Recap: Bonnies MBB Falls to VCU, Bows out of A-10 Tournament in Quarterfinals
Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: WILL NUNN, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team fell at the hands of the … Keep Reading
Obama needs to respect court’s authority
The system of checks and balances between the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government is essential to maintaining our system of government. Of course, for some, the concept doesn’t quite sink in. When commenting on the Supreme Court’s pending ruling on the Affordable Care Act, President Obama seemingly… Keep Reading
Twitter revamps tragic Titanic sinking
By Mary Best Opinion Editor “OMG the Titanic is sinking…those third class peeps better not steal all the lifeboats #firstclassproblems.” Ever wonder what it would be like to have Twitter in 1912? Thanks to ambitious U.K. history publisher The History Press, anyone with a Twitter account will be able to find out.… Keep Reading
Bonnies host URI in weekend homestand
By Skye Tulio Assistant Sports Editor After splitting a doubleheader at Niagara Tuesday, the baseball team prepares to take on Rhode Island this weekend in a three-game home series beginning today at 3 p.m. “Rhode Island is perennially one of the best teams in the conference,” coach Larry Sudbrook said. “From 2000-2009, us and Rhode Island went to the… Keep Reading
Campus Style Spotlight
By Marie Dirle and Margaret Seitz Photographers Name: James Riley Year/Major: Senior/Music What are you wearing? Shirt, pants and beanie — thrift stores What is your style inspiration? “I like to find cheap-but-comfortable clothes. I usually try not to spend too much — never over $45 for shoes.” How do you describe your style? “My… Keep Reading
Lying bride needs to pay for her crimes
By Kyle Zamiara Sports Editor I faked illness for high school once or twice when I was younger. I got to stay home and miss a test or a class I just didn’t want to be in. No harm done to anyone or anything, except for maybe my GPA. Some people have… Keep Reading
Sexist abuse shouldn’t have killed newborn
For expecting parents, finding out the gender of their child can be the most exciting time of a pregnancy. Although I cannot speak from experience, I imagine most parents-to-be have an idea of what their family looks like even before laying eyes on their first child. Parents look forward to things like family… Keep Reading
Bonnies won’t back down
By Kyle Zamiara Sports Editor In case you were living under a rock, March was a pretty busy month for both basketball teams. Since I’ve been at St. Bonaventure, it was my favorite month by far. With the women making the Sweet 16 and the men’s astonishing Atlantic 10 championship that put them in the Big Dance,… Keep Reading
Former BV editor finds issue in political fairness
In the March 16 issue of The Bona Venture, a column by Chris Graham appeared under the title “Action should be taken against Limbaugh.” As a former editor of The BV (school year ‘46-’47), I must express wonder at the obvious discrepancy between the title and the writer’s expressed admiration of the First Amendment for… Keep Reading
SBU eastbound to face St. Joe’s and UMass
By Taylor Nigrelli Staff Writer The lacrosse team (3-5) has a busy weekend, as it takes on Atlantic 10 opponent Saint Joseph’s (4-9, 0-3) in Philadelphia today at 3:30 p.m. before traveling to Amherst, Mass., to take on the Massachusetts Minutewomen (12-1, 3-0) Sunday at noon. The Bonnies must win both of these games and all other league… Keep Reading
Golfers hit links in Farmville, Va. at Manor Intercollegiate
By Jordan Morey Staff Writer The golf team looks to rebound from two consecutive last-place finishes as it heads to Farmville, Va., today for the Manor Intercollegiate, hosted by Longwood. Longwood is hosting a field of nine schools: Bucknell, Delaware, George Washington, Seton Hall, Towson, Wagner, and Hampden Sydney. Last year, Longwood opened its season with a win… Keep Reading
SBU looks to dig past 49ers
By Anthony Gannon Sports Assignment Editor The Bonnies (14-14, 4-4) head to Charlotte for a noon doubleheader tomorrow after dropping two games to Massachusetts last weekend, including a perfect game from the Minutewomen’s Sara Plourde. Plourde struck out 10 Bonnies and hit two home runs in the first game before throwing a one-hitter in the second game to… Keep Reading
A-10s await for Bonnies
By Nate West News Assignment Editor Believe it or not, St. Bonaventure has two more teams headed to the Atlantic 10 Championships. The women’s tennis team is traveling south to the Boar’s Head Sports Club in Charlottesville, Va., to compete in the Atlantic 10 tournament. Seeds have not yet been announced but will before play begins next Thursday. The… Keep Reading
Low sales push Spring Concert to Skeller
By Samantha Berkhead News Editor Instead of performing in the Reilly Center like past Spring Concert acts, this year’s bands set up their equipment somewhere a little more underground. Due to insufficient ticket sales, Breathe Carolina and The Ready Set performed in the The Rathskeller tonight to a sold-out crowd of 300. Steve Kuchera, assistant… Keep Reading
FYSP plans Earth Day clean-up
By Mike Vitron Associate Editor It is easy to take our beautiful, 500-acre campus, tucked into the middle of the Enchanted Mountains, for granted. However, several students are doing their part to help beautify their campus. On Earth Day, April 22, the Center for Community Engagement’s First Year Service Program (FYSP) will assist maintenance crews… Keep Reading
Students organize anti-hunger project
By Samantha Berkhead News Editor A group of St. Bonaventure students recently created a movement to raise funds for anti-hunger charities called Cans For Change. Its goal? Feeding a four-person family for 30 days through the Community Angels of Allegany County, a group dedicated to helping people in need throughout Western New York. An assignment… Keep Reading
Guest speaker highlights issues surrounding immigration
By Nate West Assistant News Editor The Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC) and Clare College sponsored a guest to speak on immigration Tuesday in Walsh Amphitheater. Dr. Claudia Chiesi, ’69, executive producer of films on human rights at Siren Films, spoke to students about a variety of issues relating to immigration to the United… Keep Reading
Students, faculty and staff honored at annual Spring Awards ceremony
By Nate West Assistant News Editor The university held its annual Spring Awards ceremony in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts today. Richard Trietley, vice provost for student life emceed the event. Brother Basil Valente, O.F.M., director of the integrated marketing communications program, opened the ceremony with the invocation. Sister Margaret Carney, O.S.F.,… Keep Reading
Students should support health care law
By Ryan DeOrdio Staff Writer The two-year anniversary of President Obama’s health care law has been recognized with public wariness and an ongoing Supreme Court challenge. Not only should the Court claim constitutionality, but it should also be widely supported. Misinformation in media coverage on the Affordable Care Act is partly responsible.… Keep Reading
Seniors need to start job search now
By Kait Laubscher Advisory Editor It’s that season once again. Midterm break has passed, and May 13 is fast approaching. The next month-and-a-half will fly by, taking seniors’ Spring Weekend and Senior Week with it. Before we know it, seniors, it’ll be May 14, and we will be college graduates. But… Keep Reading
Hoodie is not to blame in Martin’s death
By Kevin Rogers Staff Writer The shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin continues to dominate the news cycle. Despite this, conflicting reports and sensationalism are clouding the truth surrounding the circumstances of the shooting. We may have logged hours of coverage, but we’re no closer to the truth than we were last… Keep Reading