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
Aquamen defeat Binghamton
By Zachary Waltz Staff Writer The men’s swimming and diving team beat the Binghamton Bearcats last week by a final score of 152-88. The team hosts Niagara in their next meet today at 6 p.m. Coach Sean McNamee said the meet against Niagara will serve an important role in building the team because of two… Keep Reading
Beyonce’s inaugural performance doesn’t detract from her body of work
By Deirdre Spilman Opinion Editor Patriotism swept the nation last Monday when President Barack Obama was inaugurated for his second term. The event became even more momentous as he is the nation’s first African-American president and the ceremony just happened to take place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, if you are like me,… Keep Reading
First Lady’s inaugural eye-roll shouldn’t be overanalyzed
By Sara Ward Associate Editor As the excitement from Inauguration Day dies down, it’s amazing what kind of stories have emerged as a result. Among the expected headlines such as “Obama’s Address Filled With Inspirational Quotes” according to a Jan. 21 Huffington Post article or “President Addresses Thousands During Celebration” according to another Jan. 21… Keep Reading
Bonas gears up for spring season
By Christopher Spiker Contributing Writer The Bonnies’ men’s and women’s tennis teams start their spring schedule this weekend after a winter hiatus. On Saturday, the women’s team starts its season, hosting the U.S. Naval Academy at the SBU Indoor Courts in Olean. The men’s team co-hosts St. Francis (Pa.) with the women on Sunday with… Keep Reading
Brunner named executive director of QAC
By Nate West News Editor Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., S.T.D. and Brenda McGee, senior vice president of finance and administration, appointed Ludwig Brunner executive director of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, according to a Jan. 11 university press release. Brunner served the Quick’s interim director since Dec. 2011 when then previous executive… Keep Reading
Media needs to put spotlight on shooting victims, not villains
By Gwen Furmanek Assitant Opinion Editor Why are the names of the sadistic perpetrators of shootings being sensationalized as household names? The American public focuses on the issue of gun control because of recent tragedies when, in reality, society should be looking toward the media for hyping up these villains to who they are. According… Keep Reading
Films can’t be blamed for real-life violence
By Samantha Berkhead Managing Editor In the immediate aftermath of the horrific massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School last month, Hollywood executives suspended the premieres of several releases containing violent content, including “Jack Reacher” and “Django Unchained.” Despite this, an argument prevails among many Americans about these types of films — that their violent content… Keep Reading
Nonprofit management classes to be offered to the general public
By Annie Reilly Assistant News Editor St. Bonaventure University will offer eight courses which focus on building management skills to help professionals working in or entering the nonprofit sector. Students who participate in these courses will receive a certificate in nonprofit management, according to a Jan. 4, university press release. The classes will cover strategic… Keep Reading
School overreacted to a kindergartener’s ‘terrorist threat’
By: Elizabeth Pray Staff Writer Imagine this scenario: a five-year-old girl talking to her classmates at the bus stop about playing with Hello Kitty toys. One of those toys includes a bubble gun— simply a toy that shoots bubbles out at people. Sounds innocent and cute, right? Well, apparently, the kindergartner’s school, Mount Carmel Area… Keep Reading
Prayers needed for Jeff Peterson
By Emmariah Holcomb Staff Writer Andrew Brennan, ’10, created a Facebook page for Jeff Peterson, associate professor and Department Chair for the Department of Finance, who is battling cancer. Brennan created the page with the hopes of getting people to pray for Peterson. “I believe in the power of prayer,” Brennan said. “Many people would… Keep Reading
Student doesn’t deserve punishment for exposing cyber flaw
By Emily Sullivan Associate Editor When you apply to a college, you have to give whatever university you have chosen a lot of personal information. In an application, such as the one you fill out when applying to St. Bonaventure University, you have to give them your social security number, home address and phone number.… Keep Reading
Simone Bernstein lands on Forbes’ 30 under 30 list
By Emmariah Holcomb Staff Writer Simone Bernstein and her brother Jake were listed in Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 2013 list as social entrepreneurs, last week. “I am extremely humbled and honored to be on the list with other inspiring entrepreneurs,” said Bernstein. According to forbes.com, Forbes editors and reporters work with panels of… Keep Reading
Bonnies return to theater festival
By Kiara Catanzaro Staff Writer Students from St. Bonaventure’s theater department participated in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) at Towson University in Towson, Md. last week. The festival is an opportunity for theater students to partake in various workshops and participate in different productions. Multiple students from the theater department were nominated… Keep Reading
SBU SIFE completes tenth annual trip to Bahamas
By Jillian Hammell Assistant Features Editor Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) traveled to the tropics for its tenth annual Bahamas trip. At the start of the new year, SIFE members showcased their business and education knowledge to local Bahamians. The members were also involved in several community service projects. Forty-two students, two Board of… Keep Reading
Out-of-state students reflect on Bonaventure weather
By Heather Monahan Features Assignment Editor Bonaventure students from Western or Upstate New York are typically acclimated to the weather Bonas experiences during the winter. However, out-of-state students who are used to warmer weather take notice and have different reactions to the arctic temperatures and flurries of snow. Will Vossler, a sophomore accounting major originally… Keep Reading
New semester sparks resolutions for students
By Alexandra Napoli Staff Writer Watching the clock count down to midnight on Dec. 31, seeing the ball drop in Times Square, and hearing chants of “Happy New Year!” This chain of events happens every year, and with that chain comes the end to 365 days of eating too much food, procrastinating at work… Keep Reading
Finding a knitting niche
By Tate M. Slaven Contributing Writer With the blistering cold weather hovering over the St. Bonaventure campus, bundling up on your treacherous walk to class is vital. Audrey Mooradian, a sophomore psychology major, uses her hobby to help the Bonaventure community combat these below-zero temperatures. Mooradian makes scarves, and not just any kind of… Keep Reading
‘Les Mis’ delivers a stunning performance
By Mary Best Editor-in-Chief Mispronounced by most and adored by seemingly all, “Les Misérables” has been receiving rave reviews and irritating amounts of award buzz. While some claims of it being the greatest movie of all time are a little far-fetched, it proves impressive beyond expectation. “Les Mis” is chock full of fantastic performances. Best… Keep Reading
UMin hopes to calm nerves with “Blessing of the Brains”
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Bonaventure. Snow and carols usher in the much-anticipated end of the semester, but one obstacle stands in the way of students’ holiday celebrations — final exams. Finals bring high-stress and anxiety to the usually joyful Christmas season. University Ministries hopes to calm students’ nerves at the… Keep Reading
Physical Education students present at conference
By Nate West News Assignment Editor On Nov. 14 and 15, St. Bonaventure physical education students presented at the New York State Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference at Turning Stone Convention Center in Verona, N.Y. Team members included, Matthew Acquilano, Jillian Rowe, Jessenia Andujar, Lauren Capotorto, Jessica Petruzzi, Logan Dewe, Ryan… Keep Reading