Bonnies men’s soccer faces rival Niagara tonight
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY MICHAEL PEPLINSKI, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Bonaventure men’s soccer (2-3) takes on rival Niagara (1-5) today, hoping to … Keep Reading
Bonnies golf to compete in invitational Sunday
BY KYLE MAIER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The St. Bonaventure University men’s golf team heads to Apalachin this weekend to compete in the Matthews Auto Intercollegiate Golf Invitational. The tournament, hosted by Binghamton University, will be played Oct. 1-2 at the Links at Hiawatha Landing. Fourteen schools will compete. Graduate student Lance Sininger looks to continue his… Keep Reading
Bonnies men’s diver discusses life-threatening injury
Photo: GoBonnies BY JONNY WALKER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF On the final night of last season’s Atlantic 10 Conference Championships, St. Bonaventure diver Davis Hutchinson competed for the 3-meter-dive title as his coaches and teammates cheered from below. But Hutchinson’s path to competing in those A-10 Championships stretched much further than his brief climbs up the 3-meter platform… Keep Reading
Bonnie’s swimming and diving open season Saturday
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY NATHAN DONNELLY, CONTRIBUTING WRITER After the St. Bonaventure men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams finished sixth and ninth, respectively, at last year’s Atlantic 10 Conference playoffs, the team returns to the pool Saturday. The Bonnies added 11 freshmen head coach Mike Smiechowski called capable of making noise in the… Keep Reading
Students search for employment on campus
The St. Bonaventure University sign in front of the Doyle Hall ChapelDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Some St. Bonaventure University students look for jobs on campus at the end of the spring semester, leaving fewer for incoming freshmen. Bonaventure provides opportunities for students to have jobs on campus through a website… Keep Reading
Campus crime statistics published
A picture of the wall hangings in the second floor of the Reilly CenterDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR St. Bonaventure University released its annual security and fire safety report in accordance with the Clery Act this Monday. The Clery Act requires all colleges and universities that receive federal funding to disclose… Keep Reading
Has the Bona-bubble burst?
A prospective student tour groupPhoto courtesy of: Jacqueline Quinn-Kilger BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Henry Stoothoff, a freshman sports media major, visited St. Bonaventure University from Kansas City in early March 2022, touring campus for the first time. Stoothoff said that during his tour, he instantly felt like he would get a more personalized… Keep Reading
Bonaventure receives rankings from U.S. News
The administration buildingDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: JULIA BABCOCK, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Bonaventure University received recognition from the U.S. News & World Report, but students and administrators are split on the value rankings provide. The U.S. News & World Report college rankings recently came out for the 2024 academic year. Some students think these rankings… Keep Reading
Cancel culture: a toxic and vicious cycle
BY MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR “You’ve been canceled.” The words nobody wants to hear — especially celebrities. With social media spreading every ounce of information, cancel culture has become the biggest enemy of celebrities. Especially celebrities with something to hide. Cancel culture, withdrawing support from a specific group or person based on what they… Keep Reading
Taylor Swift enters her Travis Kelce era
BY MEGHAN BAEHL, OPINION EDITOR photo courtesy of @usweekly on Instagram The devil works hard, but Swifties work harder. A few weeks ago, I saw on Instagram that Taylor Swift possibly linked with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Before Swift, I had no idea who Kelce was (Maybe I’ve been living under a… Keep Reading
Jams with Joseph — Laufey shines on her album “Bewitched”
BY: JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Joe rates “Bewitched” 4/5 stars photo courtesy of @laufey on Instagram stars courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Even though Laufey’s sophomore album “Bewitched” needs a little polishing, it deserves its flowers. The recent album from the Billie Eilish-endorsed artist combines modern pop and 50s crooning jazz with classical compositions. Though… Keep Reading
Committee tackles student retention
The administration buildingDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR Jack Olszewski entered St. Bonaventure University as a freshman chemistry major in the fall of 2022. He transferred out after one semester. “I felt like I didn’t quite fit in with the general student population,” Olszewski said. “Also, I realized chemistry wasn’t for me… Keep Reading
Bonaventure receives $286,000 grant
Information about Suicide and Crisis LifelinePhoto Courtesy of Del Rey Honeycutt and Noticeboard BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Last week, Bonaventure received a grant from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of $286,000 to address mental-health and substance-abuse issues on campus. This is part of… Keep Reading
Finding a spot: Bonaventure’s parking puzzle
A full parking lot behind Shay HallDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: JULIA BABCOCK, CONTRIBUTING WRITER After a 4 a.m hospital visit, St. Bonaventure University freshmen Kayla Felder and Kaleb Rudderforth returned to campus and couldn’t find a parking spot near their dorm in Robinson Hall. This forced them to park in Lot F by Bonaventure’s… Keep Reading
Campus construction continues
An updated classroom in Plassmann HallDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Construction completed on the basement of Plassman and some residence halls, updating them for the 2023-2024 academic year. Plassmann underwent major renovations that included new interior finishes, new furniture, and a new HVAC [heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems]. The basement… Keep Reading
Jams with Joseph — Zach Bryan’s self-titled album is worth a listen
BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION ASSIGNMENT EDITOR photo courtesy of @zachlanebryan on Instagram Stars courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Zach Bryan’s self-titled album arrives amid a significant moment for country music, where chart-toppers have ranged from cloying love songs to regressive political statements. Zach Bryan’s latest effort is easily one of the better country records this year… Keep Reading
Dorm life: an unorganized, fantastic time
BY PAYTON SEAROR, CONTRIBUTING WRITER photo courtesy of Payton Searor St. Bonaventure University fortunately hosts vibrant communities within its dorm halls. However, my initial weeks on campus have shed light on both the positive and negative aspects of residence life and floor communities. Sep. 7 marked the NFL regular season opener with an intense match… Keep Reading
Sean Strickland’s UFC 293 win is the greatest upset in UFC history
BY COLIN BISH, CONTRIBUTING WRITER photo courtesy of @strickland_mma_ on Instagram Sean Strickland stunned UFC fans when he dominated Israel Adesanya to become the undisputed UFC Middleweight champion, and I consider it the greatest upset in the company’s history. All three judges scored the fight four rounds out of five for Strickland, which is not… Keep Reading
Retail therapy is the best therapy
BY MEGHAN BAEHL, OPINION EDITOR photo courtesy of Meghan Baehl Only hot people are reckless with their hard-earned money. As your resident shopaholic and Urban Outfitters gold member, I am here to tell you that it is okay to buy things when you are sad. I have tried all the suggested remedies: taking a walk… Keep Reading
Hickey staff helps students overcome culinary challenges
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR David Hoelscher, a senior environmental studies major, awoke around 3 a.m. one early March morning due to the violent ringing of a fire alarm — a common occurrence in the Garden Apartments last semester, according to Hoelscher. As he lazily shuffled his shoes on with a blanket over his head,… Keep Reading
Quick Center kicks off performance season
BY BROOKE JOHNPIER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The 2023-2024 Friends of Good Music performance season opens Friday at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. “This is the first concert of our eight concert season,” said Evelyn Penman, interim executive director and senior curator of the Quick Center. “The Quick Center partners with Friends… Keep Reading