By Emily Losito News Editor St. Bonaventure’s Board of Trustees met last Friday and Saturday to discuss ideas, issues and plans. The board mainly discussed the new strategic plan, Joseph Zimmer, Ph.D., said. Normally the board passes the budget in June, but it was pushed back to the recent meeting, he said. Both the strategic… Keep Reading
By Jessics Dillon Contributing Writer Two amendments to the Student Government Association (SGA) constitution seek to rectify the issues that arose in last spring’s election for executive board president and vice president. Some feel that the amendments were proposed in an unethical manner. The amendments, proposed by Jessica Laursen, class of 2017 senator, move to… Keep Reading
There is no room for vagueness in the Title IX laws and regulations. According to Rick Trietley, St. Bonaventure’s Title IX coordinator, there are regulations and rules within Title IX, the Clery Act and “Enough is Enough” legislation. Bonaventure defines who mandated reporters are, which students have to attend Title IX training and how often… Keep Reading
“Climate Skeptic” is one of those terms which means something different depending on who you ask to define it. A person who identifies as a climate skeptic would say it means someone who is not entirely convinced that “climate change” is primarily the fault of human activity, if it exists at all. However, a scientist… Keep Reading
As per usual for September, the new iPhone was released this past week. In this day and age, most people have smartphones, and a good amount of people seem to choose iPhones over Androids. Personally, I have had both iPhone and Android products, and as to the way that the phone works, I prefer iPhones.… Keep Reading
By Emily Losito News Editor Revamping the Thomas Merton Center had been talked about for two years. After planning and meeting to iron out details, part of the old building has been torn down and construction has commenced on a new ministries building. Duggan & Duggan General Contractor, Inc., of Allegany, has dug a big… Keep Reading
By Marissa McCall Staff Writer What is Title IX? Under the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Title IX states, “No person shall be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program based on sex.” The second section of Title IX details sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment, non-consensual sexual… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Co- Photo Editor St. Bonaventure University’s enrollment dipped from about 435 freshmen in the 2014-2015 academic year to about 390 freshmen in the 2015-2016 academic year. However, the enrollment trend is on the rise. This year, Bernie Valento, vice president of enrollment, said there are about 430 freshmen. “Like many colleges and… Keep Reading
By Alexis Young Staff Writer The 2016-17 school year has heightened the standings of four professors along with adding an additional ten to the ‘Bona bubble.’ New professors can be found in three of the university’s five schools, including the School of Business, the School of Arts and Science and the School of Education. The… Keep Reading
By Cameron Pettrone Contributing Writer In July, Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F. stepped down as president of St. Bonaventure University after 12 years. Since receiving a bone marrow transplant, Carney now assumes the title “president emeritus;” the first in the university’s 150-year history. “Emeritus” refers to members of academia who retired in distinction or good standing.… Keep Reading
By Layne Dowdall Contributing Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) plans to make some major changes in administration this year, officials said. Anneliese Quinlan, executive board president of the SGA, said the board will focus on increasing cooperation with the senate, part of the legislative branch of SGA and gaining input from them. “In the… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny Photo Editor Out of the $10 million raised for St. Bonaventure University this fiscal year, the Bonaventure Fund set a new record in raising $2.5 million, besting 2008’s amount by $125,000. Robert Van Wicklin, vice president for University Advancement, said the Bonaventure Fund, an unrestricted type of dollar, is placed in… Keep Reading
By Emily Losito New Editor Interim President Andrew Roth, Ph.D., said he felt welcomed to the university by great people the past few weeks. Fr. Francis Di Spigno, O.F.M., said he believed Roth offered the campus a lot to think about and to do. Roth said he wanted to begin to take a good… Keep Reading
By Alexis Young Staff Writer The Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) is again offeringthe Competitive Edge Certificate Program (EDGE) for sophomore, junior and senior students. Registration will run until Tuesday, Sept. 13 or until all spots are filled. Participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and early registration is strongly encouraged.… Keep Reading
By Emily Losito News Editor Ever since Fr. Ross Chamberland, O.F.M., came to St. Bonaventure University, the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes has been his place of prayer. “St. Francis had a very strong connection to St. Mary,” he said. When Chamberland saw the shrine in previous years, it made him sad. He thought… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Managing Editor The rings of the white pine tree in front of Murphy Professional Building identified the tree to be about as old as St. Bonaventure University when crews chopped it down last week, according to Phil Winger, associate vice president for facilities. After ten years of trying to save the old… Keep Reading
By: Jonathan Sawyer Sports Editor After 16 seasons as St. Bonaventure’s women’s head basketball coach, Jim Crowley has decided to leave the women’s program for a job with the Providence Friars, according to GoBonnies.com. Crowley’s record was 258-231 as the coach of the Bonnies. Crowley won A10 Coach of the Year three times in 2009,… Keep Reading
By: Kailyn Jennings Contributing Writer This May, for the first time in St. Bonaventure University history, students will graduate with a Franciscan Studies minor. Franciscan Studies professor Jean-Francois Godet-Calogeras is the force behind the minor’s newfound success. He guided Dennis Kurian, Jeff Georgiades, Melissa Misenheimer and Lori Kim to the minor. “The minor was designed… Keep Reading
Patrick Dooley, Ph.D. is no stranger to world travel and is celebrating his last semester before retirement in Singapore, as a professor at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Dooley has been a professor of philosophy at Bonaventure for 42 years. Despite his lengthy tenure, he did not plan to stay at the university. “I chose… Keep Reading