Woj returns to Bonaventure: student, staff reactions
Image courtesy of St. Bonaventure University BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA Insider for ESPN, announced his retirement earlier … Keep Reading
Bonaventure Student’s Summer Plans
By: Ryan Surmay, Features Staff With Spring Weekend approaching, the school year is winding down and Bonaventure students have started to make plans for the summer. The last day of classes is on May 4, with finals going until May 10. Graceann LaFay, a junior educational studies major from Rochester, New York, plans on spending… Keep Reading
Staff Spotlight: Jonathan Mascaut
Jonathan Mascaut, coordinator for International Student Services at St. Bonaventure University, sees roughly 12 to 30 students in his office every day. When people pass by Mascaut’s office, they often overhear a variety of different accents as he interacts with students and talks with his co-workers. “Working in international education has been a passion from… Keep Reading
Freshman Class Prepares for its First Spring Weekend
By: Morgan Kilger, Features Staff Photo Courtesy: Claire Fisher, The BonaVenture Spring Weekend 2023 is finally here and St. Bonaventure University students are gearing up for the festivities and excitement, especially the freshman. The freshman class will be experiencing its first Spring Weekend and many students say that they are excited for the activities that… Keep Reading
Bonaventure Team Makes History with the First Ever Advertising Competition Win
Photo Courtesy: Kelsey Purcell By: Kelsey Purcell & Elizabeth Egan, Features Staff Twenty-five St. Bonaventure University students sat anxiously in their seats at Pace University, as the award ceremony for the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition began. Their co-professors, Mike Jones-Kelley, a lecturer in the Jandoli School of Communication, and Lu Liu, assistant… Keep Reading
Allegheny River Valley Trail
Photo Courtesy: Claire Fisher/ The Bona Venture Any day the weather is above 50 degrees during the school year, sophomores Natalie Merrill and Elizabeth Foley are most likely not far from the Allegheny River Valley Trail. “I think the trail is such a unique thing to Bonaventure. It reminds us of the fact that our… Keep Reading
Campus concern regarding AED access
An AED located in the Reilly Center David Scibilia/The BonaVenture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR A student-athlete collapsed during practice on St. Bonaventure University’s all-weather field in April 2022. The player was experiencing cardiac arrest — a medical emergency where the heart stops beating. Jacob Schoeberl, a junior at Bonaventure and an EMT — was… Keep Reading
Shortened Hickey hours create complications for student-athletes
The entrance to the Hickey Dining Hall, located within the Magnano Center David Scibilia/The BonaVenture BY: CONAN LYNCH, STAFF WRITER Brooke Piper, a freshman on the women’s lacrosse team at St. Bonaventure University, had a few hours after an evening practice to attend mandatory study-hall hours and eat dinner before returning to her dorm. She… Keep Reading
I’m a woman in STEM and I don’t want to be
BY MEGHAN BAEHL, OPINION EDITOR Photo courtesy of Meghan Baehl The dreaded time has arrived. At St. Bonaventure University, a science class with a lab is required across the board. For those who don’t know, now you know — STEM is the acronym for science, technology, engineering and math. Now I’ve already done my time… Keep Reading
A candid review of Frank Ocean’s Coachella performance
BY JOSEPH DEBELL, STAFF WRITER Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons While Frank Ocean’s fans at Coachella were disappointed with his performance, the entire situation perfectly reflects the enigma that is Frank Ocean. Artists nowadays are doing anything they can to stay at the forefront of their fans’ minds because social media can overexpose and saturate… Keep Reading
Provost search continues on track
The Administration building David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ADVISORY EDITOR The search for the new provost and vice president of academic affairs continues at St. Bonaventure University. The search committee is on track to bring finalists to campus before the end of the semester. “Things are on track,” said Dr. Leigh Simone, the… Keep Reading
If Trump wants re-election, he has to change
BY MIKE POLCE, STAFF WRITER Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons If Donald Trump wins this upcoming election, his first two weeks will be extremely important. Many democrats will be upset, demoralized, and angry. This will give Trump the perfect opportunity to improve from his mistakes and set the tone for his new term. Most people… Keep Reading
No, the Bills’ Super Bowl window is not closed
BY JOSHUA BRILL, CONTRIBUTING WRITER photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Many national media members claim that the Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl window is closed. Known Bills hater Nick Wright said there is no chance that this Bills team will be as good as last season’s team. However, I’m here to tell you that this claim… Keep Reading
Security and facilities paid below living wage
Safety and Security cars Meghan Hall/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR $15.18. That’s the amount The Living Wage Calculator, a tool created by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, determines an individual in Cattaraugus County needs to make per hour to meet their basic needs. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that requires employers in… Keep Reading
The NBA is soft
The NBA is soft, and terrible officiating has a lot to do with it. Players are fined and ejected for harmless acts. However, the players are to blame too. Nowadays, superstars miss games because they, well, feel like it. In the 1990s, basketball was a physical sport dominated by defense and elite athleticism. Now, every… Keep Reading
Jams with Joseph: Miley Cyrus — “Endless Summer Vacation” review
BY JOSEPH DEBELL, STAFF WRITER Joe gives “Endless Summer Vacation” a 2/5 stars Photo courtesy of @mileycyrus on Instagram Stars courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Miley Cyrus continues to present herself as a lone wolf who can’t be stopped or controlled. She is more genuine and less rehearsed than the majority of pop artists. Considering that… Keep Reading
Addressing accessibility on campus
An accessibility sign located in Shay Hall Photo Courtesy of Katie Kuzniar BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ADVISORY EDITOR Jessica Schleede, a senior inclusive childhood education major, became more aware of accessibility problems on campus after she became a student ambassador for St. Bonaventure University. As an ambassador, Schleede serves as a tour guide. On one of… Keep Reading
Dealing with the elements: snow vs outdoor sports
The Marra Sports Complex after Tate has cleared it Photo Courtesy of GoBonnies BY: CONAN LYNCH, STAFF WRITER Mike Tate, superintendent of St. Bonaventure University’s golf course and sports fields, uses a snow pusher to clear the Tom 80’ and Michelle Marra Sports Complex when it snows. “I’m the only one who clears it,” Tate… Keep Reading
Club Corner: SBU for Equality
By: Claire Fisher, Features Assignment Editor Photo Courtesy: Elizabeth Egan, The BonaVenture Making St. Bonaventure University feel like a place where everyone is welcome and all opinions are valued is what Cassidy Bertino, a sophomore psychology major, hopes to accomplish through SBU for Equality. The club has arisen as a key facilitator in the St.… Keep Reading
The Way of the String
Photo courtesy of Conan Lynch BY CONAN LYNCH, STAFF WRITER Ever since I was thirteen, I’ve loved yoyoing. It’s one of my favorite hobbies, especially because it turns something simple into something amazing. Sometimes I find it useful to help clear my head. I was in middle school when I first stumbled upon the way… Keep Reading
For the right reasons, vinyl should be collected in 2023
J DeBell’s Vinyl Collection, courtesy of Joseph DeBell BY JOSEPH DEBELL, STAFF WRITER Despite being inefficient, expensive, and impractical, Vinyl has somehow made a comeback in recent years. It makes no sense, considering that streaming music is more straightforward, and you get the luxury of making playlists. Vinyl shouldn’t have a place to fit in.… Keep Reading