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Brown and White travel to Binghamton in search of first win

By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor The women’s soccer team is still winless after falling to Hofstra (3-4-0) last Friday. Today Bonnies travel to Binghamton (5-1-0) for a 7 p.m. game. “They’re a very athletic team,” said Assistant Coach Morie Kephart. “They’ve won quite a few games this year, so they’re obviously dangerous.” The Bonnies… Keep Reading

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Football Sundays bring Bonnies together

By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor Like any American male, I’ve loved football for as long as I can remember. Every Sunday since first grade, (interestingly enough, the first and last time I saw the Bills make the playoffs) I sat in front of the TV all day and watched not only the ensuing Bills… Keep Reading

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Atlantic 10 conference realignment brings new competition

By Kyle Zamiara Promotions Editor This past spring, the Atlantic 10 added two new schools to its conference after losing Temple to the Big East and Charlotte to Conference USA from the 2013 season on. The Butler Bulldogs, formerly from the Horizon League, and the Virginia Commonwealth Rams, formerly from the Colonial Athletic Association, joined… Keep Reading

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Bonnies looking for first win of season in home opener

By Steve Marcus Contributing Writer After spending the first three weeks of the season on the road, amassing over 19,00 miles, including stops in Ohio, Virginia, Hartwick and Buffalo, the men’s soccer team is still winless. During last weekend’s Mayor’s Cup Invitational, the Bonnies lost to host Hartwick College 5-1 on Friday and lost to… Keep Reading

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Bonnies triumph over UB in season opener

By Mike Specht Contributing Writer The men’s rugby team traveled to the University at Buffalo and defeated the Bulls squad 26 -5 last Friday night. The Bonnies will play SUNY Brockport home at 1 p.m.   Saturday, Sept. 22. “Family Weekend is usually our biggest crowd,” Senior captain Alex Brussard said. “Seeing your friends and your… Keep Reading

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Brown and White head to Notre Dame

By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor The men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Notre Dame Thursday to participate in the National Catholic Championships after finishing second in the Little Three Invitational two weeks ago. The race, featuring over 30 catholic colleges from all over the country, is set to go off at 5… Keep Reading

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Bonnies to host SBU Fall Classic

By Harrison Leone Contributing Writer The nascent  men’s  tennis team returned from Maryland this past weekend after facing the Naval Academy,  Temple and Delaware in the Navy Blue Invitational Tournament in  Annapolis. The Bonnies host Robert Wesleyan College and Niagara University for the SBU Fall Classic Sept. 28-30. “We looked okay, not great, but not… Keep Reading

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OPINION

Shinagawa is the clear choice for 23rd Congressional District

By Ryan DeOrdio Staff Writer Nate Shinagawa, Democratic candidate for New York’s 23rd congressional seat, answers an environmental policy question as he cites pro-green technology statistics. He stops mid-sentence and asks for a fact check. Within minutes, his statements debunked.  It’s better than he thought. A $1 million investment in green energy creates 16.7 jobs,… Keep Reading

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OPINION

Bin Laden raid book shouldn’t be censored

By Nate West News Assignment Editor They were sworn to secrecy. Maybe that’s why Mark Owen’s book, “No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama bin Laden,” is receiving such heat. The book is receiving criticism from former Navy SEALs and government officials. George E. Little, press secretary for the U.S.… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Mountain takes ministry on the road

By Matthew Laurrie Features Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure’s spiritual outreach extends beyond meetings held in the Thomas Merton Center, hymns heard in the university chapel and the majestic peacefulness of the Allegheny Mountains. The Bonaventure connection stretches far and wide across the country, and one program has made its mission to unite alumni and students… Keep Reading

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CPRC invites students to open house

By Mike Specht Contributing writer The Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) plans to hold its open house Wednesday afternoon. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., students are encouraged to stop by room 231 in the Reilly Center. Connie Whitcomb, director of the CPRC, has various events lined up for the event. Whitcomb said a… Keep Reading

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OPINION

Voters need to learn the facts about the candidates before speaking

By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor It’s impossible not to be bombarded by coverage of the presidential election every four years., The circus known as primary season causes the election’s to dominate of mainstream media to span over a year. The mudslinging, verbal mishaps and overall negativity of politics turns what should be an exciting… Keep Reading

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Movies provide added insight to freshmen read

By Alexandra Napoli Contributing Writer Students who enjoy both movies and books are able to come together and share similar interests. Throughout the year, a selection of three films will be shown in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Thursdays at 4 p.m. While each movie is different, one quality brings them… Keep Reading

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OPINION

NBC made wrong choice on 9/11 coverage

By Emily Sullivan Opinion Editor I was in fourth grade on 9/11/01. I didn’t understand what was going on. My father had told me that some bad men crashed their planes into some buildings in New York City. He said a lot of people were hurt. I sat in front of the TV and watched… Keep Reading

OPINION

‘Avatar’ director should focus on quality over cashflow

By Kevin Rogers Assistant Opinion Editor James Cameron is poised to dethrone George Lucas as the “Biggest Money Grabber in Film History.” James Cameron, looking to make a guaranteed multi-billion dollar empire off his 2009 hit “Avatar,” has announced his plans for building the world of “Avatar” on the big screen. Cameron is filming two… Keep Reading

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Hospitality unites campus community

By Kiara Catanzar0 Contributing Writer With homework, sports, part-time jobs and extracurricular activities, it’s hard for students to find time to socialize with their peers. Hospitality Nights give students that chance. Hospitality Night occurs every Wednesday at 9 p.m. in the residence halls across campus. The idea comes from Nichole Gonzalez, executive director of Residential… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure’s unsung heroes: A BV series

Nancy Ryan and Courtney Callahan By Kerri Linsenbigler Features Editor  On Fridays, nearly 1,200 workers on Bonaventure’s campus eagerly await their paychecks. The hard-earned money may go toward bills, books or even entertainment.  If it weren’t for Nancy Ryan and Courtney Callahan, however, none of these things could be accomplished. Callahan, the payroll clerk, manages… Keep Reading

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Author empowers students

By Gavin Lindahl Contributing Writer New York Times best-selling author LouAnne Johnson visited Bonaventure Monday to address students and faculty regarding the importance of student-teacher relations in the Walsh Amphitheater. “If there’s no trust, there is no learning. It’s kind of common sense,” Johnson said. Johnson began teaching as an intern in 1989, instructing a… Keep Reading

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Bona’s starts semester by building toward future

  By Emmariah Holcomb Staff Writer For most universities, fall semester brings new classes and challenges, but this year St. Bonaventure can add construction to its list. Over the summer, building began on the William E. & Ann L. Swan business school. “The Swan center will be the 21st century version of the academic buildings,”… Keep Reading

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#KLGandHodaU

Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb of the “Today Show” are searching for a spirited college to broadcast from in early October. To enter, tweet using #KLGandHodaU to show your Bona pride! The contest ends Sunday, Sept. 16, so tweet away! @ESorokes015 “I love that they seem like two best friends just hanging out talking… Keep Reading

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