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
Bonaventure alum speaks on research
By: Joan Seaman Contributing Writer St. Bonaventure University’s chemistry department welcomed back alum Dr. John Kreuz ’55 on Oct. 2nd to present some of his research to students. Kreuz brought two research projects to campus with him: Aqueous Alkaline Treatment of Disulfides to Yield Thioethers and Imide/Polyimide Chemistry Studies. Kreuz gave a presentation to students… Keep Reading
Pet of the week
Leland is an 8-year-old hound mix who has been at the shelter since 2009. He was found abandoned in Hinsdale and has been looking for a home ever since. The hound is full of energy like many other of the dogs at the shelter and is looking for someone to accompany him on walks. He… Keep Reading
Hercules: from myth to movie
By Azarias Perez Contributing Writer The well-known Greek myth “Hercules” appeared on the big screen this past summer in a modern adaptation, causing a lot of controversy with the fans of Greek Mythology. In the Greek myth, Heracles (most commonly spelled as Hercules), is the offspring of Zeus and a mortal woman who is not… Keep Reading
Watson’s UN speech on feminism is on point
By Lian Bunny News Assignment Editor Gender equality. The phrase doesn’t sound daunting. But feminism — that word alone can make people cringe. It can quickly make people view you differently. All of a sudden you seem more radical, more liberal, and more unreasonable. Emma Watson, beloved actress well known from the Harry Potter movies,… Keep Reading
Featured artist inspires Bonaventure students
By Hunter Samuelson Staff Writer The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts hosted artist Thomas Paquette to display his exhibition, “On Nature’s Terms: Painting by Thomas Paquette Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act.” On Monday, Paquette gave a gallery talk on the appreciation of nature. It’s been 50 years since the signing… Keep Reading
Students shouldn’t be charged for worn out IDs
By Kiara Catanzaro Opinion Editor Wear and tear on school-issued student ID cards is inevitable after years of swiping them. In most cases, it’s not the student’s fault for using his or her ID card for its intended purpose, so why should they be responsible for purchasing a new one when it stops working? There… Keep Reading
Change with the season
By Lauren Zazzara Staff Writer Midterm break is finally here, and we all deserve a few days to unwind, eat home-cooked meals and sleep in our own beds. But break is also a good opportunity to change up your school closet to get ready for the colder days ahead. Here are my tips for what… Keep Reading
Keep calm and study for midterms
By Nicolette DiMura Contributing Writer As all students know, midterm break is approaching, and the energy level on campus has diminished significantly as nearly everyone has spent most of their time studying for midterm exams. Whether it’s a multiple choice exam, midterm paper, or class-long presentation, students have been stepping up their study game and… Keep Reading
Women’s soccer team goes 0-2 on the weekend
By Gavin Lindahl Sports Assignment Editor It was a disappointing weekend for Bona’s women’s soccer this past weekend as the squad dropped both matches to open Atlantic 10 conference play against Davidson University and Richmond University. The weekend started with a 2-0 loss to Davidson Friday night in which the Bonnies outshot their opponent… Keep Reading
Bonnies lose big to Nittany Lions
By Emily Mulcahey Staff Writer The men’s rugby club has put up tough competition this season against some of the best teams in their new division. The team has been competing in Division 1-A, the highest in the country. Following a game against Army, one so close it gave the audience whip lash, the… Keep Reading
Bonnies chip in for 8th place finish
Last weekend, the Bonnies traveled to Binghamton, N.Y., taking an eighth place finish in the Binghamton Invitational. Fighting poor weather, the golfers battled through the first day of competition, finishing the opening half of the invitational in ninth place. Things flowed more smoothly the second day, and with good rounds by junior Josh Stauffer and… Keep Reading
Men’s soccer team gets first win of season
By Pat Tintle Assistant Sports Editor After an 0-5 start to season, the men’s soccer team won their first game over St. Francis University last Friday by a score of 2-1. Down 1-0 in the 73rd minute, the Bonnies tied the game with a goal from senior defender Garret Pasano. Just five minutes later,… Keep Reading
Bills new ownership a step towards rebuilding the franchise
By Pat Tintle Assistant Sports Editor It’s a time of transformation for the Buffalo Bills and their hungry, playoff-seeking fans. The franchise has seen its share of prospective owners over the last few months. Interest in buying the team came from unlikely candidates – rumors said business mogul Donald Trump was in a good… Keep Reading
On the practicality of tanking: The 2014-2015 Buffalo Sabres
By Gavin Lindahl Sports Assignment Editor With the 2014-15 NHL season starting next week, Western New York is buzzing with the possibilities of what the Buffalo Sabres’ campaign will bring. The answers vary from fan to fan. Ask some fans, and they’re bound to tell you the Sabres will finish last again and draft… Keep Reading
Conference play begins for St. Bonaventure
By Gavin Lindahl Sports Assignment Editor It’s a big weekend for the women’s soccer team, as it begins conference play against Atlantic 10 opponents Davidson and Richmond. The Bonnies enter the weekend with a 4-5-1 record. The squad has had the opportunity to catch a bit of a breather, as their last game was… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure falls to 0-5
By Pat Tintle Assistant Sports Editor The men’s soccer team’s winless season continued last weekend when the Bonnies fell to Canisius and Bowling Green, by scores of 3-2 and 1-0, respectively. Despite an 0-5 record, Coach Mel Mahler saw some good aspects to take away in both loses. “I was happy how we played,”… Keep Reading
Men’s rugby headed to Happy Valley to face the Nittany Lions
By Emily Mulcahey Contributing Writer As darkness drew nearer on Saturday night, the lights surrounding the Marra Turf Complex flickered to life. Over 1,000 dedicated fans crowded the sidelines in the chilly air, but all remained unusually quiet in anticipation. The bagpipes blared an old Irish tune, and with the steam of their breath… Keep Reading
Bonnies tee off with new coach
Following the Cornell Invitational, the golf team traveled to Niagara Falls to compete in the Little Three Invitational. The teams present consisted of St. Bonaventure and longtime rivals Canisius and Niagara. Coach Erik Hoops, who is in his first year with the program, was satisfied with the result. “We were disappointed that we didn’t play… Keep Reading
SBU should stick to values
St. Bonaventure does not have an obligation to provide contraception to students By Michael Specht Contributing Writer Last week, an article was published by The Bona Venture titled “Bona’s should be proactive in protecting students’ sexual health.” The piece called for St. Bonaventure University to provide programs for students to be educated on sexually… Keep Reading
Report reveals increase in campus sexual assault
By Hannah Gordon News Editor St. Bonaventure University’s Safety and Security released the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report on Sept. 25, revealing an increase in on-campus sexual assault. According to the report, there was one forcible sexual offense on campus in 2012 and four in 2013. There was one case of dating violence and… Keep Reading