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
Trustees discuss enrollment, Clare College at first meeting
The board of trustees held two meetings on Sept. 11 and 12, discussing topics ranging from enrollment to summer initiatives taken on by members of the faculty. According to Sister Margaret Carney, O.S.F., university president, university administration reported to the board on potential innovations for increasing enrollment numbers. “We didn’t have results as good as… Keep Reading
Mount Irenaeus seeks Executive Director
By Julia Mericle News Editor As Mt. Irenaeus celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, trustees and resident friars added the position of executive director (ED). Michael New, a former trustee, is heading the search for a candidate to fill the position. “We have grown in size and complexity, and with fewer friars who are primarily… Keep Reading
Bonas names new director of recruitment
Long Island native Gary Lupinacci has been named the school’s new director of recruitment. Before starting at Bonaventure on Wednesday Sept. 16, Lupinacci worked in admissions at other institutions including SUNY Oneonta, Pace University, Dowling College and most recently at Hunter College. “A very large decrease in high school enrollment in the Northeast has affected… Keep Reading
Bonas hosts Francis panel
By Rachel Konieczny News Assignment Editor Francis week presentation, titled “Francis Goes to Washington,” included speakers Joel Horowitz, Ph.D.; Fr. Dominic Monti, O.F.M.; Mary Rose Kubal, Ph.D. and James (J.W.) Cook, junior political science major, respectively. Horowitz began the presentation on Tuesday evening. The professor of history commented on the geography of Argentina, Pope Francis’… Keep Reading
Bonaventure partners with Haiti to help Special Olympics
By Julia Mericle News Editor During halftime at yesterday’s game, the Bonaventure women’s soccer team, in partnership with Bona Responds, put “Project-Soccer for Haiti” into action with the collection of new and used soccer equipment. As an initiative of the new Bona Responds program, Bonas and Beyond: Haiti, an arrangement was made with Haitian… Keep Reading
Haute history of fall fashion
By Simone Robinson Contributing Writer As the wind turns to a chill and leaves slowly turn to crisps, the need for a change in wardrobe is near. Fall has made its entrance, and now it is time to make yours—by focusing on the essentials. Chunky knit cardigans, vibrant plaids and the classic trench coat have… Keep Reading
Testing troubles
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer With the semester nearing the halfway point, students said they are getting ready to hit the books to cram for midterm exams. Students said that midterms week can be a stressful time. Joel Gopurathingal, a freshman management major, has never taken a collegiate midterm before and is anxious about what… Keep Reading
High on beach, high on charts
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor Lana Del Rey’s music career clearly wasn’t “Born to Die” (the title of her first album), as she released her newest album, “Honeymoon,” on Sept. 19. “Honeymoon” is Del Rey’s fourth studio album, following up her dark and troubled “Ultraviolence” from 2014. As compared to the hip-hop influence of… Keep Reading
University Ministries prepares for Transitus
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor Now that Feast Week has concluded, the life of St. Francis will be celebrated in the University Chapel on Saturday at 7 p.m. Students will perform a narrated play to depict a series of events in Francis’ final hours and his death. “All Franciscans celebrate this day,” said Vanessa Hulse,… Keep Reading
Families spend time at Bonaventure
By Jacob Przesiek Contributing Writer Parents, grandparents and even dogs experienced Bonaventure life this past weekend for the school’s annual Family Weekend. Students said the occasion provided students and relatives the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities and events which characterize life at Bonaventure. These included family activities such as Family Weekend golf and… Keep Reading
Young meets old with new club
By Brandon Chin Contributing Writer Senior education major Katelin Brooks and sophomore marketing major Colleen Corey will lead the Bona pack to a new frontier. In collaboration with the Eden Heights Assisted Living Center, the two cofounders of the Silver Wolves will bring a new service to senior citizens in Olean. Originally planned for last… Keep Reading
Polar Spray success
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor St. Bonaventure received a taste of the Arctic on Friday with the Polar Spray, an event designed to raise money for Special Olympics New York. At the Polar Spray, Allegany Volunteer Fire Company sprayed registered participants with a fire hose at the outdoor basketball courts between the Reilly Center and… Keep Reading
Running for race
St. Bonaventure students said they are looking forward to running, jogging and dashing to support diversity in the annual Dash for Diversity race next weekend. On Oct. 11, Bonaventure students will head to the 2015 Dash for Diversity around Ring Road in Delaware Park in Buffalo. While some may choose to walk and others may… Keep Reading
Golfers place fourth at home invitational
By Nick Konotopskyj Sports Assignment Editor In their only home tournament on the season, the Bonnies golf team was able to show off in front of the home faithful. The team finished in fourth place out of 10 schools in the Leo Keenan Invitational, which was held at the Bartlett Country Club. The Bonnies were… Keep Reading
Women lose two straight
By Gavin Lindahl Staff Writer A slow start doomed the Bonnies last weekend, said senior forward Abby Maiello. The women’s soccer team closed out its non-conference play last week with a 2-1 loss against the Penguins of Youngstown State University. This was the squad’s third game in a row on the road and marks three… Keep Reading
Rugby starts season with losses
By Jonathan Sawyer Assistant Sports Editor The men’s rugby team this season has played two top opponents in the past two weeks, suffering losses in both games, 23-10 to Penn State and 55-0 to Army. Phil Jackling, a senior captain, is in his third year as a Bonnie rugby player. Jackling has nothing but positive… Keep Reading
Bills vexing fans yet again
Usain Bolt, with his 9.58-second 100-meter dash record, is generally considered the fastest thing in all of sports. But compared to the rapidly changing mindsets of Buffalo Bills fans, Bolt looks slow. Nothing moves faster than the opinions of Buffalonians, from joy to disgust to hope all in a matter of minutes. After week one’s… Keep Reading
Soccer shutout again
By Dominic LoVallo contributing writer After another two-loss weekend, the St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team is still struggling to find ways to score goals, let alone win games. Friday it was a 4-0 loss to the Niagara Purple Eagles, while on Sunday the team fell to the Canisius Golden Griffins by a score of 3-0… Keep Reading
Unfair healthcare
By: Kailyn Jennings Staff Writer Peter Orris said he’s seen inequalities in healthcare since his high school years. In his talk titled “Beyond the Affordable Care Act: Lessons from Other Countries,” he said these inequalities included segregation in high schools and physicians in the American Medical Association who wouldn’t treat black people. His medical studies… Keep Reading
Mountain’s birthday proves joyous occasion
By: Ellen Kibbe Staff Writer A little rain did not put a damper on the festivities for the 30th anniversary of Mt. Irenaeus last Saturday. The celebration began on campus last Thursday in Café La Verna. Mountain supporters Kim and Reggie Harris put on a concert and held a coffeehouse conversation on the topic of… Keep Reading