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
By Emily Carson News Editor According to the Center for Disease Control, sexually active adolescents and young adults are at a higher risk for getting sexually transmitted diseases. Nearly half of the 19 million new sexually transmitted diseases (STD) diagnosed each year are among young people aged 15 to 24. This is something Bonaventure, home… Keep Reading
By Nate West News Assignment Editor The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its first cleanup of the year, from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday all across campus SGA Executive Board President Cody Clifford was happy with the turn out. “We had 15 people show up, which I think is great since it was our first… Keep Reading
By Nate West News Assignment Editor WSBU-FM 88.3, The Buzz held the first of three viewing parties for the presidential debates between President Barack Obama and Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney Wednesday in the Murphy Auditorium. Bryan Clark, news director, said his motivation for organizing the event is providing St. Bonaventure students the opportunity to become… Keep Reading
By Emily Sullivan Opinion Editor When I think about a college party, I imagine red Solo cups on the ground and crushed beer cans everywhere. I imagine people acting stupid and music so loud the vibrations can be felt throughout the room. The last thing I think of is people ingesting alcohol through their rectums.… Keep Reading
By Sara Ward Copy Editor Last weekend, California Gov. Jerry Brown took another step toward ending discrimination and hate against the gay community by signing a law which prohibits therapy aimed at turning gay kids under the age of 18 straight, according to a Oct. 2 CNN.com article. After the state Senate passed the bill,… Keep Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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