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
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
Stock Box
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
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