Brandon Sapienza

The Bona Venture • April 27, 2018

Staff Writer says his goodbyes to St. Bonaventure

In June of 2016, I visited St. Bonaventure for the first time. Initially, I believed that this school would be a perfect fit for me. Driven by my passion to become a successful journalist, I took my chances and threw everything I had towards this place. Little did I know that nearly two years later, I would be writing this article saying goodbye to a place I once thought I would thrive in.

The Bona Venture • April 19, 2018

Trump pressured to leave Mueller alone

Following the raid of the office of President Donald Trump’s attorney, Michael Cohen, Trump has become more incensed. The President has taken to Twitter, calling this investigation a “witch-hunt.”

The Bona Venture • April 12, 2018

Media needs to work on earning back trust

It was recently uncovered that the conservative-leaning Sinclair Broadcasting Group forced anchors of their local affiliates to read off a script that highlighted fake news running through the mainstream media. The reasons why this story isn’t covered are unknown, but this situation is as the script said, “extremely dangerous to our democracy.” It is key to remember, there is no such thing as fake news running through the media, only political biases.

The Bona Venture • March 22, 2018

President attempts to cover up affairs

Of all the recent allegations and scandals that have rocked the White House since January of last year, the newest one seems to be the least significant, yet puts into question the morality of our president.

The Bona Venture • March 15, 2018

Trump, Kim meeting sparks discussion

Last Thursday, President Donald Trump announced his plans to meet with North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un to discuss the nuclear disarmament of the rogue, isolated nation. The announcement comes as a surprise, given the harsh rhetoric the two men exchanged over the past year, including Trump constantly calling Jong-un “Rocket Man.”

The Bona Venture • March 8, 2018

Parents today don’t stress critical morals

My parents taught my brother and I a lot growing up. Specifically, two things come to mind: being respectful to everyone we meet, and make decisions we can be proud of.

The Bona Venture • February 22, 2018

Positivity needed after tragedy

Another mass shooting has brought the heart of America to its knees as the nation mourns the loss of 17 innocent people who studied and worked at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

The Bona Venture • February 15, 2018

Trump left in dark by Senate

Last week, I was enjoying the newest edition of the New York Times on my iPad, like I do every day. One of the headlines I saw caught my eye, and it read, “Senate Closes Deal on Two-Year Spending Bill, Ignoring Trump.”

The Bona Venture • February 8, 2018

Partisan problems: the Nunes Memo

With the recent release of the Devon Nunes FISA Memo, Republicans have called into question the relevancy of the investigation into the Trump campaign and any possible involvement with the Russian government.

The Bona Venture • February 1, 2018

President speaks, America listens

Walking into the House chamber on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump had to put aside the ongoing issues with his administration and face Congress and the American people in his first State of the Union address.

The Bona Venture • January 25, 2018

Mr. President, say something

Since he took office in January of last year, government officials and citizens alike have come together and questioned the legitimacy of President Donald Trump.

The Bona Venture • November 30, 2017

Vote no for Roy Moore

The senate race in Alabama marks the first time in a long time that the state of Alabama was mentioned without the word football following it. Roy Moore, a former judge, and a controversial one at that ​has caused a bit of a stir after it was revealed that Moore had relations with underage girls.

The Bona Venture • November 16, 2017

I will not stop writing

It has come to my attention that for the past week since I published an article relating to the partying that takes place on this campus, I have been a target for many people who disagree with me.

The Bona Venture • November 9, 2017

Stop partying, start studying

Over the last couple of decades, there has been an increasing trend amongst college students: partying, drinking alcohol and taking other deadly substances.

The Bona Venture • November 2, 2017

New York state of mind

Like many who watched or read the news, I was devastated by the attack that took place in New York City. For me, however, there was an added layer of sadness. Being a native of Brooklyn, I am very well aware of the anguish people felt following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

The Bona Venture • October 26, 2017

SBU 101 fails to consider conservative opinions

There is no question about the fact that Americans are living in one the harshest political environments in recent memory. In the midst of all this chaos and unrest, the future leaders and workers of America are attending thousands of colleges and universities across the nation.

The Bona Venture • October 20, 2017

The MTA needs repairs

When people think of New York City, many think of the vast system of underground tunnels that connect all the five boroughs. Many of these people don’t know the complete mess that lies underneath the greatest city in the world.

The Bona Venture • October 5, 2017

Late-night comedians fail to deliver on humor

Since 2015, the once unique and fun landscape of late-night comedy has become nothing short of another medium for leftist celebrities to express their political views.

The Bona Venture • September 28, 2017

Stand up for your country

Since Colin Kaepernick decided not to stand for the national anthem last season, sports have become more about politics and social issues than the game itself. As a result, athletes from many different leagues, including the NFL, NBA and MLB, have chosen to protest during the national anthem in some form.