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
Dressing up in style
By Majella Shields Staff Writer Here it is, my third-favorite time of year (after Christmas and my birthday, of course). It’s Halloween! Halloween falls on a school night this year, so the celebrations will be in full swing this weekend. Every year, my friends and I begin to brainstorm in August as to what… Keep Reading
Franciscan value of diversity ignored
By Angelia Roggie Associate Editor Over midterm break, I spent the majority of my time hanging out with family and friends. But on Monday, Oct. 14, as I sat watching the movie “42” with my best friend, I couldn’t help but think about Jackie Robinson’s story and the Civil Rights Movement. St. Bonaventure was giving… Keep Reading
Hickey employee needs to serve food, not rude comments
By Hannah Gordon Assistant News Editor When you are required to pay $2,477.50 per semester for a meal plan, you expect food you can eat to be served to you – without an attitude. Although that may seem extremely reasonable, apparently for one manager in the Hickey Dining Hall, a simple question about what I… Keep Reading
Hard news, not fluff should take precedence for young adults
By Zachary Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The government shutdown officially ended when President Obama signed a bill just after midnight on Oct. 17. Some people still don’t know that; I didn’t even know until a week after it happened. However, when the government shut down on Oct. 1, it was almost impossible not to know… Keep Reading
‘Chinese Food’ leaves viewers with sour stomach
By Emily Sullivan Opinion and Associate Editor There always seems to be some sort of controversy in the music industry. Whether it’s because of Lady Gaga’s strange videos or Miley Cyrus’ never-ending twerking, artists are constantly coming up with new ways to be noticed and get publicity. But while Gaga and Cyrus rely on interesting… Keep Reading
Safety and Security updates crime-prevention technology
By Julia Mericle Staff Writer In honor of October as Crime Prevention Month, the Office of Safety and Security at St. Bonaventure University has recently employed a new crime-prevention initiative. The purpose of the initiative is to ensure the safety of student’s personal belongings on campus. Director of Safety and Security Vito Czyz urged students… Keep Reading
J/MC professor speakes at military conference
By Kiara Catanzaro News Assignment Editor Chris Mackowski, associate professor of journalism and mass communication, was the featured speaker at the New York Military Affairs Symposium (NYMAS) Friday, Oct. 18, in New York City. NYMAS exists to promote public knowledge of the interrelationship of war, society and culture by presenting diverse scholarly viewpoints, Robert Rowen,… Keep Reading
Professors present communication research
By Hannah Gordon Assistant News Editor Two St. Bonaventure professors presented their research last weekend at the New York State Communication Association conference. On Oct. 18-20, the New York State Communication Association held its 71st annual conference at Honors Haven Resort and Spa in Ellenville, N.Y. Richard Lee, professor of journalism and mass communication, and… Keep Reading
Rugby, soccer teams have earned your attention
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor It’s just about that time of year again. Basketball season is close. So close, you can already hear rambunctious St. Bonaventure students proudly cheering for their team and screaming obscenities at overmatched officials. But it is not yet here. We’re still in the latter stages of fall and, thus, the… Keep Reading
Men set for scrum at Stony Brook
ByZach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s rugby team is coming into this week with heads held high after beating the University at Buffalo last Saturday. Head Coach Clarence Picard said the Bonnies overcame harsh field conditions to dominate the Bulls. Despite scoring a season low for a win on the season, the Bonnies still… Keep Reading
Ruggers get clean bill of health
By Gavin Lindahl Staff Writer The women’s rugby club may have dropped its game to Brockport this past weekend, 35-0, but the scoreboard might as well not have existed. According to Coach Tracy Schrems, the team’s improvement on the field was better than any score could have been. “I don’t care what the score said… Keep Reading
Stage set for throwback Fall Classic
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor Heroes are born in the frosty nights of October. From the morning dew of spring training, six months of baseball boils down to a mere seven games. Six months of Chris Davis’ coming out party, the Yasiel Puig show in Los Angeles and Max Scherzer’s total domination of the… Keep Reading
Kerry Caher runs into record books
By Pat Tintle Staff Writer What started as a cold, drizzling October afternoon in Buffalo ended in celebration for sophomore cross country runner Kerry Caher. Caher, who seems to be breaking a school record every week, finished her last 5K race of the season with a time of 18:38.3, breaking senior Kady Weisner’s women’s record… Keep Reading
SBU squads complete fall season
By Eustace Browne Contributing Writer The men’s and women’s tennis teams wrapped up the fall portion of their season. The fall schedule featured just one home tournament for the Bonnies. Head Coach Michael Bates said the team is historically accustomed to being on the road during the fall season. “We’re used to it,” Bates said. … Keep Reading
Putters complete their fall season
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor As the fall season draws to a close, the golf team will stow its nine-irons and putters until the milder days of spring. The team closed its first five weeks of play last Tuesday after competing in six invitationals. As per NCAA regulations, the team will not be able… Keep Reading
Squad looks for rebound after losses
By Gavin Lindahl Staff Writer The men’s hockey team opened its season last weekend in a pair of tight losses. The Bonnies fell 4-3 Friday night at home against RIT and 5-4 against Cortland on the road Saturday night. Senior captain defenseman Taylor Rosenberg said despite the losses, the team played good hockey in both… Keep Reading
It’s just a bunch of Hocus Pocus
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor ‘Tis the time of year to dress up, decorate houses, take candy from strangers and, most of all, watch Halloween films. Halloween movies have always been a favorite of young American adults. Some thrill us from start to finish, leaving us at the edge of our seats. Some fulfill… Keep Reading
Feel the fear
By Heather Monahan Features Editor The haunting hour may be upon us, but ghouls and ghosts aren’t the things haunting Bonaventure students, and it certainly isn’t limited to just Halloween. Some don’t even like the occasional spook from scary movies or haunted houses this time of year. Senior accounting major Rita Belloma has two… Keep Reading
Trick or treat, smell my…
By Amelia Kibbe Staff Writer Halloween is just around the corner, and things are starting to get spooky at Bonaventure. Several buildings on campus are decked out with scary decorations, from spider webs in the hallways of Loughlen Hall to cauldrons and pumpkins in the Hickey. Last weekend, Halloween events on campus kicked off… Keep Reading
Strum me away
By Daniel Leopold Staff Writer On Friday, Oct. 18, renowned classical guitarist Paul Galbraith played an hour-long recital at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The event was one of many visual and performance arts pieces the Quick Center hosts during the school year including concerts, plays and art exhibits… Keep Reading