JOSEPH DEBELL: OPINION EDITOR Graphic: Joseph DeBell With Donald Trump as the incoming president, musicians’ progress toward fair compensation is at risk. The Living Wage for Musicians Act — designed to secure better wages for artists in the music industry — is in danger of being sidelined. This legislation could become one of the casualties…
LILLY GOODMAN, STAFF WRITER Album cover from albumoftheyear.org “Chroma” meaning color, and “kopia” meaning abundance — Tyler the Creator’s new album, “CHROMAKOPIA,” is conceptually radiant. Tyler’s eighth studio album is 14 tracks long, running just under an hour. The album was released on Oct. 28, 2024, a Monday, rather than the typical tendency of Friday album…
SCOTT SACKETT: JANDOLI SCHOOL LECTURER I grew up in western New York, the “western door” of the Haudenosaunee. Their name for themselves translates to People of the Longhouse, but you may be more familiar with their French appellation, Iroquois. Their land extended across much of what is now New York State. The original Five Nations…
BY: LILLY GOODMAN, STAFF WRITER Album cover from albumoftheyear.org “Dancing in the Flames” displays The Weeknd’s musical ability but highlights areas where the song could have packed more of a punch. The Weeknd illustrates a fast-paced evening drive in the city as “Dancing in the Flames” begins. With electric echoes reminiscent of Daft Punk, digital…
BY: HANNAH WEST, STAFF WRITER Photo from Wikimedia Commons Not enough people are talking about Maggie Rogers. Many stumbled upon Roger’s from her song with Zach Bryan, “Dawns,” but her solo works have stunning lyrics and a style different from most modern, popular music. She is currently on her “Don’t Forget Me” tour, the name…
BY: HANNAH WEST, STAFF WRITER Photo from Wikimedia Commons A 1994 murder case has been reopened 30 years later because of a Netflix original series. This series, however, is persuading the public eye almost too much. After being convicted of brutally killing their parents in their living room, Lyle and Erik Menendez were handed a…
BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER Get uncomfortable, leave your comfort zone, and visit the St. Francis Inn. Photo Courtesy, Marrissa Ryan The Inn is a Franciscan, Eucharistic community that empowers people to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty; it seeks to build relationships and respect with those who experience these. Kensington is a notorious…
BY: LILLY GOODMAN, STAFF WRITER Album cover @tommyrichan.png on Instagram The lush odyssey of Tommy Richman’s “Coyote” was released on Sept. 27, 2023. Pulling the listener in from the first note of the first track, the debut album creates a liminal soundscape. With the shimmering use of synths, velvety bass lines and busy vocals, the…
BY: COLIN BISH,STAFF WRITER Photo from Wikimedia Commons Five weeks into the college football season. 2024 has more than delivered. We have seen incredible games, unbelievable upsets and amazing early Heisman campaigns. In recent years, quarterbacks have often been majorly nominated for the Heisman trophy. This season has changed these trends, with two of the…
BY: LILLY GOODMAN, STAFF WRITER Album cover from albumoftheyear.org “Songs In The Key Of Life” isn’t just a staple in Stevie Wonder’s career — it’s a towering musical accomplishment. This September, Wonder’s 18th studio album, “Songs In The Key Of Life,” celebrated its 48th anniversary. When people hear Wonder’s name, they often think of songs…
BY: HANNAH WEST, STAFF WRITER Graphic: Joseph DeBell Sitcoms are not as important to pop culture as they once were. There are a few contributing factors: first, a lack of quality. The new sitcoms being released don’t compare to the old. The characters used to be iconic; there is no modern-day Michael Scott or Ron…
LANDON WASHBURN, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons One of the main ways NFL teams acquire players is through trading with one another. The Carolina Panthers, in a bold move, traded up with the Chicago Bears from pick nine to one in the 2023 draft, where they secured the highly-touted Alabama quarterback Bryce Young.…
BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Photo from Wikimeida Commons Photographer is Justin Higuchi Singer-songwriter and synthpop artist Chappell Roan is again in the spotlight, not for her music but for her decision to refrain from endorsing a candidate in the upcoming 2024 election. While some people quickly label her as indecisive, Roan’s choice to stand…
BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Graphic: @beyonce on Instagram Long before the days of sought-after country artists like Toby Keith, country music has always prided itself on two things: storytelling and being the voice of the everyday American. However, Beyoncé’s experience suggests otherwise. Beyoncé’s latest effort, “Cowboy Carter,” the first LP by a Black woman…
BY COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER Graphic: Wikimedia Commons During PlayStatio’s recent live stream, State of Play, Sony revealed an upcoming sequel for the critically acclaimed action-adventure video game “Ghost of Tsushima,” produced and released by Sucker Punch Productions in 2020. When I heard the news, I was filled with excitement. “Ghost of Tsushima” is my…
Photo: David Scibilia / The Bona Venture BY: HANNAH WEST, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Hickey Dining Hall is a crucial part of being a student at St. Bonaventure. Though it is one of the social hot spots on campus, everyone has something to say about the food and, more amusingly, the music. While I heard “Fein”…
BY: LILLY GOODMAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Album Cover from albumoftheyear.com Stars from Wikimedia Commons The soundscape of the hip-hop genre is constantly evolving, and few artists command attention like Travis Scott. His fourth studio album, “UTOPIA,” follows his 2018 album, which cemented his place in atmospheric music production. In the grand scope of Scott’s career, “UTOPIA”…
BY: LILLY GOODMAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Photo from Albumoftheyear.com Stars from Wikimedia Commons Green Day’s 2024 album “Saviors” marks the band’s blistering comeback, reclaiming a rebellious edge. Over the four decades of their career, they have evolved through 14 studio albums. With “Saviors,” Green Day once again captures the raw energy and defiant spirit that defined…
BY: HANNAH WEST, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Morgan Wallen has millions of loyal fans; but why? In January 2021, Morgan Wallen released his most popular album, “Dangerous.” Just a month later, an unethical scandal came to fruition — Wallen was caught on camera, under the influence of alcohol, shouting a racial slur.…
BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Graphic: Joseph DeBell / The Bona Venture Michael Smith’s case should serve as a reminder that regulation in the music streaming industry is not just about preventing financial fraud — it’s about preserving the integrity of music. The recent arrest of Smith, who managed to swindle $10 million through a…