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
Let the Good Times roll
By Whitney Downard Contributing Writer If you’re looking for something new and exciting to do on Wednesday nights, then Good Times of Olean will be the place for you. Opened in July of this year, the Good Times of Olean Recreation Center offers a variety of entertainment opportunities to the surrounding community. Good Times… Keep Reading
Actors perform, we stay informed
By Kailyn Jennings Staff Writer Luckily, the average student spends more time worrying about midterms and essays than dire diseases and rising prescription costs. Many students aren’t preoccupied with health care because they are covered by their parents’ insurance or pay to be covered by St. Bonaventure’s coverage. “Mercy Killers,” a one-man play by… Keep Reading
Every time a bell rings, a Bonnie gets its wings
By Matthew Laurrie Copy Editor Every time the bells toll at Bonaventure, they aren’t just sounding in another hour, they’re ringing in decades of history. The bell tower, or campanile, connected to Doyle Hall and the University Chapel has been a Bonaventure emblem since it was dedicated along with the rest of the building… Keep Reading
‘Insidious’ insanity
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor Contemporary horror movies tend to be predictable and formulaic. They take a family, place them in a new setting, introduce a spirit or non-human entity as an antagonist, use the youngest and creepiest kid as a conduit and then some mild terror ensues. “Insidious: Chapter 2” doesn’t necessarily stray… Keep Reading
Family matters
By Daniel Leopold Staff Writer This past weekend, parents and families flooded St. Bonaventure to visit their children and experience a bit of what life as a Bonnie is like. To help keep them busy, activities were planned to help keep these families occupied until they drove off Sunday, waving goodbye to their sons… Keep Reading
You better shape up
By Majella Shields Staff Writer Hey everyone, I hope you all have had a wonderful week. Today, I will be building off of last week’s article regarding plus-size clothing. I hope it was helpful and gave you the confidence to wear what you want and make you comfortable in what you wear. Today, I’m… Keep Reading
Breaking the ice on the NHL
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor Let me begin by listing the totality of my knowledge of the National Hockey League before coming to St. Bonaventure: 1.) It exists. 2.) Wayne Gretzky. That about does it. Growing up in a town with no hockey rink and where the nearest professional franchise is more than three… Keep Reading
Senior soccer star supplies spark
By Heather Monahan Features Editor A great soccer player isn’t defined only by their on-field performance. Alyssa Lapp, senior midfielder for the St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team, is an excellent example of this according to her coach and teammates. Head Coach Steve Brdarski said he, like many coaches, has specific traits he looks for in… Keep Reading
Bonnies forfeit match due to injuries
By Gavin Lindahl Staff Writer The overwhelming injuries have finally caught up with the St. Bonaventure women’s rugby team. The ruggers have forfeited tomorrow’s match against Syracuse. The decision has been made because Coach Tracy Schrems’ roster has dwindled down to 10 healthy players – not enough to field a squad. Among the healthy 10… Keep Reading
Love of the game drives SBU golf coach
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor In the words of golfing great Ben Hogan, “the most important shot in golf is the next one.” St. Bonaventure Golf Head Coach John Powers subscribes to a similar philosophy of the game he plays, coaches and loves. “One of the biggest things that can hinder your performance on… Keep Reading
Cross country teams race to Paul Short Invitational
By Pat Tintle Staff Writer After a last-place finish among Division I schools at the National Catholic Championships two weeks ago, the men’s and women’s cross country teams are moving forward to the Paul Short Invitational in Bethlehem, Pa. The invitational will consist of 141 men’s teams in three different races. The Bonnies, fittingly, will… Keep Reading
Government shutdown jeopardizes rugby match
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s rugby team is set to face the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) tomorrow at noon. However, the game may not take place due to the government shutdown. The Bonnies are coming off a 62-10 win over the Syracuse Orange last Saturday on Family Weekend. Junior Evan Meister… Keep Reading
Army Invite threatened by congressional chaos
By Eustace Browne Contributing Writer The men’s tennis team hits the road this weekend after a strong showing at its only home tournament of the year, the SBU Fall Classic. The Bonnies hosted visiting Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks and the Alfred State Pioneers. Head Coach Michael Bates discussed the advantages of a home tournament. “The familiarity… Keep Reading
Men’s soccer to take on St. Francis
By Chris Gilbert Contributing Writer After another weekend of splitting its matches, the men’s soccer team will look to earn a victory in this weekend’s only game Sunday Oct. 6 at 2 P.M. at St. Francis. Last weekend, they started to put it all together with a win against Binghamton. According to Coach Mel Mahler,… Keep Reading
Bona’s partners with Olean Food Pantry for Diaper Drive
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The Student Government Association (SGA) will be pairing up with the Olean Food Pantry for a diaper drive. The diaper drive began on Wednesday and will end Tuesday, Oct. 1. Michelle Schram, a member of the Olean Food Pantry Board and St. Bonaventure alumnus, said the Diaper Bank of… Keep Reading
Softball team to sponsor JDRF walk
By Kiara Catanzaro News Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure softball team will sponsor the third-annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk for a Cure Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The walk will take place on the Allegheny River Valley Trail and start on the west end of campus near the tennis courts. The softball… Keep Reading
Visiting professor brings controversy to campus
By Emma Zaremba Features Assignment Editor Albany Law Professor Paul Finkelman visited campus Wednesday lecturing about the issues of religious monuments on public property. He conveyed his belief that although we look to biblical texts for a moral approach to our lives, we shouldn’t for a political or civil approach. Finkelman illustrated the different varieties… Keep Reading
Student plans to introduce CrossFit to Bona’s
By Kiara Catanzaro News Assignment Editor Sabine Wakim, a sophomore international studies and philosophy major, participated in the Fall Strength and Endurance Challenge Sunday, Sept. 22, and placed first in her division. The challenge, hosted at Eades Fitness in downtown Olean, incorporated elements of CrossFit training. CrossFit has become popular over the last few months… Keep Reading
Campus Service Day to mark conclusion of 2013 Francis Week
By Nate West News Editor Francis Week will feature a new ending this year. For the first time, the Campus Service Day will mark the end of the campus-wide celebration of the life and times of Francis of Assisi. “When we celebrate Francis Week, there are many speakers and there’s different activities going on,” Sister… Keep Reading
UMIN readies series of events for Francis Week
By Julia Mericle Contributing Writer As Francis Week approaches, University Ministries is preparing a variety of events to get the campus involved. The festivities run from Sunday to Saturday, Oct. 5, with the Feast of Saint Francis taking place on Friday, Oct. 4. “Francis Week is a celebration of our Franciscan identity on campus,” Julianne… Keep Reading