By Alexis Young Contributing Writer Wednesday, the Wellness Center hosted its annual flu clinic from 2 to 6 p.m.. The flu clinic was open to students, faculty and staff, along with the surrounding community as a part of the Cattaragus County Health Department’s public health and prevention initiative. “The mission is to help the general… Keep Reading
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-in-Chief The 23rd annual RidgeWalk & Run in nearby Allegany County is expected to draw about 900 runners and walkers to some of the toughest and challenging trails in the mountainous county, said James Helms, event director for Jones Memorial Hospital. Helms, a 1995 Bonaventure graduate, said he hopes some of those… Keep Reading
By Hannah Gordon Managing Editor Franciscan Institute Publications published a book in July breaching the phrase “separation of church and state” and bringing a religious viewpoint on economics, authored by a Bonaventure faculty member. “Franciscans and their Finances: Economics in a Disenchanted World” was written by Father David Coutuier, O.F.M., from the perspective of a… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor The St. Bonaventure University accounting department appointed professor Charles J. (Joe) Coate, Ph.D., the first McQuade Faculty Fellow. The McQuade Center for Accounting Excellence funds the McQuade Faculty Fellows. Gene, ’71, and Peggy McQuade donated the $2 million gift. Carol Fischer, Ph.D., interim dean of the School of Business, said… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle News Editor With more than 20 years of experience in the field, John Brown became registrar at St. Bonaventure this September. “I’ve worked at large and small institutions, public and private ones, all over the U.S.,” Brown said. “So I definitely bring a wealth of experience to the position and to the… Keep Reading
When we think about our ideal selves, we likely imagine ourselves a few inches taller, with straight teeth, pearly whites and without that little bit of flab we can’t seem to shake. Sometimes, we end up obsessing over these things that we want to change, but we just can’t. We live in a culture that… Keep Reading
The incredible ability of the Internet to link together our world would at first seem to be a great boon to musicians worldwide, but for many musicians, it is still a struggle to earn the recognition they deserve. Music streaming and Internet radio services, such as Spotify and Pandora, are incredibly beneficial to the listener,… Keep Reading
Family Weekend. A time for spending mom and dad’s money like it’s going out of style, for showing off all of the exciting things you do on campus and for finally figuring out where your drunkest friend gets it from. As freshmen, you didn’t really know what to expect when the ‘rents came knocking on… Keep Reading
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-in-Chief A student returned all of the missing letters from a university sign Tuesday night, said Gary Segrue, director of Safety and Security. Segrue did not provide the name of the student. Tuesday morning, university officials alerted the St. Bonaventure community to the vandalism of the west entrance sign at the end… Keep Reading
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-in-Chief When Carol Schumacher first visited St. Bonaventure as a prospective student in the mid-1970s, she ended up right in the middle of a big snowstorm. “That was what I was hesitant about,” said Schumacher, referring to the weather. “But the campus is beautiful, in the spring and even in the winter.”… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle News Editor As Mt. Irenaeus celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, trustees and resident friars added the position of executive director (ED). Michael New, a former trustee, is heading the search for a candidate to fill the position. “We have grown in size and complexity, and with fewer friars who are primarily… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny News Assignment Editor Francis week presentation, titled “Francis Goes to Washington,” included speakers Joel Horowitz, Ph.D.; Fr. Dominic Monti, O.F.M.; Mary Rose Kubal, Ph.D. and James (J.W.) Cook, junior political science major, respectively. Horowitz began the presentation on Tuesday evening. The professor of history commented on the geography of Argentina, Pope Francis’… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle News Editor During halftime at yesterday’s game, the Bonaventure women’s soccer team, in partnership with Bona Responds, put “Project-Soccer for Haiti” into action with the collection of new and used soccer equipment. As an initiative of the new Bona Responds program, Bonas and Beyond: Haiti, an arrangement was made with Haitian… Keep Reading
By: Kailyn Jennings Staff Writer Peter Orris said he’s seen inequalities in healthcare since his high school years. In his talk titled “Beyond the Affordable Care Act: Lessons from Other Countries,” he said these inequalities included segregation in high schools and physicians in the American Medical Association who wouldn’t treat black people. His medical studies… Keep Reading
By: Ellen Kibbe Staff Writer A little rain did not put a damper on the festivities for the 30th anniversary of Mt. Irenaeus last Saturday. The celebration began on campus last Thursday in Café La Verna. Mountain supporters Kim and Reggie Harris put on a concert and held a coffeehouse conversation on the topic of… Keep Reading
By: Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer Feast your eyes on this—next week St. Bonaventure is gearing up for the start of Feast Week, in honor of St. Francis. Throughout the week, which begins with a Family Weekend Mass at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the University Chapel, there will be different events leading up to the Feast… Keep Reading
Chris Mackowski recently released a book on the last eighteen months of Ulysses S. Grant’s life. Mackowski, a professor of journalism and mass communication, released his book, “Grant’s Last Battle: The Story Behind the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant,” earlier this month. The book is part of a larger collection of Civil War stories… Keep Reading
It is difficult to balance the needs of an ever-increasing population, with the needs of the natural environment. Conservation of flora and fauna has never been as important as it is now. Strides have been made in the past fifty years to provide protection for the environment. While strides have been significant, more community involvement… Keep Reading
When I was a kid, cardio exercise was a punishment. We did it during gym class and at hockey practice when we made the coach mad. It wasn’t popular as a social activity but as a way to keep yourself in shape. Boy did that change. Every week, countless fun runs, color runs and 5k… Keep Reading
Ah, the inevitable break up. Strange to think that every time we start a new relationship, there are really only two options: we will either end up marrying this person or eventually part ways. Well, more often than not, it’s the latter. Especially in a college setting, breakups are bound to happen. They have the… Keep Reading