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SBU Partners with Albi to Reduce Food Waste 

A napkin container in the Hickey Dining Hall with info on Albi Photo: Chris Doody BY CHRIS DOODY, NEWS EDITOR    St. Bonaventure University is partnering with Albi, a start-up company working to help students in higher education understand the impact of food waste, to reduce food waste in the Hickey Dining Hall, following the University’s… Keep Reading

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Students Witness Reckless Golf Cart Driving

Golf cart parked outside of Safety and Security [Doyle Hall] Photo: Chris Doody BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER On the bright spring afternoon of March 19, Lily Peterson, a freshman health science major, was making her routine walk from Loughlen Hall to a class at Francis. Listening to music, while still on high alert for… Keep Reading

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Five Days Before Elections, SGA Says Clubs Cannot Endorse Candidates

Students in a student government meeting Photo courtesy of @sbu_sga on Instagram By David Scibilia, Managing Editor Less than a week before student government elections, the Student Government Association at St. Bonaventure University said earlier today that no SGA-chartered clubs — including student media such as The Bona Venture or WSBU 88.3 FM The Buzz… Keep Reading

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Professors, Staff, Friends Remember SBU Senior Mason Mascato

Mason Mascato Photo courtesy of GoFundMe BY DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR    On Saturday, St. Bonaventure University senior Mason Mascato passed away while waiting for a heart transplant at Columbia University Medical Center, according to a university alert.    Mason, who was an English major, was one semester from graduating.    His friends remembered him as a funny,… Keep Reading

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Mental Health Declines Due to Weather

Snowy scene outside of the Hickey Dining Hall Photo courtesy of Madison Moeller BY CHRIS DOODY, NEWS EDITOR St. Bonaventure University has faced a cold winter so far, with most days reaching temperatures feeling below zero.  “Here in Dismal Valley, the near-continuous overcast drags everybody’s energy down,” said Patrick Vecchio, adjunct instructor in the Jandoli… Keep Reading

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SBU Continues DEI Despite “Dear Colleague” Letter

Trump signing a bill Photo: Wikimedia Commons BY DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR Despite increased pressure from the Department of Education and the Trump administration, St. Bonaventure University President Jeff Gigerich said the university will continue its diversity, equity and inclusion programs until specifically told they violate the law.  On Feb. 14, the U.S. Department of… Keep Reading

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Student’s Speak on Housing Portal

Devereux Hall Photo Courtesy: Morgan Kilger BY MORGAN KILGER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The housing portal — St. Bonaventure University’s housing selection process — is starting up for the 2025 through 2026 school year. Freshman accounting major Carly Thomas is halfway through her first year at  Bonaventure.  Sophomores can choose between Devereux Hall, Shay Hall, Francis Hall,… Keep Reading

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Basketball Hall of Fame Honors Wojnarowski

Adrian Wojnarowski Photo: Kyle Maier BY DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced St. Bonaventure University’s Adrian Wojnarowski as one of four recipients of the 2025 Curt Gowdy Award. Named after Curt Gowdy, a sportscaster who served as president of the Hall of Fame for seven consecutive one-year terms, the award… Keep Reading

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St. Bonaventure’s Disaster Plan

St. Bonaventure campus Photo: St. Bonaventure University BY CHRISS DOODY, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR At St. Bonaventure University there are plans in place to address a wide selection of emergencies.  “The university is prepared to respond to a wide array of emergencies, both natural and man-made,” said Gary Segrue, associate dean for campus safety.  The most common… Keep Reading

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Reilly Center Pool Reopens After Repairs

Reilly Center pool Photo: GoBonnies BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER The Reilly Center — a multi-purpose arena at St. Bonaventure University — swimming pool has experienced closures due to repairs. The causes have not been deemed dangerous and some members of the swimming and diving teams say they have not suffered setbacks despite changes in… Keep Reading

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Students Upset Over Laundry Room Access

Washers in a laundry room Photo: Chris Doody BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER Some students at St. Bonaventure University face a weekly battle when doing their laundry.  “I have had people touch my clothes, and put them on top of the washing machine and then I have to put them back into the washer because… Keep Reading

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Resident Assistants Talk About Turnover

Devereux Hall photo: St. Bonaventure University BY ISABEL MARZULLO, NEWS EDITOR Recently there has been a noticeable shift in Resident Assistants at St. Bonaventure University. Some enter the role with enthusiasm but leave burnt out. Between lack of support, working late shifts and conflicts with housekeeping, several RAs have decided not to return to the… Keep Reading

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Black History Month at SBU

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Photo: Morgan Kilger BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will be hosting the STEP team in a Black History Month showcase that takes place on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m.  “For the event, our showcase is composed of STEP routines, a… Keep Reading

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Plassmann Classrooms Too Visible?

A classroom on the ground floor of Plassmann Photo: Isabel Marzullo BY ISABEL MARZULLO, NEWS EDITOR “That’s a horrible place to be if something bad happens,” said Mike Marsfelder, captain of the Olean Police Department after hearing classroom doors on the ground floor of Plassmann Hall at St. Bonaventure University are made of glass, don’t… Keep Reading

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Nearby Off-Campus Dining

Don Tequila Photo: Don Tequila BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER We asked 50 St. Bonaventure University students and staff where their favorite off-campus places to eat are. With limited dining options on campus, some students travel to the surrounding towns to find their preferred place to eat. Six participants named Don Tequila their favorite– a… Keep Reading

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Honors Program Aims to Stop The Drops

University Honors logo Photo: St. Bonaventure Honors Program BY: GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure University Honors Program has made changes to the curriculum over the last two years to make knowledge of the requirements more accessible and less overwhelming. Scott Simpson, Honors Program Director and chemistry professor, said the Honors Program has changed… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure Holds Firm on DEI Despite Trump’s Order

President Donald Trump signs an executive order Photo: the United States Senate – Office of Dan Sullivan BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 21 threatening how St. Bonaventure University and all other colleges and universities in America operate with diversity, equity and inclusion policies. On his second… Keep Reading

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MLK Trip Accepting Applications

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Photo: @sbu_umin BY: CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER The Equity Institute is presenting the Dr. MLK Jr. Experience Trip to Atlanta, Georgia this spring break for the second time.  Last year the trip was led by Jessica Foskolos, Equity Institute coordinator at St. Bonaventure University, along with Alice Miller Nation, director… Keep Reading

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Cars Line Fire Lanes During MBB Games

Twenty-five cars line the fire lane next to Devereux Hall Photo: The Bona Venture BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG    St. Bonaventure University’s men’s basketball games create an influx of cars on campus, which means visitor’s cars block the shoulders of about 1,200 feet of E Union Street — including obstructing a fire hydrant — the entire 380-foot… Keep Reading

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Fact Check: Do Only Women’s Sports Teams Share Locker Rooms?

The locker room for women’s soccer Photo: Isabel Marzullo/The Bona Venture BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES EDITOR    The women’s soccer and lacrosse teams must share a locker room, as well as the men’s baseball and soccer teams. Because of this layout, teams do not have locker room access during their off-season, forcing players to carry multiple… Keep Reading

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