Recap: Bonaventure MBB Defeats Big Four Rival Buffalo, Remains Undefeated at Home
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team picked up its ninth win of the season, … Keep Reading
Beyoncé Needs to Win to Keep the Grammys Credible
JOSEPH DEBELL: OPINION EDITOR Graphic was made by Joseph DeBell With Beyoncé up for Album of the Year again, there’s a question: can the Recording Academy continue to overlook one of the most influential artists of our time? Her critically acclaimed album “Cowboy Carter” faces tough competition this year, including Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and… Keep Reading
THE Campus Celebrity: Ellie the Therapy Dog
Photo of Ellie Photo: Jessica Wikander BY: JESSICA WIKANDER, STAFF WRITER As finals week grows closer and closer, students may be hearing a little bit more about a certain visitor on campus. Each Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the first-floor lounge of Plassman, St. Bonaventure’s favorite campus celebrity, Ellie the therapy dog, can be found… Keep Reading
Club Corner: Power Yoga at SBU
Photo of Power Yoga Photo: @sbu_poweryoga on Instagram BY: MEGHAN LEX, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Power Yoga at St. Bonaventure University offers students an escape from school in one-hour sessions, providing a beneficial stretch in more intense bouts than traditional, meditative yoga. The club was started by senior Carolyn Schwab during her sophomore year after noticing that… Keep Reading
Recap: Bonnies MBB add to win Streak With win Over FGCU
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team picked up their third consecutive win to begin the season Wednesday night, defeating Florida Gulf Coast University 74-65. A jumper by FGCU (0-3,0-0 ASUN) junior guard Jevin Muniz, giving the Eagles a 7-6 lead three minutes into the game, would be… Keep Reading
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, traveling to Fort Myers, Florida to battle Florida Gulf Coast University. The Bonnies (2-0, 0-0 A-10) began their two-game road trip on Saturday, defeating Canisius University 87-78 and picking up their second win… Keep Reading
Recap: Bonaventure Women’s Basketball Suffers First Loss to Youngstown State
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: GAVIN WATSON, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team fell to Youngstown State University 60-52 last night at the Beegly Center in Ohio. The Bonnies (1-1, 0-0 A-10) stumbled out of the gate, quickly falling into a 10-point deficit to the Penguins (2-0, 0-0 A-10), one they were unable… Keep Reading
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 themselves to an 87-78 road win over Canisius University. The Bonnies, who previously lost their last two matchups against the Golden Griffins, secured their first win in the Koessler Athletic Center since 2018. … Keep Reading
Recap: Bonnies WBB Win Season Opener Against Binghamton
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: WILL NUNN, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team opened its regular season with a win today, defeating the 2-0 Binghamton Bearcats 82-61 at the Reilly Center. “We knew this was going to be a challenging game,” said head coach Jim Crowley. “Binghamton had a great win Thursday, so… Keep Reading
Preview: Bonnies MBB to Battle Little Three Rival Canisius Today
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team travels to Buffalo, New York, today, looking to snap its two-game losing streak against Little Three rival Canisius. After defeating California State University, Northridge 70-56 in their season opener, the Bonnies make the 76-mile trip to face a Golden Griffins team… Keep Reading
Preview: Bonaventure WBB Clashes With Binghamton to Open Season Today
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: WILL NUNN, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team kicks off their regular season at the Reilly Center with an in-state clash against the Binghamton Bearcats today. The Bonnies enter Saturday’s contest coming off a 71-57 win in an exhibition against Daemen College. Redshirt senior guard Dani Haskell and… Keep Reading
Bonaventure MBB: How Long Can Athleticism Hide Nonexistent Shooting?
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: KYLE MAIER, SPORTS EDITOR Shooting an alarming 19% from behind the arc, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has made only 10 of 46 3-point attempts in its first two games. In its exhibition match against Alfred on Oct. 30, the Bonnies went 3-17 from deep, not hitting a 3-pointer… Keep Reading
Jason Kelce, Mookie Betts and the Deterioration of Sports Fandom
Photo: Yahoo Sports BY: COLIN BISH, SPORTS WRITER As Mike Tyson said, “Social media made y’all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it.” No, I hope no one gets punched in the face. However, I would not be surprised by such an outcome due to the recent… Keep Reading
The History of Bonaventure Football
Photo: SBU Archives BY: CARSON HAYEK, STAFF WRITER While students today pile into the Reilly Center for basketball games, students in the early 1900s piled into St. Bonaventure University’s four stands of bleachers to watch Bonaventure football games. Created in 1895, the student body of Bonaventure raised money for the program to afford equipment and… Keep Reading
Trump Will Kill the Living Wage for Musicians Act
JOSEPH DEBELL: OPINION EDITOR Graphic: Joseph DeBell With Donald Trump as the incoming president, musicians’ progress toward fair compensation is at risk. The Living Wage for Musicians Act — designed to secure better wages for artists in the music industry — is in danger of being sidelined. This legislation could become one of the casualties… Keep Reading
Fact Check: Did Bona’s Provide Scooters to Student-Athletes?
Bonaventure’s Administration Building Photo: David Scibilia BY ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES EDITOR Several student-athletes have been spotted traveling across campus on white or black electric scooters. This caused disapproval among students, which stemmed from one common belief: The university was providing student-athletes with electric scooters. However, what many students were unaware of is that, according to… Keep Reading
Morales Honored for Induction to NYS Veterans Hall of Fame
Frank Morales Photo: St. Bonaventure University BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER During his 20 years in the United States Army, Master Sgt. Francisco “Frank” Morales fought in Afghanistan and served in challenging regions of the world. This is why New York State Senator George M. Borello nominated Morales for the New York State Senate Veterans… Keep Reading
Bona’s Students React to Trump’s Election
The 2024 electoral map as of 2 p.m. Nov. 6, 2024. Data compiled from the Associated Press. BY DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR On the morning of Nov. 6, Matthew Nicolazzo woke up with a smile on his face. The Associated Press had called the 2024 presidential race in favor of Donald J. Trump. Invigorated with… Keep Reading
SBU OT Program Collaborates with U Pitt Bradford
St. Bonaventure Occupational Therapy students practice functional transfers during a skills lab. Photo: St. Bonaventure University BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER An Oct. 17 agreement with St. Bonaventure University and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford introduced new opportunities for graduate students pursuing Bonaventure’s occupational therapy program. “This new partnership with UPB is exciting because… Keep Reading
Election Day Watch Party
Photo of students watching presidential election Photo courtesy of: Jessica Wikander BY: JESSICA WIKANDER, STAFF WRITER Tuesday was Election Day, and for many students, this marked the first presidential election they were able to vote in. To bring students together from all political backgrounds for this momentous occasion, the College Democrats and Republicans teamed up… Keep Reading
‘CHROMAKOPIA’ Tyler, the Creator [Album Review]
LILLY GOODMAN, STAFF WRITER Album cover from albumoftheyear.org “Chroma” meaning color, and “kopia” meaning abundance — Tyler the Creator’s new album, “CHROMAKOPIA,” is conceptually radiant. Tyler’s eighth studio album is 14 tracks long, running just under an hour. The album was released on Oct. 28, 2024, a Monday, rather than the typical tendency of Friday album… Keep Reading