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
2014 Francis Week begins Saturday
By: Hunter Samuelson Contributing Writer Beginning this Saturday, St. Bonaventure’s ministry team will kick off a weeklong Franciscan fiesta to honor the life of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and creation. The purpose of this annual event is to revive the message of St. Francis and enlighten faculty, staff and students about a… Keep Reading
Fake it ‘til you make it
By Lian Bunny News Assignment Editor If you enjoyed “The Heat” and “21 Jump Street,” “Let’s Be Cops” is a must see. “New Girl” dynamic duo, Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr., are a hilarious combination, as they impersonate cops to take down an ominous drug lord. Johnson gets to showcase his comedic talent as… Keep Reading
TLC celebrates quarter-century milestone
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor St. Bonaventure’s Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) will celebrate its 25th anniversary this fall. The center hopes to install new initiatives to attract a broader range of students. Dr. Gordon De La Vars, along with a panel of faculty members, established Bonaventure’s TLC 25 years ago this fall. Today, TLC… Keep Reading
ABR author to visit campus
Adam Braun, author of “The Promise of a Pencil,” will visit campus on September 28 and 29, and 10 lucky students will have the chance to eat with him. “The Promise of a Pencil”is this year’s All Bonaventure Reads book. After reading the book this summer, each freshman had to write an essay relating to… Keep Reading
Yik Yak users should show restraint and respect
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor Just when I thought social media couldn’t get any more hectic, Yik Yak has quickly become a hit at St. Bonaventure and college campuses nationwide. For those who have yet to download the app, Yik Yak is essentially an anonymous Twitter feed with everyone’s “yaks” from your surrounding area. It… Keep Reading
Bonas should be proactive in protecting students’ sexual health
By Emily Jo Manchester Contributing Writer Let’s be honest, people on this campus have sex. We’ve all had neighbors that underestimate their noise levels and the squeakiness of ancient dorm room furniture.Personally, I’ve had plenty of discussions about the phenomenon with friends, had professors allude to it in class, and had Residence Assistants (RAs) lecture… Keep Reading
Fire Safety Inspections Need Improvement
Staff Editorial A St. Bonaventure upperclassmen sits in his or her dorm room, contemplating whether to put off studying until tomorrow or sometime further in the future. There’s a knock at the door. “Fire safety inspection.” The student stands up confidently and opens the door, if the guests have not yet entered. Generally the group… Keep Reading
Women’s rugby stays undefeated
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor The women’s rugby team improved to a perfect 3-0 record last Saturday against Fredonia in a 27-10 win. Senior scrum half Erin Ballou said the Bonnies’ fast pace offense played a large role in winning the game. “This past weekend, a big factor to our success was being able… Keep Reading
Men’s soccer loses 5-0 to Rider
By Pat Tintle Assistant Sports Editor The men’s soccer team continued their early season struggles last weekend as they dropped their first road game of the year to Rider, 5-0. Coach Mel Mahler was disappointed with his team’s performance, particularly the lack of offense against Rider, as well as the season so far in… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure falls in overtime, 1-0
By Pat Tintle Assistant Sports Editor Coming off of a 3-0 loss to Delaware, the men’s soccer team hosted Western New York rival Niagara last Sunday. Despite playing to a 0-0 tie in regulation, the Bonnies fell short in overtime, losing 1-0 to the Purple Eagles. “It was disappointing,” Coach Mel Mahler said. “I think… Keep Reading
SBU prepares for Army during bye week
By Emily Mulcahey Contributing Writer Having had an almost perfect season last year and dealing a blow-out win to Syracuse to start this season, it seemed that the St. Bonaventure Men’s Rugby Club had reached their dawn without darkness. However, even the most skilled competitors can have a tough game. The Bonnies could not pull… Keep Reading
Ruggers win again
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor The women’s rugby team is 2-0 after beating Niagara 51-0 last weekend and will take on Fredonia this weekend. The team travels to Fredonia this Saturday to take on the Blue Devils at 11 a.m. Junior lock Carley Doyle said despite the large margin of victory last weekend, the… Keep Reading
October Nights: Postseason set to excite
By Pat Tintle Assistant Sports Editor The 2014 MLB playoffs are taking form, and what better way to celebrate than to speculate? Let’s start with the American League. As of today, with just a little more than ten games to play, the Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City Royals and Oakland… Keep Reading
Bonnies under the lights
By Gavin Lindahl Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team split its weekend with one win and one loss at the Cornell Tournament. The squad lost its opening match to Temple University, 1-0, but the Bonnies rebounded the following day by shutting out Virginia Military Institute with a 2-0 win. … Keep Reading
Caher runs her way into A-10 recognition
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor While cross country may not be the most popular sport on campus, junior Kerry Caher is certainly grabbing attention with her recent success on the cross country course. Caher was named to the All-Atlantic 10 First Team after placing 13th at the Championships with a personal record time of… Keep Reading
Gridiron greatness: NFL returns
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor With two weeks already over in the National Football League season, one thing is clear: no one is safe. Starting with the AFC East, it appears as though the perennially disappointing Buffalo Bills are on the right track to have a good year. Starting 2-0, the Bills are currently… Keep Reading
Dan Kerns wins Constitution Jeopardy
By Catherine Brown Contributing Writer The final round of Constitution Jeopardy took place on Sept. 17 in the Walsh Amphitheater; Dan Kerns, a senior philosophy major, won the contest. The game began at 7 p.m. and lasted about an hour. Kerns, Steve Kibbe, a senior political science major, and Tyler Piraino, a junior political science… Keep Reading
Bonas ranked No. 3 for value in North
By Shannon West Contributing Writer The U.S. News & World Report 2015 list was released last week, ranking St. Bonaventure University No. 3 as one of the best values in the North. It ranked No. 24 out of 181 institutions in the Best Regional Universities in the North, making it the No. 1 institution… Keep Reading
Athletic field to be dedicated tonight
By Julia Mericle Assistant News Editor A dedication service is planned today at 6 p.m. for the new Tom and Michelle Marra Athletic Fields Complex. Tom Marra, ’80, who played baseball at Bonaventure, and his wife donated $1 million toward the project. Marra said building the new complex was a way for the university to… Keep Reading
HEOP high achievers honored at recognition ceremony
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor Select students of the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) were honored for their outstanding academic achievements on Monday, Sept. 8. Each year, the staff of HEOP holds an Honors/XAE Reception in the Trustees Room of Doyle Hall. Students who are part of the program are recognized for having a… Keep Reading