Three racers from the St. Bonaventure University Ski Team competed in the University of Rochester Invitational at Bristol Mountain resort in Rochester, NY on Jan. 24 through Jan. 25. The team meets twice a week, each session lasting two hours. The St. Bonaventure University Ski Team is small, but between the three who competed they… Keep Reading
This past weekend, I visited the University at Buffalo. This school is known for having huge names for its fall and spring concerts. It can usually muster up huge names in music that Bona’s simply cannot match. While I was there, I discovered the line-up for its Spring Fest, and I didn’t think the line-up… Keep Reading
One of the saddest things I have ever heard was a young girl, roughly around the age of six, tell her parents she wasn’t pretty enough. When her parents asked why she went on to explain saying “because I am too dark.” This is a common occurrence in the black community, and it is not… Keep Reading
Frank Ocean, Grammy nominated R&B singer, has mastered one thing that many artists have failed to understand. He has mastered an art form that has long lost its touch in recent years. What he has mastered is – suspense. Frank Ocean waited four years in between his first album Chanel Orange and his second studio… Keep Reading
Twitter, recognizable by its famous blue icon of a bird, is the perfect place to share short pieces of information and see what everyone on the app is talking about. Those moments where everyone seems to be talking about the same thing are better known as trending topics, which allow users to go on the… Keep Reading
In 2016 the presidential election was one of the most talked about and controversial topics of the year. Regardless of the side people took in the divisive campaigns fostered from each side, Donald J. Trump emerged successful. Friday marks the inauguration where Trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States.… Keep Reading
A modern baby shower for the Virgin Mary encourages people to bring out gifts in honor of the mother of Jesus. On Thursday at 7 p.m., The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany hosted their 14th annual “Shower for Mary” event. Visitors were encouraged to bring infant and toddler gifts to the occasion. However, the gifts… Keep Reading
As time is dwindling before the university’s December commencement ceremony, approximately 111 graduate and undergraduate students will soon be starting their lives after exiting the Bona bubble. There are three commencement ceremonies throughout the year, in August, December and May. The December commencement, taking place on Saturday the 17th, provides students that finish their requirements… Keep Reading
Imagine that we lived in a society where not everyone was aware of the harmful side effects large amounts of artificial sugars could have on health. Then you have a friend pushing endless amounts of candy in your face like Skittles, Twix and Starburst. The same friend emphasizes and highlights the great taste of the… Keep Reading
The college application process can be a tedious and often daunting task for high school students. Students have to worry about SAT and ACT scores, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation and college letters. So should LinkedIn profiles be added to the list? The Bonaventure community weighed in on the idea brought up in a… Keep Reading
The current core curriculum, Clare College, has been the guideline for students’ general education since 1998. Now a new core curriculum is to be set in motion beginning fall 2017. Phillip Payne, the chair of the new general education committee, explained that Clare College is great, but change is inevitable. “Clare was a good gen… Keep Reading
In time for basketball season, the bookstore, located in the Reilly Center, recently received renovations. The bookstore kept its doors open for business during the renovations from Oct. 17 through Oct. 20. Annette Donavon, manager of the bookstore, said the renovations came to fruition by the University collaborating with Follett for a new contract,… Keep Reading
Keith Mott, ‘07, and wife Jessica Mott, owners of Skin Tight Studio, believe their new business is an elegant and affordable pampering option for Bonaventure students and the local community. The business opened on Oct. 1 and is located at 1781 Park St. It serves as a wellness and health facility aiming to help customers… Keep Reading
Deteriorating manhole repairs will leave the west side of campus without power Monday, Oct.10 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Phillip Winger, vice president for facilities, explained that the power outage, taking place over midterm break, is occurring due to maintenance and is a precautionary step to avoid unexpected outages in the future. “The University… Keep Reading
Silence served as a powerful tool in making a statement at Tuesday’s sit-in that happened on the Plassmann academic building stairs. Approximately 40 students gathered in front of the building to bring awareness to injustices plaguing the country and to show respect for the victims of injustices. The secretive demonstration coordinated by the multicultural clubs… Keep Reading
Embrace it Africa plans to add color to the lives of the Bonaventure community during its Color Me Happy run/walk on Saturday. The event, hosted by Embrace it Africa, will consist of a 2.5-mile color run on the Allegheny River Valley Trail, aiming to fundraise and gain support to aid growth in Uganda. Registration for… Keep Reading
Last week, The Washington Post released an article saying college students don’t know how to study, heavily impacting college completion rates. The Post recruited a psychology professor to explain the importance of studying to improve upon college student completion rates. According to the article, only 40 percent of students who begin to work on a… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure safety and security announced the installation of four new emergency phones, also known as blue light phones, on campus. According to Gary Segrue, director of safety and security, before he began to work at the university the phones that needed repairs were removed but not replaced. He said that had to be changed.… Keep Reading
Pauline Hoffmann, Ph.D., dean of the Jandoli School of Communications, says vision, community-orientation and activity are among the traits the search committee is seeking in the next president of St. Bonaventure University. Due to medical reasons, Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F, resigned from a twelve-year term as university president. According to Hoffmann, a member of… Keep Reading
Last week, the University of Chicago released acceptance letters to incoming freshmen stating what they should anticipate upon attending the university. The letter explained the university’s goal to promote freedom of inquiry and expression. “Our commitment to academic freedom means that we do not support so-called ‘trigger warnings,’ we do not cancel invited speakers because… Keep Reading