Ed. Simone, Ph.D., director of the theater program and professor of theater, said he has many fond memories from his time as a student at Bonaventure, but his favorite involves a time he shared with his wife, fellow Bonaventure alum Leigh Simone, Ph.D, when they were both students. “I remember walking out to the wall…
By Simone Robinson Contributing Writer Shop until you drop at stores that match the aesthetics of your wardrobe or reflect who you are as an individual. Here are some clothing sites tailored to certain fashionable individuals. The Bohemian For those who appreciate the art of merging traditional bohemian styles with modern structures, A’Gaci is…
The People and Portraits exhibition featuring quilts in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will be on display until December. The Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA), an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting quilt art, created the exhibition. SAQA was founded in 1989, and supplies quilted artwork to venues around the world.…
Bonaventure’s ongoing Soup for Souls food drive is giving students an opportunity to shed some warmth on the lives of local homeless persons during the holiday months. The Soup for Souls drive supports the Genesis House, a temporary homeless shelter in downtown Olean, by providing non-perishable food item donations from the Bonaventure community. According to…
Members of Asian Students In Action (ASIA) twisted and twirled in celebration of Diwali in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts’ Rigas Family Theatre Wednesday. Diwali is an ancient autumn festival practiced in the Hindu tradition that typically spans over a five-day period. While there are many customs associated with the celebration, its…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor Journalism and mass communication alum Michael Farrell, ‘00, released his second novel titled When the Lights Go Out on Tuesday. According to Farrell, the novel revolves around a fictional Buffalo musician named Johnny Nolan. “He’s an amalgamation of aspects of everyone from Jeff Tweedy to Glen Hansard to Neil Young…
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as empty boxes sit and await Toys for Tots to fill them. Toys for Tots is a program that allows people to donate toys, which are distributed to children in need on Christmas morning. The program is run by the United States…
By Rachel Konieczny News Assignment Editor A collaboration between the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department and the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts brought inmate art to campus. St. Bonaventure’s Art Education Program opened the exhibit “Personal Explorations” Monday, thanks in part to the sheriff of Cattaraugus County, Timothy Whitcomb, who approached The Quick Center…
By Simone Robinson Contributing Writer Contrary to popular belief, coats aren’t the only outerwear made for fall. There is a whole variety of alternatives that’ll keep you warm and stylish on those chilly evenings. Vest A vest is the top must-have alternative piece for your wardrobe. It’s versatility in weight and style provides enough…
By Andrea Fernandez Associate Editor The soothing sounds of jazz filled the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Wednesday night as The Dave Schiavone Quartet took the stage. The performers blew the audience away with the sounds of the saxophone, and everyone tapped their feet to the beat of the drum…
“I feel far away, but I’ll try to bring you closer.” These are some of the first words visiting poet Rob Halpern said Tuesday night in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Loft. He stood at the front of the room wearing dark jeans and a flannel, clearly ready for a casual night.…
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer St. Bonaventure is celebrating Latin American culture this month in honor of Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead.” In the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, an Ofrenda altar, or a private altar for loved ones who have passed on, will be installed until next…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor In high school, Lauren Matz, read Thomas Merton’s autobiography “The Seven Storey Mountain.” Matz, Ph.D, an English professor who attended St. Bonaventure, said she knew Merton had taught at Bonaventure. “I was interested in connecting up my recollections of St. Bonaventure University with what he was saying in his…
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer Mt. Irenaeus is hosting its 15th annual auction at the Premier Banquet Center, where ticket holders will have the opportunity to bid on a variety of items. The auction, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, is an event in which members of the community can come together and support the…
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor The Bonaventure community can enjoy Indian food, culture and a little bit of drama at the upcoming Asia Students in Action (ASIA) dance team performance. ASIA is a St. Bonaventure club whose goal is to integrate Asian culture into American culture and to increase cultural awareness on campus,…
This Saturday, students, faculty and members of surrounding communities gathered for the annual Hunger Walk in an effort to raise money for the less fortunate. The Embrace it Africa club (an on-campus 501c(3) charity) holds this event to support Bethlehem Parent’s School & Orphanage in Uganda and local hunger groups. Participants gathered near the John…
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-in-Chief The June 5, 1989 edition of USA Today featured stories about the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, the infamous Supreme Leader of Iran, the retirement of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer—and a feature on 9-year-old Edward Bysiek, then a student at Southern Tier Catholic School in Olean. Bysiek…
By Brandon Chin The halls of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts echoed this past Sunday with the sounds of another concert in the Visual Performing Art’s Fall Series. The afternoon performance consisted of a score of singers from the concert choir and select scores played by the concert band. Though only…
By Marissa McCall Halloween is right around the corner and students said they are excited to dress up and have fun with friends, while others are busy putting together on-campus events. To kick off the Halloween festivities, the Buzz is hosting WSBU-FM, 88.3 The Buzz Fall Field Day, where they will have music, cider…
By Lauren Zazzara The St. Bonaventure campus will be swaying to the sounds of jazz over the course of this school year with the CLAR 209 Jazz Concert Series funded by the Keenan-Martine endowment. The series began on Oct. 22 with a Jazz ‘n Wings performance by Les Sabina and the Sextet. Sabina, Ph.D,…
