Even if one is relatively unfamiliar with St. Bonaventure University ASIA, or Asian American and Pacific Islander Students In Action Club, it is unlikely that many people have missed the numerous posters for “Indrajaal: The Story of Aladdin.” On Monday at 7:30p.m., the group will be celebrating the festival of Diwali with an event at…
Members of Asian Students In Action (ASIA) twisted and twirled in celebration of Diwali in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts’ Rigas Family Theatre Wednesday. Diwali is an ancient autumn festival practiced in the Hindu tradition that typically spans over a five-day period. While there are many customs associated with the celebration, its…
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor The Bonaventure community can enjoy Indian food, culture and a little bit of drama at the upcoming Asia Students in Action (ASIA) dance team performance. ASIA is a St. Bonaventure club whose goal is to integrate Asian culture into American culture and to increase cultural awareness on campus,…
By: Lian Bunny News Editor “I hope everyone is looking forward to me making a fool out of myself trying to play kickball. I’m really horrible at sports, so expect great things.” According to Peter Bertoldo, a sophomore modern languages major, this is the main reason people should attend this year’s Spring Weekend festivities. On…
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor Members of Asian Students in Action (ASIA) showed off their unique culture on Tuesday night in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The show was set up like the television show “So You think You Can Dance,” and each group competed against each other to move…
By Luis Rodriguez Contributing Writer In celebration of the Diwali festival, ASIA is preparing for its first on-campus performance of the semester. “The show is representative of Diwali, which is the traditional Indian Hindu festival of lights. It is also known as Deepavali,” senior biology major Kenneth Nguyen said. Senior biology and theology major…
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor Students, faculty and members of the community gathered on Sept. 27 to celebrate the annual Bonagany festival. Groups and clubs were present at the event, promoting their image while also hoping to raise funds. One group that stood out this year was Asian Students in Action (ASIA). The group…
By Emma Zaremba Features Assignment Editor Students shed light on Indian culture during this year’s Diwali show, “You’ve Been Conned,” hosted by students of Asian Students in Action (ASIA). The group provided the Bonaventure community with the opportunity to dip into a different culture Tuesday night in the Regina A. Quick Center for the…
By Alexandra Napoli Staff Writer Music, dancing and laughter filled the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts as ASIA, or Asian Students In Action, performed its annual Diwali Show Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a popular Hindu tradition. During the festival, Hindus celebrate a god,…
By Jillian Hammell Staff Writer Lights shined and music blasted as the SBU Hip Hop team took the stage in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Monday. The team held its first event of the season, “St. Bonaventure Hip Hop Team Presents: Make a Change,” to raise money to benefit a couple’s…
