RECAP: Bonaventure WBB Comes Back to Beat Canisius
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: AIDAN SHINNERS, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball defeated Little Three rival Canisius University on … Keep Reading
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By Steve Zimmer Staff Writer Personal Finance 101: What is a 401(k)? As many Bonaventure seniors and graduate students begin to look for and find jobs, it is important to understand that a salary is only one aspect of the total job offer. When offered a first job, the recent hire receives a compensation… Keep Reading
There’s an app for that
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor Feeling stressed, depressed or lonely? Help is just one touch away. “7 Cups of Tea” is a free app that offers support for emotional distress. Through the app, students can either talk one on one to a trained listener or enter a group chat to connect with others having… Keep Reading
Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow
Get ready to receive the luck of the Irish. St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, and everyone is figuring out his or her plans for the big day. While some people might be spending the day feasting on corned beef and cabbage, others might be preparing for bigger festivities. St. Patrick’s Day is widely recognized… Keep Reading
Bonnies eliminated
Pressure turns coal into diamonds, but it can also lead to the downfall of a struggling team. The women’s basketball team entered the season with high expectations, but it leaves the season with a sense of disappointment after falling to the University of Massachusetts 55-49 Wednesday night in the first round of the Atlantic 10… Keep Reading
Bohemian Rhapsody
By Hannah Gordon Czech correspondent I never thought I’d be homesick. I was always the kid who wanted to go away. I would rather be outside exploring or sleeping at a friend’s house than in my own home. I was adventurous, and still am, so I thought I was immune to missing people. I was… Keep Reading
Ballers beat Billikens on road
By Pat Tintle Sports Editor After the men’s basketball team saw a three-game skid, the Bonnies have won three of their last four games, as they took down Saint Louis on Wednesday by a score of 64-48. Granted, the Bonnies’ three wins came against teams with records under .500, and their one loss in that span… Keep Reading
Fall into fashion
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor While New York City set the stage for autumn and winter 2015 trends three weeks ago, the fashion world’s eye has since moved to London and Milan for their fashion weeks. London Fashion Week took place from Feb. 20 to 24, while Milan’s designers showcased their looks from Feb.… Keep Reading
Bonnies breaking free
By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer St. Bonaventure students can wipe the sweat from their brows as they escape exams at least for a week. As the last classes before spring break wind down, students are packing and planning their return home. Students said spring break last year was inconvenient for them because of how… Keep Reading
A-10 tournament a toss up
With a 16-12 (9-8) record, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team will likely have a top-10 seed entering the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament. With only two games separating the top four teams in the conference, the tournament promises to be an exciting five days as one by one, 13 teams are eliminated and a conference champion cuts… Keep Reading
Props for Paddington
By Andrea Fernandes Features Editor The friendly bear, Paddington, recently made his way from Peru to theaters. “Paddington” is based on the children’s book, “Paddington Bear,” by Michael Bond. The bear in the movie lives in Peru with his aunt and uncle. After a deadly earthquake in the forest, Paddington’s aunt, Lucy, sends him to… Keep Reading
That darn dress
By Andrea Fernandes Features Editor A recent debate on social media has torn families apart, ruined friendships and destroyed relationships. The debate was over a black-and-blue or white-and-gold dress. It all started when Caitlin McNeill, 21, posted a picture of a dress on Tumblr asking what color it is. The picture of the dress soon… Keep Reading
Sluggers win first series
By. Pat Tintle Sports Editor Coming off a losing 2014 campaign, the baseball team began the 2015 season with a winning record. In their first three games of the season, the Bonnies took two of three games from Maine in the Russ Matt Invitational in Winter Haven, Florida. The Bonnies started the series with a… Keep Reading
Keep calm and study on for midterms
By Caitlyn Morral Contributing Writer It’s that time of the semester again when students at St. Bonaventure are cramming for midterm exams. Before the upcoming weeklong break, many are rushing to study and complete any final assignments before they are able to relax and enjoy themselves. According to Madeleine Feddern, a freshman elementary education major,… Keep Reading
Bonnies win one out of four in Myrtle Beach
By Nick Konotopskyj Assistant Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure softball team had a pair of double header match-ups on Feb. 28 and March 1 in Myrtle Beach, SC. The Bonnies started the weekend with an extra-inning victory over Charlotte followed by losing 8-5 against Robert Morris. Sunday consisted of the Bonnies losing both games to… Keep Reading
Bona’s downs Niagara in regular season finale
By Jonathan Sawyer Contributing Writer Saturday, the men’s club basketball team concluded its season in style. The Bonnies faced Niagara, who was missing a few players to start the game. Heading into the first half, the Bonnies got out to a 13-point lead, and continued to roll in the second half, winning the game, 55- 40.… Keep Reading
Vice president of enrollment needed
By Rachel Konieczny Assistant News Editor The search for the new vice president for enrollment continued last week and on Monday with open forums held for the remaining four candidates in the Robert R. Jones Trustees Room in Doyle Hall. The finalists are Bernard Valento, Christopher Keller, John Hamel and Stephen Neitz, candidates A, B,… Keep Reading
Doino Award nominations open
By Amelia Kibbe Managing Editor The St. Bonaventure community will gather Tuesday, April 7 in the Rigas Family Theater in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts to recognize the 2015 recipients of the Fr. Joe Doino, O.F.M. Honors and Awards at the annual Spring Awards Ceremony. According to Ann Hurlburt, executive administrative assistant… Keep Reading
Friars speak on tradition
By Jason Klaiber Staff Writer Father David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., dean of the School of Franciscan Studies, and Father Dominic Monti, former interim president of St. Bonaventure University, presented to faculty members in the Doyle Trustees Room on Feb. 27 concerning the role of Franciscan and Catholic traditions in the classrooms of St. Bonaventure. Father… Keep Reading
Alumni speak at non-profit panel
By Julia Mericle News Assignment Editor Five alumni working in non-profit and service professions returned to campus Friday, Feb. 27 to share their experiences with students as part of the Call to Career: Insight into Non-Profit and Service Professions series. Panel members included: Ruth Harper-Rhode, ’09, ’10, public relations manager with Girl Scouts of Western… Keep Reading
Student looks to organize peaceful protests
“The mission is to poke the bear and wake the school up to fix problems within the university,” Noah Burton, a St. Bonaventure sophomore, said about his new club. Burton is organizing an event that points out issues within the school and plans to make changes through marching, protesting and radical cheerleading. Burton, a political… Keep Reading