Recap: Bonaventure MBB Defeats Big Four Rival Buffalo, Remains Undefeated at Home
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team picked up its ninth win of the season, … Keep Reading
Social media is making millennials miss out
Today, technology has taken over as one of the most important and prominent aspects of our era. Social media, in particular, seems to have a strong hold on people of our generation. Recently, it appears that millennials are more focused on what they can portray on social media than on what is actually happening around… Keep Reading
Athlete experiences the runner’s high
As a division I runner, I’m often asked, “Do you actually enjoy running?” My answer usually consists of a quick “No,” but the more I think about it, I do enjoy running. Of course, running has its downsides. It’s uncomfortable, breathing is hard, it’s terrible on your joints and there’s only about a 20 degree… Keep Reading
Ditcher wins twice at A10 Match Play
By Dave Malchak Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure University golf team traveled Monday and Tuesday for Atlantic 10 Match Play at Weston Hills Country Club, in Weston, FL. It was the Bonnies return to competition after the fall season. The Bonnies went up against VCU, Richmond, and St. Joseph’s, picking up a win in the… Keep Reading
Szamosi, Dukes dominate boards against SBU
By Mikael DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team lost its final regular season game of the 2016-17 season Tuesday night, falling 83-61 to the Duquesne Dukes. The Dukes (15-14) and the Bonnies (9-19) split the season series 1-1, as the Bonnies won 69-56 on Jan. 21. The Dukes dominated the glass… Keep Reading
Purple Eagles score nine straight, top Bonnies
The St. Bonaventure University women’s lacrosse team (0-2) dropped their second game of the season to the Niagara Purple Eagles Monday afternoon. Niagara stormed past the Bonnies in the first half, scoring 10 goals and winning 18-5. Senior midfielder Scarlet Jaworski tallied her first goal of the season early in the first half, putting the… Keep Reading
White, McFadden set school marks in A10 finals
By Ryan Signorino Staff Writer The St. Bonaventure University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams finished in seventh place and tenth place at the Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships with scores of 391 and 187.5. 12 Bonnies swam in finals for their individual events, and four found themselves on the podium. Senior… Keep Reading
Women’s tennis serve Bearcats loss at home
By Dave Malchak Contributing Writer On Sunday, the St. Bonaventure women’s tennis team defeated the Binghamton Bearcats, 5-2. The match was held at the St. Bonaventure Fitness Center, and with the victory the Bonnies improved to 3-7 for the spring season, which began Jan. 20. Freshman Clara Herberts beat fellow freshman Rebecca Dellaway 6-2, 4-6,… Keep Reading
Bonnies tennis takes road loss to Youngstown
By Dave Malchak Contributing Writer On Feb. 17, the St. Bonaventure University men’s tennis team fell to Youngstown State 5-2. The Bonnies were able to win 2 of the singles matches, and Youngstown State took the other five scoring opportunities. The spring season had begun well for the Bonnies (3-5), winning 3 out of the… Keep Reading
Bonnies take loss in final Classic game
By Mikael DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University softball team dropped its final game of the Charlotte First Pitch Classic, taking the loss to the Canisius Golden Griffins 3-1 in extra innings. The Bonnies (1-4) continued their hitting struggles in the game, being out hit by the Golden Griffins (3-4) 11-6. They had some… Keep Reading
Bonnies beat out by Falcons in doubleheader
By Mikael DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University softball team dropped both games of a doubleheader against the Bowling Green Falcons, losing the first game 8-3 and the second 5-4. The Bonnies (1-3) were out-hit by the Falcons (6-2) between the two games 22-9, with the Falcons splitting their hits 11 per game. In… Keep Reading
Bonnies defense falters on senior day
By Mike DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team saw the VCU Rams come to the Reilly Center and spoil senior day this afternoon, falling 77-60. “That’s our worst effort of the year. They just came in a punked us,” Bonnies Head Coach Jesse Fleming said. “I have to figure something out.… Keep Reading
White, Bonnies continue contention into final day
By Ryan Signorino Staff Writer The third day of the Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships sees the St. Bonaventure University men’s team sitting in sixth place with 256 points and the women in ninth with 137.5 points. Senior Michael White again swam the highlight of the day for the Bonnies, securing first place in… Keep Reading
Home runs sink Bonnies against Charlotte
By Mikael DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University softball team split their opening day at the Charlotte First Pitch Classic, falling to the host Charlotte 49ers 4-1 in game two of the day. The Bonnies had previously beaten the Canisius Golden Griffins 3-2 earlier in the day. The Bonnies struggled at the plate, being… Keep Reading
White, McFadden set records on Day 2
By Ryan Signorino Staff Writer After two days of competition at the Atlantic 10 Swimming and Diving Championships, the St. Bonaventure University swimming and diving teams sit in fifth place for the men with 152 points and tenth place for the women with 76 points. Eight Bonnies made it to finals after prelims in the… Keep Reading
Campus clubs hold open mic night
By Dom LoVallo Managing Editor Tonight, two clubs on campus will come together and present an Open Mic Night in Café La Verna. Chattertons, St. Bonaventure’s poetry club, and The Laurel, the university’s literary magazine organized the event. Michael O’Malley, co-editor of The Laurel, enjoys how the magazine promotes student expression and that will also… Keep Reading
Celebrities speak up for change
“Why does everything have to be so political?” This notion roars its head from the unshackled mouths of conservative viewers after just about every major, televised event — despite an amendment that warrants uproar of any legal caliber. With this month’s annual Super Bowl performance, we heard a mix of emotions — manifested in social… Keep Reading
Bonnies hold Book Drive for Olean
By Tom Cottingham Features Editor The Bonaventure Education Association and Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, are holding book drives to benefit the Olean Head Start program. According to the official site, “the program is designed primarily for children whose families fall within the federal poverty income guidelines.” “We’re working together to try… Keep Reading
Panel discusses Black Feminism
The Damietta Center for Multicultural Affairs hosted its second Black History Month event on Wednesday in the Doyle Trustees Room. A panel of four black women discussed “What Black Feminism means in the 21st Century.” The panelists included Monica L. Ridgeway, equity and inclusion coordinator at the Education Collaborative of Western New York; Kara Oliver,… Keep Reading
Cooking Classes Begin at Bonaventure
By Ellen Piper Contributing Writer On Feb. 11, six couples gathered to learn from St. Bonaventure Sous Chef, Justin Maxson. These were the first classes offered this semester after a successful offering of classes last semester. Teaching is something that Maxson has always wanted to do because he is so outgoing and loves to see… Keep Reading
President Emeritus receives award
By Jessica Dillon News Assignment Editor The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities recognized Sr. Margaret Carney, president emeritus, for her advancement of Catholic higher education earlier this year. On Jan. 28, the ACCU held its annual conference in Washington, D.C. to “provide practical advice for advancing a deeper understanding of diversity and inclusion on… Keep Reading