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
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
Fr. Dan Riley O.F.M. at a men’s basketball game / Photo courtesy of Cassidey Kavathas BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER Father Dan Riley, O.F.M., a `64 St. Bonaventure University graduate, has made a name for himself on our campus. Not only is he a founder of Mt. Irenaeus, but he has also become a pivotal… Keep Reading
Dorm room decorated with Christmas decorations / Photo courtesy of Kelsey Purcell BY ANNIKA SPITZER, STAFF WRITER Christmas music began playing Tuesday, Nov. 1, on Sirius XM radio 102.5. Is it too early for Christmas music? For some, maybe. However, is it too early to start thinking about Christmas shopping? Some say people are already… Keep Reading
Speakers present at an ENACTUS club meeting / Photo courtesy of Bridget Vogl BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER The non-profit, internationally recognized educational organization ENACTUS promotes partnerships between leaders in business and university students while focusing on using entrepreneurial strategies to benefit the community. “St. Bonaventure University is already a community, and ENACTUS is a… Keep Reading
BonaResponds members stand on their newly built ramp / Photo courtesy of Jim Mahar BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER BonaResponds’ mission is clear: to help those in need and to bring people together. The student-run group and nonprofit organization at St. Bonaventure University is open to any person who wants to help and provide services to… Keep Reading
Hiking trail behind Holy Peace Chapel / Photo courtesy of Claire Fisher BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER When school and college life get overwhelming, it is important for students to have a place to unwind. It can be even more helpful to have this place off campus. Luckily, St. Bonaventure has a strong connection to… Keep Reading
Photo courtesy of Ayushi Jain / Members at the club’s trail walk on Sept. 22, 2022 BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Active Minds, a club at St. Bonaventure University, which is dedicated to spreading mental health education and awareness, hosted a spirit week this past week. The club planned daily events with themes, encouraging a… Keep Reading
The Allegheny River Valley Trail / Photo courtesy of Annika Spitzer BY ANNIKA SPITZER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Are midterm exams stressing you out? Exercise is one of the best ways to improve your mental well-being. Let’s explore different movement options found right here on campus. Take a hike With the leaves changing and temperatures dropping, now… Keep Reading
College Democrats Phone Bank / Photo courtesy of College Democrats on Instagram @sbu_collegedems BY CLAIRE FISHER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER With politics becoming the forefront of our generations’ topics of discussion, both College Democrats and College Republicans have become increasingly popular on campus. Natalie Merrill, sophomore and president of College Democrats, and Saidy Boyla, sophomore and president… Keep Reading
Photo Courtesy of St. Bonaventure University’s Flickr Page / Samay Saxena, Matteo D’Andrea and Brooke Bivona standing at their club fair table BY CLAIRE FISHER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Samay Saxena, a Jupiter, Florida native, is a sophomore biology major who founded the St. Bonaventure University Spikeball Club this semester. Spikeball club is the newest club on… Keep Reading
Photo by Victoria Byrne / Daniel Schiffhauer, Economics Club chairperson BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Daniel Schiffhauer is one of the first students on track to earn a Bachelor of Science in economics at St. Bonaventure University. The economics program, through the School of Business, offers a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science… Keep Reading
Marnique Olivieri-Panepento / The Bona Venture – Students celebrate the tradition of Keg Klash with matching shirts. BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER As students fall back into the groove of college life, this month is a reminder that the semester consists of way more than studying and time management. This month brings various dates of enjoyment… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR Summertime is the perfect time of year to focus on your mental health and do things to put your mental health first. Being a college student and coming back to living with your family can be a hard adjustment and sometimes that can put a strain on your mental health… Keep Reading
BY ELIZABETH EGAN, STAFF WRITER On Monday, May 2, and Tuesday, May 3, the St. Bonaventure University dance team performed their own rendition of “Footloose.” Through a series of dances and skits, the team brought this story to Bonaventure. As I entered the theater on the first night of the performance, I saw that it… Keep Reading
BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR May commemorates Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The month is dedicated to learning, sharing and celebrating Asian American culture. May was chosen as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage month because of a few important dates, according to NPR. On May 7, 1843,… Keep Reading
BY KATHY WILLIAMS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR “In America: An Anthology of Fashion” was the theme for the Met Gala 2022 with a dress code of “Gilded Glamour, White Tie.” Known to be one of the most extravagant nights in fashion, many celebrities and designers collaborated on their interpretations of the theme for the red carpet event… Keep Reading
BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Employees of the Career and Professional Readiness Center can help students write cover letters, re-format their résumés and practice mock interviews for jobs or internships. The center will be open over the summer for virtual appointments to help with internship search, interview practice, graduate school applications, résumé writing and… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR Summertime is the perfect time to crack open a few good books to relax on the beach, on vacation, or even in your own backyard with. So, here are a few great books to pick up this summer that are going to make it hard for you to put them… Keep Reading
BY LOGAN CARUSO, STAFF WRITER On April 18, “The Batman” was released on HBO Max after being released in theaters on March 4. This was great as many fans were originally intimidated to see it in theaters as the film has an eye-watering run time of just under three hours. But this hasn’t stopped the… Keep Reading