“I would wear what I want!” Hadley Thompson / The Bona Venture thompshp20@bonaventure.edu BY: HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS EDITOR “I wouldn’t carry pepper spray,” was written on one of the hundreds of small, cut-out pieces of paper shaped like flames. St. Bonaventure University’s Department of Justice Program, Empower, hosted the Take Back the Night Walk on… Keep Reading
Gallery images are located in the Regina A. Quick Center Photo courtesy of Jon Crispen BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The upstairs section of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts accommodates four galleries. Three are filled with the University Art Collection, but the fourth—known as the Kenny Gallery—houses a rotating gallery. Currently… Keep Reading
Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure Unversity BY: SCOTT EDDY, ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS In recent years, Bonnies fans have turned heads nationwide as they traveled across the country in support of their school. To Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., for the Atlantic 10 Tournament. To Dayton, Ohio, and Dallas, Texas – on 48 hours’… Keep Reading
Dr. Gingerich at the Meet and Greet Event held in Highmark Stadium Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University BY: HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS EDITOR The Inauguration of the 22nd President of St. Bonaventure University, Dr. Jeff Gingerich, will take place this Saturday at 1 p.m. As this celebration approaches, students and faculty in the Bonaventure community… Keep Reading
A poster encouraging students to study abroad outside of Plassmann Hall Steven Stutz / The Bona Venture stutzsa20@bonaventure.edu BY: TANNER PASI The study abroad program at St. Bonaventure University enables students to take their studies all over the world. Through the summer programs, students can travel to Oxford, Italy and Spain. Once the summer programs… Keep Reading
Meghan Hall, this year’s Hellinger Award recipient Photo courtesy of Meghan Hall BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The Mark Hellinger Awards ceremony returns to New York City to honor the class of 2022 recipient Meghan Hall, honorable mention Sarah Orcel and Jandoli School Alumna of the Year Denise Doring VanBuren. “It’s just an amazing day and… Keep Reading
The homemade dog toys for the SPCA Steven Stutz / The Bona Venture stutzsa20@bonaventure.edu BY: HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS EDITOR Service Day, a day when students and faculty come together to participate in activities to help others, is the Saturday before Francis Week at St. Bonaventure University. Members at the McGinley-Carney building, Bonaventure’s center for Franciscan… Keep Reading
The office for student government in the Reilly Center, Room 204 Steven Stutz / The Bona Venture stutzsa20@bonaventure.edu BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, CONRTIBUTING WRITER As the 2022-2023 school year starts up, Student Government Association elections for the freshman class are coming to the forefront of events. Although new to the St. Bonaventure campus, the SGA allows… Keep Reading
BY ANDRE GIBSON, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure Student Food Committee is looking for students to participate in meetings hosted by Daniel Hungerford, vice president for finance and administration, and Nikki Clark, the Aramark food service director, to voice the good and the bad to help improve the dining hall experience for all. Tuesday, students… Keep Reading
BY DAVID SCIBILIA, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Andrew Fox, a freshman cybersecurity major, slung the last of his clothes from home over his shoulder and prepared to walk back to his dorm in Falconio Hall. Unable to get a spot closer to his residence hall, Fox was forced to park by central receiving. Describing the parking situation… Keep Reading
BY HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS EDITOR St. Bonaventure University has updated Bonnies Connect, an app available for students and faculty use. Due to the limitations and availability of the previous app and the company, Rob DeFazio, associate dean for Student Life, said that it was time for a change. “The previous app was bought by another… Keep Reading
BY TANNER PASI, CONTRIBUTING WRITER As the 2022 mid-term and state elections approach, American citizens everywhere have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote. “Voting is the most important thing you can do as an American. That’s the only way your voice can truly be heard. You are deciding who is going to be… Keep Reading
Photo courtesy of Jandoli School of Communication. Concept art for the design of The Jandoli School of Communication. BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A fundraising campaign that touches a bit of everything for the St. Bonaventure community launched publicly Sept. 12. “It’s been 164 years and we just want to build on that legacy and propel… Keep Reading
PICTURE: Tucker Reilly / The Bona Venture BY TUCKER REILLY, ADVISORY EDITOR Fr. Greg Boyle, the founder and director of Homeboy Industries, spoke with students and faculty this week in a series of presentations on Tuesday and Wednesday. With talks focusing on leadership, corporate responsibility and kinship, Boyle spent time illustrating a vision of service… Keep Reading
PHOTO: STEVEN STUTZ/ THE BONA VENTURE Renovation ongoing in the basement of Plassmann, Sept. 16, 2022 BY HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS EDITOR Plassmann Hall, a key point in every undergraduate academic experience, is undergoing nearly three million dollars worth of updates. These renovations consist of reconfiguration of the basement, second and third floors. Faculty offices will… Keep Reading
BY TUCKER REILLY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The “SBU Connect” app is getting a makeover. The campus activities software, which has drawn a mixed reception from students over the past several years, will be undergoing a complete rework over the summer. Rob DeFazio, Bonaventure’s associate dean for student life, explained the motivation for this change. “We were notified… Keep Reading
BY ANTHONY GOSS CONTRIBUTING WRITER Leah Lockwood keyed into her room on the third floor of Falconio Hall at St. Bonaventure University. She rummaged through her backpack, mapping out a night of studying in her mind. “Just saw Leah Lockwood climb through a townhouse window,” her roommate blurted out. “What?” Lockwood, a freshman sports media… Keep Reading
BY HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The undergraduate final examination schedule will begin on Saturday, May 7 and end on Wednesday, May 11. George Swindoll, university registrar, said that this schedule has occurred in the past. “I build the schedule based on what was done the following year and ensuring that the right amount of… Keep Reading
BY JONNY WALKER, STAFF WRITER The sharp night air weighed down on her as she trudged out of the campus fitness center. Hadley Thompson’s shorts had been enough to keep her warm, but the sun now hid behind the hills beyond St. Bonaventure University’s campus. With one foot out the door, she stuffed her hands… Keep Reading
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, MANAGING EDITOR As the end of the semester approaches, students start preparing for finals. The university is offering 24-hour study spaces including access to the Friedsam Memorial Library. This is in partnership with student affairs. “We’re excited because we open Friday morning like we normally do but then we don’t close again… Keep Reading