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Student’s Speak on Housing Portal

Devereux Hall Photo Courtesy: Morgan Kilger BY MORGAN KILGER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The housing portal — St. Bonaventure University’s housing selection process — is starting up for the 2025 through 2026 school year. Freshman accounting major Carly Thomas is halfway through her first year at  Bonaventure.  Sophomores can choose between Devereux Hall, Shay Hall, Francis Hall,… Keep Reading

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St. Bonaventure’s Disaster Plan

St. Bonaventure campus Photo: St. Bonaventure University BY CHRISS DOODY, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR At St. Bonaventure University there are plans in place to address a wide selection of emergencies.  “The university is prepared to respond to a wide array of emergencies, both natural and man-made,” said Gary Segrue, associate dean for campus safety.  The most common… Keep Reading

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Students Upset Over Laundry Room Access

Washers in a laundry room Photo: Chris Doody BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER Some students at St. Bonaventure University face a weekly battle when doing their laundry.  “I have had people touch my clothes, and put them on top of the washing machine and then I have to put them back into the washer because… Keep Reading

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Reilly Center Pool Reopens After Repairs

Reilly Center pool Photo: GoBonnies BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER The Reilly Center — a multi-purpose arena at St. Bonaventure University — swimming pool has experienced closures due to repairs. The causes have not been deemed dangerous and some members of the swimming and diving teams say they have not suffered setbacks despite changes in… Keep Reading

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Black History Month at SBU

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Photo: Morgan Kilger BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will be hosting the STEP team in a Black History Month showcase that takes place on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.  “For the event, our showcase is composed of STEP routines, a… Keep Reading

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Nearby Off-Campus Dining

Don Tequila Photo: Don Tequila BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER We asked 50 St. Bonaventure University students and staff where their favorite off-campus places to eat are. With limited dining options on campus, some students travel to the surrounding towns to find their preferred place to eat. Six participants named Don Tequila their favorite– a… Keep Reading

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Honors Program Aims to Stop The Drops

University Honors logo Photo: St. Bonaventure Honors Program BY: GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure University Honors Program has made changes to the curriculum over the last two years to make knowledge of the requirements more accessible and less overwhelming. Scott Simpson, Honors Program Director and chemistry professor, said the Honors Program has changed… Keep Reading

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MLK Trip Accepting Applications

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photo: @sbu_umin BY: CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER The Equity Institute is presenting the Dr. MLK Jr. Experience Trip to Atlanta, Georgia this spring break for the second time.  Last year the trip was led by Jessica Foskolos, Equity Institute coordinator at St. Bonaventure University, along with Alice Miller Nation, director… Keep Reading

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Cars Line Fire Lanes During MBB Games

Twenty-five cars line the fire lane next to Devereux Hall Photo: The Bona Venture BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG    St. Bonaventure University’s men’s basketball games create an influx of cars on campus, which means visitor’s cars block the shoulders of about 1,200 feet of E Union Street — including obstructing a fire hydrant — the entire 380-foot… Keep Reading

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Professor’s Salaries Stagnate Despite Increased Class Sizes

A classroom in Plassmann Hall Photo: The Bona Venture Archives BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER    St. Bonaventure University’s general education class sizes are increasing again this coming spring due to an increased student body.     “We did the same thing last year,” said David Hilmey, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. “It should mirror the… Keep Reading

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SBU Study Abroad Programs Ready to Launch

One of the views students will see on the Oxford trip Photo: @sbuoxford on Instagram The view from the Sant’Anna Institute in Sorrento, Italy Photo: @Studysorrentosbu on Instagram Students will have the opportunity to visit the Plaza De La Villa in Madrid, Spain on the Spain trip. Photo: @Sbuspain on Instagram BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF… Keep Reading

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Morales Honored for Induction to NYS Veterans Hall of Fame

Frank Morales  Photo: St. Bonaventure University  BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER     During his 20 years in the United States Army, Master Sgt. Francisco “Frank” Morales fought in Afghanistan and served in challenging regions of the world.     This is why New York State Senator George M. Borello nominated Morales for the New York State Senate Veterans… Keep Reading

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SBU OT Program Collaborates with U Pitt Bradford 

St. Bonaventure Occupational Therapy students practice functional transfers during a skills lab. Photo: St. Bonaventure University  BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER     An Oct. 17 agreement with St. Bonaventure University and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford introduced new opportunities for graduate students pursuing Bonaventure’s occupational therapy program.    “This new partnership with UPB is exciting because… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure Students Prepare to Vote

Student Filling Out a Voter Registration Form  Photo: The Bona Venture  BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER     With election day approaching on Nov. 5, some students said they’re prepared to vote in this year’s presidential election.    With more than just a presidential election on the line, Tom Buttafarro Jr., director of the office of government and… Keep Reading

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Budget Committee Announces Club Funding

St. Bonaventure University Photo: David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER     The Budget Committee of the Student Government Association created the 2024-2025 budget for new and existing clubs last month, allocating funds to campus clubs.    The committee functions off of a fixed budget; they have a set amount of money to divide between… Keep Reading

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Jandoli School of Communication Celebrates 75th Anniversary 

Students, alumni, professors gather for the dinner celebration  Photo: @BonasJSchool on Instagram BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER   The Jandoli School of Communication celebrated its 75th anniversary, bringing a sea of alumni, students and faculty together to recognize years of success, and those who made it possible. Deb Henretta ‘83 contributed to the renovation of the… Keep Reading

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Gingerich Launches BonaLeads 

The administration building David Scibilia/The Bona Venture  BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER     Jeff Gingerich, university president, formed BonaLeads to provide faculty leaders with new insights into the inner workings of higher education at St. Bonaventure University.     “We have tremendously talented staff and faculty at St. Bonaventure,” said Gingerich. “It’s important that we provide different kinds… Keep Reading

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Monetary confusion in political clubs?

SBU political club’s logos  Photo Courtesy, sbu.republicans and sbu_collegedems on Instagram  BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER     Despite receiving the same amount of money from the Student Government Association, members of campus political clubs said they disagree with outside funding regulations.    Natalie Merrill, the former president of the College Democrats and graduate student, discussed her understanding… Keep Reading

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Got a job? Not everyone’s so lucky

Student applying for a job on Handshake  Photo Courtesy, The Bona Venture  BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER     Some incoming students struggle to find employment at St. Bonaventure University, even though they said they applied to multiple on-campus jobs.     Bonaventure provides opportunities for students to have jobs on campus through a website called Handshake, which connects… Keep Reading

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Jandoli school redefines the DEI initiative.

DEI Poster  Chris Doody/The Bona Venture  BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER     Scott Sackett, a lecturer at The Jandoli School of  Communications redefined the meaning and values of DEI to create a more welcoming environment.    The St. Bonaventure University communication school recently changed its diversity, equity and inclusion board to place Sackett in charge.     Changes to… Keep Reading

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