PREVIEW: Bonnies face Bryant, Barry Evans at Home Tomorrow
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team concludes its three-game homestand Sunday afternoon, taking on … Keep Reading
UFC’s newest megastar: Ilia “El Matador” Topuria
BY COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Many fans criticized and laughed at the supreme confidence of Spanish-Georgian fighter Ilia Topuria. They called him “delusional” and hoped reigning Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski would humble the brash, young challenger. Instead, Topuria proved everyone wrong, brutally knocking out Volkanovski in the second round and… Keep Reading
The NHL needs to go back to what made outdoor games special
ANTHONY DASILVA, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimeida Commons Outdoor games have a history of being special, magical events for the NHL but have lost their luster over the last few years. These games were special because they were unique and played between teams with a rich history — it’s time for the NHL to… Keep Reading
The ‘Nikki Haley Anthem’ is as laughable as it gets
BY: JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Photo Courtesy of Wikimeida Commons Even though music can be a powerful tool in politics, the “Nikki Haley Anthem” is more laughable than uplifting. With 2024 being a presidential election year, it looks like Americans are getting the same matchup as the 2020 Election: Joe Biden versus Donald Trump. However,… Keep Reading
Exploring diversity: Bonaventure’s center for arab-Islamic studies
An inside look into the center Photo courtesy of Michael Calabria BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER Michael Calabria was a graduate student in Arab and Islamic studies when he received an invitation to return to St. Bonaventure University to help former president Sister Margaret Carney with her idea to recognize the importance of the Arab… Keep Reading
Bonnies baseball loses tiebreaker to The Citadel
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY KYLE MAIER, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure men’s baseball team dropped the rubber game against The Citadel Bulldogs this past Sunday at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, losing 8-4 after allowing a five-run seventh inning. In the 1st, the Bonnies bats continued to produce a day after scoring 22… Keep Reading
Women’s Basketball blows late lead to Patriots
PHOTO COURTESY OF GOBONNIES BY ALLIE ELKINS, SPORTS EDITOR The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team fell to George Mason in a nail-biting 57-53 loss in the Reilly Center Wednesday night. The Patriots (21-5, 12-3 A-10) got off to a hot start against the Bonnies (4-22, 1-14 A-10), but Bonaventure picked up the lead three minutes… Keep Reading
Softball looks ahead to 2024 season
PHOTO: ST. BONAVENTURE ATHLETICS BY NATHAN DONNELLY, SPORTS WRITER Following an 12-35-1 record in 2023, the St. Bonaventure softball team looks ahead to 2024. The Bonnies will begin their season with a trip to Madeira Beach, Florida., against Bellarmine on Feb. 23. Sophomore second baseman Abby Farber said she is looking forward to traveling to… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure men’s basketball stunned by Explorers
Photo: La Salle Athletics BY KYLE MAIER, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team dropped a crucial conference matchup against La Salle on Wednesday, losing 72-59 in Tom Gola Arena. After trading baskets for the first 10 minutes, the Explorers (13-14, 4-10 A10) took a 21-19 against the Bonnies (16-10, 7-7 A10)… Keep Reading
Bonnies win overtime thriller against Davidson 81-80
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY KYLE MAIER, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR In a game that went down to the final play, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team defeated Davidson College 81-80 in an overtime thriller at the Reilly Center Saturday. Trading buckets early, the Bonnies (16-9, 7-6 A10) went on an 8-0 run midway through the… Keep Reading
Recap: Essamvous’ career-high 23 lift Bonnies over Rams
PHOTO COURTESY OF GOBONNIES BY JONNY WALKER, ADVISORY EDITOR NEW YORK — Forward Assa Essamvous’ career-high 23 points lifted the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team over Fordham, 85-67, Wednesday night in Rose Hill Gymnasium. Essamvous, a 6-foot-6 sophomore, hit seven of the Bonnies’ (15-9, 6-6 A-10) 12 made 3-pointers. The Rams (10-14, 4-7 A-10), who… Keep Reading
Opinion: Bonnies men’s basketball defined by inconsistency
PHOTO COURTESY OF GOBONNIES BY JONNY WALKER, ADVISORY EDITOR With an 85-67 rout of Fordham Wednesday night, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team got back to .500 in Atlantic 10 Conference play. But two-thirds of the way through their conference season, the Bonnies (15-9, 6-6 A-10) have only consistently proved one thing: their inconsistency. Wednesday’s… Keep Reading
Swimming and diving team led by international students
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY NATHAN DONNELLY, SPORTS WRITER The St. Bonaventure swimming and diving team is composed of six international students from five different countries on the men’s team, and six international students from six different countries on the women’s team. One thing they have in common is their shared experience having traveled across… Keep Reading
Upcoming Vice President of Advancement passes away.
Jason Amore Photo Courtesy: St. Bonaventure University’s website BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR On Dec. 21, 2023, Jason Amore was welcomed to the St. Bonaventure community as the new Vice President of Advancement. On Feb. 6, a week before his start date, Amore passed away due to a short illness. The St. Bonaventure community is… Keep Reading
Bonaventure faces challenges as freshman classes grow
The Administration building David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, FEATURES EDITOR On the first day of the fall 2023 semester, Jackson Roy walked through the doors of De La Roche Hall at St. Bonaventure University for his introductory microeconomics class. As an accounting major, Roy wasn’t too worried — he was even a bit… Keep Reading
Farm to Table: A 10-week internship for all
BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER The Farm to Table summer program provides an opportunity for students of any major to participate in a customized internship experience. The program is put on by the Franciscan Center for Social Concern at St. Bonaventure University. The 10-week program is split between the Canticle Farm, a 15-acre farm sponsored… Keep Reading
Students express sanitary concerns in Devereux Hall
Devereux Hall Photo Courtesy: SBU Archives BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER “On Saturday evening, I walked into the bathroom prepared to take a shower,” said Emma Gavazzi, a sophomore English major. “But as I approached the shower stalls, I was met first by a vicious odor and then a sight that I could only describe… Keep Reading
Bonaventure celebrates Black History Month
Black History Month display at Quick Center of the Arts Julia Babcock/The Bona Venture BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER Feb. 1 marked the start of Black History Month. This month celebrates the history of African Americans and their impact on the United States. The United States has been celebrating Black History Month for 47 years… Keep Reading
Game changer is needed to get the job done for the Super Bowl
LANDON WASHBURN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons In the National Football League, 48 players are dressed for game day. The most important player in the game is the quarterback. The quarterback is the player who commands the offense and leads the team. The quarterback handles the ball the most and is in charge… Keep Reading
Kanye West is a hot mess that we need to leave in the past
BY: JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons In a landscape brimming with talented artists creating compelling music, it’s time to move past Kanye West’s divisive legacy and embrace new voices. Polarizing Chicago rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and former presidential candidate, Kanye West, collaborated with the talented singer and songwriter, Ty Dolla $ign,… Keep Reading
David Stearns had a good first offseason
ANTHONY DASILVA, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The MLB season is just around the corner, and after a disappointing 2023 season, many Mets fans aren’t pleased with how new General Manager David Stearns maneuvered his first offseason in Queens. Stearns played his first offseason in New York smart, considering this was a below-average… Keep Reading