“Discrimination is simply the act of choice.” This opinion is used by free market economist Walter Williams to advocate for an individual’s right to discriminate against others. It seems off-putting that someone could promote such a horrible practice. It becomes more alarming when you realize that Williams is a black man. Despite having experienced discrimination…
By Emily Jo Manchester Contributing Writer Donating blood. A selfless act that saves lives and a privilege we’re lucky to have twice a year here at St. Bonaventure University. But that wasn’t the case for every student this past Wednesday when the American Red Cross came to collect. One Bonnie was denied the opportunity to…
By Matthew Laurrie Copy Editor Spaghetti may be straight, but the people who eat it don’t have to be. Macaroni mayhem is on the rise, and a recent controversy has prompted consumers to be mindful about the brands of pasta they support. Guido Barilla, chairman of Barilla Group, the world’s leading pasta producer, incited a…
By Nate West News Editor The Backstory On Jan. 7, the Bona Venture received an email with the subject line ‘Potential gay rights story.’ The email, sent by an alum, brought to light the situation of his friend (also a Bonaventure alum, both of whom will remain anonymous) whose marriage announcement was rejected from the…
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…
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…