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Club Corner: The Laurel Magazine

School literary magazine continues to print annually The Laurel, St. Bonaventure University’s literary magazine, is the oldest continuously published college magazine in the United States. Serving as the first student publication on campus, it published as both a literary magazine and college newspaper. However, in 1932, it chose to break off from the college newspaper… Keep Reading

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Tha Carter V was worth the wait

After five years of legal battles, Wayne delivers epically The year is 2014: The Carter V should be arriving on May 5, but delay after delay hits – and it’s already 2018. The Carter V still hadn’t come out, but on June 7, there’s good news. Dwayne Carter’s lawsuit with Cash Money Records that has… Keep Reading

FEATURES

BonaResponds helps clean up

Over fall break, a group of 16 BonaResponds’ volunteers traveled to Wilmington, North Carolina and saw first-hand the damage that a hurricane can do. They worked with several alumni from the area, as well as homeowners who needed assistance. Volunteers saw the aftermath of Hurricane Florence and how it produced over three feet of rain;… Keep Reading

FEATURES

The ultimate veggie burger

Most people cringe at the idea of a veggie burger. Most people cringe at the idea of vegetarianism all together. Vegetarianism, along with crossfit and often atheism, has become the butt of the same joke told in too many variations too many times. For example, “an atheist, a vegan and a crossfitter walk into a… Keep Reading

SPORTS

Fan Jam to kick off Bona’s basketball season

Annual event ready to bring fans back together in the Reilly Center This Saturday, Oct. 20, students, faculty and fans will be in the Reilly Center for Fan Jam, the official kick-off of the St. Bonaventure University basketball season. Every year, Fan Jam features introductions for the men’s and women’s teams, videos and highlights from… Keep Reading

OPINION

Fall faves: pumpkin-flavored desserts

We are now getting into cuffing season, where girls will be dragging their boyfriends to places like Pumpkinville to take cute couple pictures in front of fall-themed backdrops to post on Instagram. I know I will soon fall victim to this yearly tradition, but I can at least take solace in the fact that I… Keep Reading

OPINION

NFL players deserve to get their money

One of the NFL’s premier safeties, Earl Thomas, all but ended his nine-year stint with the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday. While being carted off with an apparent leg injury, he gave the middle finger to his team’s sideline, showing his disgust for the way the team treated him this season. Thomas had spent the entire… Keep Reading

OPINION

Social media influences our political opinion

In my fifth week as the opinion editor of The Bona Venture, I’m beginning to come to a realization: I don’t have an opinion on many things. While I can think of a lot of things I have opinions on, such as spiral macaroni and cheese being better than elbows, most of my opinions aren’t… Keep Reading

OPINION

Safety & Security could do better

The job of Safety and Security is to maintain a safe, stable environment for faculty, staff and students, as well as to make sure that students are safe while attending school during the semester. However, according to recent complaints, Safety and Security has been neglecting their duties. Numerous students have said that when asking security… Keep Reading

OPINION

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

FEATURES

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

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“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

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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

FEATURES

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

FEATURES

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

Extra Point

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

Lacrosse/SPORTS

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

SPORTS

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

NEWS

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

NEWS

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

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