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
‘Sinister’ provides scream-worthy excitement
By MacKenzie Linehan Contributing Writer ‘Tis the season! It’s that time of year for apple picking, pumpkin carving and the last of the warm weather before the frost comes in. But, the most exciting part about fall is the debut of spooky Halloween thrillers. There are the classic scary movies, like “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and… Keep Reading
Unsung Heroes of Bonaventure: a BV Series
Yvette Jordan By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor Australia, Ireland and Spain are just a few of the many countries where Bonaventure students have the opportunity to study abroad. Yvette Jordan, assistant of international studies, helps ensure students are able to visit these foreign countries. Jordan assists the director of international studies, Alice Sayegh. Before… Keep Reading
Social media coverage of debate misses issues
By Elizabeth Grady Promotions Editor With 24 million tweets total during the three presidential debates, according to an Oct. 23 L.A. Times article, it’s safe to say social involvement in politics is trending. But, how much of this social commentary on the Twitterverse is informed? Twitter and other forms of social media should not cancel… Keep Reading
Romney proves he’s more than ‘not Obama’
By Kevin Rogers Assistant Opinion Editor A few months ago, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney seemed to be just another sacrifice to throw at the altar of President Barack Obama. He was the next in line to be the Republican nominee, and very few Republicans were excited for his prospects. After all, as “Saturday Night… Keep Reading
Comedian’s promotions are inappropriate
By Deirdre Spilman Opinion Assignment Editor Any good performer knows in order to get people talking, you need to add a bit of shock value to your performance – think the unholy trinity of Britney, Madonna and Christina on the 2003 MTV VMA’s stage. However, there are those performers who are so desperate for fame… Keep Reading
More people should appreciate Childish Gambino’s work
By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor On what seems like a monthly basis, a crazy trend sweeps America that can only be described in one word: stupid. Recently, such trends as Honey Boo Boo Child, “Call Me Maybe” and the phrase “YOLO” (an excuse to do something stupid because “You Only Live Once”) experienced mainstream… Keep Reading
New services at the TKTS booth will benefit theater-goers
Have you ever been to New York City and sat on the ruby red steps in Times Square, looking up at the iconic skyline? For Broadway fanatics and frequent theater-goers, the steps provide the roof for the holy grail of discount tickets — the Times Square TKTS booth. The TKTS booth, a.k.a. the one stop… Keep Reading
Student Life to launch drug and alcohol prevention program
By Matthew Laurrie Features Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure’s Student Life Division devised a program over the summer to reduce the number of alcohol and drug related incidents on campus in the coming year, and raise awareness about making responsible choices. The result was the launch of a campus-wide campaign called Life: It’s Up to You.… Keep Reading
Bona Square to break ground this spring
By Nate West News Assignment Editor The first of two phases of construction on Bonaventure Square are estimated to begin in the spring of 2013, taking about 18 months to complete phase 1, said Brenda McGee, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration. Kinley Corporation has been hired as the project developer and contractor according… Keep Reading
Garrett Theater flood delays set work for play festival
By Mary Best Managing Editor A flood in Garrett Theater has postponed set work for SBU Theater’s upcoming production of “Knowing and Un-knowing.” Phil Winger, associate vice president for facilities, said the maintenance department discovered the damage upon returning to campus last Wednesday after midterm break. The water damaged some AV equipment and warped the… Keep Reading
Campus Activities Board to sponsor trip to Orlando game
By Emily Carson News Editor The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is sponsoring a trip to Toronto on Nov. 18 to see former Bonnie Andrew Nicholson play as a professional athlete with his new team, the Orlando Magic. Tickets cost $25 for students, which include both the ticket to the game and the bus ride. “The… Keep Reading
Safety and Security says to stay away from wildlife on campus
By Alexandra Salerno Editor-In-Chief Safety and Security works with Maintenance and the Wellness Center to deal with wildlife problems on campus, according to Vito Czyz, director of safety and security. Czyz wants students to be prepared when coming in contact with animals on campus. “Generally, security receives the report, and we consult maintenance depending on… Keep Reading
Safety and Security make changes to better accomodate students
By Emily Carson News Editor Changes have been made to printers on campus to better accommodate students. Michael Hoffman, executive director of information technology, said students can now print documents from their own computers by using either a web page to print a document or by installing the device driver on their computer. Hoffman said… Keep Reading
Sister Marianne Cope to become first American Franciscan Saint
By Kerri Linsenbigler Features Editor On Sunday, Oct. 21, the Catholic world will watch as two religious women are canonized in Rome. One of these women, however, has a direct connection to St. Bonaventure. Blessed Marianne Cope will become the first American Franciscan saint after this weekend. She joined the Franciscan Sisters of Syracuse (now… Keep Reading
Capturing conflict
By Kiara Catanzaro Contributing Writer For most, photojournalism is a way of expressing oneself. For Law Eh Soe, however, photojournalism led to him fleeing Burma for the United States. Law Eh Soe visited St. Bonaventure on Tuesday to talk about how his career in photojournalism led to him becoming a refugee who now resides in… Keep Reading
Speaking up about self-harm
By Gavin Lindahl Contributing Writer Depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide are common topics in the news today. A new club at Bonaventure strives to support those affected by self-harm. The Bonaventure chapter of To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), a non-profit organization that aims to help people affected by depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide,… Keep Reading
Making a change
By Jillian Hammell Staff Writer Lights shined and music blasted as the SBU Hip Hop team took the stage in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Monday. The team held its first event of the season, “St. Bonaventure Hip Hop Team Presents: Make a Change,” to raise money to benefit a couple’s… Keep Reading
Author discusses journey from poverty to prosperity
By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor Sonja Livingston discusses her unconventional childhood in her book, “Ghostbread.” “I know where I came from,” Livingston said in “Ghostbread.” Her childhood struggles with poverty helped her become who she is today, and she doesn’t forget that. Livingston visited St. Bonaventure Monday night to speak to students and staff… Keep Reading
Editor spots trending European fashions while abroad
By Samantha Berkhead Associate Editor The standard wardrobe protocol for students at many American colleges is pretty simple. Sweatshirts, T-shirts, sweatpants — not a lot of people deviate from these essentials when it comes to rolling out of bed for class. Chanel’s current figurehead and fashion mastermind Karl Lagerfeld once said, “Sweatpants are a sign… Keep Reading
Bonnies prepare for Binghamton in home opener
By Skye Tulio Sports Assignment Editor The hockey team (1-0) opened its 2012-2013 season with a win against Cornell (0-1) last Friday. The Bonnies host Binghamton (3-1) tonight at 8:30 in their home opener at the William O. Recreation Center in Olean. The Binghamton Bearcats are one of nine teams the Bonnies face in the… Keep Reading