Sneak Peak: Documentary Featuring Bonaventure’s Men’s Basketball Team
BY: MORGAN KILGER/FEATURES EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University’s men’s basketball team has impacted both the university and Franciscan values for decades. The … Keep Reading
Bonaventure’s Dobson: From Unrecruited to Most Valuable
Graphic: Kyle Maier BY: KYLE MAIER, SPORTS EDITOR Six years before Utah Archer’s starting goalie Brett Dobson became a two-time Premier Lacrosse League champion, he was a Canadian high school prospect with zero Division I offers, hoping for a single opportunity. St. Bonaventure men’s lacrosse head coach Randy Mearns gave him that chance. “I knew… Keep Reading
Why Morgan Wallen Deserves More Criticism
BY: HANNAH WEST, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Morgan Wallen has millions of loyal fans; but why? In January 2021, Morgan Wallen released his most popular album, “Dangerous.” Just a month later, an unethical scandal came to fruition — Wallen was caught on camera, under the influence of alcohol, shouting a racial slur.… Keep Reading
John O’Connor — Once a Bonnie Always a Bonnie
Friar John O’Connor Courtesy of Franciscan Mission Service BY: JAMESON ZUBER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Since Friar John O’Connor was a teenager, he knew that he wanted to serve the Lord. The Brooklyn, New York, native was first introduced to the Franciscan way after a visit to his cousins’ farm in Catskills, New York. The vocations director… Keep Reading
Men’s Soccer Faces RMU in Non-Conference Clash Today
PHOTO: Frankie Debari BY: CARSON HAYEK, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team will host Robert Morris University in an out-of-conference clash this afternoon. RMU visits with a record of 3-2-2. The Colonials’ last game resulted in a 3-2-win Saturday evening to IU Indianapolis. The Colonials come into the matchup shooting 1.57 goals per… Keep Reading
Women’s Soccer to Battle UMASS This Afternoon
Photo: Frankie Debari BY: CARSON HAYEK, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team will face the University of Massachusetts at home today on Bona’s Senior Day. UMass is coming off a 1-0 loss to #22 Saint Louis University Thursday night. Overall, Massachusetts owns a record of 5-3-1 (0-1-0 A10). The Minutewomen average 1.5 goals… Keep Reading
Men’s Tennis Wins Once in the Big 3 Battle
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: AARON TARQUINIO The St. Bonaventure men’s tennis team went one for 11 this weekend in the Big 3 Battle, hosted by the University of Buffalo. Niagara University and UB both outmatched the Bonnies in the singles competition, with freshman Alex Kim being the only Bonnie to win a set. Buffalo… Keep Reading
The Indigenous Spirit Dancers showcase culture through dance at Bonaventure
Andrew Hale/ The Bona Venture BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The Indigenous Spirit Dancers took center stage and showcased aspects of Native American culture through dance in a packed Reilly Center Tuesday night. The Indigenous Spirit Dancers, a dance group based in Cattaraugus County and the Seneca Nation, are made up of members from various nations… Keep Reading
Behind the Curtains: Revealing the Magic of Quick Center Productions
Photo Courtesy of: Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR On the campus of St. Bonaventure, New York, resides the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. It’s in this vast brick building, where productions come to perform on a small and intimate stage for the people. This year, the Quick Center’s… Keep Reading
Music Streaming Services Must Be Regulated
BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Graphic: Joseph DeBell / The Bona Venture Michael Smith’s case should serve as a reminder that regulation in the music streaming industry is not just about preventing financial fraud — it’s about preserving the integrity of music. The recent arrest of Smith, who managed to swindle $10 million through a… Keep Reading
Speed Bumps Make Their Return to Bonaventure
Speed bump on campus David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR St. Bonaventure University’s Office of Safety and Security placed two sets of speed bumps outside the Reilly Center’s south entrance, marking their return to campus. Security added the 2.5-3-inch tall, 1-foot wide speed bumps in the fall of 2023. “Since the time… Keep Reading
Faculty Spotlight: Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Dean Whitcomb Courtesy of: Dean Whitcomb BY: MORGAN KILGER, FEATURES EDITOR Dean Whitcomb stepped on St. Bonaventure University’s campus for Welcome Days in August 2004 as an incoming freshman. Little did he know, 15 years later, he would be telling his Bonaventure story in front of hundreds of prospective Bonnies as the director of Undergraduate… Keep Reading
Criminology Club Hosts Second Annual Criminal Justice Day
BY: JESSICA WIKANDER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Bonaventure’s Criminology Club hosted its Criminal Justice Day event on Friday, Sept. 13 in the Richter Center parking lot. The event was held to give students an opportunity to interact with local and state law enforcement offices and learn about the role they play in the greater Olean Area.… Keep Reading
Quantity Served Over Quantity of Options
The Rathskeller Courtesy of The Bona Venture BY: CHRIS DOODY, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Some students said they are deterred from the Rathskeller’s new changes, due to its new rotating menu. Others said they are unable to dine there at all because of health concerns like common allergies. Before this year, between 8 and 10 p.m. students… Keep Reading
Loughlen and Doyle Rooms Converted to Triples
Loughlen Hall Elizabeth Kamrowski/The Bona Venture BY: GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Residence Life converts freshmen dorms into triples, accommodating one of the largest incoming classes in 20 years. The Loughlen Hall lounges were converted into triples to accommodate the large incoming freshmen class, according to Tom Missel, chief communications officer. Beds are situated against either… Keep Reading
Murphy Renovation to Transform Student Media
3D Rendering of Proposed Jandoli School Renovation Courtesy of Aaron Chimbel BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS EDITOR Renovations to The John J. Murphy Professional Building plan to bring new workspaces and strengthen student media at St. Bonaventure University. The groundbreaking for this renovation will be at the Jandoli School of Communication 75th anniversary event on Oct.… Keep Reading
The Best of Noah Kahan
BY: HANNAH WEST, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Graphic made by Joseph DeBell As fall approaches, it’s time to watch the leaves change and listen to famous New Englander, Noah Kahan. In July of 2022, Kahan released the title track from his “Stick Season” album. Since then, he has not looked back. In 2024, the Vermonter went on… Keep Reading
The College Football We Love Is Here To Stay
BY COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The introductions of name, image, and likeness (NIL), the transfer portal and new conferences have shaken college football to its core. The norm we have been accustomed to for decades has changed completely. Oklahoma and Texas are leaving the Big 12, and the PAC-12 hangs… Keep Reading
The Top Five Greatest Weezer Songs of All Time
BY: LILLY GOODMAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Graphic made by Joseph DeBell Few bands have managed to seize the essence of surf rock quite like Weezer. With their unique blend of geek rock, catchy hooks and unmistakable guitar riffs, the band has earned a devoted fan base since their 1994 debut. 5.)“El Scorcho” From Weezer’s “Pinkerton” LP,… Keep Reading
Coach Profile: Golf’s Ryan Swanson
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: CARSON HAYEK, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Bonaventure University’s golf head coach, Ryan Swanson, has returned to the mountains of Allegany for his eighth year. Swanson was a 2008 graduate of Bonaventure and looks very favorably on his time in Olean. “I had a great experience here,” said Swanson. “It is why… Keep Reading
Golf Secures Little 3 Championship With Second-Round Heroics
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: LUCAS PANNOZZO, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Second-round heroics allowed the St. Bonaventure men’s golf team to capture its eighth straight Little Three Championship at the Crag Burn Golf Course Tuesday. The Bonnies fought off Canisius University’s strong first round, ultimately ending the day victorious by eight shots. After the first round of… Keep Reading