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Morales Honored for Induction to NYS Veterans Hall of Fame

Frank Morales  Photo: St. Bonaventure University  BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER     During his 20 years in the United States Army, Master Sgt. Francisco “Frank” Morales fought in Afghanistan and served in challenging regions of the world.     This is why New York State Senator George M. Borello nominated Morales for the New York State Senate Veterans… Keep Reading

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Fact Check: Did Bona’s Provide Scooters to Student-Athletes?

Bonaventure’s Administration Building  Photo: David Scibilia  BY ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES EDITOR  Several student-athletes have been spotted traveling across campus on white or black electric scooters. This caused disapproval among students, which stemmed from one common belief: The university was providing student-athletes with electric scooters.  However, what many students were unaware of is that, according to… Keep Reading

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Bona’s Students React to Trump’s Election

The 2024 electoral map as of 2 p.m. Nov. 6, 2024. Data compiled from the Associated Press. BY DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR On the morning of Nov. 6, Matthew Nicolazzo woke up with a smile on his face. The Associated Press had called the 2024 presidential race in favor of Donald J. Trump. Invigorated with… Keep Reading

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SBU OT Program Collaborates with U Pitt Bradford 

St. Bonaventure Occupational Therapy students practice functional transfers during a skills lab. Photo: St. Bonaventure University  BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER     An Oct. 17 agreement with St. Bonaventure University and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford introduced new opportunities for graduate students pursuing Bonaventure’s occupational therapy program.    “This new partnership with UPB is exciting because… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure Students Prepare to Vote

Student Filling Out a Voter Registration Form  Photo: The Bona Venture  BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER     With election day approaching on Nov. 5, some students said they’re prepared to vote in this year’s presidential election.    With more than just a presidential election on the line, Tom Buttafarro Jr., director of the office of government and… Keep Reading

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Faculty Senate to Review Gen Eds

The university Administration Building  Photo: David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS EDITOR     Over the next couple of months, St. Bonaventure University’s Faculty Senate will be reviewing outcomes of the general education requirements to evaluate their relevance to students’ education today.     In 2016, the faculty senate undertook a revision of the Gen Ed curriculum… Keep Reading

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Budget Committee Announces Club Funding

St. Bonaventure University Photo: David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER     The Budget Committee of the Student Government Association created the 2024-2025 budget for new and existing clubs last month, allocating funds to campus clubs.    The committee functions off of a fixed budget; they have a set amount of money to divide between… Keep Reading

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Jandoli School of Communication Celebrates 75th Anniversary 

Students, alumni, professors gather for the dinner celebration  Photo: @BonasJSchool on Instagram BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER   The Jandoli School of Communication celebrated its 75th anniversary, bringing a sea of alumni, students and faculty together to recognize years of success, and those who made it possible. Deb Henretta ‘83 contributed to the renovation of the… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure Mourns Passing of Professor

Professor Jeffrey Warner  Courtesy of: sbu.edu BY: MORGAN KILGER, FEATURES EDITOR    Jeffrey Warner, an adjunct Spanish professor at Bonaventure, lost his battle with stage four pancreatic cancer on Oct. 13. He passed in his home surrounded by family.    Warner loved Bonaventure — he always told his students. After growing up in Portville, New York, he… Keep Reading

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Gingerich Launches BonaLeads 

The administration building David Scibilia/The Bona Venture  BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER     Jeff Gingerich, university president, formed BonaLeads to provide faculty leaders with new insights into the inner workings of higher education at St. Bonaventure University.     “We have tremendously talented staff and faculty at St. Bonaventure,” said Gingerich. “It’s important that we provide different kinds… Keep Reading

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Times are Changing 

The new clock tower the university installed near the library  Photo: David Scibilia/The Bona Venture  BY ANDREW HALE, EDITOR IN CHIEF     St. Bonaventure University installed a new street clock, which they placed outside of the Friedsam Memorial Library.    Construction on the concrete patio and electric, brick walls surrounding the clock began this summer. The Verdin… Keep Reading

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Sneak Peak: Documentary Featuring Bonaventure’s Men’s Basketball Team

BY: MORGAN KILGER/FEATURES EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University’s men’s basketball team has impacted both the university and Franciscan values for decades. The legacy men’s basketball built and the Franciscan values shown is featured in the documentary “Brown and White: The Heart of Bona’s Basketball” produced and directed by Mike Camion, a 1988 Bonaventure alumnus. . … Keep Reading

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Basketball Hall of Fame Recognizes Bonaventure Alum

Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: KYLE MAIER, SPORTS EDITOR Former St. Bonaventure University basketball player Chris Matthews, known to millions on social media as “Lethal Shooter,” will forever be etched in basketball history Sunday.  “This weekend, I’m going to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, where I’ll be donating two rims and two pairs of… Keep Reading

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Same Drink, Higher Price

Cafe La Verna  David Scibilia/The Bona Venture  BY DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR     Stephanie Karl looked down at the Starbucks receipt in her hand. $5.65.     Cheaper than what the senior political science major was used to.     She bought a venti iced matcha, just like she always did.    The only difference being instead of buying it at… Keep Reading

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Guidelines Challenge Bonaventure Student Journalists

John J. Murphy Professional Building Photo Courtesy, The Bona Venture BY ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS EDITOR    “Over my four years as a student journalist, I was routinely told ‘no,’ or told my requests weren’t reasonable — that is if I got a response at all,” said Jonathan Walker, ‘24.    Student journalists at Bonaventure must adhere to… Keep Reading

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Monetary confusion in political clubs?

SBU political club’s logos  Photo Courtesy, sbu.republicans and sbu_collegedems on Instagram  BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER     Despite receiving the same amount of money from the Student Government Association, members of campus political clubs said they disagree with outside funding regulations.    Natalie Merrill, the former president of the College Democrats and graduate student, discussed her understanding… Keep Reading

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Got a job? Not everyone’s so lucky

Student applying for a job on Handshake  Photo Courtesy, The Bona Venture  BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER     Some incoming students struggle to find employment at St. Bonaventure University, even though they said they applied to multiple on-campus jobs.     Bonaventure provides opportunities for students to have jobs on campus through a website called Handshake, which connects… Keep Reading

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Jandoli school redefines the DEI initiative.

DEI Poster  Chris Doody/The Bona Venture  BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER     Scott Sackett, a lecturer at The Jandoli School of  Communications redefined the meaning and values of DEI to create a more welcoming environment.    The St. Bonaventure University communication school recently changed its diversity, equity and inclusion board to place Sackett in charge.     Changes to… Keep Reading

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Coming Soon? Not Anymore

The sign the university installed on the plot where the graduate housing was supposed to go  Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture  BY DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR     Zach Apker, a graduate student looking to earn his MBA in professional accountancy, returned to his alma mater this August and walked past Francis Hall.    He was confused. But not… Keep Reading

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