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 Kevin Rogers Assistant Opinion Editor Critics have long called Republicans the party of old white men. Admittedly, it is easy to conjure up images of tired and tenured politicians like Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell or Sen. John McCain, both well overdue for retirement. Yet, if the lineup of speakers at this year’s Republican… Keep Reading
By Angelia Roggie Associate Editor Remember Walker, Texas Ranger bursting through the door to save the day and defeating the bad guy with his expert martial arts? It seems as though Chuck Norris, action hero, is a now thing of the past with his recent politically driven comments. In his YouTube video, Chuck Norris offered… Keep Reading
By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor Anonymous students at Ohio State University (OSU) have decided to face the problem of bullying in a bizarre and risky way. The Lantern, OSU’s newspaper, reported an anonymous student or group of students set up Twitter and Tumblr accounts in May to expose the hate present on the OSU… Keep Reading
By Skye Tulio Sports Assignment Editor It’s about time. I mean, seriously, how much longer can you beat a dead horse? MTV announced its sixth season of Jersey Shore, set to air Oct. 4, will be the popular reality show’s final season. I must admit to being a fan of the show when it first… Keep Reading
By Emily Sullivan Opinion Editor Growing up, I admired TV show characters like Stephanie Tanner from “Full House” and Rudy Huxtable from “The Cosby Show.” I loved how spunky these young girls were, and I would model myself after them. But kids today don’t get the same role models I grew up with. Today, kids… Keep Reading
By Emily Carson News Editor Born in 1940, Caryl Winship spent most of his life in Olean. Before his death on Sunday, Winship and his family affected the lives of students, faculty and staff on campus through his regular visits to The Warming House. Bonaventure students have been serving the community through their work with… Keep Reading
By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor With an original unveiling date of fall 2012, dirt remains untouched on an empty lot where the Bonaventure Square will stand. The Kinley Corporation took the role as lead developer in July 2012, setting a new date to break ground and developing plans for proceeding with the project.… Keep Reading
By Michael White Contributing Writer Over the summer, work began on St. Bonaventure’s brand new business building. The 26,000 square-foot William E. & Ann L. Swan Business Center, which will rise in front of Plassmann Hall will provide students with state of the art classrooms, financial services labs and corporate boardroom simulators. “It will… Keep Reading
By Nate West News Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure University dissolved the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) this summer. CCE, which was funded by a grant the university received, shut down operations and sent all of its endeavors out to other campus clubs and organizations “What we did in light of the lack of funding for… Keep Reading
By Nate West News Assignment Editor Lee Coppola, former dean of the Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication, is making news again. Coppola is a 2012 inductee of the Buffalo Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. “I found out in February,” Coppola said in an email. “As a member of the Buffalo… Keep Reading
By Anthony Gannon Sports Editor It was a busy summer for Bonaventure athletics following the memorable seasons from the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Everything ranging from the Olympics to Orlando held its own little Olean touch. St. Bonaventure Athletics had a busy year keeping up with the Bonnies’ sports success, while also receiving a… Keep Reading
By Skye Tulio Sports Assignment Editor My annual trek back to Bona’s for a new school year felt different. It wasn’t just the normal memories of my previous year that came flooding back. Something sweeter still lingered in the air. The fizzing embers of Basketball success suddenly sizzled to life again. The nail-biting moments and… Keep Reading
By Mary Best Managing Editor St. Bonaventure’s motto preaches being extraordinary, and SBU Theater is no exception this year. With one production underway and two to go in its unconventional season, things are only looking brighter for the program celebrating its 10th anniversary. Ed. Simone, director of the theater program, expressed his excitement for the… Keep Reading
By Harrison Leone Contributing Writer The men’s soccer team (0-2) may be facing an uphill battle in the upcoming season. The Bonnies are coming off of a season which saw the team go 4-12-3, and in which they failed to record a win in Atlantic 10 games. The A-10’s men’s soccer coach’s poll picked the… Keep Reading
By Alexandra Napoli Contributing Writer Over the summer, more than 500 incoming freshmen joined in a tradition that would not only bond them for the next four years, but for the rest of their lives. During orientation, freshmen received the class of 2016 All Bonaventure Reads novel, a memoir by Neil White, titled “In… Keep Reading
By: Kerri Linsenbigler Features Editor During my first day back at Bonaventure, I walked blindly around my familiar campus. I passed by the ivy leaves on Dev, the line at the Hickey and the buzzing Richter Center until I finally reached the Reilly Center. While the business building construction is hard not to miss, it’s… Keep Reading
By: Emily Sullivan Opinion Editor Political propaganda is commonplace with an election rapidly approaching. Whether it’s a sign in your neighbor’s front yard or a TV commercial, candidates are doing whatever they can to reach out and get the votes they need. But when a commercial comes on in support of President Barack Obama, you… Keep Reading
By Taylor Nigrelli Assitant Sports Editor The 2012 cross country season begins this morning at 11:30 as both the men’s and women’s teams participate in the Little Three Invitational. Canisius College and Niagara University are also competing at the meet taking place at the St. Bonaventure Golf Course. In 2011, the men’s team finished last… Keep Reading
Steve Kuchera By Elizabeth Grady Promotions Editor Most students at St. Bonaventure have stopped into the Office of Campus and Recreational Leadership (C.A.R.L.) at least once to buy movie tickets or sign up for a bus trip. But some students might not know the soft-spoken man in the corner office. His name is Steve Kuchera,… Keep Reading
By Jillian Hammell Contributing Writer Imagine walking to class and hearing someone yell your name. You turn around, and the person is none other than your sibling who spent countless years caring, looking out for and, of course, embarrassing you. Julia and Carter Anderson know exactly how that feels. Julia, a junior sports studies major,… Keep Reading