Recap: Bonnies MBB Take Down Golden Griffins for First Time Since 2021
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team shot 53% from the field Saturday night, propelling … Keep Reading
Bonnies drop season opener to Falcons
BY JONNY WALKER, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Bowling Green senior guard Morgan Sharps grabbed a defensive rebound off an errant St. Bonaventure 3-point attempt. She immediately pushed the ball up the court on a fastbreak. Senior forward Allison Day received the ball near the low post, spun to her right and layed in an easy bucket… Keep Reading
To Birk or not to Birk
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons BY MEGHAN BAEHL, OPINION EDITOR That is the age-old question. And by age-old, I mean within the last few years. Birkenstocks have made a resurgence and they are here to stay. For me, it started with the classic. I have the Arizona sandal with charcoal-colored straps. They have a lot… Keep Reading
“Midnights” is one of Taylor Swift’s best albums
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons BY BIANCA BILLONI, STAFF WRITER I can not confidently call myself a Swiftie, but I can definitely say I’m a fan of Taylor Swift’s music. When I saw she was releasing a new album, I got excited for sure, but it’s not something I was necessarily counting down the days… Keep Reading
Nothing reignites friendships like fantasy football
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons BY TYLER SMITH, STAFF WRITER Before entering freshman year of high school, I invited friends over to my house for a fantasy football draft. We all played and followed football growing up, so it felt natural to compete against each other with digital teams of professional athletes. This August, those… Keep Reading
Kyrell Luc Ready to Take Next Step With Bonaventure
Photo: GoBonnies BY NATHAN SOLOMON, MANAGING EDITOR As a freshman, Kyrell Luc flashed his potential as a college point guard. He’s 5’11” — traditionally undersized — but that doesn’t seem to stop him. After scoring 13 points per game and winning Patriot League Rookie of the Year with Holy Cross, Luc entered the transfer portal… Keep Reading
Bonaventure’s political clubs prepare for upcoming election
A poster encouraging students to register to vote Tucker Reilly // The Bona Venture Reillyt19@bonaventure.edu BY: TUCKER REILLY, ADVISORY EDITOR Election season is in full swing at Bonaventure. The 2022 midterm elections officially take place on Nov. 8 but students around campus have been politically involved for months now. “I think participation in elections is… Keep Reading
“Hear The Brothas”— breaking through literary bounds
A promotional poster for the event Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS ASSIGMENT EDITOR Join St. Bonaventure University and the Jandoli School of Communication in partnership with the St. Bonaventure Black student union for “Hear the Brothas”. Taking place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 8 in the Regina A.… Keep Reading
“An ounce of respect”—Bonaventure’s cheer team expects more
The cheer team poses in their uniforms of long sleeves and leggings in their dress room filled with basketball equipment Maya Henderson/ The Bona Venture hendermr20@bonaventure.edu BY: HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS EDITOR “We are dissatisfied with our position in this school,” Maya Henderson, a back spot and junior political science major, said. “I think that it’s… Keep Reading
Break the Bubble: Expanding the Bona bubble from Philadelphia and beyond
Valentina Cossio chops onions for a meal at The Warming House / Photo courtesy of Alicia Maxwell BY ELIZABETH EGAN, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR From trips to Philly to bringing freshmen to campus early, Break the Bubble works to take students off campus. Valentina Cossio, a senior accounting major from Florida, fondly recalled the trip she… Keep Reading
Friar Feature: Fr. Dan Riley O.F.M.
Fr. Dan Riley O.F.M. at a men’s basketball game / Photo courtesy of Cassidey Kavathas BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER Father Dan Riley, O.F.M., a `64 St. Bonaventure University graduate, has made a name for himself on our campus. Not only is he a founder of Mt. Irenaeus, but he has also become a pivotal… Keep Reading
Upcoming School of Business Retreat
The William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center is where the retreat will occur / Photo courtesy of Steven Stutz BY EMILIE WEINBECK, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure University School of Business will hold a retreat this Friday and Saturday. The School of Business Retreat is centered around doing principles business after the COVID-19… Keep Reading
Early Christmas shopping tips for students
Dorm room decorated with Christmas decorations / Photo courtesy of Kelsey Purcell BY ANNIKA SPITZER, STAFF WRITER Christmas music began playing Tuesday, Nov. 1, on Sirius XM radio 102.5. Is it too early for Christmas music? For some, maybe. However, is it too early to start thinking about Christmas shopping? Some say people are already… Keep Reading
ENACTUS—A Family of Innovators at Bonaventure
Speakers present at an ENACTUS club meeting / Photo courtesy of Bridget Vogl BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER The non-profit, internationally recognized educational organization ENACTUS promotes partnerships between leaders in business and university students while focusing on using entrepreneurial strategies to benefit the community. “St. Bonaventure University is already a community, and ENACTUS is a… Keep Reading
Bonnies take down Alfred in exhibition
BY WILL POLADIAN, SPORTS EDITOR The Reilly Center brought the noise as St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt led the new look Bonnies to victory over Alfred University, 76-48, on Wednesday night. The Bonnies started out the game with a freshman forward Yann Farrell 3-pointer from the top of the key. Continuing to push, redshirt… Keep Reading
Marvel Studios only cares about the money
BY TYLER SMITH, STAFF WRITER For many theaters, tickets to Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” sold out in seconds. The 2018 superhero film culminated 10 years of world-building and character development within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That same anticipation cannot be felt with the way the studio distributes its content today. Marvel crams too many… Keep Reading
Psychological thrillers take the cake over horror
BY BIANCA BILLONI, STAFF WRITER Let’s talk horror movies. It’s that time of year when couples find excuses to sit extra close in the theater seats for a movie that’s probably been done twenty different ways with food they paid way too much money for. Usually, the movie in question has surface-level characters, a murderer… Keep Reading
I hate ripped jeans and no I’m not wrong
BY: MEGHAN BAEHL, OPINION EDITOR I should preface that I do not like my legs to be cold. It is one of my biggest pet peeves; something that keeps me up at night. Well, not actually because I sleep with about four blankets. But I digress. I am all for fall fashion- the colors, the… Keep Reading
The GPA 911 program helps students stay afloat
The advertisement sent to students through email Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University BY: TUCKER REILLY, ADVISOR EDITOR reillyt19@bonaventure.edu As the fall semester enters its final months, many students are forced to take account of their current grades. With what seems like little time for improvement, they panic or give up, leading to a disappointing… Keep Reading
Bonaventure athletics introduces a smoother ticketing process for the community
The Reilly Center basketball court awaits the wolf pack. The first glimpse of basketball season approaches with the Men’s scrimmage against Alfred University on Nov. 2. Cassidey Kavathas/ The Bona Venture kavathcj20@bonaventure.edu BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, EDITOR- IN CHEIF For the second time in less than four years, St. Bonaventure has changed student ticketing procedures for… Keep Reading
Bona’s Jandoli School learning spaces prioritized in campaign
The newsroom of the future for the Jandoli School of Communication Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, EDITOR-IN-CHEIF The John J. Murphy Professional Building has stood strong in the 40 years after its construction as journalism and media rapidly changed around it. But now it’s time to modernize Murphy, which is home… Keep Reading