Seniors Michael Seitz, Joseph Gombatto, Thomas Reilly, Eric Bernhardt, Jimmy McKeown, Jace Frazier and Jack Gombatto tour Times Square prior to the team’s NIT matchup at Madison Square Garden Tucker Reilly/ The Bona Venture BY: TUCKER REILLY, ADVISORY EDITOR St. Bonaventure University’s basketball program is no stranger to the national stage. In addition to games in the… Keep Reading
Students from left to right: Seipp, Stutz, Solomon, Walker, Smith, Raymond Cassidey Kavathas/ The Bona Venture BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ADVISORY EDITOR “Small school doing big things,” said Steven Stutz, station manager of WSBU 88.3 “The Buzz”. For the fifth time, second consecutively, members of “The Buzz”, Bonaventure’s student-run radio station, will travel to attend Super… Keep Reading
Peer coaches for the 2022 fall semester Photo courtesy of Stephanie Carpenter BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR The class of 2026 is the last freshman class to experience SBU-101, SBU-102 and peer coaching as we know it. A new committee is meeting to revise the freshman experience to include a deeper emphasis on success with… Keep Reading
The entrance to the Rathskeller David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR After over two years of closure, St. Bonaventure University welcomed back a newly renovated, late-night spot: the Rathskeller. Complete with a bar, stage, foosball table and more, the University was excited to re-open the space. “We want students down there,” Associate… Keep Reading
Provost Dr. Joseph Zimmer Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ADVISORY EDITOR Dr. Joseph Zimmer, provost and vice president for academic affairs at St. Bonaventure University, will leave the university at the end of the semester. The former interim president has accepted a position at Robert Morris University as provost and vice… Keep Reading
Photo courtesy of Steven Stutz/The Bona Venture stutza20@bonaventure.edu BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, and HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS EDITOR Jeff Gingerich, president of St. Bonaventure University, has been named a defendant in a civil lawsuit regarding alleged wrongful termination of an employee at The University of Scranton. As provost at Scranton, Gingerich participated in the termination of… Keep Reading
A student stares at his screens in hopes of great outcomes Steven Stutz/The Bona Venture stutza20@bonaventure.edu BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR It’s that time of the semester again. After months of papers, tests and homework it’s finals week. St. Bonaventure University has made some new additions and continued old traditions to help alleviate students’… Keep Reading
The BonaResponds banner on display in the entrance of the Swan Building Steven Stutz/The Bona Venture stutza20@bonaventure.edu BY: TUCKER REILLY, ADVISORY EDITOR BonaResponds is going to Florida for the first time this winter break. The campus service organization will be taking a trip to Pine Island to work in relief and construction after the devastation… Keep Reading
A photograph from a previous interview with Bob Lanier Photo courtesy of Project Unfurl BY: NATHAN SOLOMON, MANAGING EDITOR The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has decades worth of history. From a Final Four berth, to some dark days, back to a resurgence in modern day, Bonaventure basketball has a unique story. Mike Camoin ‘88… Keep Reading
Sign encouraging people to vote Hadley Thompson/The Bona Venture thompshp20@bonaventure.edu BY: HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS EDITOR Midterm election results have projected Democratic party control of the United States Senate and Republican party control of the U.S. House of Representatives.St. Bonaventure University has clubs for each of the two major political parties — Republican and Democratic.Leading up… Keep Reading
Stocked shelves of cans and non-perishables in the Franciscan Center For Social Concern David Scibilia/The Bonaventure scibild22@bonaventure.edu “Like any other business or organization, we’re not immune from the impacts of inflation,” said Thomas Missel, Chief Communications Officer. “From tightening operational budgets across all divisions to reducing utility costs, the university does all it can to… Keep Reading
A plate of Thanksgiving food Cassidey Kavathas/ The Bona Venture kavathcj20@bonaventure.edu BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Since 2018, Aaron Chimbel and his wife, Bethanne Chimbel, have opened their home to students and faculty who can’t get home for Thanksgiving or don’t have family nearby. “Nobody should have to be alone on a holiday,” Chimbel, dean of… Keep Reading
A promotional photo from the Notice Board event poster Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University BY: TUCKER REILLY, ADVISORY EDITOR The “Pow-Wow Dance Show,” hosted in the St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Thursday, was just the most recent event in a long series of indigenous-focused programs at Bonaventure. The… Keep Reading
The beginning of the paint bubble Hadley Thompson/The Bona Venture thompshp20@bonaventure.edu BY: HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS EDITOR Some students in the residence options at St. Bonaventure University have had experiences with mice, leaking toilets and Facility Service Requests. “I am not sure what they can do in that situation, but it did not feel like they… Keep Reading
The engraved detail of St. Bonaventure University’s dining hall Steven Stutz// The Bona Venture stutza20@bonaventure.edu BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Since the start of the semester, the food committee in collaboration with administrators and Aramark, have worked to improve the student experience with dining. “It allows the students to have a direct connection between the administration… Keep Reading
Walter Kemp 3 (left) and Jason Benefield (right) performing spoken word with accompaniment from the piano David Scibilia/The Bonaventure scibild22@bonaventure.edu St. Bonaventure University and the Russell J. Jandoli School of Communication in partnership with the Black Student Union presented “Hear the Brothas,” an event focusing on diversity, equity and understanding in American society through spoken… Keep Reading
A promotional poster for the event Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS ASSIGMENT EDITOR Join St. Bonaventure University and the Jandoli School of Communication in partnership with the St. Bonaventure Black student union for “Hear the Brothas”. Taking place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the Regina A.… Keep Reading
A poster encouraging students to register to vote Tucker Reilly // The Bona Venture Reillyt19@bonaventure.edu BY: TUCKER REILLY, ADVISORY EDITOR Election season is in full swing at Bonaventure. The 2022 midterm elections officially take place on Nov. 8 but students around campus have been politically involved for months now. “I think participation in elections is… Keep Reading
Students enjoying the fall weather on campus Steven Stutz // The Bona Venture stutzsa20@bonaventure.edu BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF For the first time, St. Bonaventure University will celebrate First Generation Student Day on Nov. 8. A first generation student is someone whose parents did not attend a four-year institution. Bonaventure has 395 first generation undergraduate students. … Keep Reading
The cheer team poses in their uniforms of long sleeves and leggings in their dress room filled with basketball equipment Maya Henderson/ The Bona Venture hendermr20@bonaventure.edu BY: HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS EDITOR “We are dissatisfied with our position in this school,” Maya Henderson, a back spot and junior political science major, said. “I think that it’s… Keep Reading