I joined The BV as a freshman journalism major, convinced I was on the way to changing the world. I wanted to have The BV as a resume booster, and didn’t expect to get much out of it. I wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible on Wednesday nights, and as a… Keep Reading
This week, more than a thousand women in advertising met in New York City for the sixth annual 3% Conference. Perhaps a meeting of illustrious women seems innocuous enough — many professions have specific conferences for feminine empowerment. The 3% Movement (and the conference it spearheads) refers to a startling statistic: a 2008 study by… Keep Reading
David Kassnoff, lecturer of journalism and strategic communications and digital media, had a 30-year career in marketing communications — including serving as managing editor of Kodak.com; communications and community affairs manager at Kodak; and chief communications architect at DSK Writing and Communications. He began working at the university in 2009. Kassnoff said he feels prepared… Keep Reading
Children involved in Bona Buddies will once again get to celebrate Halloween Saturday afternoon at Bonaventure. The event, hosted by both Bona Buddies and ENACTUS, is in its sixth year. In years past, the haunted house and Halloween party were hosted in Francis Hall; however, this year it will be hosted in the Rathskeller. Abbie… Keep Reading
Positioning on Twitter always feels like helping a movement. I often find myself sharing my opinions on political issues, and joining in an echo chamber. Most of the people I follow — with some exception, of course — have the same political beliefs I have, so naturally the opinions they offer mirror my own opinions.… Keep Reading
By Diana McElfresh Advisory Editor Tim Rooney knows the value of his education. The senior biochemistry major scored in the 100th percentile for the MCATs, the test that determines students’ eligibility for medical school. “The science courses I took here were really helpful,” Rooney said. He had specific courses that helped him in his career.… Keep Reading
Grace Neylan jumped into action to help those affected by recent hurricanes in the Gulf Coast. After Hurricanes Harvey and Irma devastated Texas and Florida earlier this month, Neylan, an MBA candidate who serves as graduate assistant for ENACTUS, organized a boot drive with local fire departments in Olean, Allegany, Salamanca and Bradford to benefit… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure alumni, students, faculty and leaders gathered together this summer — not on campus, as one might expect, but in Oxford, United Kingdom. From July 26 to 30, alumni of the Frances E. Kelley Oxford Program, along with others from the Bonaventure community, enjoyed four days of English tradition at one of the oldest… Keep Reading
As a millennial, I often think of myself as a well-informed person. I think most of my generation does — we have easy access to information and we have the ability to disseminate the information we receive to large portions of people through the use of social media. However, there’s a glaring problem with… Keep Reading
The 2017 Fr. Joe Doino Awards highlight some of the brightest aspects of the university — its people. Dyanna Moreira, a junior psychology major, received the Donald L. Korben Community Service Award, said the award was a great honor. “I’m not a huge fan on getting awards because I am a very quiet and reserved… Keep Reading
SGA election ballots are up — and are looking noticeably more scant compared with last year’s ballots. While three groups of candidates ran for Executive Board president and vice president, only one group is running this year. Executive Board president candidate Haylei John, said she feels the student body has been generally disinterested in SGA… Keep Reading
It seems like a long time since the Trump administration released this year’s budget — even if it was just last week. From James Comey’s House Intelligence Committee hearing to Neil Gorsuch’s confirmation process, it seems things never stop on Capitol Hill. But even though other things are taking the front seat, the budget is… Keep Reading
Poet Robert Lax spent much of his adult life on the Greek island of Patmos — but he had a special place in his heart for Bonaventure. Lax, an Olean native “spent many happy days among the people of St. Bonaventure,” said Michael N. McGregor, spring 2017’s Lenna Endowed Visiting Professor.” McGregor, a professor of… Keep Reading
University administrators recently raised the price of golf memberships for all staff members from no fee to $100. The change comes as a way to increase efficiency, according to Tom Missel, interim vice president for student relations. “Finding new revenue streams is one way the university can increase its operational efficiency and strengthen its financial… Keep Reading
Some days, I sit down for 10 minutes and think about how busy I am. Okay, okay, so what college student isn’t busy? Between friends, homework, internships, classes, clubs — we’ve all got a lot on our plates. It’s easy to lose focus on just how beneficial all of the things we’re doing are. A… Keep Reading
The university is considering the option of gender-neutral housing for the upcoming school year. The option would allow students interested in living with their friends of the opposite sex the opportunity to do so. To Liam McGurl, a member of the housing committee, and an associate editor for The Bona Venture, gender-neutral housing is an… Keep Reading
The university is considering the option of gender-neutral housing for the upcoming school year. The option would allow students interested in living with their friends of the opposite sex the opportunity to do so. To Liam McGurl, a member of the housing committee, and an associate editor for The Bona Venture, gender-neutral housing is an… Keep Reading
Bona’s games get loud — from the student section yelling, to the hype music to the announcing. But to some, the noise level can be too much — specifically the noise from the PA system. According to Carl Case, Ph.D., professor of management, the noise level at games can be tough on the ears of… Keep Reading
I flipped my car Tuesday. Wait, that’s probably not the best way to start a story. Let me back up. I flipped my car Tuesday, and I’m fine. My car’s a tank and was barely damaged. I’m less of a tank, but because my car is one, I also only suffered minor damage (an elbow… Keep Reading
President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring all people from seven heavily Muslim populated nations from entering the United States last Friday. The order received immediate and heavy pushback from people all over the world — from protests at John F. Kennedy airport in New York, to San Francisco to London. On Thursday, Bonnies… Keep Reading