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
Back to the 70s
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment editor It’s time to study up on “That ‘70s Show” because 1970’s fashion is coming back in chic full force. Everything old is new again, and the fashion world is fussing over the cool, earthy and laid-back appeal that the 1970’s offered. Staples of the decade include paisley, florals, bell… Keep Reading
Mackowski speaks on “Stonewall” Jackson
By Rachel Konieczny Assistant News Editor Dr. Christopher Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, spoke at three events in concurrence with annual “Lee-Jackson Day” observations. Mackowski spoke at the Civil War Roundtable of Fairfield County in Stamford, Connecticut on Jan. 13, the Roundtable of New York in New York City on Jan. 14, and… Keep Reading
New coach looks to stabilize struggling soccer program
By Pat Tintle Sports Editor From West Africa to Western New York – Coach Kwame Oduro has traveled far to continue being a part of the sport he loves. Appointed the seventh head coach of the St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team in mid-December, the Ghana native is plenty familiar with the American university atmosphere. Oduro… Keep Reading
Bona Responds helps keep cancer patients warm
By Jason Klaiber Staff Writer As the harsh winter months continue, BonaResponds is making it its mission to bring warmth to others. On Saturday, Jan. 31, the volunteer organization will host Blanket Making Day at the Damietta Center in Francis Hall. The event has been organized for the past three years by Warm Snuggly Blanket,… Keep Reading
Luke Metzler serenades Bona’s
By Hunter Samuelson Staff Writer “I love beer. I love beer. I love beer.” Those are the vocal warmup words 22-year-old musician Luke Metzler sang at the Rathskeller last Friday at the same time as the beer-tasting event. With faded blue jeans, a chinstrap beard, and a t-shirt with the words “Clawson’s Deli,” Metzler… Keep Reading
Icemen down Ithaca
By Gavin Lindahl Sports Assignment Editor The club hockey team split its road trip with one loss and one overtime win last weekend. The Bonnies’ win over Ithaca Sunday was the team’s first win since Nov. 8 and its second win of the season. According to junior defenseman and assistant captain Nate Parker, the 4-3… Keep Reading
Students descend on D.C. for pro-life march
Members of the St. Bonaventure University student body and SBU for Life club boarded one of the St. Bonaventure vans on Jan. 21 and headed to Washington, D.C., prepared for a six-hour walk Hundreds of thousands of supporters gathered Jan. 22. in Washington, D.C. for the 42nd March for Life, a protest against abortion legislation… Keep Reading
Online magazine publishes English professor’s story
By Bryce Spadafora Contributing Writer A short story by Dr. Daniel Ellis, associate professor of English, was published in the December issue of Over My Dead Body, The Mystery Magazine Online, a monthly magazine dedicated to short stories with a murder-mystery theme. The story titled, “Ian was Pointing a Gun,” follows a boy and girl… Keep Reading
Students help community with taxes
By Riley Eike Staff Writer On Jan. 26, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program began helping members of the surrounding community with their taxes. The tax return season of 2015 marks the 12th season the VITA program has operated. VITA allows anyone who qualifies to get their taxes done free of charge. They are… Keep Reading
Novel comes to life
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment editor On Jan. 25, Aquila Theatre, based in New York City, brought its version of “Wuthering Heights” to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The play was based off of the novel by Emily Brontë. “I really wanted to stay true to the spirit [of the book]”… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure contributes to local economic growth
By Lian Bunny News Editor St. Bonaventure University generated $144.5 million in regional economic impact – money spent in the surrounding community – in 2013, according to the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities’ (CICU) analysis. This report includes an output impact of nearly $124 million and a $20.5 million impact of students and visitors… Keep Reading
Security Investigates Vandalism
By Julia Mericle News Assignment Editor The Office of Safety and Security continued to investigate the vandalism of the “Witness Walk” artwork that occurred sometime between Jan. 21 and Jan. 22. According to Ralph Aloia, interim director of Safety and Security, the department has narrowed down the time frame and is still pursuing leads. Aloia… Keep Reading
Fun while you run
By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer On Jan. 24, St. Bonaventure students teamed up with Franklinville Elementary School and the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) to hold their second annual Sports Day for children in grades Pre-K through sixth. “Sports Day is a chance for our students to spend some time in the gymnasium on the weekend with… Keep Reading
Iulianello competes in ice cross downhill
By Staff Writer St. Bonaventure graduate student Michael “Iggy” Iulianello is participating in the ice cross downhill Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championship on Jan. 22-24. Similar to ski and snowboard cross, ice cross downhill is an extreme sport that challenges riders to descend a steep iced hill in only ice skates. Competitors navigate a series… Keep Reading
MLK display vandalized
By Lian Bunny & Melissa Scott News Editor/Photo Editor The Urban Art Club’s work in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) was vandalized in the University Chapel in Doyle Hall sometime between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. St. Bonaventure University Ministries used the artwork for its interactive “Witness Walk” on Monday, Jan. 19.… Keep Reading
NSF funds new STEM Scholarships
By Rachel Konieczny Assistant News Editor The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded St. Bonaventure University $594,287 to assist in recruiting academically eligible students interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for the fall of 2015, among other STEM program opportunities. The five-year grant is the work of former dean of the School of… Keep Reading
Bona’s friar Ordained Priest
By Hannah Gordon Czech Correspondent Ross Chamberland, O.F.M., welcomed the new semester at St. Bonaventure University as an ordained priest. Father Ross, director of the Lateran Center, was ordained a priest Jan. 3 at 11:00 a.m. during Mass at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston. This wasn’t a decision, Father Ross said, but a calling. “I… Keep Reading
Donor helps clubs
By Lian Bunny News Editor After low funding for St. Bonaventure clubs in the fall of 2014, the university’s board of trustees donated $50,000 to the Student Government Association (SGA) to distribute to campus clubs and organizations. The board of trustees funds were donated by an anonymous alumnus. Tom Missel, director of marketing and media… Keep Reading
Environmental studies major announced
By Lian Bunny News Editor St. Bonaventure University will offer a major in environmental studies starting in the fall of 2015. The program will replace the environmental science program. Rather than focusing on technical aspects, like environmental science, this new major is designed to be flexible, letting students choose classes based on their interests and… Keep Reading
Comedy sparks contoversy
By Tristan King Contributing writer “The Interview” is a movie that recently flooded media outlets due to its controversial content. Sony produced the movie, they anticipated a Christmas Day release date. The movie centers on the fake assassination of North Korean Dictator, Kim Jung-un. James Franco plays Dave Skylark alongside producer Aaron Rappaport (Seth Rogen),… Keep Reading