The Top 100 College Football Players from 2010 to 2023: 60-51
BY: COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER 60. Tight end Brock Bowers, Georgia From the moment Bowers stepped foot in Athens, you could tell … Keep Reading
Mental Health Declines Due to Weather
Snowy scene outside of the Hickey Dining Hall Photo courtesy of Madison Moeller BY CHRIS DOODY, NEWS EDITOR St. Bonaventure University has faced a cold winter so far, with most days reaching temperatures feeling below zero. “Here in Dismal Valley, the near-continuous overcast drags everybody’s energy down,” said Patrick Vecchio, adjunct instructor in the Jandoli… Keep Reading
SBU Continues DEI Despite “Dear Colleague” Letter
Trump signing a bill Photo: Wikimedia Commons BY DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR Despite increased pressure from the Department of Education and the Trump administration, St. Bonaventure University President Jeff Gigerich said the university will continue its diversity, equity and inclusion programs until specifically told they violate the law. On Feb. 14, the U.S. Department of… Keep Reading
Bonnies MBB On Pace to Break Attendance Records
BY: CARSON HAYEK, SPORTS EDITOR Photo: Joseph DeBell / The Bona Venture The Reilly Center has been a staple of the St.Bonaventure campus since 1966. Most notably known for its passionate student section during men’s basketball games, the arena is approaching a record year for attendance. A variety of factors play a role in how… Keep Reading
Trump’s Passport Policy Erases Trans Identities
BY: JOSEPH DEBELL / OPINION EDITOR Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Hunter Schafer’s recent passport debacle is a preview of the systematic erosion of trans rights under Donald Trump’s administration. Schafer is a transgender actor who debuted in the television show “Euphoria.” In her video, Schafer explained how her new passport incorrectly lists her as… Keep Reading
Baseball’s Offense Paves Way for Strong Start
BY: LAYNE HAUGHT, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com The St. Bonaventure University baseball team put on a scoring barrage in their opening series against Gardner-Webb in North Carolina, tallying 45 runs across four games and winning the series three to one. A vast improvement in the opening series in comparison to 2024 where the… Keep Reading
WBB: Scoring Struggles Persistent Throughout the Season
BY: WILL NUNN, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has had a difficult season. The Brown and White sit last in the Atlantic 10 standings at 6-22, and 2-15 in conference play. One of the main catalysts for the Bonnies’ struggles has been their lack of offensive output.… Keep Reading
RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Agenda Is Fueling a Public Health Disaster
BY: JOSEPH DEBELL / OPINION EDITOR Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The ongoing measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is not just a risk to public health — it’s a consequence of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine crusade. Kennedy faces his first real question as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services —… Keep Reading
Men’s Atlantic 10 Indoor Track Championships Preview
BY: SEAN WALLACE, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com Coming off the Nazareth Conference Tune-Up to finish the indoor regular season, the St. Bonaventure men’s track team will look to make some noise at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track Championships. Sophomore Brendan Chapple set the school record for the indoor 1000 meters in the A-10… Keep Reading
Bonnies Atlantic 10 Swim and Dive Championship Recap
BY: RILEY PENDLETON, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com The St. Bonaventure swim and dive team traveled to Virginia this past week to compete in the Atlantic 10 Championship meet. The men’s team finished as runner-ups in the competition, making this the best finish for the program since 2016. The women’s team finished in ninth… Keep Reading
Recap: Bonnies MBB Takes Down Duquesne On Senior Day
Photo: Joseph DeBell BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team won its first game over Duquesne in over two years, defeating the Dukes 70-63 Saturday afternoon. Prior to the game’s start, the university honored senior guards Chance Moore and Melvin Council Jr., as well as graduate center Noel Brown in honor of… Keep Reading
Language Matters for Democracy
BY: SCOTT SACKETT, JANDOLI SCHOOL LECTURER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons In a visit to the Dachau concentration camp near Munich, Germany last week, U.S. Vice President JD Vance solemnly addressed a group of dignitaries after meeting a survivor. Beneath a dank gray sky reflecting the emotional undertones of the occasion, Vance said, “I’ve read… Keep Reading
Preview: Bonaventure MBB Fights for A-10 Positioning Against Duquesne Saturday Afternoon
PHOTO COURTESY OF DUQUESNE ATHLETICS BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team plays at home for the first time since Feb. 9, looking to snap its two-year-long, five-game losing streak against Duquesne Saturday afternoon. The Bonnies (18-9, A-10 6-8) and Dukes (11-15, A-10 6-7) first played each other on Jan. 18. In that… Keep Reading
Basketball Hall of Fame Honors Wojnarowski
Adrian Wojnarowski Photo: Kyle Maier BY DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced St. Bonaventure University’s Adrian Wojnarowski as one of four recipients of the 2025 Curt Gowdy Award. Named after Curt Gowdy, a sportscaster who served as president of the Hall of Fame for seven consecutive one-year terms, the award… Keep Reading
Student’s Speak on Housing Portal
Devereux Hall Photo Courtesy: Morgan Kilger BY MORGAN KILGER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The housing portal — St. Bonaventure University’s housing selection process — is starting up for the 2025 through 2026 school year. Freshman accounting major Carly Thomas is halfway through her first year at Bonaventure. Sophomores can choose between Devereux Hall, Shay Hall, Francis Hall,… Keep Reading
Opinion: Three Things Bonnies MBB Will Have to Improve on Down the Stretch
BY: CARSON HAYEK, SPORTS EDITOR Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com The Bonnies season has been unique, to say the least. The program had its best start since the 1969-70 season, but may not even eclipse the 20-win mark with four games remaining. As the Atlantic 10 Tournament approaches, the Bonnies must improve on these three things… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure’s Disaster Plan
St. Bonaventure campus Photo: St. Bonaventure University BY CHRISS DOODY, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR At St. Bonaventure University there are plans in place to address a wide selection of emergencies. “The university is prepared to respond to a wide array of emergencies, both natural and man-made,” said Gary Segrue, associate dean for campus safety. The most common… Keep Reading
All Eyes Are on the Four Nations Tournament
BY: QUINN BURGESS, SPORTS STAFF Photo courtesy of @NHL on X The National Hockey League’s attempt to reform its All-Star Game received praise after it was replaced with a new format: a Four-Nation Series. The event features the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland playing in a round-robin tournament format, with the NHL’s point system… Keep Reading
Softball Aims to be Competitive
BY: AIDAN SHINNERS, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com The St. Bonaventure University softball team heads into the 2025 season with the goal of returning to competitiveness after a 4-39 (1-18 A-10) 2024 campaign. Returning to the Bonnies lineup, sophomore outfielder Sydney DeGram who led the team with a .313 batting average in her first… Keep Reading
EXTRA POINT: Terry Pegula Needs to Sell the Sabres
BY: ANDREW RUSS, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Terry Pegula’s ownership of the Buffalo Sabres has been a subject that many fans have become increasingly upset with. Pegula bought the Sabres in 2011, and the team has seen zero success since. The franchise has seen poor management, inconsistent and flat-out bad coaching and… Keep Reading
The Top 100 College Football Players from 2010 to 2023: 70-61
BY: COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons 70. Running back Blake Corum, Michigan Corum’s small stature never deterred his confidence, as he dominated for Baltimore’s premier high school football program, St. Frances Academy. Corum committed to Michigan, where he saw little activity amid a COVID-shortened season. 2021 saw the native of Marshall,… Keep Reading