By Gwen Furmanek Contributing Writer It is 2012, not 1861. The Civil War is over. Move on. With President Obama’s re-election this year, a Texas man issued a petition of secession on a White House website that has received an estimated 116,000 signatures so far, according to a Nov. 23 New York Times article. In…
This editorial represents the opinion of The Bona Venture staff The first case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was discovered in the United States in 1981, and since then, the deadly disease has killed around 25 million people, according to greaterthanone.org. The disease has been around for more than 30 years, but that doesn’t…
By Deirdre Spilman Opinion Assignment Editor The laws of our society were put into place to protect us, but what happens when breaking the law can save someone’s life? Mykayla Comstock is a 7-year-old who was diagnosed with leukemia this past July. By taking some lime-flavored tablets filled with half an ounce of cannabis-oil twice…
By Matthew Laurrie Features Assignment Editor I remember the clunky, old Gateway desktop computer my family absolutely adored. It was our main connection to technology circa 2001. Flash-forward a decade, and that clunky monstrosity would be an embarrassment. Apple’s most recent update to one of its products – the iMac – is hitting stores today.…
By Emily Sullivan Opinion Editor Cory, Shawn, Topanga, Eric and Mr. Feeny. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say these five characters of “Boy Meets World” helped me through a lot in my life. They made me laugh with all of their silly antics and by the end of the episode I had learned a…
By Emily Carson News Editor Prior to last week’s election, students all over the country were preparing for it in their own way. St. Bonaventure clubs and organizations on campus helped students prepare as well, and planned events in an effort to bring students together to watch history unfold. I would like to think every…
By Kevin Rogers Asisstant Opinion Editor There are a number of people at Fordham University in New York City who should be ashamed of themselves for events in the past week. When the university’s College Republicans scheduled a lecture from controversial conservative pundit Ann Coulter to campus, the ashamed parties had some tests to pass,…
The best way to handle a situation is to be prepared. Take Hurricane Sandy for example, the Bonaventure community understood the gravity of the situation and had a plan to deal with it if it happened to strike here. Thankfully all the Bonaventure campus received was some high winds and a lot of rain, but…
By Gwen Furmanek Contributing Writer Lance Armstrong has lost everything. A few short years ago, he was on top of the world and one of the most famous athletes of all time. He made his mark on the world through the charity he founded, Livestrong. In middle school, the yellow, silicone gel bracelet was something…
Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor It’s no secret Donald Trump likes to speak his mind, no matter how harsh or hurtful his statements are. However, his notorious outbursts may be costing him his spokesperson status with Macy’s. Donald Trump is a member of Macy’s all-star cast of celebrity spokespeople, along with Martha Stewart, Justin Bieber…
By Emily Sullivan Opinion Editor Ever since the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado and Washington Nov. 6, people have been discussing whether or not the drug should be made legal in other states. But just like the use of alcohol, it is safe to say that there will be restrictions when it comes to…
By Kevin Rogers Assistant Opinion Editor For Republicans, Tuesday was a pretty disappointing night. All of the perceived momentum nominee Mitt Romney was gathering turned out to be a flop, with only two states Obama carried in 2008 swinging to Romney. Despite an illusion of enthusiasm, Romney wound up with fewer votes than John McCain…
If there was ever any doubt in my mind on whether I chose to attend the right university, there is no question I know the answer now. St. Bonaventure University is a part of me forever after what occurred over the past week. As most people know, my family and I were badly affected by…
By Deirdre Spilman Opinion Assignment Editor After waiting for what seems like forever, the 2012 presidential election is finally over, and President Barack Obama will remain in office. Whether or not you voted for President Obama, you need to keep on living your life. For the majority of Bonaventure students, that means going to class…
This editorial represents the opinion of The Bona Venture staff. It’s that time of year again. The leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping and there is excitement in the air at St. Bonaventure. Why is the Bonaventure community getting hyped up? Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams will kick off theirs seasons this…
By Gwen Furmanek Contributing Writer It’s a tradition 42 years in the making. Since 1970 the Big Apple has held its annual marathon throughout the city, according to a Nov. 3 CNN article. The first Sunday in November usually marks this runners’ dream, but this year was different. After Hurricane Sandy shredded its way through…
By Sara Ward Copy Editor Britain holds annual bonfire celebrations and fireworks displays across Britain on Nov. 5 to mark a failed attempt by Guy Fawkes and others to blow up the houses of parliament and kill King James I in 1605. So it makes perfect sense that one town in Britain decided to burn…
By Angelia Roggie Associate Editor As students make the journey from their dorm rooms or townhouses to the academic buildings for their classes, there is one building students and visitors can’t help but notice. Approaching Plassmann Hall is like witnessing the degradation of old age before your eyes. The windows look dirty, the screens are…
By Nate West News Assignment Editor Homes were destroyed, possessions were lost and loved ones were taken from their families and friends. Those were some of the many tragedies of Hurricane Sandy. Yet in spite of this, people felt the need to make fake pictures and get them circulating all over the internet. On multiple…
This editorial represents the opinion of The Bona Venture staff. When turning on the news or using the Internet, it is impossible to avoid witnessing the devastation brought about by Hurricane Sandy. Sandy’s current death toll at press time it 74, according to an Nov. 1 New York Daily News article. Every death is a…