Allison Bonaventura
abonaventura@binghamton.edu
24 Articles
Columns
Cognitive deterioration is not a new fear
Recently, I came across an 1899 article titled “Why Are Our Brains Deteriorating?” by Henry Elsdale. Sound familiar? At first, it may be surprising to hear of such an article existing around...
Arts & Culture
What to know about the 2026 MTV VMAs
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, held in the Peacock Theater on Sept. 27, included a variety of exciting performances and speeches, but ultimately received a wide range of criticism. Hosted by...
Columns
Corporate constructs of creative identity aren’t authentic
Producing creative works is an act of translation: one from the authentic self to an expression of self that is marketable, monetizable and draws in an audience. This translation is only amplified...
Reviews
Adéla's 'PRIMA' segues into a new era
Adéla Jergová, the Slovak singer-songwriter and dancer, released her debut album “PRIMA” on Sept. 4, featuring 11 songs. Leaning into mainstream dance and electropop, Adéla’s new album plays on nostalgia — contrasting...
Columns
Learning new things is worth the struggle
Childhood was centered around experiencing a variety of things for the first time and pursuing activities to find passions, inspirations and time to practice skills. But as we progress into adulthood, opportunities...
Reviews
TOMORA's debut album 'Come Closer' features electropop-style songs with an original twist
TOMORA, an electronic music supergroup composed of Norwegian singer-songwriter AURORA and English producer Tom Rowlands, released its debut album “COME CLOSER” on April 17. The album contains 12 songs that explore themes...
Music
2026 Coachella merits eventful and entertaining performances
The first week of the 25th edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival kicked off last weekend, from April 10 to April 12 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio,...
Columns
Be chronically offline
While internet culture inspires new creativity and draws communities together to discuss important political or cultural news, the condition of being chronically online has begun to reshape modern lifestyles into a grind...
Reviews
BLACKPINK's 'DEADLINE' brings the band together again, but not how many fans expected
BLACKPINK released their third EP, titled “DEADLINE” on Feb. 27, featuring five songs with a dynamic mix of EDM, techno and synth pop with powerhouse vocal melodies and rap. Carrying on where...
Opinions
Think before you add to cart
Makeup, skin care and clothing marketing runs rampant on social media platforms through sponsorships, partnerships and product placement. With many consumers trashing, donating or selling their hoards once the inflated value of...