Photo Courtesy CCA/flier for Spring 2023 Sexual Assault Support Group By: Claire Fisher, Features Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure University has initiated a pilot program — a new sexual assault support group. In coordination with Connecting Communities in Action, Victim Advocate Kennedy Scott and Amy Lanphere LMHC, licensed mental health counselor, have created a 12-week curriculum… Keep Reading
Image Courtesy of Claire Fisher/ A delicious slice of what ‘The Skeller’ can offer. By: Kelsey Purcell, Features Staff Upon entering the black side doors of the Hickey Dining Hall, across from De La Roche Hall, there is still the familiar brick wall and wide descending stairs. But through the doors to the bar underneath… Keep Reading
Image Courtesy of Elizabeth Egan/ A fun plate of nachos topped with queso By: Ryan Surmay Many St. Bonaventure University students said they believe the most popular foods for the Super Bowl are wings, dips and pizza. In Western New York, the proximity to Buffalo means that chicken wings tend to be more commonly associated… Keep Reading
Image Courtesy of Karolina Dombaxi/ Belinda Landou curls up while watching Netflix. By: Karolina Dombaxi, Features Staff Ginny & Georgia is a Netflix comedy-drama series that came out in February 2021. It centers on two characters: Ginny, a high school sophomore, and Georgia, her mother. The second season came out on Netflix on Jan 5. … Keep Reading
Image Courtesy of Morgan Kilger By: Morgan Kilger, Features Staff Every spring semester, transfer students join the ranks of students who started in the fall. This semester, Gabrielle Marong, a sophomore whose major is undeclared, is one of those new students. The ROTC, Reserve Officers’ Training Corp., program and its connections to the military is… Keep Reading
Image Courtesy of Danny Bush By: Claire Fisher, Features Assignment Editor “You’re looking at the Woman of Promise!” This was what Grace Foley said as she returned to her friends after finding out she would be receiving the award. The Mary A. Hamilton Woman of Promise Award was given to the senior strategic communication major… Keep Reading
Image Courtesy of Claire Fisher/ One of the spaces in Hickey Dining Hall where students can choose from a variety of vegetables to individualize their salads By Claire Fisher, Features Assignment Editor In an ingredient-filled dining hall, students tap into their own creativity when it comes to creating meals. Hickey Dining Hall includes many pre-made… Keep Reading
By Ryan Surmay, Features Staff Image Courtesy of @sbu_mocktrial on Instagram/ The Bonaventure Mock Trial team poses in front of the Michigan State University College of Law entrance. From Jan. 21-22, the St. Bonaventure University Mock Trial team traveled to the Michigan State University College of Law. It participated in the 10th annual Red Cedar… Keep Reading
Image Courtesy of Alicia Maxwell By Alicia Maxwell “It made me feel like this was something they were trained to do.” This was the reaction of Johnathan Mascaut, the St. Bonaventure University international student coordinator, after watching the four videos released of the events leading to the death of Tyre Nichols. On Jan. 7, 2023… Keep Reading
By Ryan Surmay View from Bud Light Suite/Image Courtesy of Connor Beal Over the weekend, Bonaventure roommates had different experiences watching the Buffalo Bills playoff game. Besides the result of the game, they enjoyed their experiences. Juniors Peter Byrne and Matthew Branco watched the game in their townhouse with friends while fellow roommate Connor Beal… Keep Reading
By Morgan Kilger Photo of Jason Bussman/Image Courtesy of Rachel Fisher Professor Jason Bussman is a new face here at St. Bonaventure University. Originally from the Buffalo area, he graduated from SUNY Fredonia with his bachelor degree in English and English Adolescent Education and a masters in English. Bussman is also enrolled at the Western… Keep Reading
By Kelsey Purcell Laura Esposito in Allegany last semester/Image Courtesy of Kelsey Purcell Jan 17 marked the last first day of classes for many seniors at St. Bonaventure University as they started the 2023 spring semester. Some seniors say they feel like it is a bittersweet thing. They said they feel excited about what is… Keep Reading
By Claire Fisher Features Assignment Editor Image Courtesy of Claire Fisher/Sophomore Elizabeth Foley checks out the new arcade game in ‘The Skeller’ Full of SGA club appearances, live music, a caricature artist, and many more, the Rathskeller hosted its grand opening last Friday night. Staff were excited to see students not only on the official… Keep Reading
Her Campus members at a Halloween movie night / Photo courtesy of Hadley Thompson BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER Her Campus, a global women-run online magazine, has over 400 chapters, one of them being at St. Bonaventure. Writers across all four years are able to come together and bond over similar themes of womanhood. Her… Keep Reading
BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Graduating senior, Brady Fitzpatrick, has a lot of confidence in the future of the Men’s Club Hockey team. This season has already been successful for the Division III club team. Fitzpatrick, a senior business management major and captain of the club hockey team, said the team’s best accomplishment so far… Keep Reading
Photo courtesy of Hadley Thompson / The Bona Venture BY EMILIE WEINBECK, STAFF WRITER As the weather begins to get colder, students are getting out their layers to show off on campus. Some students try to wear a comfortable yet cute look to sport in class. Warmth is also crucial when enduring the New York… Keep Reading
Student volunteers put up scarecrows in Allegany/Photo courtesy of BonaGany press release BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER The Non-Profit 501-C BonaGany, Inc. was ultimately created to help encourage a positive relationship between St. Bonaventure University, the students and the residents of Allegany, New York. This organization successfully does just that. BonaGany, created in the early… Keep Reading
Students in ASIA celebrate a mid-autumn festival under the Marchiori Pavillion Photo Courtesy: SBU ASIA Instagram Account BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER ASIA, Asian Students in Action, works hard to create a safe space, allowing for cultural exploration, education and celebration. While directly catered towards Asian and Pacific Islander populations, all students are welcome to… Keep Reading
BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Photo credits: Marnique O. Panepento Michael Conner Humphreys is not only known for his acting debut at eight-years-old. He also served in Iraq for one year and served in the United States Army for three years. “Forrest Gump,” the well-known 1994 American comedy-drama film starring Tom Hanks, featured Michael Conner… Keep Reading
BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of SBU Dance Team Instagram “Bueller at Bonaventure,” a student-led dance production, makes its Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts debut on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring styles such as jazz, lyrical, and hip hop, the St. Bonaventure University Dance Team will be performing small… Keep Reading