RECAP: Balanced Attack by Bonnies MBB Offense Fuels Victory Over D-II Mansfield
Photo: Frankie Debari BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Eleven St. Bonaventure men’s basketball players scored in the team’s 76-54 rout over Division II … Keep Reading
Golf Loses Murray Cup to Siena College
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: DAVID PREMYSLOVSKY, CONTRIBUTING WRITER A rough start for the Bonnies at the annual Murray Cup allowed Siena College to win the title for the third consecutive season, 280-284. The win for the Saints evens up the all-time series at three Junior Gabe Williams led the way for the Bonnies with… Keep Reading
Bonaventure WBB’s Crowley, Haskell Attend A10 Media Day
Photo: Atlantic 10 Conference BY: CARSON HAYEK, STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure senior guard Dani Haskell and head coach Jim Crowley represented the Bonnies women’s basketball team at the Atlantic 10 women’s basketball media conference today in Washington D.C. Although the Bonnies went 4-26 (1-17 A-10) last season, there was still a lot to take away… Keep Reading
Bonaventure Basketball’s Mark Schmidt Speaks on Revitalized Roster
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: KYLE MAIER, SPORTS EDITOR St. Bonaventure University’s men’s basketball head coach Mark Schmidt and graduate center Noel Brown addressed media today on the program’s revitalized roster and approaching season. The press conferences and interviews occurred at the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Media Day in Washington, D.C. With nine new players… Keep Reading
Jandoli school redefines the DEI initiative.
DEI Poster Chris Doody/The Bona Venture BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER Scott Sackett, a lecturer at The Jandoli School of Communications redefined the meaning and values of DEI to create a more welcoming environment. The St. Bonaventure University communication school recently changed its diversity, equity and inclusion board to place Sackett in charge. Changes to… Keep Reading
EXTRA POINT: The Worst Trade in NFL History
LANDON WASHBURN, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons One of the main ways NFL teams acquire players is through trading with one another. The Carolina Panthers, in a bold move, traded up with the Chicago Bears from pick nine to one in the 2023 draft, where they secured the highly-touted Alabama quarterback Bryce Young.… Keep Reading
Coming Soon? Not Anymore
The sign the university installed on the plot where the graduate housing was supposed to go Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR Zach Apker, a graduate student looking to earn his MBA in professional accountancy, returned to his alma mater this August and walked past Francis Hall. He was confused. But not… Keep Reading
Is Chappell Roan Right?
BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Photo from Wikimeida Commons Photographer is Justin Higuchi Singer-songwriter and synthpop artist Chappell Roan is again in the spotlight, not for her music but for her decision to refrain from endorsing a candidate in the upcoming 2024 election. While some people quickly label her as indecisive, Roan’s choice to stand… Keep Reading
SBU Registers Record Number of Voters
The National Voter Registration Day logo Photo Courtesy of National Voter Registration Day BY ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS EDITOR St. Bonaventure University registered a record number of voters in honor of National Voters Registration Day on Sept. 17. Bonaventure held a voter registration table on campus from Sept. 16 to 18. Tom Buttafarro, director of government… Keep Reading
Illness Outbreak Across Campus
The Wellness Center in Doyle Hall Courtesy of: Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, FEATURES EDITOR On the day of his wedding anniversary, Dr. Philip Payne, chair of St. Bonaventure University’s history department, felt ill. During his classes that day, he joked that his anniversary gift to his wife would be taking a nap.… Keep Reading
Travis Scott: ‘UTOPIA’ Album Review
BY: LILLY GOODMAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Album Cover from albumoftheyear.com Stars from Wikimedia Commons The soundscape of the hip-hop genre is constantly evolving, and few artists command attention like Travis Scott. His fourth studio album, “UTOPIA,” follows his 2018 album, which cemented his place in atmospheric music production. In the grand scope of Scott’s career, “UTOPIA”… Keep Reading
Hickey Bangers
Photo: David Scibilia / The Bona Venture BY: HANNAH WEST, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Hickey Dining Hall is a crucial part of being a student at St. Bonaventure. Though it is one of the social hot spots on campus, everyone has something to say about the food and, more amusingly, the music. While I heard “Fein”… Keep Reading
Ghost of Yotei Reactions Show Misogyny in Gaming
BY COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER Graphic: Wikimedia Commons During PlayStatio’s recent live stream, State of Play, Sony revealed an upcoming sequel for the critically acclaimed action-adventure video game “Ghost of Tsushima,” produced and released by Sucker Punch Productions in 2020. When I heard the news, I was filled with excitement. “Ghost of Tsushima” is my… Keep Reading
What More Does Beyoncé Have to Do?
BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Graphic: @beyonce on Instagram Long before the days of sought-after country artists like Toby Keith, country music has always prided itself on two things: storytelling and being the voice of the everyday American. However, Beyoncé’s experience suggests otherwise. Beyoncé’s latest effort, “Cowboy Carter,” the first LP by a Black woman… Keep Reading
Bonaventure Women’s Rugby Dominating DI
Photo: Colby Gaines BY: AARON TARQUINO, SPORTS STAFF 11-0. A national championship. 651 points scored. Those are some of the accolades the women’s rugby team accomplished last season in Division III. Jumping up to Division I this season, the team is looking for more of the same. “Our biggest motto is to get 1% better… Keep Reading
Swim and Dive: The Last Dance
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: LEAH ANSON AND LUCAS PANNOZZO, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS The 2024-25 swim and dive season is here, and St. Bonaventure University’s seniors said they look to leave a memorable mark on their athletic and academic journey. With the men’s team, ranked number two in the Atlantic 10 preseason poll, senior breast/free Knute… Keep Reading
SBU Pitchers Scouted by MLB Teams
Photo: Frankie Debari BY: KYLE MAIER, SPORTS EDITOR With over six pitchers reportedly throwing over 90 miles per hour this fall, the St. Bonaventure University baseball team has a versatile pitching attack led by 2025 Major League Baseball draft hopeful Michael Salina. Salina, a junior right-handed pitcher in his second season with the Bonnies, clocked… Keep Reading
Coach Profile: Frank Morales
Photo: St. Bonaventure University BY: MICHAEL PEPLINSKI AND KEGAN MCCALLUM, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Growing up in a Hispanic community in southern California, Francisco “Frank” Morales was dealt an unfavorable hand. “When I was 12 years old, I was actually jumped into a gang, believe it or not,” said Morales. “They jump you in, the whole gamut,… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure University’s Polar Spray
BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Photo of Polar Spray, courtesy of Isabel Marzullo On Friday, St. Bonaventure University held its eighth annual Polar Spray. This is a fundraiser for the Special Olympics. Sports teams such as soccer,lacrosse and ROTC participated. “[We’re here to] support the Special Olympics and build the community,” said Kayla Hobday,… Keep Reading
‘Saviors’ Album Review
BY: LILLY GOODMAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Photo from Albumoftheyear.com Stars from Wikimedia Commons Green Day’s 2024 album “Saviors” marks the band’s blistering comeback, reclaiming a rebellious edge. Over the four decades of their career, they have evolved through 14 studio albums. With “Saviors,” Green Day once again captures the raw energy and defiant spirit that defined… Keep Reading
What happened to HEOP?
The Administration building David Scibilia/The Bona Venture Five hundred thousand dollars. That was about how much money St. Bonaventure University lost when it failed to re-apply for the Higher Education Opportunity Program in February of this year. Bonaventure participated in this program for 40 years. HEOP provides economic support to New York State residents who… Keep Reading