
Figures in Speech: What makes a good speech?
Suggestions from people who deliver, write, cover and study speeches
Suggestions from people who deliver, write, cover and study speeches
Since April 2020, St. Bonaventure University students have been working in a Jandoli Institute workshop with PolitiFact Senior Correspondent Louis Jacobson. Each semester, a group of students meet regularly on Zoom with Jacobson and Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee… Read More ›
Music is a powerful force for social change. Sharp Notes, Sharp Thoughts will explore connections between music and social justice – past and present to build a better future. Through the perspectives of scholars, musicians, journalists and others, we will show how… Read More ›
The Jandoli Institute Media Studies Across Disciplines project is a collection of 2020 research essays by St. Bonaventure University faculty members. The essays connect different academic disciplines with the field of communication. The project was funded by the Leo E. Keenan Jr…. Read More ›
By Michael P. Riccards It has been said that Thomas Jefferson once observed that if he had a choice between a free government and a free press, he would choose the latter. After eight tumultuous years as president, he changed… Read More ›
For several weeks, the Ukraine war has dominated the news cycle. The conflict certainly deserves heavy news coverage, but is the public missing out on other important news stories that have a more direct impact on their daily lives –… Read More ›
By Emily Lewandowski On scale of one to five, with one being no impact and five being devastating, the indictment of New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin is a three. Benjamin resigned from office after charges in a criminal case… Read More ›
The Buffalo Bills, New York State and Erie County are nearing an agreement for a new stadium for the Bills. The stadium is expected to help the local economy, but it also will be costly for taxpayers. It also could… Read More ›
Celebrities often use the awards shows such as the Oscars and the Grammys to make political statements. Is it important for actors, athletes, musical artists and other public figures to address important public policy topics? Or should they limit their… Read More ›