A Jack-o-lantern sits in the Marchiori Pavilion on a spooky October night / Photo Courtesy of Kelsey Purcell BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR There are a lot of ways to celebrate Halloween and get into the festive spirit, especially in the Southern Tier of New York. Here are some activities to try near St. Bonaventure…
Hiking trail behind Holy Peace Chapel / Photo courtesy of Claire Fisher BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER When school and college life get overwhelming, it is important for students to have a place to unwind. It can be even more helpful to have this place off campus. Luckily, St. Bonaventure has a strong connection to…
Photo courtesy of Ayushi Jain / Members at the club’s trail walk on Sept. 22, 2022 BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Active Minds, a club at St. Bonaventure University, which is dedicated to spreading mental health education and awareness, hosted a spirit week this past week. The club planned daily events with themes, encouraging a…
College Democrats Phone Bank / Photo courtesy of College Democrats on Instagram @sbu_collegedems BY CLAIRE FISHER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER With politics becoming the forefront of our generations’ topics of discussion, both College Democrats and College Republicans have become increasingly popular on campus. Natalie Merrill, sophomore and president of College Democrats, and Saidy Boyla, sophomore and president…
Get to know the new assistant director of first-year programs Stephanie Carpenter, assistant director of first-year programs / Photo courtesy of Stephanie Carpenter BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR Stephanie Carpenter has always wanted to move to Western New York. “I really like the area and the nature,” she said. She made her dream come true…
Cynthia Offerman makes fall crafts with other Silver Wolves volunteers and residents of Eden Heights / Photo courtesy of the Franciscan Center For Social Concern BY ELIZABETH EGAN, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Cynthia Offerman, got involved with Silver Wolves during her freshman year and has maintained connections through her senior year at St. Bonaventure University. When…
The Allegheny River Valley Trail / Photo courtesy of Annika Spitzer BY ANNIKA SPITZER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Are midterm exams stressing you out? Exercise is one of the best ways to improve your mental well-being. Let’s explore different movement options found right here on campus. Take a hike With the leaves changing and temperatures dropping, now…
Photo by Victoria Byrne / Daniel Schiffhauer, Economics Club chairperson BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Daniel Schiffhauer is one of the first students on track to earn a Bachelor of Science in economics at St. Bonaventure University. The economics program, through the School of Business, offers a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science…
Photo courtesy of SBU Food Pantry Staff / Food pantry volunteers at their club fair table Sarah Haq, senior accounting major from Allegany, New York, chose St. Bonaventure University for its great accounting program and the fact that being close to home saved money on room and board. Understanding the burdens that the cost of…
Photo courtesy of Nick Nakaya / Bonaventure mascot during Fan Jam 2021 Sitting in the packed bleachers of the Reilly Center during Fan Jam last year was the first time back in the stands for many fans at St. Bonaventure University. The energy and the rush of the “Wolf Pack” returned after the season of…
Photo Courtesy of St. Bonaventure University’s Flickr Page / Samay Saxena, Matteo D’Andrea and Brooke Bivona standing at their club fair table BY CLAIRE FISHER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Samay Saxena, a Jupiter, Florida native, is a sophomore biology major who founded the St. Bonaventure University Spikeball Club this semester. Spikeball club is the newest club on…
Photo courtesy of Sydney Flaitz / Kelley making a camper pie at the EDGE Program kickoff event BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR The Competitive EDGE Program is a professional development program hosted by the Career and Professional Readiness Center. The program allows juniors and seniors to get “an edge” on their competition when it comes…
Photo courtesy of Grace Yeung / Allison Zhang, Bona Buddies Coordinator BY ELIZABETH EGAN, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Allison Zhang, a junior, from Princeton NJ, double majoring in public health and health science with a biomedical concentration, has worked as a Bona Buddies coordinator since the spring semester of her freshman year. Bona Buddies is a…
BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Jenna Keppel, the assistant director for Student Activities, Programming and Engagement at St. Bonaventure University, is excited to see how Family Weekend turns out this year. Keppel started her position in June 2022, so, this weekend will be her first Family Weekend, like many new students too. Twenty-four clubs and…
Photo Courtesy of Michele Cinque, Director of Positano News – Jandoli students interview the owner of a hotel and restaurant in Piano, Italy. BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR Whether they spent summer on the coast of Italy or in a small town in Western New York, it was a busy season for some students. As…
Marnique Olivieri-Panepento / The Bona Venture – Students celebrate the tradition of Keg Klash with matching shirts. BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER As students fall back into the groove of college life, this month is a reminder that the semester consists of way more than studying and time management. This month brings various dates of enjoyment…
Photo Courtesy of Alice Miller-Nation – Students posing for a photo at the Warming House BY ELIZABETH EGAN, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR At the beginning of the fall semester, a day of service is organized to get Bonaventure students involved in the community and connect them to the Franciscan value of service. Saturday, Sept. 10 marked St.…
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR Summertime is the perfect time to crack open a few good books to relax on the beach, on vacation, or even in your own backyard with. So, here are a few great books to pick up this summer that are going to make it hard for you to put them…
By Kathy Williams, Features Editor A new season brings shifts in fashion trends and new inspiration on what to wear on a day to day basis. There are several fashion trends this spring that can be incorporated into any wardrobe. The fashion capitols of the world – New York City, London and Paris – have…
By Emilie Weinbeck, Features Assignment Editor The hit British historical drama television series “Downton Abbey” began in 2010 and instantly hooked viewers in for the next six seasons. The show followed the lives of the Crawley family and their servants in the family’s Edwardian country house. The show ended in 2015 with the final episode…
