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
Mask mandate changes how students learn
By Richard Williams, Contributing Writer Wearing a facemask in the classroom is now a requirement for students and professors at St. Bonaventure University for the 2020 fall semester due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Students have shown they are not concerned about the masks hindering their learning experience. “I don’t think my learning ability is… Keep Reading
Party and suspensions lead to unrest among students
By John Pullano, Editor-in-Chief St. Bonaventure University officials suspended 28 students Sunday following a large scale party at the Garden East Apartment Saturday night. The suspensions come as the first major violation of Bonaventure’s COVID-19 code of conduct, which students were asked to sign when moving onto campus in August. The code read, “Behaviors that… Keep Reading
Online learning changes classroom dynamics
By Cassidey Kavathas, Contributing Writer As students return to campus this semester, a majority still face the challenge of online classes. With the threat of COVID-19, at-risk professors have chosen to conduct classes via Zoom. The use of Zoom in online classes sparks multiple opinions from students around campus. “For Zoom you just roll out… Keep Reading
Summer construction brings new on-campus parking
By Tucker Reilly, News Editor At the start of the 2020-2021 school year, St. Bonaventure University officially opened a new parking lot between the Administration Building and Doyle Hall. The lot — listed as “Lot L” or “Events Lot” on campus maps — adds 94 new overnight parking spaces and is the most recent motion… Keep Reading
The vice presidential debates are worth watching
By Bryce Kelly, Staff writer The matchup for the presidency has been set for months. Joe Biden, the Democratic nominee, is looking to win the presidential election against Republican-incumbent Donald Trump. That debate is getting all the attention because the president influences the country more than any other man. However, the vice presidential debate, scheduled… Keep Reading
Students, COVID-19 protocols are here to protect us
By Erica Gustafson, Staff writer Across the country universities have been struggling with keeping their communities safe from the coronavirus as they continue to educate their students. It is not an easy task, but college officials are working with health and government departments to make face-to-face classes work for students and professors. These returning students… Keep Reading
New York State’s COVID response: Worse than nothing
By Dominic Gismondi, contributing writer COVID-19 has indisputably become a part of everyone’s life. Whether it be the ever-prevalent masks, the hand sanitizer stations or the enforced social distancing guidelines, COVID-19 has entered the life of nearly every person on the planet in one way or another. However, one talking point that has remained constant… Keep Reading
Properly disposing of masks as important as wearing one
By Mackenzie Nolan, Contributing writer Students at St. Bonaventure were itching for some normalcy this week. Wearing masks everywhere they went, besides their housing and restrooms, sanitizing the desks after use and practicing social distancing have become daily tasks in their everyday lives. Yet, it still feels unusual despite how long the coronavirus pandemic has… Keep Reading
MLB Must Allow 9/11 First Responder Hats to be Worn
By Tom Seipp, Sports Editor The 9/11 Memorial in New York City is like no other. Nearly 3,000 names of the victims who were killed on Sept. 11, 2001 are engraved at the site, as exhibits fill up the emotional memorial. From New York Mets comebacks to George Bush’s emotional first pitch in the World… Keep Reading
A letter for the class of 2020
By Max McAuliff, Opinion Editor Congratulations! You have successfully graduated from St. Bonaventure University. The conditions were by no means ideal. Who would have thought a global pandemic would have derailed this past semester. Nobody wanted graduation to take place online, instead of in-person. You have faced numerous challenges this year but have made it… Keep Reading
In a time of crisis, partisanship rages on
By Max McAuliff, Opinion Editor People are dying. As of April 21st, COVID-19 has killed roughly 40,000 people in the United States. That is more than three times the number of people who perished in the United States due to the H1N1 pandemic in 2009. Why then are people protesting stay at home orders? Why… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure lands third 2020 commitment from Anthony Roberts; Carpenter enters transfer portal
By Tom Seipp, Sports Editor Two weeks ago St. Bonaventure University’s men’s basketball program had three scholarships to fill for the 2020-2021 season. On Monday, the Bonnies landed their third recruit with the commitment of Kent State University transfer Anthony Roberts. “It was a no brainer,” Roberts said. When Roberts announced that he was entering… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure Lands Big-Man Commitment from Jalen Shaw
By Tom Seipp, Sports Editor Just three days after St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball program signed its first spring recruit, it got another commitment. This time, Jalen Shaw, a six-foot 10 center by way of Triton Junior College in River Grove, Illinois. Multiple schools pursued Shaw this year, including Cleveland State, but Shaw decided to… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure lands commitment from Eddie Creal
By Tom Seipp, Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team picked up their first spring recruit Friday, with the commitment of JUCO guard Eddie Creal. “It just felt like the place to be,” said Creal on his commitment. “The coaches here believe in me and I trust them.” Creal said there were other… Keep Reading
Reilly Center’s wireless internet connection scrutinized
By John Pullano, Managing Editor As the ball clattered off the backboard and through the rim, the St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team tied the game’s score. Almost in sync with the made basket Bonaventure’s basketball fans rose to their feet in the university’s Reilly Center. Yet amidst the action, student journalist Jeff Uveino… Keep Reading
SBU will allow spring student-athletes to return for fifth season
By Tom Seipp, Sports Editor and Mike Hogan, Editor-in-Chief On March 30, the NCAA voted to grant an extra year of eligibility to student-athletes in spring sports whose seasons were cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the decision, the NCAA left the decision up to institutions on whether or not they … Keep Reading
Sanders’ hard decision the right one
By Max McAuliff, Opinion Editor On Tuesday, April 8th, Bernie Sanders officially suspended his campaign for the 2020 Democratic nomination. Coming off of strong performances in Iowa and New Hampshire it looked like Bernie Sanders was in serious contention to win the nomination. Joe Biden, however, began to pick up steam in South Carolina and… Keep Reading
“Chinese virus” more dangerous than guns
By Matthew Villanueva, Features Assignment editor In a press conference at the end of March, the president explained, “I talk about the Chinese Virus— and I mean it, that’s where it came from.” Since the COVID-19 pandemic has barged into the US, the president has continued to push the narrative that COVID-19 should be referred… Keep Reading
Coronavirus will not change people in the long run
By Matthew Villanueva, features assignment editor Since being sent home from St. Bonaventure, I have seen posts all over social media about the good things that have happened throughout the world since people have started social distancing. In Italy, schools of dolphins have begun to swim closer to shore and fish are visible in the… Keep Reading
Patience is key for movie studios
Max McAuliff, Opinion Editor COVID-19 has affected everything. Sports leagues have suspended their seasons, restaurants have restricted seating, and cities have gone into lockdown. One of the biggest industries affected by COVID-19 is the movie industry. Movie studios have pushed back release dates of highly anticipated upcoming films. Those films include “Black Widow,” “F9,” and… Keep Reading