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
Football shouldn’t be banned over potential health issues
By Anthony Gannon Contributing Writer Dr. Paul Butler is one of the early initiators of a type of controversy that will become common among high schools and local communities throughout the United States. The issue? Should football be banned? Butler, a first term school board member in the Dover, N. H. district, is a former… Keep Reading
Sharon Burke named new director of Human Resources
By Annie Riley Contributing Writer After a nationwide search, St. Bonaventure hired Sharon T. Burke as Human Resources director. Burke will begin her new job in the Human Resources employment service on Nov 1. As Human Resources director, Burke will be in charge of managing and supporting the faculty and academics. Burke has spent the… Keep Reading
Eight alumni named ’40 under 40′
By Nate West Assistant News Editor Business First has named eight Bonaventure alumni to its 40 under Forty list. The list celebrates 40 of Western New York’s rising leaders. Donna Quigley, ’99, Erik Bohen, ’04, Jennifer Westerholt, ‘10, Richard Campbell, ‘02, Philip Pantano, ’96, Jeff Connors, ’02, Matthew Keller, ’02, and Edward Kosmoski, 02,… Keep Reading
Clubs to host voter registration drives on campus
By Emily Carson News Editor Several clubs are holding voter registration drives on campus next week, in an effort to get students to register and participate in November’s presidential election. College Democrats and Republicans, Black Student Union (BSU), Model U.N. and Residence Life are running the drives, according to Dr. Benjamin Gross, visiting assistant professor… Keep Reading
Softball team to sponsor “Walk for a Cure”
By Elizabeth Grady Promotions Editor Approximately 80 people a day are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in the U.S., according to the American Diabetes Association. At this rate, it would take 25 days for the entire St. Bonaventure student body to get the disease. St. Bonaventure’s women’s softball team continues to devote itself to the… Keep Reading
University Ministries to begin series of events to coincide with election year
By Nate West News Assignment Editor University Ministries is sponsoring Faith, Politics and Culture, a series of programs that discuss religion in politics. The first event will be held on Monday, Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. in the University Chapel. “Good Life Choice: The Formation of Conscience in the Catholic Franciscan Tradition” will feature guest… Keep Reading
Mountain community now accepting reservations for annual auction
By Annie Riley Contributing Writer The annual Mountain Auction to benefit Mt. Irenaeus will be held this year on Saturday, Nov. 3 in Doyle Hall. This is the 12th year Mt. Irenaeus will have hosted this event. Silent auctions will feature more than 200 gifts to bid, including multiple getaways to Little Oak Island in… Keep Reading
Founder of Hamtown Farms speaks about urban farming
By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor Mike Davis, founder of Hamtown Farms, spoke to a group of 40 students and faculty members about his urban farming project in Walsh Ampitheater at 4:30 pm Wednesday afternoon. Davis, a Hamtramck, MI native, came up with the idea of Hamtown Farms when he would pass vacant city… Keep Reading
A-10 slate begins on LaSalle’s turf for Bonnies
By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor The women’s soccer team secured two wins last weekend against Little Three teams to bring their record up to 3-6-1. Tonight, the Bonnies will play at LaSalle (6-3-0) in their Atlantic 10 conference opener at 7 p.m. Assistant coach Morie Kephart said they’re expecting a very tough game. She… Keep Reading
Brown and White defeat Brockport
By Mike Specht Contributing Writer Despite injuries to key players, the men’s rugby team defeated SUNY Brockport 29-19 at McGraw-Jennings Field last Saturday. A large Family Weekend crowd cheered on the Bonnies (2-0) at their home opener. The team plans to travel to Binghamton to take on the Devils (2-2) Saturday at 1 p.m. “Binghamton… Keep Reading
‘All Bonaventure Reads’ author visits campus
By Alexandra Napoli Staff Writer Neil White, author of “In the Sanctuary of Outcasts,” the 2012 ‘All Bonaventure Reads’ selection, spoke about what shocking discoveries led to the dramatic change of his life while living in prison in the Reilly Center at 7 p.m. last Monday. After a small introduction to engage his audience, White… Keep Reading
Bonnies head to Mason Invite
By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor The men and women’s cross country teams depart today to compete in the Mason Invitational at George Mason University in Leesburg, Va. The race begins at 10 tomorrow morning. The meet will be a smaller affair than usual as only nine teams are participating. However, according to coach Bob… Keep Reading
SBU logs lowest finish yet
By Harrison Leone Contributing Writer The Bonnies hope to rebound after logging their lowest tournament finish of the season. The team’s next opportunity is in Appalachian, N.Y. at the Binghamton Invitational Oct. 7. “Binghamton has a lot of experience, and there’ll be a lot of solid teams there,” Coach John Powers said. “We’ll have our… Keep Reading
Wolfpack needs to support Bona hockey
By Skye Tulio Assignment Sports Editor In the wake of the NHL lockout, Bonnies fans can get their hockey fix at the William O. Smith Recreation Center in Olean. The Bonnies’ club hockey season takes place on Friday and Saturday nights beginning Oct. 19. Although not quite the Sabres, the Bonnies are sure to please… Keep Reading
SBU Theater performs ‘More than Before’ this weekend
By Mary Best Managing Editor After a grueling five weeks of rehearsal, SBU Theater is prepared to debut its newest production, “More than Before,” by Kathryn Coughlin this weekend in the Garrett Theater. While the five-week deadline provided some challenges, Ed. Simone, director of the theater program, said the four-person cast worked incredibly hard. “Everyone… Keep Reading
Celebrating St. Francis
By Gavin Lindahl Contributing Writer “We throw around these terms, ‘Franciscan this, Franciscan that,’ but how many students can articulate that? How many students know what that really means?” Brother Kevin Kriso, O.F.M. and a Mt. Irenaeus friar, said Francis Week at St. Bonaventure promotes a greater understanding of Franciscan values. Every year, the school… Keep Reading
Wellness Center offers rental opportunities to campus
By Kerri Linsenbigler Features Editor Since Health Services and the Counseling Center combined last year to form the Wellness Center, Director Roger Keener has been brainstorming ideas to bring greater wellness to the campus. “Last year I had the idea to do some of these things, but it was the first year,” Keener said. “I… Keep Reading
CPRC encourages student participation through four-year plan
By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor The community atmosphere and the approachable, caring faculty and staff are clear examples of how Bonaventure goes above and beyond its call to prepare students for life outside the Bona Bubble. The Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) offers students a variety of services to help prepare them for… Keep Reading
Students race for recreation
By Kiara Catanzaro Contributing Writer There are different ways for students to be active and stay in shape on campus. St. Bonaventure University’s Running Club gives students the opportunity to meet new friends in addition to living a healthy lifestyle. SBU’s Running Club began last semester as a club with only four members and had… Keep Reading
Fashion hits and misses of the 64th Emmy Awards
By Jillian Hammell Staff Writer On Sept. 23, the stars aligned for the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Celebrities graced the red carpet, donning bright colors, prints, shimmer and some not-so-hot ensembles. Here are my picks for the best and worst dressed at the awards. The fashion misses of the night: 5. Julianna Margulies… Keep Reading