Beneath the “Healthy” Label
BY: KEGAN MCCALLUM, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Bonaventure University has five options for on-campus dining: Cafè La Verna, Hickey Dining Hall, Freshens, Rathskeller, … Keep Reading
Opinion: NLL faces an uncertain future
BY: SPENCER CONLEY; STAFF WRITER The Philadelphia Wings and Ottawa Black Bears ceased operations ahead of the National Lacrosse League’s 40th season. On March 30, Comcast Spectacor announced it would end its operation of the Wings following the 2026 season. This marked the second iteration of the Philadelphia Wings in the NLL. The original Wings… Keep Reading
Ryan Hammer Visits St. Bonaventure for ‘Inside the A-10’ Series
BY: GRADY McCAFFREY; STAFF WRITER ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — College basketball content creator Ryan Hammer visited St. Bonaventure University Aug. 28-29 during his “Inside the A-10” summer tour, which previewed the 2026-27 college basketball season. More than 430,000 people follow Hammer across social media platforms through his college basketball coverage. His visit included conversations with first-year head coach Mike MacDonald,… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure Women’s Lacrosse Preps for Upcoming A-10 Tournament
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SAMUEL WEILERT; STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure women’s lacrosse team is looking to end its season strong. Its final regular season game is this upcoming Saturday against George Washington. After that, they’ll be playing in the A-10 Conference Tournament from April 30 to May 3. Senior attacker Rylee Gonzalez detailed how the team was feeling about the… Keep Reading
Longtime Bonaventure Lacrosse Coach Takes on Former Bonnies in NLL
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; STAFF WRITER The first men’s lacrosse coach in St. Bonaventure history, Randy Mearns, has completed his first season as interim head coach for the National Lacrosse League’s Rochester Knighthawks. Mearns coached the Bonnies for the first seven seasons in program history, leading the team to a Metro Atlantic… Keep Reading
The 1925-1926 St. Bonaventure Basketball Season: When Butler Gym Roared
Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University Archives BY: STEVE HAYES, ’88; GUEST CONTRIBUTOR The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team just hired its 20th head coach. One hundred years ago, the program was still finding its footing — and one season in the Allegany hills provided a preview of what Bonaventure basketball would look like for the next century. The… Keep Reading
Representation Day
Amy Moritz, Allie Elkins, Mike Corey, Kate Welshofer and Emyle Watkins Photo courtesy of Chris Doody BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND LILY PETERSON, NEWS EDITOR The Access and Belonging Advocacy Group (ABAG) hosted Representation Day at St. Bonaventure University, featuring 11 panelists over three panels, on April 17. Representation Day brought together writers, artists, content… Keep Reading
Bonnies Men’s Basketball Roster Begins to Take Shape in Transfer Portal
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: WILL NUNN; CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, SPORTS EDITOR As Mike MacDonald begins to build his first roster as head coach of the St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team, he embarks on a challenge that he has never faced before. The transfer portal and name, image and likeness regulations have created a never-before-seen level… Keep Reading
Words From Welshofer
Kate Welshofer Photo courtesy of Representation Day 2026 program BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Kate Welshofer, ‘96, was recently appointed lecturer and head of the broadcast journalism program at St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication. Welshofer will be starting in the fall semester and shared some advice she is planning on giving her students. “The… Keep Reading
Hickey Dining Hall Passes Most Recent Inspection
The Hickey Dining Hall Photo courtesy of Chris Doody BY: CARSON HAYEK, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Cattaraugus County Health Department cited St. Bonaventure’s main dining hall, the Hickey Dining Hall, for two health code violations – one critical (conditions that could lead to food-borne illness) and one non-critical (conditions that don’t pose an immediate risk… Keep Reading
Extra Point: NBA Postseason Predictions
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The National Basketball Association postseason began Saturday, April 18, and I believe the Oklahoma City Thunder will capture its second consecutive NBA title. Looking at how the Western Conference playoffs could unfold, I believe the San Antonio Spurs will defeat the red-hot Denver Nuggets in seven… Keep Reading
SPCA Needs Millions to Rebuild
BY: ALEXIS GARMONG, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Cattaraugus County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) needs to meet a $6 million goal to build a new facility in compliance with the New York State Companion Animal Care Standards Act, according to SPCA Executive Director Kellie Roberts. The most revenue the shelter has made… Keep Reading
SBU PA Students Treat Patients in the Dominican Republic
BY CHARLES SORCE, STAFF WRITER Students without Borders (SWOB) visited the village of Ramon Santana in the Dominican Republic on a medical mission from March 14 through March 21. “We are a group of [physician assistant] students that run a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic each year and we have a lot of… Keep Reading
Francis Zaklukiewicz Elected as SGA Board President
BY CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHEIEF From left to right: Hayden Watt, Mary McNaughton, Ava Dimao, Benjamin Vitale, Francis Zaklukiewicz, Jezerae Fayson and Krishna Deepthi Photo courtesy of Zya Degolier Francis Zaklukiewicz, a junior political science and pre-law major, was sworn in as Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Board President by Benjamin Vitale, previous SGA Executive Board… Keep Reading
Bonnies Lacrosse Falls to Top-Five Richmond as Skid Continues
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; STAFF WRITER On April 11, the St. Bonaventure men’s lacrosse team hosted No. 4 Richmond University. The Spiders took down the Bonnies 23-7 to remain unbeaten in Atlantic 10 play and keep Bonaventure winless in the conference. The Bonnies (4-8, 0-4 A-10) were led by sophomore attacker Cole… Keep Reading
Bonnies Women’s Track Breaks Three School Records
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure women’s outdoor track team broke three school records at the Bucknell Outdoor Classic and the Brockport Invitational over the weekend. Maddie McKillop set a new school record in the 800 meters on Saturday at the Bucknell Outdoor Classic, finishing in 2:16.76. McKillop,… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure Tennis is a Global Affair
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SAMUEL WEILERT; STAFF WRITER Over the past several years, St. Bonaventure University has grown to become a new home for people from all over the world. From Australia, Bolivia, Switzerland and more, people from all over the globe have chosen Bonaventure as the place they want to continue their academic… Keep Reading
Extra Point: Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Predictions
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; STAFF WRITER The NHL regular season has officially wrapped up, and the playoffs begin on April 18. Many regular faces will be returning to the postseason, such as the Tampa Bay Lightning, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins. There were some intriguing teams left out of… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure PA Students Treat Patients in the Dominican Republic
BY CHARLES SORCE, STAFF WRITER Students without Borders (SWOB) visited the village of Ramon Santana in the Dominican Republic on a medical mission from March 14 through March 21. “We are a group of [physician assistant] students that run a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic each year and we have a lot of… Keep Reading
Updated Hickey Menu
BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure University is updating its on-campus dining program for the upcoming year, according to Dining Service officials. “Meal plans are being updated to provide greater flexibility and better alignment with how students dine on campus,” said Nicole Clark, general manager for dining services. “Clearer distinctions between plan tiers, improved… Keep Reading
Long Overdue Improvements Made to On-Campus Dining
The Hickey Dining Hall Photo courtesy of Chris Doody BY LILY PETERSON, NEWS EDITOR The Food Committee at St. Bonaventure University has been making changes to improve the meals of students and faculty that eat at on-campus dining locations. Francis Zaklukiewicz, a junior political science and pre-law major, is one of the students that started… Keep Reading