teams combined earned a total of 121 medals, making them the winningest of all competing countries. The U.S. women Olympic athletes truly stole the show. They collected…
As each coming year passes, the ratings for the NHL are getting lower and lower, and something needs to be done in order to stop this trend. During last year’s Stanley Cup Final, the number of people who watched the action were heavily outnumbered by those tuning into the NBA Finals and even late-night slam…
When the Dallas Cowboys drafted Dak Prescott in the 4th round of the 2016 NFL Draft, they had one goal in mind: find Tony Romo a backup. There were no expectations for a franchise quarterback, or for a starting job challenge with Romo. The front office simply sought a reliable play caller that could hold…
I sit down at my computer, crack my knuckles and take a quick look at the clock. “2 a.m.,” I think. “I guess I can make this work.” And almost always, I can make it work. In fact, a lot of people seem to be able to make procrastination work. It seems counterintuitive to put…
I love Christmas music and “Dominick the Donkey” is my jam. I love singing about an Italian Christmas ass with the same name as me every Christmas season. The problem is that it is not the Christmas season yet! Yes, it is currently the holiday season, but that holiday is Thanksgiving. There is a reason…
America voted, and the results are in. For anyone living in a cave for the past week out of fear of nuclear apocalypse, America elected Donald Trump as the next President of the United States, and so far the world is still in one piece. Although Trump won, many Americans still question whether Trump speaks…
Next month, the world will see if Tiger Woods has what it takes to make another impact on the game of golf, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The game showcases the top golfers in the world, and what’s a better way to show that you’re back and better than ever than…
For the longest time, women have not been treated as equals to men. It is unfortunate, but that is just how things are. We have taken many steps forward, but no matter how true that may be, the fact is that we haven’t taken enough steps forward. Women are not only unequal and treated often…
This year marks the 100th anniversary of what has to be one of the dumbest practices known to man – Daylight Savings Time. This seemingly pointless tradition will unfortunately leave you either an hour late or an hour early for all your obligations if you choose not to participate, so you’re pretty much forced into…
This past week, as I slaved with a friend on the halls in my dorm to make them look spooky for Halloween, I started to think about the money I didn’t have that I was spending. I then began to realize that sort of thing tends to happen a lot. I came to college fully…
Maria Sharapova received a two-year suspension from the International Tennis Federation (ITF) after a drug scandal in which she tested positive for meldonium in her system. After hearing about this story, I thought it could have been handled rationally and in a timely fashion if Sharapova would have openly reported taking the drug when she…
Being known as an “athlete” is a title that is mostly respected but carries some negativity. They are either respected for their admirable characteristics and traits that they have earned and worked for, or they are disliked for their supposed lack of intellect and drive outside of their respective sport. When I think of an…
Professional athletes are a rare breed. The athleticism, determination and willpower that it takes to become a professional in any sport can’t be found in your average person. In today’s world, with social media outlets such as YouTube and Twitter, we as a society are constantly being reminded just how incredible these athletes are. But…
