By Emily Losito Associate Editor St. Bonaventure University has seen a lot of construction trucks and caution tape in previous months. Recently, the floors of Plassmann Hall have been sprinkled in dust due to the new additions and remodeling of the first floor. Currently, it’s being transformed into the Student Success Center. Five forces, according… Keep Reading
By Faith Topolski Contributing Writer As clubs start back up for fall semester, a new club is emerging for those interested in learning about Chinese culture and language. The club was suggested by Barry Gan, Ph.D, who recruited a few students to attempt to get the club started. Officially taking off has required a few… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo Contributing Writer Ross Chamberland, O.F.M., was appointed special assistant to Bernie Valento, vice president for enrollment, at St. Bonaventure University. Fr. Chamberland will work alongside Valento to recruit students while continuing his role as executive director of the Lateran Center for Catholic Identity. They have already started their work on a… Keep Reading
By Leah McCluskey Contributing Writer As students return for the 2017-2018 academic year, new services will be available on campus, including the Advising Compass Center. Carol Fischer, Ph.D., of the School of Business is one of the brains behind the creation of this new service. As a member of the Student Success and Retention… Keep Reading
By A.J. Mitchell Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team suffered their first loss of the season last night during a hard-fought double overtime battle against Houston Baptist, losing 2-1. It is the fourth consecutive overtime game for the Bonnies and second consecutive double overtime game. The Huskies struck early when Dequan Thomas… Keep Reading
By Mike Hogan Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team preserved its undefeated record yesterday night by coming out with a 1-1 draw at the University Texas Rio Grande Valley. After a long lightning delay, the first half was a back-and-forth affair as neither team was able to find the back of the… Keep Reading
By Sean Mickey Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team remained winless yesterday, falling to the Wright State Raiders 3-0. The Raiders put the pressure on early. The first goal of the game was scored by Sarah Colvin of the Raiders in the 11th minute. In the 38th minute, a header was scored… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Editor-in-Chief When I joined The BV as a freshman, I thought I would learn about writing for a newspaper and have something to put on my resume. Four years later, The BV has been the best part of my Bonaventure experience and being editor-in-chief my last semester has been the cherry… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Co-Photo Editor I have learned the complex, but utterly rewarding relationship between a young reporter and his or her newsroom. There are many ways to evaluate experiences. For The Bona Venture newspaper, I could reflect on past editorship positions, years involved, number of articles written, amount of hours dedicated, number of… Keep Reading
Hannah Gordon Training Editor I remember the first time I walked into The BV newsroom—a different one than we have now. Before the first floor of Robinson Hall was converted into freshman dorms, it was hallowed ground for journalism—for us BV’ers anyway. The outdated rugs and furniture became a second home. My first week… Keep Reading
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Associate Edtior The Bona Venture was the first club on campus that I was introduced to. I didn’t know how I felt about writing. I always wanted to be in front of the camera and to work my way up to be an anchor on ESPN. Since joining the paper… Keep Reading
Rachel Konieczny Co-Photo Editor The Bona Venture is by far one of the best groups I have been involved with on campus during my time at St. Bonaventure. From the outgoing staff to countless, delirious, early-morning layout sessions, I can confidently say the BV helped to positively shape my undergraduate career. Working as news editor… Keep Reading
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor My involvement with The BV began shortly after someone told me I wouldn’t succeed as a contributing writer, yet alone, be able to move up and become an editor. When I was a freshman, there were no minorities who were part of The BV. I was told that as… Keep Reading
By Jessica Dillon News Assignment Editor I came to Bona’s for the trees, and now, as they adorn themselves in that delicate green lace once again, I smile. I walk from one class to the next, the sun ducking behind the clouds, and I anticipate a “YO JESS,” shout from the one-and-only Dom, and… Keep Reading
By Amelia Kibbe Advisory Editor I sat down alone in The BV newsroom on a Tuesday night, planning to write my farewell editorial. But first, I got up from the couch, walked over to the editor-in-chief’s computer and put “Uptown Girl” on at maximum volume. After all, it didn’t quite feel like The BV… Keep Reading
By Cameron Pettrone Staff Writer With Spring Weekend just around the corner, students are becoming excited for the weekend’s events. Molly Pra Sisto, a freshman education major, is looking forward to this weekend. “It’s supposed to be crazy from what I heard, but I am looking forward to spending time outside with my friends,” she… Keep Reading
By Jessica Dillon News Assignment Editor Some students at St. Bonaventure University “didn’t think it’d be a big deal” to experience what it was like to be deaf and blind until Monday, when a workshop held during the American Sign Language course transformed their perspective. “ “It was different than I thought it was going… Keep Reading
By Thomas Cottingham Features Editor St. Bonaventure University will take precedent next semester becoming one of the first schools in the nation to implement an on-campus chapter of Healthy O.N. (Oral Health and Nutrition), a nonprofit organization run predominantly by college students. Jason Liao, a history and pre-dental studies double major, plans to start the… Keep Reading
By Harley Anderson Staff Writer Seneca Battalion cadets are surmounting the task of researching St. Bonaventure University’s involvement in the Korean War. After identifying multiple graduates, cadets have been seeking to find more information on each one and, when possible, meet with the veterans in person. Such as in the case of veteran John R.… Keep Reading
By Anastasia Cottone Staff Writer Recently, an ad for PepsiCo. Inc. products was released which caused a lot of controversy on the internet. The ad, which featured Kendall Jenner, a reality TV star and model, portrayed an imitation of the recent protests and marches that have been happening across our country. While Pepsi’s goal was… Keep Reading