Photo: Scott Eddy BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team defeated Northern Iowa 68-56 Friday, placing third … Keep Reading
Photo: Scott Eddy BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team plays for third place in the NIT … Keep Reading
Photo: Scott Eddy BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team picked up its first loss of the … Keep Reading
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team plays its opening game of the ESPN NIT … Keep Reading
Deirdre Spilman Opinion Assignment Editor I have always been a pretty big fan of Tyra Banks. Her list of accomplishments is a mile long. She’s acted in films like “Life Size” and “Higher Learning,” she started her own production company, hosts her own talk show and, of course, models for a plethora of modeling agencies.… Keep Reading
Kerri Linsenbigler Features Editor As a life-long season ticket holder for the Buffalo Sabres, Tuesday’s surprise National Hockey League’s contract offer thrilled me. I thought I could watch some hockey again. I imagined myself sitting among 18,000 fellow Sabres fans at the First Niagara Center. I pictured the Sabres turning their luck around and making… Keep Reading
Mary Best Managing Editor Jeremiah, Abe, Rebecca, Kate and Sabrina are all names trending on social media. While a few seem rather biblical and one is reminiscent of an endearing teenage witch, it’s all to do with a rather frightening movement behind TLC’s “Breaking Amish.” Disclaimer: I am a fan of the show, but things… Keep Reading
Matthew Laurrie Features Assignment Editor Who says a model can’t also be a role model? The Department of Education in New York City certainly doesn’t think this is a possibility. A high school guidance counselor was recently fired from her position after racy photos of her reappeared on the Internet seventeen years after they were… Keep Reading
By Skye Tulio Sports Assignment Editor The women’s rugby team fell to Ithaca last Saturday, 33-17, in its first loss of the season. The Bonnies (2-1) host Geneseo (2-1) tomorrow at 1 p.m. Against the Knights, Coach Tracy Schrems said the team needs to stay on the offensive as much as possible. “We’re not a… Keep Reading
By Steve Marcus Staff Writer Last Sunday afternoon, the Bonnies (2-8) defeated Siena (4-5) at home, 1-0, thanks to a 79th minute penalty kick goal by junior Brad Vanino. The men open their Atlantic 10 slate with a weekend in Philadelphia on Friday taking on Temple at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoon vs St. Joseph’s… Keep Reading
By Mike Specht Staff Writer The men’s rugby team’s perfect record snapped last Saturday when SUNY Binghamton defeated the Bonnies 25-21. The team rallied late in the game, but couldn’t mount the comeback. West Point Military Academy meets the Bonnies (1-0-3) on McGraw-Jennings Field at 1 p.m Sunday. Coach Clarence Picard anticipates a difficult match… Keep Reading
By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor As Yogi Berra once said “it’s déjà vu all over again!” For the third time in 18 months North American sports fans face the possibility of a lockout. This time the perpetrators are the players and owners of the National Hockey League. Every time a labor dispute occurs in… Keep Reading
By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor After winning its last three non-conference games, the women’s soccer (3-8-1) team lost its first two Atlantic 10 games this past weekend. Today at 3 p.m., the Bonnies take on Temple (3-7-2) before playing Saint Joseph’s (5-4-1) at home on Sunday at 1 p.m. Head coach Manoj Khettry said… Keep Reading
By Anthony Gannon Sports Editor The annual release of the men’s basketball schedule typically brings the excitement of a new season and the anticipation of seeing the Bonnies hit Bob Lanier court against notable non-conference opponents. This year, the sheer velocity of the approaching season is enough to drive Bonaventure fans crazy waiting for the… Keep Reading
By Harrison Leone Staff Writer The men’s golf team hopes to build on its early successes. The next test for the Bonnies will come this upcoming weekend in Apalachin, N.Y., where the team will compete in the Binghamton University Fall Invitational. The Invitational will be held at The Links at Hiawatha. The Invitational will be… Keep Reading
By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor Saturday was not ideal for the cross country teams as they suffered a key injury and finished last among qualifying teams at the Mason Invitational in Leesburg, Virginia. The men’s team lost their top runner when sophomore Nick Masiello dropped out mid-race due to a leg injury. Masiello will… Keep Reading
By Kerri Linsinbigler Features Editor Years ago, the Colorado River rushed through Arizona carving through layers of rock and dirt to produce one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. Among the millions of tourists visiting the Grand Canyon this year is Bonaventure graduate Paul Monahan. Unlike the majority of visitors, however, Monahan… Keep Reading
By Alexandra Napoli Staff Writer WSBU-FM 88.3, The Buzz directors and staffers have stepped out of the station and into the Hickey Dining Hall. SBU’s student-run radio station has been providing students with music and newscasts since 1948. In the past, The Buzz used the Hickey for simple promotional events like birthday parties or… Keep Reading
By Kiara Catanzaro Contributing Writer Mario Pirovano held his first North American performances of “Francis, the Holy Jester” on Tuesday in the Rigas Theater in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Italian Pirovano was born in Pregnana, Milanese, and he has been performing “Francis, the… Keep Reading
By Matthew Laurrie Features Assignment Editor Worldwide, 121 million people suffer from depression and other mental health issues, according to the World Heath Organization. One new group on campus is working to combat this statistic. To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is a nonprofit organization aimed at providing help to people affected by… Keep Reading
By Mary Best Managing Editor Without a doubt, SBU Theater’s unconventional production of “More than Before” last weekend was bigger, braver and ultimately more brilliant than anything SBU Theater has produced in the past. The 70-minute drama, directed by Ed. Simone, chairperson of the department of visual and performing arts, follows Girl’s reaction to… Keep Reading
Dennis Frank By Alexandra Salerno Editor-in-Chief Dennis Frank, university archivist, wrote a history of the Civil War and the War of 1812 at age 10. A history buff since childhood, Frank graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a bachelor’s degree in history. It wasn’t until later he stumbled upon his other passion. “I was helping (my… Keep Reading
By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor Two new counselors joined the St. Bonaventure University Wellness Center staff to take over for counselors who left to pursue other interests. The leave of Stacey Farris and Mary Buono created a scramble for the Wellness Center to transition the other counselors in, Keener said. “Some students were unhappy… Keep Reading
By Kevin Rogers Assistant Opinion Editor This past week, dozens of St. Bonaventure students registered to vote for the first time or guaranteed they will receive absentee ballots to cast their votes from school. They’ve taken the first step to participate in the American political process. With the paperwork out of the way, young voters… Keep Reading