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
Tread Lightly invites community to garage sale
Jason Klaiber Staff Writer The Franciscan Center for Social Concern will conduct its first-ever garage sale for old furniture items over the span of two days. The event will be hosted in the garages behind Doyle Hall from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on… Keep Reading
Veteran reads his poetry at Olean Public Library
Lian Bunny News Assignment Editor Hugh Martin, veteran and poet, read from his award-winning book, “The Stick Soldiers,” at the Olean Public Library on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The book of poems won the 2011 Poulin Prize. The prize is awarded to honor a poet’s first book and the late founder of the BOA Editions,… Keep Reading
Panel discusses women’s career paths and obstacles
By Rachel Konieczny Staff Writer The women’s studies program hosted a panel discussion on women’s issues on Oct. 30 in Walsh Center Auditorium featuring four local speakers from the Western New York community. The panel presentation, titled “Women Building Communities”, featured women leaders in the Olean and surrounding areas, including Darlene P. Miller of the… Keep Reading
Students pledge to plunge
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor St. Bonaventure students are ready to brace themselves against the frigid depths of Lake Ontario as they participate in a polar plunge to support Special Olympics Dec. 6. The event, which takes place at Woodlawn Beach State Park in Buffalo, raises money for the St. Bonaventure University chapter of the… Keep Reading
Exploring Science Lecture Series begins
By Jason Klaiber Staff Writer The Dresser-Rand Challenger Learning Center, located in Allegany, NY, hosted the first installment of its Exploring Science Lecture Series this week in the Walsh Ampitheater. The learning center is a non-profit, space-themed education program designed to teach students science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through simulations and hands-on experiences. On… Keep Reading
CPRC hosts MBA talk
By Riley Eike Staff Writer The Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) held informational sessions every day this week to promote higher education. The sessions included a round table discussion led by professors with their doctorates, to instruction on how to create an impactful graduate school essay, to why students should consider getting an MBA.… Keep Reading
Pinter wins national competition
By Lian Bunny News Assignment Editor Joseph Pinter, St. Bonaventure University senior, has been named the school’s 11th Jim Murray Memorial Scholar. The history and journalism mass communication double major is one of five winners of the foundation’s annual nationwide essay contest. Twenty-eight other universities with renowned journalism programs were invited to participate as well.… Keep Reading
Bona’s to host veteran’s panel talk
By Julia Mericle Assistant News Editor “Awareness and Inclusion of Military Students,” a panel discussion open to students and community members, will be held on Nov. 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Murphy Auditorium. The goal of the discussion is to aid student veterans with a smooth transition into college by providing them with… Keep Reading
Students help refugees
By Bryce Spadafora Contributing Writer Nine students visited Saint’s Place in Rochester, NY for a day of community service. The students worked with families who have come to Rochester to escape persecution, violence, and poverty. One group helped set up an apartment for a refugee family from Nepal, while another group worked in the Saint’s… Keep Reading
Lightpole undergoes emergency repairs
By Hannah Gordon News Editor The Plassmann Hall parking lot lighting underwent emergency repair this week. The light pole at the north end of the lot suffered the loss of the underground electric feeder leaving the lot unacceptably dark, according to Phil Winger, associate vice president for facilities. A temporary light was put on the… Keep Reading
APEC data betters efficiency
By Lian Bunny News Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure’s Academic Program Evaluation Committee (APEC) is an organization that assesses student learning in every department and school on campus. Starting in 2009, the program analyzes what students should be learning, whether students are meeting learning objectives and how to enhance student learning. The committee conducts their examinations… Keep Reading
Media coverage of Ebola was irresponsible
By Ashley-Kate McCann Contributing Writer With media outlets publishing less news on Ebola, there has been a dip in the scare tactics that had been so common in the preceding weeks. What was clearly more prevalent than the disease was the fear being spread about the “outbreak” of the disease. According to a Washington Post… Keep Reading
Leftover Hickey food should be donated
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor Giving back to the community is one of the things stressed to students here at Bonaventure. With this teaching, it’s expected that the University does its part to ensure that as a whole, we really are practicing what we preach. It’s important to recognize that St. Bonaventure is located… Keep Reading
LGBT club overlooked the importance of recognizing asexuals in the St. Bonventure community
By Bri Roberts Contributing Writer In the Oct. 31 edition of The Bona Venture, Hannah Gordon wrote an article titled, “Spectrum doesn’t exclude asexuals.” Spectrum, St. Bonaventure’s LGBTQIA+ organization, has ruffled a few feathers in their attempt to publicize their club while celebrating Ally Week last week. At first, several students voiced their concerns because of… Keep Reading
Senior rugby player shows true grit
By Taylor Nigrelli Opinion Editor Laura Clesse knows the thrill that winning a rugby game can bring and the utter humiliation of a blowout defeat. She’s experienced the confidence of walking into a game, knowing the other team doesn’t have a chance and the hopelessness of being on the other side of that type of… Keep Reading
Bona’s ends season in disspointing fashion
By Emily Mulcahey Staff Writer Saturday’s frigid air brought with it a cold that had nothing to do with the weather itself. As the Bonnies took the field to face off against Kutztown, there was a new feeling for many of the players. That day, when they stood across the field from their opponents, would… Keep Reading
Icemen have frigid start to season
By Gavin Lindahl Sports Assignment Editor It’s been a rough start for the club hockey team as it began its 2014-15 season. The team has gone 0-5 since starting four weeks ago, with four of those losses on home ice. Through the opening five games, the squad has been outscored 28 goals to seven. According… Keep Reading
Audiences fall for Gyllenhaal
By Pat Tintle Sports Assistant Editor Over the past decade, Jake Gyllenhaal has been vigorously building his case to be named an Academy Award winner, and with his latest film, he may have finally found his winning role. “Nightcrawler,” the dark, highly anticipated award contender released last Friday, focuses on the struggles of Lou Bloom… Keep Reading
A conservation conversation
It is no secret that St. Bonaventure’s campus contains a diverse array of natural elements. Mountains, trees and miles of grass occupy the campus and the areas around it. Many students enjoy the land but do not think about different ways of using and preserving it. The Land Use Initiative, part of the Campus Sustainability… Keep Reading
All about that bass
By Nairée Taveras Contributing Writer The SBU step team is back, and going harder than ever before. After its successful opening performance at the basketball pep rally, the dancers are looking forward to another good performance. The team is hosting a talent show for the community on Wednesday, Nov. 12 and Thursday, Nov. 13 in… Keep Reading