By Emma Zaremba Contributing Writer This weekend, students will be given the chance to relax and celebrate the beginning of their final journey together as a class at Bonaventure. A long-honored tradition is bound to make its mark when it begins tonight with a rave-themed dance. In the past, junior prom was a three-night event…
By Kiara Catanzaro Staff Writer Imagine being recognized by one of the top-selling magazines in the nation for an idea you’re passionate about. It sounds like an impossible dream, but for junior social entrepreneurship and altruism major Simone Bernstein, it is a reality. Bernstein was recently recognized by Glamour magazine as one of its Top…
By Allie Napoli Staff Writer It’s happened to all of us — great ideas spring into our minds and we’re enlightened with ways to get rich and famous overnight. But what if one day, you made these plans do just that — come to life? Makeda Loney, a junior journalism and mass communication major, has…
By Jackie Roberts Staff Writer Across the country, hundreds of colleges are saying “enough is enough” to violence on college and high school campuses during the month of April. St. Bonaventure University is taking part in a national project called “Enough is Enough Week.” Bona’s will participate in this anti-violence awareness campaign starting April 15.…
By Jillian Hammell Assistant Features Editor Put away the winter jackets and heavy boots, because spring has finally graced Bonaventure with its presence. The time has arrived for us to re-introduce our skin to the sun. It is time to consult your closet and find the best looks of spring 2013. Colorful prints made their…
By Kevin Rogers Opinion Assignment Editor If you’re looking for two hours of solid, go-America fun, give “Olympus Has Fallen” a look. Directed by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day”), the film details the capture of the White House by North Korean terrorists and the subsequent efforts to rescue the president and his national security team. The…
Jackie Roberts Staff writer Aristotle once said, “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” Artists like Colleen Cutschall (Sister Wolf) proves these words to be true, though thousands of years have passed since they were spoken. Cutschall, a Native American, will be speaking at…
By Tate M. Slaven Staff Writer There comes a point in a student’s journey at Bonaventure when he or she must plan for the day they have to leave the home they’ve created for themselves here, only to begin anew somewhere else. A student must compile all the knowledge and experience gained and package…
By Kiara Catanzaro Staff Writer The delight and simplicity of friendship shines through SBU’s theater production of “A Year with Frog and Toad,” SBU’s most recent musical directed and choreographed by Ed. Simone, director of the theater program. “A Year with Frog and Toad,” book and lyrics by Robert Reale and music by Willie…
By Nate West News Editor Even if you go to bed at 10 p.m., 5:45 a.m. the next morning comes too early. That’s about the time cadets in the Reserve Officer Training Program wake up to head to Physical Training every day. Wednesday morning it was business as usual as they gathered in the halls…
By Alexandra Napoli Staff Writer Walking 26.2 miles through the desert of White Sands Missile Range, N.M. does not seem to be an easy feat. Yet 5,900 people participate in the Bataan Memorial Death March every year. Three of these 5,900 people happen to be Bona’s alumni Richard Trietley, ‘86, his wife Michele, ‘88,…
By Jillian Hammell Assistant Features Editor When it comes to weddings, “the one” must be appealing, appropriate and suitable. However, these features do not relate to just the man standing at the altar, but also the wedding dress. Susie Austin, ’09, has found a way to help brides around the Olean area find exactly…
By Kerri Linsenbigler Associate Editor If I’ve learned anything this semester studying abroad in Salzburg, Austria, it’s how to live constantly in motion. Studying at Salzburg College is about as hectic as it gets. It seems as if every day I’m in a new location or headed to a different destination. Along with my…
By Emma Zaremba Contributing Writer Dedication and passion are key characteristics to success when starting up a small business. Meghan Ferrucci, a sophomore art major, has put her crafty nature to good use by making eye-catching accessories. She recently created an account on Etsy.com, called “Wishbone Design,” where she sells her jewelry. With Internet…
By Heather Monahan Features Assignment Editor One of the most significant events in a young adult’s life is his or her 21st birthday. Whether or not people have hit this milestone age yet, they are sure to enjoy the antics the movie “21 and Over” has to offer. The movie follows two college students, Casey…
By Mary Best Editor-in-Chief Determined to get home to see her family and enjoy spring break, senior Maddie Gionet decided to wait to respond to an email from Pauline Hoffmann, dean of the school of journalism and mass communication, until she arrived home. Before she could write a response, Gionet’s cellphone went off — Hoffmann…
By Allie Napoli Staff Writer Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! It’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend at St. Bonaventure. With St. Paddy’s Day approaching, it is evident that decorations, festive outfits and green drinks are favored topics of discussion. There is no way to ignore the excitement and anticipation that comes along with St. Patrick’s…
By Heather Monahan Features Assignment Editor Everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. However, no one has more pride than those with Irish heritage on the holiday. Freshman marketing major James Thompson said although his pride peaks on March 17, the feeling is present year-round. “All Irish people are awesome and enjoy life,” Thompson said. “Irish…
By Samantha Berkhead Managing Editor As St. Bonaventure’s vibrant student body rushes past in ephemeral bursts of energy each day, stoic white figures frozen in stone stand watch across campus. These statues, while easy to overlook in their silent stillness, symbolize the university’s spiritual and historic heartbeat. “One of the things that I noticed when…
By Jillian Hammell Assistant Features Editor With spring teasing Bonaventure students earlier this week, the campus is ready to welcome nicer weather with fun activities. Mount Irenaeus, the university’s Franciscan mountain retreat, provides both students and faculty with the pleasure of peace and quiet. The staff at Mt. Irenaeus has planned overnights to allow any…