Bonaventure Responds to Student Visa Revocation
The Administration Building at St. Bonaventure Univerisity Photo courtesy of The Bona Venture BY DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR On Tuesday morning, a … Keep Reading
Donor found: Bona’s alumnus finds bone marrow match
By Riley Eike Staff Writer Friday the 13th is unlucky no more. On Friday, Feb. 13, John Hyland, a St. Bonaventure 1989 graduate, discovered that a bone marrow match had been found for him. The 26-year-old male bone marrow match for Hyland agreed to donate. Catherine Zendell, a former classmate and close friend to Hyland,… Keep Reading
Endowment surpasses $60 mil in fiscal 2014: University ranked 581 of 832 institutions for 11.5 percent return rate
By Lian Bunny News Editor Student media has publicized St. Bonaventure’s declining enrollment numbers because of its implied financial consequences, however the media talks less about the $60 million in its endowment. Endowments are financial gifts to a university or college. The money is invested, so the total asset value will remain unspent, and the… Keep Reading
End the blarney on holiday talk
By: Nate West If you’re Irish raise your hands, but be careful not to spill your drinks. St. Patrick’s Day was Tuesday, just in case you didn’t notice practically everyone on campus wearing their “Kiss Me, I’m a Bonnie” shirt. The holiday, named in honor of the actually Scottish-born patron saint of Ireland, has become… Keep Reading
Eastern thought in our Western (NY) world
By: Nocholas Coyne Wabi-sabi is an Eastern philosophy that emphasizes the beauty of solitude, imperfection and humility. Wabi-sabi celebrates the things we correct on a daily basis; like an erratic part in hair we quickly scruff away or an indiscernible stain in a shirt that can’t be washed away. While many modes of aesthetic philosophy… Keep Reading
Sister Maria named event speaker: Former Sacred Heart coach to speak at Girls and Women in Sports Day
By Lian Bunny News Editor A nun and four-decade coach with a .957 winning percentage — this describes Sister Maria Pares, O.S.F., who will speak at this year’s National Girls and Women in Sports Day event at St. Bonaventure University. On April 21, local high school female students and their coaches will attend sporting event… Keep Reading
Bona fans need better behavior
By: Corey Krajewski While the Men’s Basketball team took to the court in Brooklyn this past weekend, the Bonnies faithfully took to the stands. Despite losing in the second round, the Bonaventure men gave a commendable effort. The same cannot be said about the Bonnies in the stands. During the Bonnies quarterfinal matchup with the Dayton… Keep Reading
Refugee photos displayed: Exhibit in the Quick shows Jordanian, Lebanese students’ photos
By Andrea Fernandes Features Editor Photographs taken by children in refugee camps in Jordan and Lebanon are now on display in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The exhibit is located in the Paul and Toni Branch Gallery. Evelyn Penman, assistant director of The Quick Center, explained that the center is constantly trying… Keep Reading
Go big, don’t go home
By: Emily Mulcahey As another St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, so has another spring break for Bonaventure students. It is common knowledge to those associated with the campus—and those associated with the whole town of Allegany—that the spring semester is full of festivities for the Bonnies. The January-May months give life to House… Keep Reading
Students seek internships
By Jason Klaiber Staff Writer As the summer approaches, Bonaventure students may start looking for internships. The task to land these opportunities becomes a pressing matter for St. Bonaventure’s journalism and mass communication and business students, for which certain numbers of internship hours are required for graduation. JMC majors need to complete at least 400… Keep Reading
PE forum held: Teachers attend workshops with Bona’s students
By Kellen Quigley Contributing Writer Physical education teachers from across Cattaraugus and Allegany counties gathered at St. Bonaventure University on Monday, March 16, for a day of active workshop sessions hosted by the university. One of the primary goals was to create a professional network and community for all physical educators across the two counties,… Keep Reading
Editor’s blog: A week in the life of a news editor
By Lian Bunny News Editor Finding newsworthy stories within the “Bona Bubble” is a job in itself. As News Editor, I try to focus on assigning stories that students really would benefit from reading. Each news story must directly relate to St. Bonaventure in some way, whether it is through an alumnus or a teacher… Keep Reading
Stock Box
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