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
Aramark starts new Cool Food Meal initiative
BY HADLEY THOMPSON, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Hickey Dining Hall has a new option to their menu. Aramark, the dining service for St. Bonaventure University, has provided an opportunity for all in the community to make climate-friendly choices. These new foods and recipes have been certified by the World Resources Institute. This institute is a global… Keep Reading
Adrian Wojnarowski to deliver commencement address
BY KURT MARTONE, NEWS EDITOR Although he graduated in 1991, Adrian Wojnarowski feels like he has never left Bonaventure. “It’s remarkable to me,” said Wojnarowski, senior NBA insider for ESPN. “Thirty years later and it feels like I’m still getting in a car to drive down 17 (Interstate 86) to come back for a semester.” … Keep Reading
Faculty senate debate over classroom mask mandate
BY TUCKER REILLY, EDITOR IN CHIEF In the wake of St. Bonaventure University lifting its mask mandate last Friday, some are asking questions about the future of the policy. The current mandate, which requires masks only in classrooms and the university’s Wellness Center, aligns with New York State’s own mandate expiration last week. Tom Missel,… Keep Reading
Take advantage of working remotely
BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR COVID-19 has definitely brought on challenges for students and teachers on all different levels of the education system. Students were forced to take on remote learning without much time for preparations among families. Educational leaders were also tasked with creating at-home lesson plans for students within a short window. With… Keep Reading
Traveling the world is very important
BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER While concerns regarding Covid-19 are still very real, the world is beginning to reopen. With COVID-19 restrictions relaxing, travel should be at the forefront of people’s minds. After being cooped up for two years, the desire to travel has never been higher. Traveling inspires people to become the best version… Keep Reading
American media platforms love emo boys
BY MEGHAN BAEHL, STAFF WRITER Pete Davidson, Travis Barker, & Machine Gun Kelly. What do they have in common, besides all having tattoos and being friends? I could also say they are all musicians, but Pete Davidson is a sketch comedy ‘rapper.’ The closest he has come to serious music is when he was engaged… Keep Reading
Science can not disprove that God exists
BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR One of the most controversial subjects that get on my nerves is when people state that science has the power to disprove God’s existence. It has been a dispute between scientists, religious figures and other people of all ages. It has been discussed, argued and even fought over on a… 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