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 … Keep Reading
Bonas reacts to Richter Center’s importance
The buildings around St. Bonaventure’s beautiful campus all have their own importance for students. The academic buildings are essential to learn and prepare for the future, the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts brings musical and dramatic talent and the Hickey Dining Hall is always there for a quick bite to eat with friends… Keep Reading
A real story all about “Fake News”
Following the recent presidential election, “legitimate” news outlets have been decrying a spate of “fake news” stories. But a big question hanging over consumers of all news is: How do we tell what news is fake and what news is real? Cortney Padlo, a junior marketing major, said finding credible news sources isn’t difficult —… Keep Reading
Social media, masking empathy
Twitter, recognizable by its famous blue icon of a bird, is the perfect place to share short pieces of information and see what everyone on the app is talking about. Those moments where everyone seems to be talking about the same thing are better known as trending topics, which allow users to go on the… Keep Reading
Cartoons are still in
Growing up, a lot of people would say their favorite show was a cartoon of some kind. SpongeBob has been popular for a long time, but I am willing to go as far back as Tom and Jerry, Looney Toons and Mickey Mouse. All of these characters and shows entertained us for years. After a… Keep Reading
Obama legacy, falls short on promises
As Donald Trump’s administration begins, Americans say their farewells to President Barack Obama. Many Americans thanked the president for his long service to the nation. Many Americans will remember the killing of Osama Bin Laden as one of Obama’s crowning achievements. In 2008 Obama promised to pull troops out of the Middle East, close Guantanamo… Keep Reading
Bonnies beat Davidson to capture third straight
by Mikael DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team captured its third straight win tonight, defeating the Davidson Wildcats 70-51. “I was proud of the maturity tonight,” Bonnies head coach Jesse Fleming said. “I’m just really proud of the way we’re playing. We are getting a lot of deflections, we are covering… Keep Reading
Bonnies comeback to knock off Saint Joseph’s
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Associate Editor Jaylen Adams scored a team high 19 points for the Bonnies, but it was fellow guard Matt Mobley who sealed the comeback victory the St. Bonaventure Bonnies Tuesday, as they defeated the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 67-63. Bonnies head coach Mark Schmidt said the Bonnies showed up the final 10… Keep Reading
Bonnies undefeated streak ends
by Mikael DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University club basketball team’s undefeated stretch ended today when they were swept in a three-game series by the Syracuse University club team. After dropping the first game 51-36, the Bonnies came out swinging in the second game. Through the first ten minutes of play the teams combined… Keep Reading
Bonnies return home with a win
by Mikael DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team won its second straight conference game tonight, defeating the visiting Duquesne Dukes 69-56. “It was definitely a team win,” Bonnies head coach Jesse Fleming said. “We got five kids in double-figures, we defended like crazy; I thought Gabby [Richmond] was huge protecting the… Keep Reading
Big Red spoils Bonnies return home
by Ryan Signorino Staff Writer The St. Bonaventure University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams were defeated by Cornell University at the Reilly Center pool yesterday afternoon. The men lost 168-124, and the women lost 181-116. Senior Michael White won two individual events, the 200-butterfly and the 200-breaststroke. Junior Alyssa Levac won the 100-breaststroke… Keep Reading
Bonnies begin turn-around on the road
by Mikael DeSanto Sports Editor The Bonnies had not won a true regular season road game in almost a year (Feb. 20 at La Salle), but that came to an end Thursday night when they downed UMass 55-38. The road losing streak had reached nine games. “I was just pleased with the way we played.… Keep Reading
LaPlaca selected as speaker
By Dom Lovallo Managing Editor For the first time in school history, students were involved in selecting the keynote speaker for graduation. After being nominated by students, the Board of Trustees approved Chris LaPlaca, ’79, to be the keynote speaker at St. Bonaventure University’s 157th commencement ceremony. When Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., resided as president,… Keep Reading
Mix comfort with style
By Brianna McKnight Contributing Writer We all know college can be stressful at times and tends to wear us down. Whether it may be classes, homework, clubs, sports, or a job that brings stress into our lives there is always something. So, why put yourself through the extra stress of wearing a fashionable uncomfortable… Keep Reading
And the Oscar goes to…
Award show season has begun, and Hollywood’s hottest have turned their focus on one of the most prestigious — The Oscars. The 89th Academy Awards will take place on February 26, and will be hosted by television host Jimmy Kimmel. The live broadcast will honor the best films of 2016, and will likely mimic the… Keep Reading
Students have chance to volunteer at soup kitchen
By Thomas Cottingham Features Editor The Olean warming house is one of the oldest student-ran soup kitchens in the country. The building is open six days a week all year round, and Bonaventure students and faculty unite to serve the less fortunate and needy. Christopher Stanley, Ph.D., has started a bimonthly volunteer service at… Keep Reading
A look ahead: anticipating 2017’s music
By Thomas Cottingham Features Editor The year of 2016 did not highlight much for some. Whether it was the presidential election, celebrity deaths, horrific events or just a plain bad year, 2016 did not live up to its potential. Music, however, was one of the shiniest moments of last year and 2017 has the… Keep Reading
Bonnies go to DC for Inauguration
By Yoselin Person Feature Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure students traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the 2017 Presidential Inauguration today. The event will have a huge impact on Bona students; however, attending the Presidential Inauguration has already brought a huge impact to certain students. Keegan Miller, a junior philosophy major with a minor in… Keep Reading
University offers staff new retirement plan
By Rachel Konieczny Photo Editor A new retirement plan will allow St. Bonaventure faculty to enter into retirement more gradually. Announced last Friday, the new phased approach to retirement permits faculty members to gradually reduce their teaching workload over a period of up to three years, according to Erik Seastedt, director of human resources. “Faculty… Keep Reading
ENACTUS students serve and reflect on annual trip
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor While Olean’s weather dipped below 30 degrees, St. Bonaventure student Lizzy Austin, a junior education major, soaked in the sun in the Bahamas. But, Austin and her 40 classmates were not there to simply bask in the warmth. Austin gazed up at a home in the Freeport area. The house… Keep Reading
MLK day named official school holiday
This week the Bonaventure community celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through both the performing arts and school policy. Beginning in 2018, Bonaventure will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. According to a school-wide press release released Monday, Dr. Andrew Roth, university president, suggested the policy change last semester. University… Keep Reading