The Top 100 College Football Players from 2010 to 2023: 100-91
COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER Photo: WIkimedia Commons In one of the most extensive and in-depth pieces I have ever written, I will … Keep Reading
Bonnies secure first win of season against Saints
By Jonny Walker, Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team earned its first win of the season Wednesday at MVP Arena, defeating Siena, 69-63. For the third time in as many games, the Bonnies faced a full-court press on most possessions. For the third time in as many games, the Bonnies didn’t… Keep Reading
Bonaventure Goes Cold Late, Falls to South Dakota State
Photo: GoBonnies BY NATHAN SOLOMON, MANAGING EDITOR For the second time in as many games, St. Bonaventure surrendered a two-possession lead in the closing minutes, falling to South Dakota State, 66-62, on Tuesday. “I thought we played extremely hard — we didn’t play well,” Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt said. “Our inexperience came into play a… Keep Reading
Bonnies late effort falls short in loss to Canisius
BY WILL POLADIAN, SPORTS EDITOR The St. Bonaventure faithful came out in droves to the Koessler Athletic Center in Buffalo, New York as the Bonnies renewed its over century old rivalry with Canisius. St. Bonaventure dropped to 1-1 on the season, losing too Little Three rival Canisius, 84-80, in overtime on Saturday. “We scored 14… Keep Reading
Everyone should give cats another chance
BY BIANCA BILLONI, STAFF WRITER I’ve only ever had one dog as a pet, and that was when I was a baby. For the rest of my life, I’ve grown up with cats. I had one cat for about 15 years from elementary school all the way to my senior year of high school, and… Keep Reading
Dear Progresso canned soup, I love you
BY MEGHAN BAEHL, OPINION EDITOR Soup is the ultimate comfort food. It is warm, flavorful and perfect for any chilly day. But how does one get the satisfaction of soup in college? I am so glad you asked because I am here to champion canned soup. Specifically, Progresso soup, because not all canned soup is… Keep Reading
Hear The Brothas—pushing for acceptance and love
Walter Kemp 3 (left) and Jason Benefield (right) performing spoken word with accompaniment from the piano David Scibilia/The Bonaventure scibild22@bonaventure.edu St. Bonaventure University and the Russell J. Jandoli School of Communication in partnership with the Black Student Union presented “Hear the Brothas,” an event focusing on diversity, equity and understanding in American society through spoken… Keep Reading
Students seek help from campus maintenance
The beginning of the paint bubble Hadley Thompson/The Bona Venture thompshp20@bonaventure.edu BY: HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS EDITOR Some students in the residence options at St. Bonaventure University have had experiences with mice, leaking toilets and Facility Service Requests. “I am not sure what they can do in that situation, but it did not feel like they… Keep Reading
Improvements to dining options due to student engagement
The engraved detail of St. Bonaventure University’s dining hall Steven Stutz// The Bona Venture stutza20@bonaventure.edu BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Since the start of the semester, the food committee in collaboration with administrators and Aramark, have worked to improve the student experience with dining. “It allows the students to have a direct connection between the administration… Keep Reading
The Bills are legit Super Bowl contenders
BY DAN GEYER, STAFF WRITER The year is 2017: Sean McDermott is hired as head coach of the Buffalo Bills. McDermott had promised change and to build a culture in Western New York. That May, the Bills hired Brandon Beane as general manager . “Trust the Process” – Those are three words McDermott stated during… Keep Reading
Football vs. Family
BY MIKE POLCE, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Tom Brady could have sailed off into the sunset with his wife, children and $650 million in the bank. Yet, he chose to sacrifice it all for a chance at yet another Super Bowl ring. After announcing his retirement from the NFL after 22 years of pure dominance, Brady signed… Keep Reading
Swim falls to Cornell in annual ‘Pink Meet’
BY ANDREW HALE, STAFF WRITER After competing on the road for the first five meets of the season, the St. Bonaventure University men’s and women’s Swim and Dive teams returned home to face Cornell. The men’s and women’s teams fell to the Big Red by scores of 95-148 and 90-144 respectively. On the men’s side,… Keep Reading
A Veterans Journey: The Story of Michael Conner Humphreys
BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Photo credits: Marnique O. Panepento Michael Conner Humphreys is not only known for his acting debut at eight-years-old. He also served in Iraq for one year and served in the United States Army for three years. “Forrest Gump,” the well-known 1994 American comedy-drama film starring Tom Hanks, featured Michael Conner… Keep Reading
Books to consider reading this fall
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Egan/ Books sitting on a shelf Most often people consider summer a great time to relax with a book in hand on a warm sunny day but fall is also a great time to cozy up with a book and mug of something warm. Here are… Keep Reading
Dance Team presents “Bueller at Bonaventure”
BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of SBU Dance Team Instagram “Bueller at Bonaventure,” a student-led dance production, makes its Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts debut on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring styles such as jazz, lyrical, and hip hop, the St. Bonaventure University Dance Team will be performing small… Keep Reading
Freshman service week: a new FCSC tradition
BY ELIZABETH EGAN, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Photo Courtesy of Conor Amendola/Students participating in freshman service week pose for a picture at Mount Irenaeus Strengthening the Bonnies community and creating a group of people willing to help others. This is what Sullivan Murphy, a freshman environmental studies major from West Seneca, New York, believed was accomplished… Keep Reading
“Shortchanged: One-Act Festival 8” playing in the Garret Theater through Saturday
Ashley Estabrook and Jesus Martinez dance as flies in one of the plays Photo courtesy of Kelsey Purcell / The Bona Venture BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR Madi Wood, a second semester junior media studies major and theater minor, has taken part IN SBU Theater productions from behind the scenes since her freshman year. On… 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