The locker room for women’s soccer Photo: Isabel Marzullo/The Bona Venture BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES EDITOR The women’s soccer and lacrosse teams must share a locker room, as well as the men’s baseball and soccer teams. Because of this layout, teams do not have locker room access during their off-season, forcing players to carry multiple… Keep Reading
Photo of blood drive sign Courtesy of: Isabel Marzullo BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES EDITOR St. Bonaventure University had its annual collaboration with ConnectLife — a blood and organ donor network — on Nov. 8 and the American Red Cross on Nov. 15 for the seasonal blood drive. ConnectLife has been collaborating with the school since… Keep Reading
Swagata Banik Photo: St. Bonaventure University BY ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES EDITOR Swagata Banik, Ph.D., was named the new dean of the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions on Tuesday. Banik will transfer from his job at Baldwin Wallace University, in Cleveland, Ohio where he serves as the medical mutual endowed chair for Public Health… Keep Reading
ISABEL MARZULLO: FEATURES EDITOR Photo from Wikimedia Commons As we’re now a week out from election night, the news of Trump’s win has had time to settle. Some individuals radiate happiness that their candidate won, while others sit horror-struck, unsure of what comes next. For many of us, particularly women, the implications for our rights… Keep Reading
Bonaventure’s Administration Building Photo: David Scibilia BY ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES EDITOR Several student-athletes have been spotted traveling across campus on white or black electric scooters. This caused disapproval among students, which stemmed from one common belief: The university was providing student-athletes with electric scooters. However, what many students were unaware of is that, according to… Keep Reading
Photo of drop box Photo courtesy of: Isabel Marzullo BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES EDITOR Now through Nov. 19, Jandoli Women in Communication will collect pads and tampons of all sizes for the Cattaraugus County School District. The idea was born in September during a meeting. “I met with the co-presidents, Ellie Foley and Claire Fisher,… Keep Reading
Photo of STEP Team Photo courtesy of @sbu_step on Instagram BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES EDITOR “The goal of STEP as a club on campus is to increase the representation for minorities, as well as bring a creative element,” said Kendra Jeffery, a psychology major and STEP Team captain. Stepping is an African-based tradition that uses… Keep Reading
BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Photo of Polar Spray, courtesy of Isabel Marzullo On Friday, St. Bonaventure University held its eighth annual Polar Spray. This is a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. Sports teams such as soccer,lacrosse and ROTC participated. “[We’re here to] support the Special Olympics and build the community,” said Kayla Hobday,… Keep Reading
T-shirt on Empower clothesline Courtesy of Isabel Marzullo/The Bona Venture BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR During the Vietnam War, 58,000 soldiers were killed; in that same time frame, 51,000 American women were killed by their intimate partners. This has been the premise behind Empower’s annual clothesline project. Empower is a group of St. Bonaventure… Keep Reading
Photo Courtesy of: Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR On the campus of St. Bonaventure, New York, resides the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. It’s in this vast brick building, where productions come to perform on a small and intimate stage for the people. This year, the Quick Center’s… Keep Reading
A Blue Light on Campus Courtesy of Donald Gilliland BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR “That’s not safe,” said Kayla Bonin, a junior biology major, when told St. Bonaventure University has five blue lights total on its 500-acre campus. In comparison, SUNY Fredonia’s campus is 256 acres and has 50 blue lights, and D’Youville University in… Keep Reading
By: ISABEL MARZULLO, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons I was three when my dad began taking me to our local library every Tuesday evening; I marched through the front doors with a blue tote bag in hand as an elderly librarian smiled at us from behind the counter before exclaiming, “Oh, there are… Keep Reading
By: ISABEL MARZULLO, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Women have been fighting for rights since 1848, and while women have reached many milestones, such as being able to vote and receive a proper education, there have also been many downfalls. One is women losing the right to a safe abortion. When the U.S.… Keep Reading
By: ISABEL MARZULLO, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons This past Wednesday marked Valentine’s Day. A day in which individuals throughout the country show their love and affection by gifting flowers, chocolates and cards. Or perhaps they showed love by making a home-cooked meal or having a quiet night. Regardless of how Valentine’s Day… Keep Reading
By: ISABEL MARZULLO, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Isabel Marzullo One of the many things St. Bonaventure University has to offer is a variety of food services. Whether you want a sub at the RC Café or a smoothie at Freshens, Bonaventure has it covered, providing at least six on-campus options. My friend, Blair Baptiste,… Keep Reading
ISABEL MARZULLO, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Some students may struggle with getting back into a schooling mindset after the winter break. For some students, getting back into a schooling mindset may mean finding a new routine; for others, it may mean finding a space to study. Regardless, this article provides five tips… Keep Reading