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 sports media major added to Jandoli School
St. Bonaventure University announced the addition of a sports media major, with students able to enroll beginning fall 2019. Aaron Chimbel, dean of the Jandoli School of Communication, said the school has been considering adding a sports-related major for more than a decade. “It makes a lot of sense because when you look at the… Keep Reading
Bona’s powers up brand new game room
With the growing interest in esports, St. Bonaventure has created its own gaming room for students to play in and compete. Game consoles and TVs are now set up in Reilly Center 215 for anyone to use. The game room is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 10… Keep Reading
Over half the student body makes dean’s list
Bonaventure declines request for grade distribution and GPA data After the fall 2018 semester, 946 undergraduate students made St. Bonaventure University’s dean’s list. With the undergraduate enrollment at 1,825 students last semester, this means that 52 percent of students received this academic honor. In order to qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a… Keep Reading
How to stay trendy during the winter
By Jenna Cosentino Staff Writer It’s so hard getting dressed for the day when your weather app says it is 3 degrees outside. We all fall into the trap of throwing on a giant sweatshirt, cozy sweatpants and winter boots. Now, there is nothing wrong with wearing cozy sweats, but you can spice… Keep Reading
Comparing quality and cost of coffee
By Anastasia Smith Features Assignment Editor College students and coffee go together. Whether it be to stay on top of a busy schedule or to squeeze a few more hours into an a late night, students often turn to coffee for that extra push. At SBU, there’s a variety of locations to get a… Keep Reading
Club Corner: Model United Nations
By Faith Topolski Staff Writer There are many clubs on campus that are well known, however, there are others that offer unique and interesting opportunities that may not always get the recognition they deserve. One of those clubs is the Model United Nations organization, which is not only a club, but a class as… Keep Reading
World Youth Day celebrated in D.C.
By Kelly Haberstroh Editor-In-Chief In honor of World Youth Day, University Ministries sponsored a trip to Washington D.C., allowing 18 students, including myself, to celebrate Panama in the Capital. On Jan. 26, we participated in events ran by The Catholic University of America. Throughout the day, we could attend forums by influential religious figures… Keep Reading
EDM artist Haywyre releases EP “Panorama”
By Ethan Pochop Contributing Writer On Nov. 20, Martin Vogt released his album titled “Panorama” under the artist name Haywyre. This album will mark his eighth EP release to date. In the past, Vogt has released music that was more along the lines of early dubstep. Now, in his new EP, each song switches… Keep Reading
Grande’s “7 Rings” adored by fans
By Natalie Forster Managing Editor With a countdown clock on Instagram and on YouTube, fans anxiously waited until midnight on Jan. 18 for Ariana Grande to release her newest single, “7 Rings.” “7 Rings” is set to the tune of “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music, with a more hip-hop twist on… Keep Reading
Stocks bounce back from December lows
By Adam Talmadge Staff Writer During winter break, U.S. stocks decreased in value by 10 percent and hit lows on Christmas Eve. This was caused by a few factors, including the trade war with China and investors moving their money toward safer investments. The Federal Reserve was the catalyst for December lows, as it agreed… Keep Reading
University shutdown
By Landon Allison News Editor Yesterday, St. Bonaventure University was closed due to the concerns brought on by the extreme weather conditions. In a Notice Board sent out by the school, essential university personnel still reporting during the current polar vortex includes dining staff, maintenance employees and those who work in Safety & Security. The… Keep Reading
Updates to MySBU receive mixed reviews
By Ryan Signorino Training Editor The MySBU portal received an update over break, featuring a reorganized user interface to make the webpage less text-heavy. MySBU is a website composed of links to different resources students, faculty and staff need, such as academic, recreation and payroll links. There are multiple configurations for MySBU depending on the… Keep Reading
Clubs in RC basement to relocate
By Meghan Hall News Assignment Editor Several clubs will be moved out of their offices in the basement of the Reilly Center in the coming semesters. Though the changes will not be immediate, the university is repurposing the basement of the RC for increased athletic space. This comes as part of a master plan created… Keep Reading
Seats left for Oxford and Sorrento
By Landon Allison News Editor This coming summer, there are two abroad programs that St. Bonaventure University is offering its students. These trips are taking interested students to Sorrento, Italy and Oxford, England. Lecturer in the Jandoli School of Communication Mike Jones-Kelley is the director of the Francis E. Kelley Oxford Program. “Very simply, the… Keep Reading
Bonaventure receives prestigious STEM grant
By Anastasia Smith Features Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure is the recipient of the National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Grant. This grant will help New York state graduates going into the field of Secondary STEM education, as the state has been experiencing a shortage in this field. STEM refers to the fields of Science, Technology,… Keep Reading
Washington offers temporary solution to shutdown
By Julia Schneider Contributing Writer Following a 35-day government shutdown, President Donald Trump has signed a bill that will reopen the government for a three-week period. The nearly 800,000 government workers who worked unpaid during the shutdown will resume normal practice and receive back pay. The government shutdown’s beginning stemmed from Trump’s initial campaign… Keep Reading
The Buzz rocks new equipment
By Landon Allison News Editor At the start of the semester, the Buzz received new equipment to use for the radio station. Assistant Professor Carole McNall is the faculty adviser for the Buzz. “I’m the person that they touch base with. I’m the one that generally gets pulled into the loop,” said McNall. “I sat… Keep Reading
CPRC holds leadership summit in Doyle
By Jeremy Castro Associate Editor St. Bonaventure University hosted its 2019 Leadership Summit, giving students a crash course in several leadership aspects. The event, presented by the Career and Professional Readiness Center and the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership, on Feb. 2 spanned three hours in the Doyle Hall Dining and Trustees’ rooms and… Keep Reading
Study in Perugia this summer
By Rachel Kimmel Contributing Writer The yearly summer study abroad program in Italy is looking for students to join the trip. The summer study is a five-week course where students travel around Italy and earn up to seven credits taking classes. The program begins on May 24, when students land in Rome. From there, they… Keep Reading
Students join Special Olympic efforts
By Julia Schneider Contributing Writer St. Bonaventure University, partnering with Special Olympics, has continued their tradition of involvement by training numerous students as coaches for the upcoming Special Olympics in April. Funded by Special Olympics New York, in conjunction with the proceeds from the Polar Spray hosted by St. Bonaventure in the fall, the nearing… Keep Reading