Between the installation of new parking lots and building renovations, St. Bonaventure University had a busy summer. Amid all of the new and ongoing projects and the start of the 2019-2020 academic year, there is one on-campus development that shouldn’t go overlooked. The university recently installed new gasoline tanks outside of the Maintenance/Central Receiving Building.… Keep Reading
By John Pullano, Sports Editor Sports journalism has only been expanding over the past several years. From the major media outlets, such as Fox Sports, NBC Sports and ESPN, to the smaller companies, such as The Ringer and even your very own Bona Venture newspaper. However, in recent months Barstool Sports has risen the popularity… Keep Reading
“I don’t know about you, but for me after I get a haircut I look good, I feel good, everything is right in the world,” said Angel Vazquez, a student friar on campus. Sitting in the Damietta Center, Vasquez, a licensed barber in the state of Illinois who is waiting to have his license transferred… Keep Reading
By Mike Hogan, Managing Editor Growing up, Kacie Filian would kick soccer balls into a regulation-sized net on the side of her home outside of Chicago, Illinois, dreaming of moments where she would be the hero. After willing the Bonnies to a 2-1 victory over Merrimack Sunday, where she scored two second-half goals, one being… Keep Reading
As St. Bonaventure University class sizes have grown larger over the past few years, with the freshman class alone containing more than 500 students, the struggle to find parking spots has become a significant issue. To help accommodate the spreading concern of being late to classes or getting a ticket, because there seemed to be… Keep Reading
This academic year, St. Bonaventure University is a smoke-free campus. The new policy was voted on last year and has been in place since July 1. St. Bonaventure University Student Government Association Executive Board President Lara McCormick, a senior political science and international studies double major, discussed what led to the push for an updated… Keep Reading
Among many other renovations that were made both on and off campus over the summer, St. Bonaventure University installed a brand new security system at the townhouses. The project concluded during the first week of classes in early September. For the university, there has always been room for improvement within the realm of campus facilities… Keep Reading
Last winter when Mary Esposito came out of the library after a late-night study session, she would consider calling Safety and Security for a transport back to her dorm room. While the study sessions were paramount to Esposito’s education, she knew that she also needed to be safe when by herself at night. If Esposito… Keep Reading
The John Cassidy magic show was a successful show with an unsuccessful turnout. Around forty-five students showed up to the magic show, held at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Sept. 6, and most of them appeared to enjoy it. He made incredible balloon animals and sent the crowd home with most of… Keep Reading
Photo courtesy of GoBonnies The St. Bonaventure golf team has championship-sized hopes at the start of the 2019 season. After finishing in 7th out of 11 teams in the Atlantic 10 Championship last season, the Bonnies hoped to begin their season on the right foot. Junior Danny Gianniny, one of the leaders from last year’s… Keep Reading
Photo by The Bona Venture’s Sydney Best The St. Bonaventure slogan, “Fill the hill,” was in full effect on Friday as several families and students lined the hill beside Marra Athletic Field on the St. Bonaventure campus as the St. Bonaventure rugby team took on Navy. Both St. Bonaventure and Navy were… Keep Reading
On Wednesday night, The Bona Venture Editorial Board released a statement to explain why the paper will not appear in print this week and to report that long-time advisor Carole McNall was removed from her position as advisor. There are a few things the editors wish to clarify; the statement from last night was a… Keep Reading
A St. Bonaventure University student was charged after making a threat on Monday. The Office of Safety and Security contacted New York State Police after students on a floor of Robinson Hall reported a disturbing email, state police said. An unnamed 18-year-old male student allegedly copied and pasted what police are calling a “threat to harm”… Keep Reading
Law enforcement launched an investigation after a St. Bonaventure University student made a threat. Students on a residence hall floor received a disturbing email, according to the Office of Student Affairs. They informed student life staff and campus security officers, who then contacted The New York State Police. According to the campus notice board, law… Keep Reading
Photo by Vanessa Donadio, News Assignment Editor To advocate for themes of community, togetherness and acceptance among students on campus, St. Bonaventure held its first-ever “Comm{unity} Rally,” said organizer Nichole Gonzalez, dean of students and chair of the President’s Committee on Equity and Inclusion. Gonzalez said that she organized this event to “gather people… Keep Reading
The importance of removing bias and creating a portfolio After five years in Students in Money Management (SIMM), I wanted to share some of the most important things I’ve learned to help with your investment portfolio. Before you start investing, you must have a plan. Think about the purpose of a portfolio. Is it for… Keep Reading
Godet-Calogerases work to promote fundraising for Veggie Wheels The Olean community came together on Sunday for a bike ride to help neighbors in need across Cattaraugus County. The second annual Veggie Wheels Slow Ride took place on May 5 in Olean. The Slow Ride is a fundraiser for Veggie Wheels, a summer program started in… Keep Reading
From May 22 to 25, St. Bonaventure University’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern will host its annual move-out sale in Butler Gym. The sale features items donated by students and other SBU community members. “It’s essentially a way that we try to keep things out of the landfill,” said Ky Mangulis, the student coordinator for… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure University, specifically the environmental studies department, has begun to build a new garden outside of the Hickey Dining Hall. The garden was inspired by Dr. Theodore Georgian, director of the environmental studies program and professor of biology and was originally intended to add more plants outside of Walsh Amphitheater. The garden was created… Keep Reading
Students have new resource to cooperate on group projects and study together Students who are looking for a place to get away and study can now go to the new Manley Education Collaboration Center. As of May 2, the center, started by the School of Education, is in now open to undergraduate and graduate students,… Keep Reading