RECAP: Bonaventure WBB Loses by 51 to Bowling Green
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: ROGER WEBSTER, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team traveled to Bowling Green, Ohio to play … Keep Reading
Bonaventure president honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
By Hannah Gordon News Editor The St. Bonaventure University President was honored Sept. 16 with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2014 Women of Influence luncheon, sponsored by Business First, a leading Buffalo business magazine. Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., was nominated for the award and voted on by a committee of five women, four of… Keep Reading
Computer lab rumors crushed
By Riley Eike Contributing Writer Michael Hoffman, Associate Provost and Chief Information Officer, put rumors of eliminating computer labs to rest when he said, “Nothing is different.” Over the summer with the Robinson and Falconio Hall renovations, many offices lost space in order to accommodate new freshmen rooms. Some of these offices moved to the… Keep Reading
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By Mark Lawhead Contributing Writer Market Summary Overall, the markets took a dive over the past week as international turmoil took the headlines and forced money managers on Wall Street to find alternative investments. Oil and gas prices remain low amidst the turmoil, as tension with Russia remains at the forefront of the global markets.… Keep Reading
All Bonaventure Reads author addresses students
By Ellen Kibbe Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure community gave a warm welcome to the ninth annual All Bonaventure Reads (ABR) author, Adam Braun, Monday in the Reilly Center Arena. Braun gave his speech to the whole freshmen class and many others. Braun’s book, “The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create… Keep Reading
Franciscan friends
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor The St. Bonaventure community will gather this evening in the University Chapel in Doyle Hall, celebrating the life and death of St. Francis. Students and ministry leaders will take part in a narrated reenactment of St. Francis’ journey from life to death. The student-led performance begins at 6 p.m. and… Keep Reading
Franciscan poetry is a “slam” dunk
By Nicolette DiMura Contributing Writer In honor of Franciscan Week, the Chattertons organized a poetry reading that focused on Franciscan beliefs, figures and values. The event was well attended by mostly the freshmen class and some upper classmen. “It’s a great week to just remember St. Francis,” Fr. Francis, one of the friars at the… Keep Reading
Spotlight shines on interns
The Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) announced the winners of the Intern Spotlight Competition on Sept. 26. The competition is held to recognize students’ outstanding internship achievements, while promoting these great experiences to the Bonaventure community. Pam Ferman, Career Counselor and Employer Relations Coordinator, explained the process of choosing the winners. “We wanted to… Keep Reading
Climate calamity: issue should be taken seriously
By Brett Keegan Contributing Writer Say what you will about science, but if you want modern medicine or technology, you can’t pick and choose empirical facts. They operate beyond opinion and form the framework of what most consider “reality.” So when 97.1 percent of the scientific community believe humans have a role in climate change,… Keep Reading
Pet of the week
Maddox is a four-month-old male who has endured more than any kitten ever should. He was found with a broken leg and a large wound on his side. However, Maddox is good as new and ready to find his new home. He has yet to be neutered, but he is up to date on all… Keep Reading
SBU should provide transportation for off-campus assignments
By Katelin Brooks Contributing Writer At St. Bonaventure University, the education program provides its students with great opportunities. I’m one of those students, and I couldn’t be happier with the program, except for one aspect: transportation isn’t provided for required academic work. The university will run into problems with transportation if this concern is not… Keep Reading
Move aside, Katniss
By Luis Rodriguez Contributing Writer With films such as “The Hunger Games” all the rage these days, it seems as if survival movies are becoming fan favorites. However, Katniss may have to put away her bow and arrow for a new group of survivalists in the action-packed “The Maze Runner.” “The Maze Runner” is based… Keep Reading
Scarves 101
By Lauren Zazzara Contributing Writer Scarves are an autumn and winter essential. Having one snuggled around your neck to block out the biting air at St. Bonaventure can conserve a couple degrees of heat, and every degree matters. With lightweight and silkier scarves, there are many other ways to wear them other than around your… Keep Reading
Dancing into culture
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor Students, faculty and members of the community gathered on Sept. 27 to celebrate the annual Bonagany festival. Groups and clubs were present at the event, promoting their image while also hoping to raise funds. One group that stood out this year was Asian Students in Action (ASIA). The group… Keep Reading
Bonnies love this: The joys of the Natural World
It’s that time of the semester when Natty Lab groups begin to test their experiments and gather data about how far a golf ball will roll or how long before sugar dissolves in water. What could be more fun than that? You might say that watching paint dry brings more excitement to the table, but… Keep Reading
Pet of the Week
By Casandra Nguyen Contributing Writer Lundt is a four-year-old chocolate lab. He was abandoned in Olean, N.Y. recently and no one has come to claim him. He is up-to-date on his required shots, but he has yet to be neutered. Lundt isn’t particularly fond of cats but other than that he is extremely playful. The… Keep Reading
March of Dimes walk to be held October 4
By: Zachary Newcome Contributing Writer On October 4, 2014, St. Bonaventure will be holding a March for Dimes walk. For the past three years, St. Bonaventure University has been helping the cause. They will be partnering with two local corporations, CUTCO and Seneca Casino & Hotel, according to a university press release. Since 1938, March… Keep Reading
Business professors publish paper on social networking
By: Julia Mericle Assistant News Editor Dr. Carl J. Case, professor of business information systems and Darwin L. King, professor of accounting, recently published their paper entitled “Business Electronic Social Networking: Does Organization Size or Industry Sector Matter?” in the journal “Issues in Information Systems.” According to Case, an increase in Web 2.0 usage among… Keep Reading
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By: Max Scardetta Contributing Writer Trading Activity Buy: Trinity Industries (TRN) Trinity Industries, Inc. is a diversified industrial company that owns market-leading businesses which provide products and services to the energy, transportation, chemical and construction sectors. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Trinity utilizes its plants in Mexico and southern United States for its manufactured parts and… Keep Reading
Apple has done it again
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor There was a lot of excitement on campus with the release of the new Apple iPhone 6. Some students admitted that they took the trip to the local BJ’s just to get a feel of the phone, which was released on September 19. “The iPhone 6 is sleek and… Keep Reading
Relaxing on the runway
By Lauren Zazzara Contributing Writer Sportswear has been on runways for the past few years. From Gucci to Alexander Wang, designers are putting sport-inspired influences on many of their designs. Mesh in particular was popular this summer and can still be carried over into fall. In addition, varsity jackets, bright and fun high-tops, and baseball… Keep Reading