Sneak Peak: Documentary Featuring Bonaventure’s Men’s Basketball Team
BY: MORGAN KILGER/FEATURES EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University’s men’s basketball team has impacted both the university and Franciscan values for decades. The … Keep Reading
New housing system displeases students
Perched by their computers, students anxiously awaited the time slots they’d been assigned to select housing for the 2019-2020 school year. Some students found themselves unhappy with the results of their room selections, though. Kaylyn Foody, a sophomore professional and creative writing major, said she and three of her friends hoped to select a townhouse… Keep Reading
Learning begins with writing by hand
Papers and assignments are always major parts in a student’s course progress. When it comes to the process of creating the paper and writing, most students use and are required to use a typed format. At St. Bonaventure University, most students also use laptops and tablets to take notes and complete assignments that are given… Keep Reading
Don’t push kids to do only one sport
Following the first round of the NFL draft last Thursday, the lives of many young men were changed forever. Kyler Murray became the shortest quarterback player ever to be taken first overall, while Devin White defied the odds and became a first round draft pick from the smallest of towns in southern Louisiana. Despite all… Keep Reading
Mueller report leaves questions
Democrats hoping to win presidency need to move past the report As the phrase, “No collusion!” continues to be chanted by President Donald Trump and his supporters, they are not wrong. The Mueller Report did not find any counts of collusion from the president, but the president’s actions may lead to dire consequences in regard… Keep Reading
Marina and the Diamonds now only Marina
“Love + Fear” album showcases Marina’s talent regardless of name change After taking on a stage name to represent her dazzling pop personas for nearly a decade, Marina and the Diamonds is now just Marina. On April 26, Marina released “Love + Fear,” which is a two-part album showcasing what makes life wonderful and scary.… Keep Reading
BonaResponds reflects on year
Several years ago, a list of the mantras that are at the heart of everything that BonaResponds does was made. While there were scores of these reasons, most could be boiled down to wanting to make the world better and to help others. While we cannot make the world perfect, we can all make the… Keep Reading
Summer trends to keep an eye on
The weather is getting warmer and warmer each day, which means summer fashion is almost here. Stores are starting to put away their spring collections and are bringing out their summer collections. Many pieces can transition from season to season, but if you haven’t freshened up your spring closet, summer is the time to do… Keep Reading
Art therapy helps students cope with stress
Finals are rapidly approaching, sending students scrambling to balance a heavy workload, a social life and general life stresses. Coping skills are a highly important piece of maintaing mental health. One such coping mechanism is what’s known as art therapy. Chris Anderson, director of the Center for Student Wellness, gives his insights into the benefits… Keep Reading
CAB prepares for Spring Weekend activities
Students across campus are looking forward to the lengthily prepared games, food and activities planned for the campus-loved Spring Weekend. “It should be fun! Some time to relax, just being able to enjoy my last weekend here at Bonaventure before summer break,” said Emma Wilmot, a freshman education major. “I’m expecting spring weekend to be… Keep Reading
Bonnies golf finishes seventh at A10 championships
Gianniny helps team to best A10 finish in Swanson’s career As the sun began to set last Sunday night, it also set on another spring season for the St. Bonaventure men’s golf team. The men finished up their 2019 spring golf season at Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida at the 2019 Atlantic 10 Conference… Keep Reading
Please, MLB. Don’t do this.
From iPhones, to computers and just about anything else, technology has taken a firm grip on every aspect of our lives – for the better and the worse. But after reading reports that the MLB will test out robotic umpiring at the minor league level at some point this season, I was equal parts confused… Keep Reading
Moffat’s rise from walk-on to stand out
Enjoying success as both a starter and reliever No letters, no offers. Donovan Moffat, a 2016 graduate of McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester, only had plans to attend St. Bonaventure University as a student. Baseball wasn’t clearly in the cards when he arrived to campus two years ago. Until the hopeful Moffat received an… Keep Reading
Bona’s to introduce nursing program in fall 2019
Beginning in the fall of 2019, there will be more nurses on campus than just those in the Wellness Center. Last week, St. Bonaventure University announced that it will offer a two-year program for registered nurses to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The new program was developed by Dr. Connie Perkins, who… Keep Reading
Faculty Senate votes to bump up dean’s list cutoff
After pressure from students and faculty, dean’s list cutoff is raised to 3.50 The Faculty Senate voted to raise the dean’s list cutoff to 3.50 in a meeting on Friday, April 26. The cutoff was previously set at 3.25, and in the fall 2018 semester, 52 percent of undergraduate students made the dean’s list. According… Keep Reading
Francis undergoes asbestos removal for renovations
As St. Bonaventure University prepares to re-open the upper floors of Francis Hall for student housing, signage posted indicates asbestos abatement is underway. Tom Missel, chief communications officer of St. Bonaventure University originally told The Bona Venture that only asbestos sampling had taken place, but he later learned that ‘minor abatement’ is currently being done… Keep Reading
Students deal with stress as finals season approaches
Psychology professors offer advice for how to cope with schoolwork anxiety With finals week only about a week away, several students are experiencing stress. Janayzia Johnson, a junior strategic communication and classical languages double major, is one such student. “So, my whole entire life is stress, and it doesn’t make me feel better that one… Keep Reading
Jandoli school earns ACEJMC accreditation
The Jandoli School of Communication received prestigious accreditation on April 26 from the Accrediting Council of Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). Only 110 out of 500 mass communication programs in the county are accredited, and only 20 of the 110 are private universities in the U.S. The Jandoli School of Communication is now… Keep Reading
Head of Operations reflects on SIMM Experience
As I close in on my walk across the Reilly Center stage to receive my diploma, I can’t help but reflect on the experience that shaped my time at St. Bonaventure University more than any other: our student-run investment fund, Students in Money Management or “SIMM” for short. My takeaways from the time spent working… Keep Reading
Single-payer healthcare presentation sparks discussion
The New York Health Act proposed a Medicare-For-All universal healthcare coverage bill, which has been approved by the New York State Assembly four years in a row before being stalled by the state senate. Barbara Dyskant, a local advocate for the single-payer healthcare bill, spoke before the presentation and invitde the audience to have their… Keep Reading
Alternatives to toilet paper
The BV might have sh*t the bed with some of their recent publications, but before you reach for your own sheets in the grips of a TP-induced turmoil, let’s take a look at some possible alternative solutions. Grass/Leaves. Comfort: Minimal. Cost: Free. If a bear defecates in the woods and no one is there to… Keep Reading