In a world more entertainment-focused than ever, the film industry often tailors new releases to a public demand for all things bigger, bolder and, according to some students, not always “morally better.” Over Valentine’s Day weekend, Tim Miller’s “Deadpool” flooded theaters across the United States with its facetious promotional posters donning the phrase, “Feel the…
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 Kevin Rogers Opinion Assignment Editor During Lent, many Christians observe the Stations of the Cross, detailing the agony and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. These images and the final resurrection are powerful symbols for Christians worldwide and the basis for their faith. But what if Jesus emerged from the tomb on Easter Sunday, guns drawn…
By Sara Ward Associate Editor I would like to kindly and respectfully disagree with some of the opinions expressed in Opinion Editor Deirdre Spilman’s Feb. 8 editorial titled “Brown deserves a chance to move forward.” In the editorial, Spilman spoke about how Chris Brown “doesn’t deserve to have one isolated incident (his 2009 assault of…
By Skye Tulio Sports Editor Football is a contact sport. There’s no doubt about it–but would changing the nature of the sport lessen the blow of a 240-pound linebacker charging full force? My guess is no. The issue of head trauma endured by professional football players has grown in support in recent years. Even President…
By Matt Butler Associate Editor The United States is certainly an interesting country. After a day of spending quality time with family and friends and celebrating the things in life one is most thankful for, individuals flock to various retail outlets such as Wal-Mart or Target and fight one another in attempts of snatching bargain…
By Deirdre Spilman Opinion Assignment Editor Almost all schools have zero tolerance when it comes to weapons. When kids are at a younger, more impressionable age, people try to teach them that violence never solves anything. Overall, it’s a good lesson to learn. But when 3-year-old Hunter Spanjers, a deaf child from Nebraska, is punished…
By Angelia Roggie Features Editor Independence, strength, courage, overcoming adversity and standing up for what you believe. These are some of the brilliant themes that resonate within “The Hunger Games.” But parents could care less about these ideas when it comes to their children. They choose to focus on the violent aspects…