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
Two former congressmen visit St. Bonaventure University
BY TUCKER REILLY, MANAGING EDITOR Former United States representatives Peter H. Kostmayer and David A. Trott visited St. Bonaventure University this week as part of the Congress to Campus Program. The two former congressmen visited political science classes on Monday and Tuesday, in addition to participating in a public forum Monday evening. The Congress to… Keep Reading
Return of in-person basketball sees observers mask-less
BY KURT MARTONE, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Before the start of the men’s and women’s basketball seasons, St. Bonaventure University sent out an email to all members of the campus community, reminding them to wear a mask when attending Bonnies games inside the Reilly Center. “To all members of the campus community, please abide by the… Keep Reading
Farm to Table offers new experiences
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, NEWS EDITOR The Farm to Table program allows students at St. Bonaventure University to learn more about themselves through a summer of service. This opportunity is made possible due to a partnership between the Franciscan Center for Social Concern and Canticle Farm, a 15-acre community supported farm. The program runs from June… Keep Reading
Things that make the holidays unique
BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER As the holiday season approaches, many people will debate what holiday is superior. The cliché yet hard to dispute answer would be Christmas. Growing up as young children, Christmas was likely many people’s favorite holiday. However, that feeling may begin to change as people get older and discover the truth… Keep Reading
Eating proper is still valued by some people
BY ANDREW KRUSZKA, STAFF WRITER Let me set the stage for you. You’re on a date with a person that you have never met before, and you are going to an extremely fancy Italian restaurant. You are really hitting it off with this person. You’re attracted to them, and they also have an amazing personality.… Keep Reading
People need to remember Thanksgiving
BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR After the spooky season of pumpkin carving, costumes, candy, scary movies and numerous parties, this year’s Halloween celebration has sadly come to a close. Right beside the season’s end, I have seen my TikTok feed change from Halloween costumes to Christmas music and decorations in the blink of an eye.… Keep Reading
Bonnies Takes Down Boise State in Charleston Classic Opener
BY TOM SEIPP, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. CHARLESTON, S.C. – St. Bonaventure Bonnie fans have had the Charleston Classic circled on their calendar for a long time. There appeared to be a lot of fans who had that circled, as TD Arena was packed with Bonnie fans. The Bonnies made sure the trip was worth it, as they… Keep Reading
#23 St. Bonaventure Survives Canisius Scare
It was a beautiful start of a Sunday afternoon for St. Bonaventure Bonnies fans, as the Buffalo Bills secured a victory. It may have been a lot closer than the Bills game, but it was the Sunday afternoon 69-60 comeback victory against Little Three rival Canisius that made the afternoon even more sweet. For the… Keep Reading
NASCAR’s 2021 season was one of the sport’s most memorable
BY NATHAN SOLOMON, SPORTS EDITOR Ahead of the 2021 NASCAR season, FOX, one of the sport’s broadcast partners, deemed the season might just be the “best season ever” in an off-season promotion. After many great races with thrilling finishes across NASCAR’s three main touring series, FOX is exactly right. The 2021 NASCAR season fully lived… Keep Reading
Men’s basketball returns to packed Reilly Center
BY NATHAN SOLOMON, SPORTS EDITOR On Jan. 20, 2021, a hot VCU team, led by eventual Atlantic 10 player of the year and NBA draft pick Bones Hyland, stormed into the Reilly Center and to a 40-25 halftime lead. The Bonnies, however, weren’t ready to fall on their home floor. Forcing Hyland into foul trouble… Keep Reading
Bonnies fall at Cornell Invitational
BY WILL POLADIAN, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR St. Bonaventure men’s and women’s swim teams traveled to Ithaca, New York to take on Cornell this weekend, falling 156-87 and 144-92 respectively. On the men’s side, the Bonnies were able to pick up four event wins. Two wins by senior Alec Thomas in the 200-yard freestyle with a… Keep Reading
Women’s basketball defeats Siena, improves to 2-0
BY WILL POLADIAN, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team played host to the Siena Saints on Thursday, winning 50-42 in the Reilly Center. Early on the Bonnies jumped out in front as Siena couldn’t find a rhythm. The Bonnies attacked the paint by way of forward Ene Adams. After the first timeout, the Bonnies would go cold as they let the… Keep Reading
Mother and daughter reflect on positive experience with Bona Buddies
BY HANNAH GONSIOREK, CONTRIBUTING WRITER From the ages of 10 to 12, Amanda Snyder of Olean found encouragement and inspiration through St. Bonaventure University’s Bona Buddies program. At the time, she was one of five siblings being raised by a single mom working several jobs. Bona Buddies guaranteed her quality time with a trusted mentor… Keep Reading
Canvas for a CURE return to The Burton
BY KURT MARTONE, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Enactus held its annual fundraiser this year, Canvas for a CURE at The Burton Hotel, after taking a break last year due to the pandemic. The fundraiser had over 150 people show up, with 105 canvases painted. The event cost 15 dollars for a Burton burger, fries, and a… Keep Reading
Bonnies season opener sees student ticket issues
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, NEWS EDITOR The return of basketball to the Reilly Center brought excitement among fans of Bonaventure basketball. However, for many St. Bonaventure University students, the mood was brought down due to the new system to claim men’s basketball tickets. This year the university is trying a new system for students to claim… Keep Reading
Being the age of 21 is not so special
BY ANDREW KRUSZKA, STAFF WRITER Everyone looks forward to those birthdays, right? You have to know what they are! The birthdays that most Americans get all excited and hyped for are, without a doubt, your 10th, 13th, 16th, 18th, 21st and then any time when you turn an age with a zero in it. Let… Keep Reading
Who should pay when on a first date?
BY ERICA GUSTAFSON, OPINION EDITOR I overheard a very interesting conversation the other day in the grocery aisles of Olean’s Walmart. Two girls were picking up snacks as they were talking about a recent date the one went on. Though I did not listen for long, I did overhear the girl say that she found… Keep Reading
Meta is Facebook running from problems
BY MAX MCAULIFF, STAFF WRITER A couple of weeks ago, Facebook Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company would be undergoing a rebrand. Facebook Inc. has been under fire in recent years for various reasons, including data breaches, how they go about collecting user data, and how they deal with hate speech on the social… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure holds Veterans Day events during the week
BY ANTHONY DASILVA, STAFF WRITER Veterans Day was yesterday and because of that the Veteran Services Office is holding several events this month. “These events are being held to show veterans come from more than just battlefields,” said Frank Morales, director of the Military Aligned Students Program. There are many people in the community that… Keep Reading
Bonnies pack supply boxes for migrants at the border
BY TUCKER REILLY, MANAGING EDITOR Last Sunday, BonaResponds held an event called “Food Packing Day,” where students made small bags of food for migrants at the US’s southern border and listened to speakers experienced on the topic. Founded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, BonaResponds is a service organization that helps with major… Keep Reading