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
Plot of land cleared for graduate housing David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Bonaventure University delayed the graduate housing project despite the $11 million allocated for it. When St. Bonaventure secured $25 million to renovate Plassmann Hall in 2022, approximately half was spent on the project. According to President Dr. Gingerich,… Keep Reading
Elevator in Devereux Hall Joseph DeBell/ The Bona Venture BY CHRIS DOODY, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Administration denies elevator problems despite student concerns. Students reported issues with dorm elevators, but administration said there is no legitimate problem. Students are required to have a doctors note to gain access to the elevators in most cases. “Safety and Security… Keep Reading
Loughlen Hall Elizabeth Kamrowski/The Bona Venture BY: GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Residence Life converts freshmen dorms into triples, accommodating one of the largest incoming classes in 20 years. The Loughlen Hall lounges were converted into triples to accommodate the large incoming freshmen class, according to Tom Missel, chief communications officer. Beds are situated against either… Keep Reading
The Rathskeller Courtesy of The Bona Venture BY: CHRIS DOODY, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Some students said they are deterred from the Rathskeller’s new changes, due to its new rotating menu. Others said they are unable to dine there at all because of health concerns like common allergies. Before this year, between 8 and 10 p.m. students… Keep Reading
BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER Potholes have been emerging on nearly every road at St. Bonaventure University and the winding, pothole roads may make it challenging for students driving across campus. These potholes may have an impact on not just the quality of people’s driving experience, but on safety as well. Jared Smith, director of… Keep Reading
Erin Sadlack Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University BY: NEWS STAFF Erin Sadlack, the former chair of Marywood University’s Department of Communication, Language and Literature, has been named the dean for Bonaventure’s School of Arts and Sciences. She will begin working on July 1, according to a Notice Board announcement. Guy Imhoff, the interim dean… Keep Reading
The Admissions Building David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER “There needs to be a solution to this problem,” said Griffin Irving, a sophomore psychology major. St. Bonaventure University has decided to raise tuition by 3% for next year. Incoming and current students will be forced to continue increasing their payments each year,… Keep Reading
Group picture from CAB Cedar Point trip Courtesy of: sbucab Instagram page BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER Jalen Morales, a sophomore fine arts major, enjoys spending time with his friends at St. Bonaventure. One of the ways Morales likes to spend time with his friends is to attend events hosted by the Campus Activity Board. … Keep Reading
BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure welcomed past graduates back to the school for a weekend full of activities this past weekend. Feb. 16 marked the beginning of both 80’s weekend and homecoming weekend. Alumni came from many different areas to gather at Bonaventure for the weekend festivities. Michael Fenn, a Bonaventure alumnus and… Keep Reading
Devereux Hall Photo Courtesy: SBU Archives BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER “On Saturday evening, I walked into the bathroom prepared to take a shower,” said Emma Gavazzi, a sophomore English major. “But as I approached the shower stalls, I was met first by a vicious odor and then a sight that I could only describe… Keep Reading
Black History Month display at Quick Center of the Arts Julia Babcock/The Bona Venture BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER Feb. 1 marked the start of Black History Month. This month celebrates the history of African Americans and their impact on the United States. The United States has been celebrating Black History Month for 47 years… Keep Reading
The Reilly Center Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER In fall 2023, St. Bonaventure University implemented speed bumps in front of the Reilly Center. The speed bumps only stayed up for a few weeks before being removed. Freshman education major, Ella McIntyre, was confused as to why the speed bumps were added… Keep Reading
BY BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER Students at St. Bonaventure University have expressed concerns over the upkeep of walkways on campus. Facilities said all roads and walkways are clear. Amaya Zinkovitch, a freshman adolescence education major, noticed multiple problems with the upkeep of campus during the winter. “The residence halls aren’t as dry as I would… Keep Reading
Jason Amore Photo Courtesy of: St. Bonaventure University BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER On Feb. 12, 2024, St. Bonaventure University will welcome Jason Amore as the new Vice President for Advancement. Amore worked in university advancement for over 23 years, during which he has cultivated and closed more than $245,000,000 in philanthropic giving. Originally from… Keep Reading
Warming House logo Photo Courtesy of Warming House website BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER The Warming House, founded in 1974, recently received a $4,000 grant from the Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation. The soup kitchen located in Olean, New York is currently the longest-running student-run kitchen in the country. The Renodin Foundation provides grants for… Keep Reading
The dorm Pursel and Palude were moved to David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER AND DAVID SCIBILIA NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR, NEWS EDITOR Gardens East, West and Townhouses 31 through 33 at St. Bonaventure’s University experienced a power outage on Sunday, forcing administrators to relocate the buildings’ residents. Campus Facilities performed a total electric shutdown… Keep Reading
A Safety and Security car outside of the Safety and Security offices David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER AND ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR, STAFF WRITER Bonaventure has had three arrests of non-students for on-campus crimes since the start of the 2023 academic year, causing some students to raise concerns about the open nature… Keep Reading
BY BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER Repairs to the roof’s of Robinson and Falconio halls at St. Bonaventure University completed earlier this week as workers prepared the freshman residence halls for winter weather. “There was a manufacturing defect in some of [the] materials that were used,” said Jared Smith, Bonaventure’s director of Facilities Operations. “It was… Keep Reading
Jacob J. Tarr Photo courtesy of Notice Board BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR State Police were unable to identify a motive behind the forcible touching of an unidentified St. Bonaventure University female student by a Pennsylvania man outside of Francis Hall on Oct. 31. “He wasn’t a student — he was there to commit… Keep Reading