UFC: An Analysis of Jones Versus Miocic
Photo: Forbes BY: JEREMIAH WRIGHT, CONTRIBUTING WRITER This past Saturday Jon Jones versus Stipe Miocic took place in the main event of … Keep Reading
Weather will win; be sure to dress for it
By Nate West Opinion Editor I saw a kid wearing shorts and a t-shirt as he left De La Roche and went to the Hickey on Wednesday. Tuesday night dropped to sub-zero temperatures, and the next day he thinks it’s okay to wear shorts and a t-shirt to the Hickey? Sorry, but that’s just not… Keep Reading
NBA title fight a free-for-all
As the National Basketball Association season has passed its halfway point and as the all-star break approaches, this year shapes up to be one of the most intriguing in recent history. This year, no team is considered a heavy favorite to win the NBA title, and parity abounds. In the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Hawks,… Keep Reading
Grant sparks Clare talk
By Julia Mericle and Rachel Konieczny News Assignment Editor/ Assistant News Editor St. Bonaventure University recently received a grant from the Teagle Foundation, an organization established in 1944 that focuses on the advancement of institutions of higher learning, for a project titled “A New Structure for General Education.” At Bonaventure, this project will focus on… Keep Reading
New York Times goes digital for students
By Rachel Konieczny Assistant news editor St. Bonaventure University hosted a presentation workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 3 to encourage students to subscribe to free digital access and further explore The New York Times website. Laura Reino, an education specialist from The New York Times, presented on ways to use the publication for academic work, how… Keep Reading
Bonaventure campus remembers Dr. Hughes
“Crushed.” This is how senior sociology major Nicholas Taylor described his emotions after hearing that one of his professors, Dr. Roderick Hughes, died last Friday. Hughes joined the philosophy department at St. Bonaventure University in 1970 and continued to teach until last November, when medical issues forced his retirement. While teaching at Bonaventure, he served… Keep Reading
Buffalo Brief
Western New Yorker’s love Buffalo sports. While other areas of the country may ignore this great city, many locals are infatuated with its regional teams. So here it is: The BV’s take on all things Buffalo sports Sabres In a rare case of events, the Sabres won a game Tuesday, beating the Montreal Canadiens 3-2.… Keep Reading
Hockey downs Ithaca on road, looks to Niagara
By Gavin Lindahl Sports Assignemnt Editor After scoring seven goals, the most scored in a single game this season, the club hockey team closed out its game against Ithaca College last Friday. The win was the team’s second in a row (its previous win was also against Ithaca) and was its third on the season.… Keep Reading
Admissions announces virtual tour of campus
By Lian Bunny News Editor In an effort to raise enrollment, St. Bonaventure University’s Office of Admissions launched a virtual tour of campus Jan. 29. According to Sharon Myers, director of admissions communications, a campus visit is one of the most influential factors in students’ college searches, but not everyone can make it to campus.… Keep Reading
Maintenance worker extinguishes car fire
By Jason Klaiber Staff Writer The motor of freshman Jackson Underwood’s 2000 Chevrolet Impala malfunctioned and caught fire in the parking lot west of Shay and Loughlen Halls on Tuesday at 2:45 p.m. “As soon as I turned the key in the ignition, there was a loud explosion type noise, like my car had backfired,”… Keep Reading
Students encouraged to take the lead
By Nicolette DiMura Staff Writer As we enter the fourth week of spring semester, students have the opportunity to apply for on-campus leadership positions. It is easy to get involved around campus and be a part of something that can improve the Bonaventure experience. Orientation leaders, peer coaches and residential assistants (RA) are examples… Keep Reading
Alumni unite to host event for cancer-stricken classmate
By Amelia Kibbe Managing Editor Through the ups and downs in his life, John Hyland’s college friends have been by his side and full of support. So when doctors diagnosed Hyland, who graduated from St. Bonaventure University in December of 1989, with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) this past fall, it didn’t take long for… Keep Reading
Off-campus community happenings
By Zachary Newcome Contributing Writer On Feb. 6 and 7 the AMSOIL Championship Snocross will compete at the Seneca-Allegany Resort & Casino, in Salamaca, New York. Snowmobile riders from around the globe will compete in this event. Gear and apparel will be available for purchase. Buy your tickets at the Logo Shop onside the… Keep Reading
Bona’s falls short against Bulls, 160 – 132
By Nick Konotopskyj Contributing Writer Last Friday, the Bonnies looked for their third straight victory in 2015 but fell short at The University at Buffalo, 160-132. This marks the Bonnies’ first loss at a dual meet since facing La Salle in Ohio on Nov. 1. Although it fell short, this team understands the Atlantic 10… Keep Reading
Mountain Missions
On Jan. 22, Father Dan Riley, O.F.M and Joe Flanagan, the head of alumni affairs, joined four St. Bonaventure students on a weekend ministry trip across the east coast. Nairee Taveras, a freshman strategic communications and digital media major, Mike Muffoletto, a sophomore marketing major, Brianna Wilson, a junior education major and Michael Specht, a… Keep Reading
History professors collaborate to standardize department
By Lian Bunny News Editor Although historians are known for studying the past, St. Bonaventure history professors Dr. Maddalena Marinari and Dr. Phillip Payne returned from a series of workshops ready to plan for the department’s future. The professors participated in the American Historical Association’s (AHA) Tuning Project for the History Major from Jan. 2… Keep Reading
Bona’s ski team soars past competition
Three racers from the St. Bonaventure University Ski Team competed in the University of Rochester Invitational at Bristol Mountain resort in Rochester on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25. The team meets twice a week, each session lasting two hours. The St. Bonaventure University Ski Team is small, but between the three who competed they… Keep Reading
National Wildlife Federation launches EcoLeaders
By Julia Mericle News Assignment Editor Last month, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) announced its new initiative, EcoLeaders, an online community for college students that encourages the creation of sustainability projects and networking with other students. “EcoLeaders is the only community of its kind for students to connect with others in their region and… Keep Reading
Eastwood disappoints
By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper” is still making headlines nearly a month after theaters. Even though the film has found success in the box-office, the plot fell short of expectations. Instead of getting the full story of Chris Kyle, the deadliest sniper in American history, the movie sticks with an on-going… Keep Reading
Tips for making a fashion blog fabulous
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment editor Fashion is a difficult industry to break into social media-wise. There are thousands of fashion blogs, and the question becomes: “Where do I fit in?” It took me years to start a fashion blog. I was terrified of receiving negative feedback and being inconsistent. Here are some tips that… Keep Reading
The cure begins with red
By Andrea Fernandes Features Editor As the number-one killer of American women, heart disease claims the lives of half a million women each year. Today, individuals nationwide can take part in an event to raise awareness for this deadly disease. The American Heart Association started Go Red for Women Day in 2003. A red dress… Keep Reading