Bonaventure students on the most recent Sorrento trip Photo Courtesy of @studysorrentosbu on Instagram BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure University students have the opportunity to travel to Oxford, England; Salamanca, Spain; and Sorrento, Italy through the university’s study abroad programs, allowing them to experience new cultures while earning college credit. The Francis E.… Keep Reading
Francis Hall at St. Bonaventure University David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER The Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University received a $250,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Nov. 1. The grant will provide healthcare education in Cattaraugus County, which has some of the highest rates… Keep Reading
The alleged perpetrator Photo Courtesy of Notice Board BY: NEWS STAFF New York State Police arrested a Pennsylvania man Wednesday in connection to a reported “fondling” incident on St. Bonaventure University’s campus, according to a Thursday press release. According to the release, police arrested Jacob J. Tarr, 30, of Roulette for forcible touching and endangering… Keep Reading
A Plassmann lounge after renovations are completed Photo Courtesy: Jared Smith BY: JULIA BABCOCK, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Plassmann Hall is undergoing renovations that will provide a more-modern learning environment for St. Bonaventure University’s students and faculty. “[The] second and third floor[s] will be completed by the end of this year,” said Jared Smith, director of Facilities… Keep Reading
Headshots of Larry LaRocco (D-Idaho) and Vicky Hartzler (R-Missouri) Photo Courtesy: Noticeboard BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, STAFF WRITER Former members of the U.S. House of Representatives will be coming to St. Bonaventure University to meet with students, speak in classes and give a public forum from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14. Every two years, Bonaventure participates… Keep Reading
Bonaventure students on a previous EF trip Photo Courtesy: Andrew Dombek BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, STAFF WRITER Students at St. Bonaventure University have the opportunity to participate in a new study abroad program titled, “The Black Experience in Europe.” Each year, the leaders of Education First College Study Tours decide what they want students to learn… Keep Reading
The walkway between McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry and the library Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Winters at St. Bonaventure can cause icy walkways and snowy streets. Bonaventure’s Facilities Operations department is responsible for ensuring the campus is safe for driving and walking. On average, Bonaventure receives 42 inches of… Keep Reading
The blue light station between Swan Business Center and Plassmann Hall Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Roslyn Stein, a sophomore public health major, said she feels safe at St. Bonaventure University. Stein said the blue light safety stations and the emergency phones are a major player. “I feel safe [at… Keep Reading
The William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Most business students at St. Bonaventure University are required to complete an internship. With new endowment funds, the cost of these internships can be reduced. The School of Business at Bonaventure was recently given the Brian and… Keep Reading
A student working on an EGUMPP assignment David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Claire Fisher, a junior communication, social justice and advocacy major at St. Bonaventure University, had taken the EGUMPP course as part of her required classes. “EGUMPP did not help me personally,” said Fisher. “The way the [program] was set… Keep Reading
The St. Bonaventure University sign in front of the Doyle Hall ChapelDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Some St. Bonaventure University students look for jobs on campus at the end of the spring semester, leaving fewer for incoming freshmen. Bonaventure provides opportunities for students to have jobs on campus through a website… Keep Reading
A prospective student tour groupPhoto courtesy of: Jacqueline Quinn-Kilger BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Henry Stoothoff, a freshman sports media major, visited St. Bonaventure University from Kansas City in early March 2022, touring campus for the first time. Stoothoff said that during his tour, he instantly felt like he would get a more personalized… Keep Reading
The administration buildingDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: JULIA BABCOCK, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Bonaventure University received recognition from the U.S. News & World Report, but students and administrators are split on the value rankings provide. The U.S. News & World Report college rankings recently came out for the 2024 academic year. Some students think these rankings… Keep Reading
Information about Suicide and Crisis LifelinePhoto Courtesy of Del Rey Honeycutt and Noticeboard BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Last week, Bonaventure received a grant from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of $286,000 to address mental-health and substance-abuse issues on campus. This is part of… Keep Reading
An updated classroom in Plassmann HallDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Construction completed on the basement of Plassman and some residence halls, updating them for the 2023-2024 academic year. Plassmann underwent major renovations that included new interior finishes, new furniture, and a new HVAC [heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems]. The basement… Keep Reading
A full parking lot behind Shay HallDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: JULIA BABCOCK, CONTRIBUTING WRITER After a 4 a.m hospital visit, St. Bonaventure University freshmen Kayla Felder and Kaleb Rudderforth returned to campus and couldn’t find a parking spot near their dorm in Robinson Hall. This forced them to park in Lot F by Bonaventure’s… Keep Reading
The sign outside of the plot where the housing is going to be builtMorgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR St. Bonaventure University graduate housing is planned to be built across from Francis Hall, creating additional options for graduate students. “We never envisioned a graduate housing problem,” said Tom Missel, Bonaventure’s chief… Keep Reading
Freshmen students moving into residence halls in fall 2020Photo Courtesy of Faith Pingie BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR After swirling a cotton swab five times inside both of her nostrils, Faith Pingie, a senior education major at St. Bonaventure University, stared down at the small, white, rectangular piece of plastic on her counter. The… Keep Reading
A group of schoolwork for assorted subjects David Scibilia/ The BonaVenture BY: CIARAN CONNEELY, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Alexander Obie sat in a statistics class at St. Bonaventure University, taking notes on the lecture material. Obie noticed the professor slowed down during the lecture, prompting Obie to look up from his notes. Obie scanned the faces of… Keep Reading
Students eat dinner on the Oxford Trip Photo Courtesy of Mike Jones-Kelley BY: MORGAN KILGER, STAFF WRITER The study abroad programs at St. Bonaventure University are getting ready to spring into action. This year, students will be traveling to Sorrento, Italy and Oxford, United Kingdom. The Sorrento program brings the group throughout the entire Italian… Keep Reading