By Sean Corey Staff Writer Housing starts plunged more than 16 percent compared to January of last year. Some economists and investors blamed much of this decrease on the cold weather. Others, however, say the poor housing data, along with low retail sales and mediocre job growth is a sign that there are underlying problems… Keep Reading
Alexandra Salerno Advisory Editor “I hate their music. They’re so fake.” In 2011, assistant professor of marketing Paul Barretta was a Ph.D. of marketing candidate at The University of Texas Pan American. He never imagined the remark made by one of his students about a ‘fake’ recording artist would spark an idea for the… Keep Reading
Nathaniel West Managing Editor Andrew Nicholson will make his triumphant return to the Reilly Center tomorrow. The 2012 graduate and current power forward for the NBA’s Orlando Magic will be back on in Bonnie territory to watch as St. Bonaventure retires his number 44 during their game tomorrow against Rhode Island. “It was a decision… Keep Reading
Julia Mericle Staff Writer CareerFest 2014, hosted by the Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC), will bring more than 30 employers to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Thursday, March 6, for students to meet and network. The event, which will begin at 11:30 a.m., is tailored specifically to St. Bonaventure… Keep Reading
Lian Bunny Assistant News Editor Doctor to the Vice President Kevin O’Connor, ’88, returned to St. Bonaventure to speak on his liberal arts education’s impact on his leadership and achievements. O’Connor’s speech was held in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Thursday, Feb. 13. “There is nothing we (leaders) can’t do,” O’Connor said.… Keep Reading
Hannah Gordon News Assignment Editor Students are establishing a creative outlet for those interested in exploring new media. Jillian Hammel, a sophomore strategic communication and digital media major and club president, said the Digital Media Club will be a platform for students of any major interested in new media and how to use it as… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Assistant News Editor For the fourth consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation has named St. Bonaventure University a Tree Campus USA school, acknowledging achievements made during 2013. The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conservation and education with a mission to inspire people to plan, nurture and celebrate… Keep Reading
By Sean Corey Contributing Writer Markets have been up this week based on a series of positive economic numbers. Both the long and energy fund rebounded from last week’s losses. Chinese exports and imports rose around seven percent, easing fears of a Chinese economic slowdown. Congress also passed a debt resolution earlier this week, erasing… Keep Reading
By Hannah Gordon News Assignment Editor For the first time in St. Bonaventure history, the Mock Trial team won their regional tournament and is headed to the national competition. Ten students competed at the State University of New York College at Buffalo with guidance from their adviser, Steven Nuttall, professor of philosophy. Members… Keep Reading
By Amelia Kibbe Features Assignment Editor Although America welcomed the beginning of a new year more than a month ago, the celebration is just wrapping up for the Chinese. The Chinese New Year began on Jan. 31 and the celebration continues through tonight. On Monday, through the efforts of the Damietta Center and… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Staff Writer The Board of Trustees of St. Bonaventure University has given approval to proceed with major renovations to Robinson and Falconio halls, as well as smaller upgrades to Devereux Hall. Vice President Rick Trietley spoke about the upcoming project at the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting Tuesday, noting the… Keep Reading
By Kevin Rogers Editor-In-Chief Most freshman and sophomore students will be required to live on campus effective fall 2014 under a change to St. Bonaventure’s housing residency requirements. Lifting its policy of permitting students of all years to live off campus, the university will require freshman and sophomore students to live in campus housing for… Keep Reading
By Kiara Catanzaro News Editor Beginning next semester, students, faculty and alumni will be able to view photos of St. Bonaventure University through 19 different filters. At the end of the spring 2014 semester, workers in the office of marketing and communications will move on plans to develop a university Instagram account. … Keep Reading
By Emma Zaremba Features editor There’s no place like St. Bonaventure for alumni returning to campus each year on homecoming weekend. This weekend, also known as young alumni weekend, features a schedule of events set to begin this afternoon and last through Sunday. Alumni Services organized the entire weekend in collaboration with the… Keep Reading
By Hannah Gordon News Assignment Editor Phi Rho, St. Bonaventure’s counseling honor society, will host its annual Hut-A-Thon this weekend to raise awareness about homelessness and mental illness. This year’s event will be held today from 2 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Feb. 9 from 8 a.m.… Keep Reading
By Sean Corey Contributing Writer Stocks are simply ownership shares in a company. If you own a stock of a company you are part owner of that company. Being an stockholder entitles you to the financial profits of the company and gives you a vote in the corporate governance of the company. If the financial… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Staff Writer Recyclemania is underway and will continue for the next eight weeks at St. Bonaventure. The project, hosted by Tread Lightly, will promote recycling and sustainability at St. Bonaventure in an effort to benefit the local environment. Each spring, colleges across the United States and Canada take on… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Assistant News Editor Chris Mackowski, an associate professor of journalism and mass communication, recently edited “Bloody Autumn: The Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864,” published in January. This book is the 10th book of the “Emerging Civil War” series. Mackowski has authored or co-authored five of the 10 books. They… Keep Reading
By Kiara Catanzaro News Editor Three St. Bonaventure alumni will be inducted into the WSBU-FM 88.3 The Buzz Hall of Fame tomorrow at noon to honor their professional achievements. The inductees include Justin Craig, ‘97, a program director at ESPN’s New York City station, Tom Schuh, ‘84, a programming and marketing specialist with… Keep Reading
By Hannah Gordon News Assignment Editor Students noticed a change when logging on to the St. Bonaventure student portal website this week. On Monday St. Bonaventure updated the My.SBU.edu website to complement the updates made to the university’s website last semester. Despite the evident change in design, some students barely noticed a difference. “I saw… Keep Reading