Pictured from left to right: Vicky Hartzler, Mason Palude, Bart Lambert, Larry LaRocco David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR “Democracy is at stake in the 2024 election,” said Larry LaRocco, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. “We’ve had attacks on the norms of how we conduct our democracy and… Keep Reading
CAB promotional materials for the Cedar Point trip Photo Courtesy of @sbucab on Instagram BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR The Campus Activities Board at St. Bonaventure University is increasing the number of events it hosts, hoping to get more Bonaventure students in attendance. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) plans events for students, such as bingo,… Keep Reading
Chicken received by a student Photo Courtesy: William McCallum BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR Riley Faso and Emma Gavazzi, both sophomores at St. Bonaventure University, went to eat lunch together at their campus’ main dining hall, the Hickey Dining Hall. After assembling their salads and picking a table, the pair started to eat. But Gavazzi… Keep Reading
Doyle Hall David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR St. Bonaventure University’s residence halls are at 98% capacity. There are currently no plans to build more undergraduate housing, but the university is in the process of building graduate housing, said Ursula Herz, Bonaventure’s director of Residence Life. “It’s a general rule for any… Keep Reading
A table that shows the number of documented rape cases from years 2016 to 2022 Data compiled from Bonaventure’s 2018, 2022 and 2023 Clery reports BY DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR Students and administrators are split on the efficacy of campus initiatives put in place to lower documented rape cases at St. Bonaventure University after data… Keep Reading
A picture of the wall hangings in the second floor of the Reilly CenterDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR St. Bonaventure University released its annual security and fire safety report in accordance with the Clery Act this Monday. The Clery Act requires all colleges and universities that receive federal funding to disclose… Keep Reading
The administration buildingDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR Jack Olszewski entered St. Bonaventure University as a freshman chemistry major in the fall of 2022. He transferred out after one semester. “I felt like I didn’t quite fit in with the general student population,” Olszewski said. “Also, I realized chemistry wasn’t for me… Keep Reading
Dr. David Hilmey, the provost and vice president for Academic AffairsPhoto Courtesy of St. Bonaventure’s office of communications BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR “Third time’s the charm,” David Hilmey, St. Bonaventure University’s newest provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, said. Formerly Bonaventure’s dean of Arts and Sciences, Hilmey had served as interim provost twice… Keep Reading
Construction vehicles on the St. Bonaventure University campus BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR Like many other St. Bonaventure University students, William McCallum, a freshman biology major, said he has noticed construction vehicles on campus this past semester. Whether it be at Plassmann Hall, near the Reilly Center, or in front of the Murphy Professional building,… Keep Reading
An AED located in the Reilly Center David Scibilia/The BonaVenture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR A student-athlete collapsed during practice on St. Bonaventure University’s all-weather field in April 2022. The player was experiencing cardiac arrest — a medical emergency where the heart stops beating. Jacob Schoeberl, a junior at Bonaventure and an EMT — was… Keep Reading
Safety and Security cars Meghan Hall/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR $15.18. That’s the amount The Living Wage Calculator, a tool created by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, determines an individual in Cattaraugus County needs to make per hour to meet their basic needs. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that requires employers in… Keep Reading
A poster bringing awareness to the upcoming SGA elections Photo Courtesy of Notice Board BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR “It’s important for students to know they have a voice, and [SGA] is the voice of the students,” Katie O’Brien, the Vice President for Student Affairs said. Elections for positions within St. Bonaventure University’s Student Government… Keep Reading
Gibson (left) and Benefield (right) David Scibilia/ The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR “Fill up on self-love, then be loved,” Stella the Poet, a performer in “Speak on Sistas,” said. “To be human is to be divine.” On Tuesday, the Jandoli School of Communication in partnership with the St. Bonaventure University Black Student… Keep Reading
The die-cut poster on display in the Reilly Center David Scibilia / The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR “The heart is speaking; the spirit is speaking,” Jason Benefield, the producer of “Speak on Sistas”, said. “[‘Speak On Sistas’] is the ultimate event for women of African descent.” “Speak On Sistas” is an event… Keep Reading
Cocca’s inspiration for the songs in his program Photo courtesy of Stephen Cocca BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR Stephen Cocca ‘73 is no stranger to WSBU 88.3 FM “The Buzz,” the student-run radio station at St. Bonaventure University. After serving as station manager from 1970 to 1973, Cocca returned to the station in 2017 where… Keep Reading
A promotional photo for “Pow-Wow Dance Show,” an event held earlier in the year focusing on the culture of the Seneca Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR “I’m sure some people don’t want to hear it, but St. Bonaventure University actually is located on the lands that used to belong… Keep Reading
An advertisement for “Speak on Sistas” Photo Courtesy of Heather Harris BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR Black History Month, dedicated to the teachings of work done by Black people despite hardships and oppression they have faced throughout history, began Feb. 1. “Black History Month is significant due to a multitude of reasons,” Akim Hudson,… Keep Reading
An advertisement to join the orientation team Courtesy of Stephanie Carpenter BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR When incoming freshmen arrive on the campus of St. Bonaventure University, the first faces they see are not those of professors, admissions counselors or their peer coaches. Rather, it’s the orientation team. “When students are coming in, they’re very… Keep Reading
Peer coaches for the 2022 fall semester Photo courtesy of Stephanie Carpenter BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR The class of 2026 is the last freshman class to experience SBU-101, SBU-102 and peer coaching as we know it. A new committee is meeting to revise the freshman experience to include a deeper emphasis on success with… Keep Reading
The entrance to the Rathskeller David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR After over two years of closure, St. Bonaventure University welcomed back a newly renovated, late-night spot: the Rathskeller. Complete with a bar, stage, foosball table and more, the University was excited to re-open the space. “We want students down there,” Associate… Keep Reading