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
Men fail to clinch playoff berth
By Mike Specht Staff Writer After a loss to SUNY Cortland last Saturday, the men’s hockey team won’t take part in the American Club Hockey Association playoffs in 2013. Needing a win to stay in contention, the Bonnies (8-11) were outscored 10-3 by Cortland. Their season will conclude Saturday at Ithaca College (13-11). The puck… Keep Reading
Bona’s welcomes Bucknell
By Christopher Spiker Contributing Writer The men’s tennis team (2-1) defeated Colgate, 4-3, while the women’s team (2-4) lost to Colgate, 4-3, Saturday. The men travel to No. 43 Virginia Tech today and the women travel to Army. The women open their Atlantic 10 schedule against University of Massachusetts Saturday at Army. Both teams host… Keep Reading
Letter to the Editor: Jeff Peterson remembered as loyal to friends, faculty and St. Bonaventure
Jeff Peterson’s obituary, published Tuesday, told us what Jeff did during his life. But the obituary didn’t say what kind of man he was. Jeff liked to laugh and make others laugh. One time, he walked past my office when a work day had stretched into evening. “I don’t know if you’ve heard,” he said… Keep Reading
Music industry fueled by degrading women
By Sam Berhead Managing Editor Rihanna, always one to push the fashion envelope, swapped her handbag for a scumbag as her accessory of choice at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards. That’s no surprise. Like it or not, she’s been reunited for a few months now with the ex-boyfriend who almost killed her four years ago. We’re… Keep Reading
Olympics wrong to axe wrestling in 2020
By Nate West News Editor The times they are a changin’. The lyrics to the famous Bob Dylan song ring true lately. For the first time in almost 600 years, a pope is resigning from his papal duties and in 2020, for the first time since 708 B.C., wrestling will not be included in the… Keep Reading
Magazine connects Bonnies
By Matthew Laurrie Features Editor The legacies of Bonaventure simply cannot be contained within the pages of a magazine, but one campus publication is doing its best to showcase all the extraordinary things the school has to offer. Beth Eberth is the editor of Bonaventure magazine, the official magazine of St. Bonaventure University. She explained… Keep Reading
‘Traditional’ prom push breeds ignorance
By Emily Carson Copy Editor One step forward and two steps back. Just when it seems this country is becoming more tolerant of those who are different, headlines emerge to prove that wrong. A group of students, parents and a teacher at Sullivan High School in Sullivan, Ind., have banded together to push for a… Keep Reading
Long-distance love traverses Bona Bubble
By Heather Monahan Features Assignment Editor Picking out a box of cards with your favorite cartoon character on it and making each one out to a specific classmate before signing your name isn’t exactly complicated, but it seemed like it was when we were kids. Who should get the biggest cards? Which Valentine do you… Keep Reading
Public can’t ignore Brown’s past abuse and continued violence
By Sara Ward Associate Editor I would like to kindly and respectfully disagree with some of the opinions expressed in Opinion Editor Deirdre Spilman’s Feb. 8 editorial titled “Brown deserves a chance to move forward.” In the editorial, Spilman spoke about how Chris Brown “doesn’t deserve to have one isolated incident (his 2009 assault of… Keep Reading
Campus couple to-dos
By Jillian Hammell Assistant Features Editor Do not fret, all you hopeless romantics —the season to be charmed is still upon us. Valentine’s Day may be crossed out on this year’s calendar, but that doesn’t mean quality time and attention are forgotten. Bring on the flowers and chocolate because there is still something in the… Keep Reading
Chris Brown doesn’t deserve to move forward
By Heather Monahan Features Assignment Editor Last week, Opinion Editor Deirdre Spilman wrote about how the public needs to look beyond Chris Brown’s past mistake and let him continue on with his life. I, however, have to disagree with her and want to make a point of why Brown should absolutely not be let off… Keep Reading
‘Brownie’ serves up sweet sounds of laughter around campus
By Samantha Berkhead Managing Editor It’s 12:30 p.m. on a Wednesday in the Hickey Dining Hall. A moderate din of lunchtime chatter permeates the air. Nothing seems out of the ordinary, until… “HA HA HA HA!” These short, uproarious barks of laughter boom across the entire dining space, demanding to be heard. Throughout the years,… Keep Reading
Checking in on RAs
By Tate M. Slaven Contributing Writer Students who come to college learn the transition can either make or break them. Many incoming students become concerned with leaving the comforts of home and coming to college to live in a dorm. After the first year or two, some Bonaventure students decide it’s not for them, but… Keep Reading
Grammys hit high note
By Kailyn Jennings Contributing Writer Just days ago, artists from all musical backgrounds vied for the coveted golden gramophone that represents the epitome of musical accomplishment. The 55th Annual Grammy Awards took place Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. For the second time, LL Cool J hosted the event that more than 28… Keep Reading
MySBU receives layout revamping
By Mary Best Editor-in-Chief Bonaventure students received a belated winter holiday gift last week when Technology Services unveiled the all-new MySBU homepage. The beloved hub for all things Bonaventure went under a much-needed makeover improving the overall appearance and functionality of the site, according to Michael Hoffman, executive director of information technology. “The layout was… Keep Reading
Festival of Faiths encourages religious diversity
By Tate M. Slaven Contributing Writer “In a global society it is important to have an understanding of religious traditions so that we can have a respect and understanding based on fact and not on suppositions.” Sister Suzanne Kush, C.S.S.F., director of St. Bonaventure’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern, explained why the Festival of Faiths… Keep Reading
Lack of perimeter defense hurts Bonnies
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Assignment Editor Another week of basketball games, another week where poor perimeter defense hampered the Bonnies’ (10-11, 3-5) chances for victory. After holding on for a 68-60 home victory over last-place Duquesne (7-15, 0-8), the Bonnies were dismantled by No. 14 Butler (19-4, 6-2) on the road. The team was without… Keep Reading
Quick Center features four new exhibitions this season
By Matthew Laurrie Features Editor Artistic expression can take on a variety of imaginative forms. The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts (QCA) has recently welcomed four new displays to its galleries this semester. Each exhibition highlights different elements of artistic style and provides the QCA with a diverse array of showcases. One of… Keep Reading
Bona’s branches out
By Jackie Roberts Contributing Writer Here at St. Bonaventure University, students and staff are charmed each day with gorgeous landscapes and enchanting mountains. Tree Campus USA recently recognized St. Bonaventure’s yearlong effort to demonstrate its commitment toward promoting healthy management of our campus’s forests. The Arbor Day Foundation established Tree Campus USA in 2008 to… Keep Reading
Wellness Center expresses concern over OGH debacle
By Nate West News Editor Olean General Hospital alerted 1,915 people who were inpatients between Nov. 2009 and Jan. 16, 2013 that they may have received insulin injections with a used insulin pen, according to a Jan. 24 press release. “Recent interviews with nursing staff at the hospital indicated that some insulin pens may have… Keep Reading