Sneak Peak: Documentary Featuring Bonaventure’s Men’s Basketball Team
BY: MORGAN KILGER/FEATURES EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University’s men’s basketball team has impacted both the university and Franciscan values for decades. The … Keep Reading
Misconstrued holiday
By Amelia Kibbe Features Assignment Editor This past Monday, as St. Bonaventure students went to classes as usual, the nation recognized its leaders by celebrating Presidents Day. The day is a federal holiday and many schools, businesses and federal offices were closed. According to the History Channel’s website, President’s Day was originally celebrated on… Keep Reading
Czech it out
By Harrison Leone Czech Correspondent Lamentably, classes began last week. After more than two months off from school, I had almost forgotten I was still in college. Eight weeks of self-indulgent squalor had softened my academic skills considerably, and my reintroduction into the world of syllabi, plagiarism warnings and strictly regimented time slots was a… Keep Reading
Bonnies love this: Spring break
What’s the secret to spring breaking like a Bonnie? Crashing at your grandma’s condo in Florida because Bonaventure’s vacation occurs about a month before the rest of the college world starts thinking about spring break season. Although we might not have the type of wild break you see on MTV, we can rest assured knowing… Keep Reading
Right On Target
By Majella Shields Staff Writer Last week gave way to the biggest fashion event of the season: New York Fashion Week. Designers showcased their brands, featuring a beautiful array of new trends and styles for the up-and-coming season. Despite all of the gorgeous collections from the best in the business, Dolce and Gabbana, Elie Saab… Keep Reading
Nicholson’s impact still felt
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor Andrew Nicholson graduated from St. Bonaventure in May 2012. Based on how often he’s mentioned on campus, you’d have to forgive someone for not realizing he had ever left. While taking a stroll around campus, one might see a few people sporting brown number 44 shirts and a few more… Keep Reading
Saturday afternoon special
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor Spend enough time around St. Bonaventure men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt and there are a few theories, sayings and statistics you’ll notice he often repeats. One such Schmidt staple is “home teams win 75 percent of the time in Division I basketball.” While this isn’t 100-percent accurate, it gets the… Keep Reading
The glory days are here
By Zach Waltz Sports Assignment Editor With three games left in the season, the women’s basketball team is still in a position to take first place in the Atlantic 10. The only obstacle in the Bonnies way is a 19-5 Dayton Flyers team that is 12-1 in A-10 play. Their only conference loss came to… Keep Reading
New season, new team
By Gavin Lindahl Assistant Sports Editor According to Head Coach Larry Sudbrook, last season’s Bonnies baseball campaign was a disappointing one after finishing with a 20-28 overall record and 9-15 in their conference. The team, which boasted a strong senior core featuring two Atlantic 10 all-star players, failed to meet expectations. While the Bonnies lost… Keep Reading
Softball season underway
By Eustace Browne Staff Writer The St. Bonaventure softball team struggled mightily in its 2013 campaign. The Bonnies posted a 10-42 overall record and went 4-18 in the Atlantic 10. Head Coach Mike Threehouse didn’t want to make a prediction on this season’s prospects. “From my standpoint as a coach, I try not to make… Keep Reading
Bonaventure expands its horizons
By Nate West Managing Editor I didn’t apply to Hilbert College, but given its (hopefully) soon-to-be relationship with St. Bonaventure, I wish I had. St. Bonaventure and Hilbert College, located in Hamburg, N.Y. about 10 minutes south of Buffalo, are in the middle of a feasibility study being conducted to see whether or not an… Keep Reading
Renovation funds should be evenly spread
By Zach Waltz Sports Assignment Editor For the first time next year, incoming freshmen will not experience the old, run-down Robinson and Falconio Halls that students before them have come to love. For a school trying to increase enrollment, upgrading the main freshmen residence halls is an excellent start to recruiting new students. The renovations… Keep Reading
Nicholson jersey dedication conflicts with spring break
This editorial represents the opinion of The Bona Venture staff. The number 44 means something special to Bonnies, but the Bonnie who made that number meaningful is even more special to our campus community. On Saturday, Andrew Nicholson’s jersey will be retired before the final men’s basketball home game of the regular season. Nicholson will,… Keep Reading
Dear BV
“I’m diagnosing myself with a serious case of Senioritis! I want to enjoy my last few weeks at Bona’s, but lately I’m just not motivated. What can I do to avoid feeling like this?” ________ Your time in the Bona Bubble may be drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy the… Keep Reading
Bonnies hold on to defeat Duquesne
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor The Bonnies (16-10, 6-6) ran their conference record back to .500 for the first time in over a month as they defeated Duquesne (11-14, 3-9) 71-67 at the Reilly Center Wednesday. The win marked the third in a row for the Bonnies, who had previously not won consecutive conference games.… Keep Reading
Bowker leads young Bonnies
By Zach Waltz Sports Assignment Editor Senior forward Chelsea Bowker is leading the women’s basketball team far past expectations this season, as they were predicted to finish towards the bottom of the Atlantic 10 The Bonnies are 19-7 on the season with an 8-3 record in conference play, putting them in second place behind the… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure again named a ‘Tree Campus’
By Lian Bunny Assistant News Editor For the fourth consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation has named St. Bonaventure University a Tree Campus USA school, acknowledging achievements made during 2013. The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conservation and education with a mission to inspire people to plan, nurture and celebrate… Keep Reading
Stock Box: Good news boosts markets
By Sean Corey Contributing Writer Markets have been up this week based on a series of positive economic numbers. Both the long and energy fund rebounded from last week’s losses. Chinese exports and imports rose around seven percent, easing fears of a Chinese economic slowdown. Congress also passed a debt resolution earlier this week, erasing… Keep Reading
Mock Trial advances to compete for national competition
By Hannah Gordon News Assignment Editor For the first time in St. Bonaventure history, the Mock Trial team won their regional tournament and is headed to the national competition. Ten students competed at the State University of New York College at Buffalo with guidance from their adviser, Steven Nuttall, professor of philosophy. Members… Keep Reading
Damietta Center, ASIA celebrate Chinese New Year
By Amelia Kibbe Features Assignment Editor Although America welcomed the beginning of a new year more than a month ago, the celebration is just wrapping up for the Chinese. The Chinese New Year began on Jan. 31 and the celebration continues through tonight. On Monday, through the efforts of the Damietta Center and… Keep Reading
Board approves $7.25 million overhaul for Robinson, Falconio
By Julia Mericle Staff Writer The Board of Trustees of St. Bonaventure University has given approval to proceed with major renovations to Robinson and Falconio halls, as well as smaller upgrades to Devereux Hall. Vice President Rick Trietley spoke about the upcoming project at the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting Tuesday, noting the… Keep Reading