Sneak Peak: Documentary Featuring Bonaventure’s Men’s Basketball Team
BY: MORGAN KILGER/FEATURES EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University’s men’s basketball team has impacted both the university and Franciscan values for decades. The … Keep Reading
I believe Dr. Ford’s testimony
Kavanaugh and Ford face off in controversial court hearing Recently, after watching Dr. Christine Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, it was clear who the true adult was in the room. Ford testified with professionalism and true grit. She presented her allegations to the committee not… Keep Reading
What does it mean to be fashionable?
According to Google, the definition of fashion is a manner of doing something or a popular trend, especially in styles of dress. Some people claim that you can be fashionable and trendy by wearing the latest styles or what everyone around you is wearing. Some people think being fashionable is wearing mismatched pieces and pulling… Keep Reading
“A Thousand Splendid Suns” showcases feminism
Book battles topics such as abusive relationships and marriage It’s no secret that feminism is prominent in America, but it has not reached every part of the globe. Some parts of the world still see women as property, as somehow inherently sinful or shameful. Khaled Houssani’s novel “A Thousand Splendid Suns” is a gut-wrenching story… Keep Reading
Club Corner: Laugh Pack Comedy
As laughter echoes through the empty halls of Murphy Professional Building at night, Laugh Pack SBU Comedy meets to practice their improv skills and prepare for upcoming performances. Meetings start by discussing what improv games and scenes the members will perform at their next show. They will host their debut performance of the semester on… Keep Reading
Listeners fall in love with Lauv
New artist’s first single “I Like Me Better” becomes hit Ari Staprans Leff, better known as Lauv, made a grand entrance to the music world in 2018 with his smash-hit single “I Like Me Better.” His rise to the top was quick, and his song became a summer sensation, but Lauv is much more than… Keep Reading
BonaResponds to volunteer
BonaResponds volunteers will spend their fall break helping people in the Wilmington, North Carolina area recover from Hurricane Florence. The main jobs for the trip will be gutting homes that were flooded, in some cases by water over 10 feet deep and cutting up fallen trees. The volunteers will be staying in sleeping bags at… Keep Reading
Being a Sports Commentator
Pick one of your favorite, most vivid sports memories. Mine? January 4, 2006. The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The University of Texas vs. University of Southern California. The two best teams in the country. The National Championship. I remember being more excited for this game more than most, if any at that point in… Keep Reading
Men’s lacrosse getting first action
St. Bonaventure’s newest team got its first taste of action in a scrimmage against John Carroll two weeks ago. Men’s lacrosse travelled to Ellicottville, New York for the Ellicottville Lacrosse Festival. The team held a 5-2 lead at one point in the first half, but ultimately lost in their its opening matchup as a team.… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure using ESPN+ service
After many years of using the SBU-TV sports truck, St. Bonaventure’s athletic department and journalism school has a brand new toy: ESPN+. The decision, announced by the Atlantic-10 conference this past spring, will broadcast more than 500 live A10 events each year. ESPN+ will now be at every A10 school. Tim Kenney, St. Bonaventure University’s… Keep Reading
Local subway up in smoke
Police still looking into what caused the massive blaze A fire blazed through a Subway on the Olean/Town of Allegany line on West State Street last Saturday, bringing crowds of onlookers. The fire was reported shortly before 5 p.m., and it left the building heavily damaged and with a collapsed roof. There was no word… Keep Reading
J-School celebrates past and future in NYC
The annual Mark Hellinger Award celebrates St. Bonaventure University graduates who have demonstrated excellence in the academic field of journalism, and who show potential to succeed in the field. Each year, one student is honored with the award as Bonaventure students, alumni and faculty gather to watch the celebration, which took place in Hearst Tower… Keep Reading
What’s buzzin’ with the Buzz?
WSBU 88.3 The Buzz was the first of its kind to replace vinyls and 8-tracks with an automated system in 1997. Now, 21 years later, the station is in need of a new system. The system that has been in use, AudioVAULT, has stopped working and the computers that run the system are now “irreparable,”… Keep Reading
Everyone should learn how to cook
Cooking takes patience, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes When trying to come up with one skill that everyone should learn, cooking comes to mind. Everyone should take the time to learn how to cook several meals. Once you can make a few meals, you know how to make a lot more than you… Keep Reading
How to effectively manage your time
College is a big transition for everyone. Going from a scheduled plan of set classes per day in high school to free time in which you must create your daily schedule can be difficult. Watching students over the course of four years has shown me two things in regards to time management: people don’t do… Keep Reading
Should we be celebrating Tiger Woods?
Pro athletes’ crimes are forgotten upon rediscovering success The roar of the crowd on East Lake Golf Club’s 18th hole on Sunday afternoon signaled the return of a legend to the sport of golf. Tiger Woods finished his final round of the Tour Championship in Atlanta, Georgia, winning his first PGA tour event since 2013. Woods’… Keep Reading
Vests to come back in style this fall
Vests have always been a staple in fall wardrobes, as great layering pieces and a perfect light “jacket” for cooler days. Many stores have hopped on the vest bandwagon, and you can find them at a range of prices. The most well-known vests are from J-Crew. They have been killing the vest game for years.… Keep Reading
Fast food takedown: best chicken tenders
When ordering at a fast food restaurant, some people don’t think about items on the menu in terms of cost, quality and value. As a college student, instead of going with whatever’s most convenient or a craving, take some time to try out different kinds of chicken tenders and determine which ones you think best… Keep Reading
Broadway’s Michel Bell comes to Quick
This week at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, opera star Michel Bell will be making an appearance. Ludwig Brunner, the director of the Quick Center, gives insight about the Broadway singer. “Michel Bell is a very famous bass-baritone with a very unique career. Mr. Bell started out very many years ago as… Keep Reading
Voting registration’s importance at SBU
While students at Bonaventure may be voting back home, not many have been voting in the general election in Cattaraugus County within the past few years, according to Chris Stanley, theology professor and the College Democrats advisor. On Nov. 6, citizens across the state will be rushing toward the polls for this year’s primary elections.… Keep Reading
Keep calm and visit CALM
St. Bonaventure University provides a variety of services, resources and programs to support students’ needs. Each program is geared to help students succeed in their own ways. One of the newest, yet scarcely advertised resources is the Center for Attention, Learning and Memory, or CALM. The center is located in De La Roche 118 and… Keep Reading