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
Bonnies make second-half push to upset La Salle.
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor After a litany of close calls against superior Atlantic 10 opponents over the past two years, the Bonnies (12-7, 2-3) were finally able to close out as they defeated the La Salle Explorers (11-7, 3-1) 66-51 Wednesday night. “That was the best that we’ve played all year,” Head Coach Mark… Keep Reading
A-ca-believe it
By Asha Matthews Contributing Writer It’s back! It’s fresh! It’s the rebirth of Bonacoustics! After the graduation of the Class of 2012, the group was left on shaky ground before it finally dissipated at the end of Spring 2013. The Bonaventure a cappella group needed new leaders to take control. Conor Hynes, freshman music… Keep Reading
Keep the freedom ringing
By Amelia Kibbe Features Assignment Editor “I have a dream.” These famous words of Martin Luther King Jr. still have a special meaning today. This past Monday, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the St. Bonaventure community gathered to remember one of America’s most-recognized men and celebrate the peace and sense of unity he… Keep Reading
Steps into the future
By Jackie Roberts Staff Writer “It’s never too early to start planning for your future.” College students, hear statements like this on a regular basis. However, not all take action. Once again, the Career and Professional Readiness Center is offering students an opportunity to jump start their career planning next Friday at 3 p.m.… Keep Reading
Rolling out the red carpet
By Heather Monahan Copy Editor The time of year is officially here where many are in a frenzy to watch all Oscar-nominated films before the awards show airs. Though the show itself is still a little over a month away, the 86th Academy Awards (Oscars), nominees were announced late last week. “Gravity” and “American… Keep Reading
Spend your tuppence on Saving Mr. Banks
By Emily Sullivan Associate Editor “Winds from the east, mist coming in, like something is brewing, about to begin. Can’t put my finger on what lies in store, but I feel what’s to happen all happened before.” If you’re an enthusiastic Disney fan you know that those words are some of the first ones… Keep Reading
Use your head; wear a Hat
By Majella Shields Staff Writer Hi all, and welcome to this week’s Fashion Focus. I will be talking about my all-time favorite accessory, hats. I’m sure you’re all well aware of the Arctic weather; it is important we stay warm and conserve heat. I am not used to these negative temperatures. However, I have learned… Keep Reading
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Flurries require apparel preparedness
Emily Sullivan Associate Editor This past Tuesday, I had to leave my townhouse earlier than normal to get to a plenary for Clare Forum. Normally on Tuesdays, I get a ride with one of my roommates, especially since it’s so cold out. Since I had to walk, I threw on my thickest pair of jeans,… Keep Reading
Picturing an Instagram-friendly future for Bonaventure
Alexandra Salerno Advisory Editor A few months ago, I took a picture of a tree on campus, and it received more than 50 double taps. (That’s likes on Instagram for those who are bravely living without smartphones). Yet, as #instaworthy as I’m sure we all agree our beautiful school is, unfortunately, there isn’t a common… Keep Reading
Parking lots on East Side of campus remain icy
This editorial represents the opinion of The Bona Venture staff. The infamous “Polar Vortex” has been barreling through the northeastern part of the United States over the past few days, and Bonaventure has certainly seen the backlash of this grisley weather. The accumulation of snow and ice as a result of the storm are apparent… Keep Reading
Dear BV,…
Dear BV, “Sometimes I get to that homemade footpath outside the Quick and can’t decide whether getting my shoes dirty is worth the slightly quicker arrival time to Dev. What should I do about that?” ____________ What a philosophical conundrum! We certainly didn’t get the answer to this question at Orientation! But, no worries, we’ll… Keep Reading
Pride goeth before the Super Bowl
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor I spent most of last Sunday afternoon watching the greatest quarterback of my lifetime (and my personal favorite) carve up the New England Patriots to the tune of 400 passing yards while earning his third Super Bowl trip. Later, I watched Seattle hold on to defeat San Francisco in an… Keep Reading
Tough matchups await Bonnies
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor We’re five games into conference play, and, with a 2-3 record, the team’s play has fostered a strange combination of hope and despair. Hope, because the team has played some of the Atlantic 10’s best competition so well. The team held halftime leads against #16 UMass and George Washington while… Keep Reading
Young players show early potential.
By Zach Waltz Sports Assignment Editor The women’s basketball team is now 4-2 in conference play, putting them in fifth place in the Atlantic 10. Bonnies fans have much to be hopeful for, as this year’s young team has shown a lot of potential in every aspect of the game. Sophomore forward Katie Healy is… Keep Reading
Cumberbatch a welcome addition to the Bonnies
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor It doesn’t take long for junior guard Andell Cumberbatch to describe the opportunities he had to play Division I basketball coming out of high school. “I had none at all.” The New Jersey native didn’t generate much buzz coming out of East Orange High School in 2011. So, like many… Keep Reading
Hockey team adds new talent after break
By Gavin Lindahl Assistant Sports Editor The winter break typically is a good thing for the St. Bonaventure club hockey team, according to senior defenseman Mike Felter. “We never get off to a good start in the first semester, so the break allows us to forget how the first half of the season went and… Keep Reading
Swim teams travel to Niagara for dual-meet
By Pat Tintle Staff Writer Racing in their first meet since coming off of winter break, the men’s swimming team traveled to Binghamton on January 18 for a head-to-head matchup against the Bearcats. The Bonnies’ winter break included strenuous training from mid-December into early January. Going into Binghamton, the team was ready to put themselves… Keep Reading
Women’s team prepares for second meet in less than a week.
By Joel Jackson Staff Writer The St. Bonaventure women’s swim team has a busy week as they swim against a pair of local rivals. The Bonnies took on Buffalo Wednesday in the Reilly Center Pool and ultimately fell by a score of 164-114. They swim at Niagara Saturday. Head Coach Seth Johnson knows it’s always… Keep Reading
Women’s basketball storms back to defeat St. Louis
By Zach Waltz Sports Assignment Editor The women’s basketball came back to beat the St. Louis Billikens 62-60 yesterday. Head Coach Jim Crowley said the Billikens disrupted the Bonnies from the get-go, making it a difficult game. “I give St. Louis a lot of credit,” Crowley said. “I thought they executed their game plan really… Keep Reading