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Campus remembers Holocaust

By Kristie Schiefer Staff Writer The Holocaust Remembrance Day memorial service began as the vision of St. Bonaventure students. Tonight, a memorial service will inform and educated attendees about the impact of the Holocaust in the University Chapel. “(Freshman) Marni Conboy and I were interested in organizing a Holocaust Remembrance Day memorial, so we brought… Keep Reading

NEWS

Bernstein awarded Liberty Mutual volunteer scholarship

By Emily Carson News Assignment Editor Liberty Mutual Insurance has awarded St. Bonaventure sophomore Simone Bernstein a $10,000 scholarship through its Responsible Scholars Scholarship Program. Bernstein received one of five scholarships awarded to students who have initiated a volunteer program that has impacted his or her campus or community, and was recognized for her part… Keep Reading

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OPINION

Slurs don’t warrant dishonorable discharge

  By Nate West    Assistant News Editor    The First Amendment to the United States Constitution gave Americans freedom of speech. Tell that to U.S. Marine Sgt. Gary Stein.     Stein is currently looking to avoid an other  than honorable discharge by a military board for Facebook jabs he took at the expense of our… Keep Reading

OPINION

North Korea missile launch should be seen as a threat

By Matt Butler   Associate Editor      After yet another failed missile test, North Korea has once again further distanced itself from peaceful international relations by violating the United Nation Security Council’s resolution that forbids the country from launching ballistic missiles.     The missile launch took place last Friday evening despite warning from the… Keep Reading

OPINION

American children shouldn’t have to worry about hunger

By Angelia Roggie   Features Editor      Children throughout the United States go hungry every day and can’t get the nutrition they need. How many? Sixteen million — the population of Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City and Philadelphia combined to be exact— according to the Food Network  documentary “Hunger Hits Home,” which premiered… Keep Reading

OPINION

Don’t discriminate by weight

   By Matthew Laurrie   Assistant Features Editor     You apply for a job, your application is flawless, you nail your interview, your references give stellar recommendations and you are ready to pursue a new venture in life. But, there’s one small snafu: you’re, shall we say, on the heavier side. That’s an automatic dismissal… Keep Reading

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OPINION

Women should run cautiously

By Amanda Klein   Advisory Editor     I love to run. I’ve run four races in the last year, and I’m training for a 10k in May. I zone out, listen to my iPod and look at the Allegheny River.     Once I hear footsteps behind me, that pleasantry fades. Panic sets in.    Even… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Students voice poetic prowess in latest ‘slam’ competition

By Matthew Laurrie Assistant Features Editor With the lights dimmed, anxious audience members gazed toward the stage. A spotlight centered and the Garret Theater came alive with poetry at the commencement of St. Bonaventure’s fourth poetry slam. The Slam Poetry Club recently adopted “There is no excuse for art” as its catchphrase. It embodies the… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Poet enlightens audience with words of wisdom

By Elizabeth Pray Staff Writer “When you go to places, the things you are supposed to see are not what stay with you.” Peter Makuck said these words while onstage at the Garret Theater Wednesday night discussing how the small details on a trip can become the unexpected details of a poem. Makuck, a nationally… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Titanic sails back into theaters

By Heather Monahan Staff Writer Rose may have let go, but “Titanic” fans never did. Fans have been able to relive the excitement of the movie with the recent re-release of the 1997 film in theaters. But this time, it’s supposed to be an enhanced experience with 3-D effects.             However, Bonaventure students… Keep Reading

FEATURES

App-ealing to students

By Elizabeth Grady Promotions Editor Recognizing the increasing presence of smart phones in the hands of college students, the Office of Communications created a blog that reviews apps for students. According to Kait Laubscher, intern at the Office of Communications, the SBU App Review provides in-depth app reviews  for students by students. Student reviewers Laubscher… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Students, faculty coach for Special Olympics

By Kerri Linsenbigler Features Assignment Editor “If you believe in acceptance, empowerment, opportunity and fun, you are already a fan of Special Olympics.” According to the Special Olympics New York volunteer handbook, volunteering with Special Olympics creates a strong connection with athletes even after the games end. At St. Bonaventure, faculty and students are doing… Keep Reading

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SPORTS

Count Crowley in; Coach of the Year signs extension

By Tyler Diedrich Editor-in-Chief Jim Crowley won’t be leaving Olean anytime soon. Steve Watson, director of athletics, announced Monday the women’s basketball coach signed a two-year contract extension through the 2018-19 season, quieting any rumors the ESPN.com National Coach of the Year would leave for a higher-profile job. Terms of the deal are undisclosed. Crowley, also the Atlantic 10 Coach of… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Beauty abounds at Bona’s

By Angelia Roggie Features Editor In an age of skinny models and tiny sizes, women constantly compare themselves to each other. According to the Media Awareness Network’s website, 50 to 70 percent of girls at a healthy weight believe they are overweight, and research indicates 90 percent of women are unhappy with their appearance in… Keep Reading

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OPINION

Obama needs to respect court’s authority

      The system of checks and balances between the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government is essential to maintaining our system of government.      Of course, for some, the concept doesn’t quite sink in.    When commenting on the Supreme Court’s pending ruling on the Affordable Care Act, President Obama seemingly… Keep Reading

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OPINION

Twitter revamps tragic Titanic sinking

By Mary Best   Opinion Editor      “OMG the Titanic is sinking…those third class peeps better not steal all the lifeboats #firstclassproblems.”     Ever wonder what it would be like to have Twitter in 1912? Thanks to ambitious U.K. history publisher The History Press, anyone with a Twitter account will be able to find out.… Keep Reading

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Baseball/SPORTS

Bonnies host URI in weekend homestand

By Skye Tulio Assistant Sports Editor After splitting a doubleheader at Niagara Tuesday, the baseball team prepares to take on Rhode Island this weekend in a three-game home series beginning today at 3 p.m. “Rhode Island is perennially one of the best teams in the conference,” coach Larry Sudbrook said. “From 2000-2009, us and Rhode Island went to the… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Campus Style Spotlight

By Marie Dirle and Margaret Seitz Photographers Name: James Riley Year/Major: Senior/Music What are you wearing? Shirt, pants and beanie — thrift stores What is your style inspiration? “I like to find cheap-but-comfortable clothes. I usually try not to spend too much — never over $45 for shoes.” How do you describe your style? “My… Keep Reading

OPINION

Lying bride needs to pay for her crimes

By Kyle Zamiara   Sports Editor     I faked illness for high school once or twice when I was younger. I got to stay home and miss a test or a class I just didn’t want to be in. No harm done to anyone or anything, except for maybe my GPA.     Some people have… Keep Reading

OPINION

Sexist abuse shouldn’t have killed newborn

      For expecting parents, finding out the gender of their child can be the most exciting time of a pregnancy. Although I cannot speak from experience, I imagine most parents-to-be have an idea of what their family looks like even before laying eyes on their first child.  Parents look forward to things like family… Keep Reading

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