Preview: Bonnies MBB Travel to Florida to take on FGCU Today
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team plays its second consecutive road game Wednesday night, … 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
University prioritizes safety with new road work construction
A construction worker laying blacktop Photo courtesy of Christopher Hamilton hamiltcc19@bonaventure.edu BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR During the final week of September, construction on the road behind Doyle Hall and the Sandra A. & William L. Richter Center started. This project has been something St. Bonaventure University has been planning for a while. “The… Keep Reading
Library staff acts on students’ lack of using resources
A busy student’s library table Cassidey Kavathas/ The Bona Venture kavathcj20@bonaventure.edu BY: HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS EDITOR “It was a lot of different reasons,” Ann Tenglund, the director of Friedsam Library at St. Bonaventure University said. The library has shortened its hours to opening on Sundays at 1 p.m. instead of 10 a.m., and closing at… Keep Reading
Bonnies look to take step in right direction at the A-10 Invitational
BY LANDON WASHBURN, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure men’s and women’s swim and dive team are set to compete at the Atlantic 10 invitational this weekend in Ohio. The men’s team is going into the invitational coming off of a 0-2 performance in the Cleveland State tri-meet with loses to both Cleveland State and Kenyon.… Keep Reading
BonaResponds is ‘All Hands on Deck’
BonaResponds members stand on their newly built ramp / Photo courtesy of Jim Mahar BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER BonaResponds’ mission is clear: to help those in need and to bring people together. The student-run group and nonprofit organization at St. Bonaventure University is open to any person who wants to help and provide services to… Keep Reading
The SBU@SPCA benefits dogs, cats and humans alike
Emily Gustafson plays with a dog from the SPCA / Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Egan BY ELIZABETH EGAN, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR For Emily Gustafson, seeing how many animals in the area need a home is the hardest part of being a SBU@SPCA coordinator. Through the SBU@SPCA students take a weekly trip to the Cattaraugus County… Keep Reading
Local activities for fall fanatics
A Jack-o-lantern sits in the Marchiori Pavilion on a spooky October night / Photo Courtesy of Kelsey Purcell BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR There are a lot of ways to celebrate Halloween and get into the festive spirit, especially in the Southern Tier of New York. Here are some activities to try near St. Bonaventure… Keep Reading
Students should intern abroad instead of studying abroad
Photo courtesy of Positano News Staff Positano News interns take notes in front of a structure from an ancient Roman villa. BY ELIZABETH EGAN, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR For anyone planning to make studying abroad part of your college experience, don’t. Instead, seek an internship. For me, interning at Positano News in Piano, Italy, turned out… Keep Reading
Women’s basketball will be back on The Buzz
Student Tyler Smith live on WSBU 88.3 Cassidey Kavathas / The Bona Venture kavathacj20@bonaventure.edu BY: TUCKER REILLY, ADVISORY EDITOR Women’s basketball games are coming to The Buzz. Starting in November, the WSBU 88.3 station will be broadcasting women’s basketball games as part of a new deal with the athletic department. Dylan Nuzzo, the university’s assistant… Keep Reading
Bonaventure’s Empower takes back the night
“I would wear what I want!” Hadley Thompson / The Bona Venture thompshp20@bonaventure.edu BY: HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS EDITOR “I wouldn’t carry pepper spray,” was written on one of the hundreds of small, cut-out pieces of paper shaped like flames. St. Bonaventure University’s Department of Justice Program, Empower, hosted the Take Back the Night Walk on… Keep Reading
The Willard Suitcases: more than just photos
Gallery images are located in the Regina A. Quick Center Photo courtesy of Jon Crispen BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The upstairs section of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts accommodates four galleries. Three are filled with the University Art Collection, but the fourth—known as the Kenny Gallery—houses a rotating gallery. Currently… Keep Reading
Bonnies Athletics Set for a bold future thanks to campaign vision
Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure Unversity BY: SCOTT EDDY, ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS In recent years, Bonnies fans have turned heads nationwide as they traveled across the country in support of their school. To Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., for the Atlantic 10 Tournament. To Dayton, Ohio, and Dallas, Texas – on 48 hours’… Keep Reading
Farmers markets keep local economy and community alive
Cassidey Kavathas/ The Bona Venture The weekly farmers market in Bestor Plaza at Chautauqua Institution fills with customers Tuesday mornings. BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Forget about chain grocery stores and invest in community, health and your pocket by shopping at farmers markets. Yes, even forget Wegmans, a chain known for high-quality produce, for those native… Keep Reading
Women’s basketball veteran leadership leads the charge
BY WILL POLADIAN, SPORTS EDITOR Three faces from last year’s team are looking to be the new shining stars after the departure of Asianae Johnson and Tori Harris. Leading the charge for this year’s team are graduate guard Nikki Oppenheimer, senior forward I’yanna Lops and junior guard Tianna Johnson. “Those are the three main people… Keep Reading
Women’s basketball starts season fresh
BY WILL POLADIAN, SPORTS EDITOR After placing 14th in the Atlantic-10 with a 12-16 record last season, St. Bonaventure and head coach Jesse Fleming look to right the ship this season. Fleming is coming into his seventh season as the Bonnies head coach. In the A-10 preseason poll, the Bonnies are predicted to finish dead… Keep Reading
Tennis finishes its fall season at Bloomsburg Invitational
BY ANDREW HALE, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The St. Bonaventure men’s and women’s tennis teams competed in their final tournament of the fall at the Bloomsburg-Invitational this past weekend. Both the men’s and women’s teams found success in Bloomsburg. The men went 7-2 in doubles and were victorious 12 times in singles competition. The women went 8-1… Keep Reading
Movement on campus: Try different ways to stay active
The Allegheny River Valley Trail / Photo courtesy of Annika Spitzer BY ANNIKA SPITZER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Are midterm exams stressing you out? Exercise is one of the best ways to improve your mental well-being. Let’s explore different movement options found right here on campus. Take a hike With the leaves changing and temperatures dropping, now… Keep Reading
Silver Wolves: A campus organization connecting generations
Cynthia Offerman makes fall crafts with other Silver Wolves volunteers and residents of Eden Heights / Photo courtesy of the Franciscan Center For Social Concern BY ELIZABETH EGAN, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Cynthia Offerman, got involved with Silver Wolves during her freshman year and has maintained connections through her senior year at St. Bonaventure University. When… Keep Reading
Staff Spotlight: Introducing Stephanie Carpenter
Get to know the new assistant director of first-year programs Stephanie Carpenter, assistant director of first-year programs / Photo courtesy of Stephanie Carpenter BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR Stephanie Carpenter has always wanted to move to Western New York. “I really like the area and the nature,” she said. She made her dream come true… Keep Reading