Women’s Soccer begins A-10 Play Tonight at George Washington
Photo: Frankie Debari BY: KEGAN MCCALLUM, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The St. Bonaventure Women’s team will kick off its Atlantic 10 conference play today, … Keep Reading
Studying can help students who are stressed
BY ANDREW KRUSZKA, STAFF WRITER Here’s an actual stat for you, and no, it’s not “fake news.” I’m not quite sure if that phrase is being used anymore, but it will forever live in our heads, rent-free, of course. On average, you will perform one-third of a letter grade better on an exam if you… Keep Reading
College professionalism leads to careers
BY FRANKIE VANSICKLE, STAFF WRITER Does anyone else feel like they could not wear anything in high school, but they could care less when they got to college? All throughout high school, we always had to hear about what we could and could not wear. Then when you get to college, it is like that… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure holds off Saint Louis for second consecutive victory over the Billikens
Photo: GoBonnies.com BY NATHAN SOLOMON, SPORTS EDITOR St. Bonaventure led by 16 points at the half but fended off a late Saint Louis rally, defeating the Billikens 83-79 for their second victory over the team in four days. “To be up 16 against a team with that talent says a lot about our guys,” coach… Keep Reading
WSBU 88.3 “The Buzz” travels to Super Bowl
BY KURT MARTONE, NEWS EDITOR After a year-long hiatus from Super Bowl coverage, St. Bonaventure’s student-run radio station, WSBU “The Buzz” returned this week to radio row. WSBU staff is in Los Angeles, the home of Super Bowl LVI, broadcasting three, hour-long shows from the Los Angeles Convention Center. “It has been an incredible honor… Keep Reading
PolitiFact starts third year at St. Bonaventure
HADLEY THOMPSON, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The third annual PolitiFact workshop for students started up once again at St. Bonaventure University. Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee works with PolitiFact Senior Correspondent Louis Jacobson. A team of 10 students are handpicked to go under training on how to navigate and detect false information that they will work… Keep Reading
Vaccine mandate upsets basketball season ticket holders
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, MANAGING EDITOR After a year without Bonnies basketball in the Reilly Center, action is back in full swing, although with restrictions. On Dec. 21, in accordance with New York State’s mask-or-vaccinate policy for public spaces, St. Bonaventure University has required fans age 5 and older to be vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend… Keep Reading
Freedom Convoy affects the U.S. and Canada
BY JAMES RUMSCHLAG, STAFF WRITER We’ve all seen them appearing in the news and all over social media. They drive 18-wheelers for a living and are some of the most reserved people you can meet. Truckers are an essential part of how food gets on your plate, clothes get on your back, shoes on your… Keep Reading
People are taught more than books
BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR If I got a dime every time an adult over the age of 40 told me that “children and young adults today are always tied to their phones. They will never be able to survive a real job or enjoy the real world,” I would be rich. I know that… Keep Reading
Curling is an enjoyable winter sport
BY ANDREW KRUSZKA, STAFF WRITER I always find myself wondering what to write in my articles every week. There are some weeks where I truly ponder for a long time on what to write about, but other times an idea pops right into my head. After doing this, I realized that this is the opinion… Keep Reading
Yik Yak task force: does is protect freedoms?
BY CAITLYN WILLIAMS, CONTRIBUTING WRITER On Monday, February 8, 2022, the St. Bonaventure Yik Yak Task Force was announced to the campus community. Users of this social media app can express their thoughts anonymously about whomever and whatever they want. When I first downloaded Yik Yak, I loved it. Our campus community has a great… Keep Reading
People upset with constant political talk
BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR There are many upperclassmen here at St. Bonaventure University who are older than most major social media platforms. Facebook was born in 2004, Twitter in 2006, Instagram in 2010 and Snapchat made its way in 2011. Though these are commonly referred to as sites that grew up with our generation,… Keep Reading
Expose students to controversial subjects early
BY TUCKER REILLY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF A necessary step in the development of human beings involves a removal of innocence, an exposure to discomfort. At some point, we are forced to confront things that challenge our previously-established worldview, and decide how we wish to proceed. In this way, the recent decision by a Tennessee school board to… Keep Reading
After a tough loss to Davidson, St. Bonaventure must get hot quickly
BY TOM SEIPP, ADVISORY EDITOR If the Bonnies want to appear in the NCAA Tournament in 2022, they will have to win the Atlantic 10 Tournament. Bob McKillop’s Davidson team, ranked just two days before entering Cattaraugus County, came to the Reilly Center and shut the door on Bonaventure’s chance at an at-large bid. While… Keep Reading
Men’s and women’s swim travel to Niagara
BY COLBY GAINES, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure men and women’s swimming and diving team traveled to Niagara Falls last weekend to take on Niagara in a head-to-head matchup, with the women’s team coming away victorious and the men’s team falling short. This was a remarkable performance for the women, defeating the previously undefeated Niagara… Keep Reading
Women’s lacrosse prepares for its third season under coach Jason Levesque
BY JONNY WALKER, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure University women’s lacrosse team opens its 2022 season one week from today at Youngstown State. The Bonnies, coming off a 2-10 season in which they lost all eight of their conference matchups, dedicated the offseason to preparing for the upcoming season. Junior midfielder Courtney Fox, ranking second… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure prevails over George Washington in thriller
Photo: GoBonnies.com BY WILL POLADIAN, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR St. Bonaventure overcame a seven-point deficit late to beat the last place George Washington Colonials 50-49 on Wednesday. “I am happy that we found a way to win, but I was really disappointed in the way we played,” said head coach Jesse Fleming. St. Bonaventure (11-9, 3-6… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure host Celebration of MLK’s legacy
BY ANDRE GIBSON, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Bonaventure University hosted a celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday featuring guest speakers from local members of the community, poetry and music from the combined SBU Choirs. The event highlighted the triumphs and the obstacles in the nation’s history and showed the audience a… Keep Reading
Mask policy could be relaxed by next week
BY KURT MARTONE, NEWS EDITOR hree weeks into the spring 2022 semester at St. Bonaventure University and, as of Wednesday, the school has had 67 COVID-19 cases since Dec. 27. Last semester, St. Bonaventure only reported 79 COVID-19 cases over a six month period. “It’s a little unsettling to see,” said Tom Missel, co-chair of… Keep Reading
COVID-19 booster shots required for students
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, MANAGING EDITOR Students at St. Bonaventure University are required to get booster shots by Feb. 1, if they are eligible for one. The university strongly recommended receiving a booster vaccine before returning to campus. On Jan. 21, the Center for Student Wellness, in partnership with the Cattaraugus County Health Department hosted a… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure University sees heavy snowfall in opening weeks
BY HADLEY THOMPSON, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Snow covers the ground at St. Bonaventure University. In a community still reeling from the effects of the snowstorm two weeks ago, a new system has laid fresh powder on campus. Erica Marshall, a sophomore public health major at St. Bonaventure University, had trouble maneuvering her car after the heavy… Keep Reading