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
It’s okay to not know about your future
BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR When asked about a person’s biggest fear, most people might say heights, spiders, snakes, the ocean or a long list of things that can send shivers up and down their spine. They can be things that make a person anxious or even run away in panic. In all of these… Keep Reading
Civilian space travel becoming more likely
BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER Former “Star Trek” Captain Kirk actor William Shatner made history this month, becoming the oldest person to ever go to space. Blue Origin, the rocket company owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, blasted Shatner and four others into outer space. This marks Blue Origins’ second trip in what they hope becomes… Keep Reading
Women can dress only for themselves
BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR “Wow! Look at you all dressed up today! Who are you trying to impress?” If I had a dollar for every time someone – whether a family member or friend – has said this to me, I would have enough money to pay off my college debt from St. Bonaventure… Keep Reading
Teachers should dress for their comfort
BY ANDREW KRUSZKA, STAFF WRITER Hey, you. Yes, you. What are those shoes you’re wearing that have holes in them with the cool design or with the comforter in them? I’m betting you guessed it. They would be crocs. What’s a croc? Well, we know by just normal human knowledge that croc is short for… Keep Reading
Psychology study seeks Bonaventure students
BY WILLIAM MCDONUGH, STAFF WRITER A senior capstone psychology study based around meditation and music is being performed on campus and is seeking Bonaventure students for research. Conducted by Nathaniel McClure, Savannah Damon, Grant Davis and Dr. Althea Kaminske, the study is intended to “Assess the effects that music and mindfulness meditation have on attention… Keep Reading
Legendary Bonaventure Baseball Coach Larry Sudbrook Retires
BY TOM SEIPP, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. At St. Bonaventure University, there have been countless changes to the university. Whether it’s athletic field renovations, expansion and additions of schools and countless administrative changes, there has been one constant for the last 36 years: head coach Larry Sudbrook at the helm of the Bonaventure baseball program. In the 2022… Keep Reading
Hellinger awards return to in-person after pause
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, NEWS EDITOR The 61st Annual Mark Hellinger Award Ceremony and Luncheon will be held Monday, Oct. 11, at 11:30 a.m at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. This ceremony will honor 2021 Hellinger Award winner Michael Hogan and runner-up Jeffrey Uveino; 2020 winner Cameron Hurst and runner-up Layne Dowdall; SBU alumni… Keep Reading
The Yankees must move on from Aaron Boone
BY NATHAN SOLOMON, SPORTS EDITOR Another year, another missed opportunity. The New York Yankees set lofty goals ahead of the 2021 season with the expectation of winning a World Series. However, following a 6-2 defeat in the AL Wild Card game, the Yankees are again left shaking their heads. This, unfortunately, is something the Yankees… Keep Reading
Giese’s 72 powers golf past Army
BY COLBY GAINES, STAFF WRITER Following a 9th place finish the weekend prior, the St. Bonaventure golf team picked up the pace to grab their second head-to-head win of the season at Sleepy Hollow Country Club, winning 301-314 over Army last Friday. Bonnie’s graduate Jack Geise displayed his veteran experience during Friday’s competition, shooting a… Keep Reading
Students participate in Francis Week events
BY WILLIAM MCDONOUGH, STAFF WRITER Francis Week at St. Bonaventure is a week celebrating the founder of the Order of Friars Minor – or simply Franciscan Friars – and his accomplishments. St. Bonaventure celebrated six days of events in memory of the beloved Saint, according to SBU News. According to the SBU News’ schoolwide email,… Keep Reading
Study Abroad prepares for 2022
BY ANTHONY DASILVA, STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure is offering study abroad programs across six foreign countries and three continents. The programs are Sorrento, Italy; Perugia, Italy; Spain, Japan, China, Oxford, and an all-new trip to Belize in January of 2023. Two of the programs are on hold or cancelled this year. The study abroad program… Keep Reading
Nothing beats a movie theater experience
BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER The movie theater versus streaming service debate is one that is constantly talked about in the media. Media pundits, websites, blogs and even I all offer differing opinions on whether movie theaters and streaming services can coexist. No matter the opinion, nothing is better than watching a movie in theaters… Keep Reading
Are New Year’s resolutions even worth it?
BY FRANKIE VANSICKLE, STAFF WRITER As we are reaching the end of the year soon, I look back at the beginning of the year which seemed so chaotic to me. When we start the new year, we always try to see our goals. My goals for last year were to be more relaxed and to… Keep Reading
We should follow all missing person cases
BY MEGHAN BAEHL, CONTRIBUTING WRITER I am in no way criticizing the efforts dedicated to finding Gabby Petito. The slaying of Gabby is a tragedy, no doubt, but so is every other missing person case regardless of race or gender. So why is there such a hyper fixation on her? My criticism stems from the… Keep Reading
Good athletes are not only just talent
BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR What are the two most important things that contribute to a person being a good athlete and player? Though there could be a number of attributes that influence a player’s ability, hard work and talent are the first two that really come to mind. I have been an athlete all… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure outlines new approach to sickness
BY KURT MARTONE, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR St. Bonaventure University is taking a different approach when it comes to illness. In an email update last week, the university outlined new policies for students when dealing with minor illnesses such as the common cold, or flu. Tom Missel is the chief communications officer at the university, and… Keep Reading
Faculty Senate votes to reinstate common hour
BY TUCKER REILLY, MANAGING EDITOR The faculty senate of St. Bonaventure University has voted to reinstate a common hour for the Spring 2022 semester. The common hour is a time at which no classes can be scheduled, allowing for meetings and other activities around campus. Meghan Hall, President of the Student Government Association (SGA) and… Keep Reading
Coat drive targets campus need before winter
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, NEWS EDITOR The Franciscan Center of Social Concern, Residential education and High Education Opportunity Program joined forces for Clare’s coats drive. Donations of winter coats, hats, gloves and other winter gear will be accepted from now until Oct. 18. This drive is a first of its kind. If this year goes well… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure hosts voter registration campaign
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, NEWS EDITOR For National Voter Registration Day every year Tom Buttafarro, the director of government and community relations for St. Bonaventure University, organizes a voter registration and absentee ballot campaign for students with the help of volunteers. Volunteers for the campaign come from all over: members of the High Education Opportunity Program,… Keep Reading
Bonaventure hosts Francis week celebration
BY ANTHONY DASILVA, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Francis week starts today, Oct. 1 and goes through Wednesday, October 6. According to Amanda Naujoks, associate director of St. Bonaventure University’s ministries, the event has a long and detailed tradition at the university. “St. Bonaventure has held St. Francis week for at least 20 years,” said Naujoks. The… Keep Reading