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
Coutuier authors book on modern economics from Franciscan viewpoint
By Hannah Gordon Managing Editor Franciscan Institute Publications published a book in July breaching the phrase “separation of church and state” and bringing a religious viewpoint on economics, authored by a Bonaventure faculty member. “Franciscans and their Finances: Economics in a Disenchanted World” was written by Father David Coutuier, O.F.M., from the perspective of a… Keep Reading
Open houses slated for late autumn
St. Bonaventure will host three open houses for prospective students during the fall. The first open house will be held Saturday Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; the second, Sunday Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and the third, which will be open for prospective club athletes, will be held Saturday… Keep Reading
Coate becomes first McQuade Fellow
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor The St. Bonaventure University accounting department appointed professor Charles J. (Joe) Coate, Ph.D., the first McQuade Faculty Fellow. The McQuade Center for Accounting Excellence funds the McQuade Faculty Fellows. Gene, ’71, and Peggy McQuade donated the $2 million gift. Carol Fischer, Ph.D., interim dean of the School of Business, said… Keep Reading
Bona’s hires new registrar: Brown hopes to balance office oversight and student interaction
By Julia Mericle News Editor With more than 20 years of experience in the field, John Brown became registrar at St. Bonaventure this September. “I’ve worked at large and small institutions, public and private ones, all over the U.S.,” Brown said. “So I definitely bring a wealth of experience to the position and to the… Keep Reading
Work crews seen at motel site
Students and faculty members have reported seeing crews at the DeSoto Motel located less than a mile east from St. Bonaventure University campus. According to Cattaraugus County property records, 9154 Group, LLC owns the property. A copy of the property’s transfer report lists William Paladino of Buffalo under its buyer contact information. Paladino is the… Keep Reading
Bundle up, Bonnies
By Simone Robinson Contributing Writer Extend your summer style into fall by transforming everything from your basic leggings to floral dresses into creative and edgy fall ensembles. Leggings Leggings are the most versatile pieces of the summer and the most essential for your fall wardrobe. Aside from being worn as pants for both athletics and… Keep Reading
Give me a break
By Marissa McCall Contributing Writer As tests, presentations and homework are coming to a close, students are getting ready for midterm break this Saturday through Tuesday. Maddy McDonald, a sophomore accounting major, is going home to spend time with her family and dog, she said. “I’m excited to just relax after all of the… Keep Reading
Many guts, not much glory in thriller film
Cannibals rip apart and feast on innocent travelers in Eli Roth’s new gore-filled thriller, “The Green Inferno.” The film hit theaters Sept. 25, proving the cannibal-horror genre is still alive. The movie begins in New York City with roommates Justine (Lorenza Izzo) and Kaycee (Sky Ferreira), who are freshmen in college. The first half hour… Keep Reading
Spectrum spreads LGBTQ+ awareness
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer October marks LGBT History Month, a month dedicated to pride for the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11, the month has a series of recognized days, such as Spirit Day (Oct. 15), Intersex Awareness Day (Oct. 26) and Asexual Awareness Day (Oct. 1) and… Keep Reading
College Democrats club returns
St. Bonaventure’s recent re-installment of the College Democrats club is giving students the opportunity to speak up and get involved, club leaders said. In the past, College Democrats has hosted a number of on-campus events to promote the Democratic Party, including viewings of the 2008 presidential election and political discussion panels. The club has also… Keep Reading
Francis’s dignified death
By Brandon Chin Contributing Writer Last Saturday, the Franciscan faculty, in cooperation with volunteer students, hosted a service that stretched beyond homily or prayer. Mixing the elements of drama and music to form a mix of play, concert and sermon, the “Transitus of Saint Francis” received admiration from a number of attendees. The Transitus… Keep Reading
Vision for veterans
By Laure Zazzara Features Editor St. Bonaventure and the Veterans One-stop Center of Western New York, Inc. (VOC of WNY) will co-sponsor a full-day conference in collaboration with the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program. The conference is entitled “Military Communities: Continuing the Mission” on Friday, Oct. 16 at Hilbert College. Barbara Trolley, Ph.D., an… Keep Reading
Soccer ties Binghamton
By Dominic LoVallo Contrbuting Writer The men’s soccer team closed the gap on the opposition, but they still were unable to find a way to score. Last Friday, the Bonnies lost to the St. Francis Red Flash in a low-scoring game as they were shutout, 1-0. St. Bonaventure, throughout the entirety of the game, only… Keep Reading
Bonnies race in Rochester
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-in-Chief The St. Bonaventure women’s cross country team continued to work together Saturday, placing fourth out of 20 teams at the Harry Anderson Invitational in Rochester, said Head Coach Bob MacFarlane. Senior Aubrie Russell led the team, placing eighth overall in 18:53—a personal record for the team co-captain. “I think that everyone… Keep Reading
Be the person you know you are
When we think about our ideal selves, we likely imagine ourselves a few inches taller, with straight teeth, pearly whites and without that little bit of flab we can’t seem to shake. Sometimes, we end up obsessing over these things that we want to change, but we just can’t. We live in a culture that… Keep Reading
Rockin’ with the ‘rents
Family Weekend. A time for spending mom and dad’s money like it’s going out of style, for showing off all of the exciting things you do on campus and for finally figuring out where your drunkest friend gets it from. As freshmen, you didn’t really know what to expect when the ‘rents came knocking on… Keep Reading
Extra point: Cinderella Story
In 2013, it was the Pittsburgh Pirates that were the major story of the playoffs. A season ago it was the Kansas City Royals that captivated most of the baseball audience by making it to the World Series. So the question is: Which team has the biggest story going into October? The great thing about… Keep Reading
AD talks on Reilly seating
Some students will still sit in the front row at home basketball games, according to Athletic Director Tim Kenney. Wednesday night, Kenney hosted a town hall meeting for students in the Reilly Center (RC) to inform students about the new RC seats and to discuss student attendance at games, Kenney said. In July, the university… Keep Reading
Student returns missing letters to security officers
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-in-Chief A student returned all of the missing letters from a university sign Tuesday night, said Gary Segrue, director of Safety and Security. Segrue did not provide the name of the student. Tuesday morning, university officials alerted the St. Bonaventure community to the vandalism of the west entrance sign at the end… Keep Reading
Alumni Spotlight
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-in-Chief When Carol Schumacher first visited St. Bonaventure as a prospective student in the mid-1970s, she ended up right in the middle of a big snowstorm. “That was what I was hesitant about,” said Schumacher, referring to the weather. “But the campus is beautiful, in the spring and even in the winter.”… Keep Reading