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
MERT brings Narcan to St. Bonaventure campus
America’s opioid epidemic gets too close for comfort In an opioid-related emergency, students on campus are trained to administer Narcan, a drug with life-saving potential. Narcan has the potential to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in dire situations. “Narcan is an opioid antagonist. Narcan replaces the active opioid on a receptor site, so… Keep Reading
McCarrick laicization could be ineffective
On Feb. 16, the Vatican announced that former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick had been laicized – that is, removed from the clerical state. Last summer, the allegations of sexual abuse and assault against McCarrick had sparked a crisis in the American church, alongside the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report that documented numerous cases of sexual abuse by… Keep Reading
Parkland shooting still leaving questions
Dec. 14, 2012, 9:32 a.m., “Mr. Locke is in the building, this is not a drill,” echoed from the loud speaker of my middle school. Two and a half hours of bewilderment later, the lockdown is over, and nobody in the building is hurt. Four miles away, a different story unfolded; 20 children and six… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure needs to raise dean’s list criteria
Campus needs to hold its students to a higher standard In my two-year search for a university that could make me feel at home while all the same pushing me to be my finest person, I settled upon St. Bonaventure because of the SBU bowls served in the Hickey Dining Hall, the small intimate campus… Keep Reading
Presidents Day provokes discussion
Should universities cancel in honor of past and present presidents? High schools and workplaces around the country closed Monday for Presidents Day. While recognized by schools and companies, it seems most universities did not cancel classes for the day. In many articles online, college students have discussed the concern about not having the holiday off.… Keep Reading
BonaResponds: Bees teach unity
I watched a really cool Ted Talk this week about honeybees a BonaResponds leader sent to me. He said I would enjoy it, and he was right. In fact, I have found myself thinking of it repeatedly over the past few days. We probably all know honeybees have had a rough time. Bee experts suggest… Keep Reading
Bold and bright will make a statement this spring
With spring just weeks away, fashion trends will be throwing away boring, dark tones and welcoming the bright and vibrant. Spring fashion brings in fun patterns, pastel colors and everything it can to make your wardrobe happy again. When a new season approaches, there are always going to be new trends. This coming spring there… Keep Reading
Unsung Hero: Director of Disability Services
Adriane Spencer is a crucial member in leveling the academic playing fields for students, providing accommodations and a welcoming ear for anyone who needs it. She has been a member of the St. Bonaventure community since her time as an undergraduate student. She received her undergraduate degree in elementary education, along with a master’s degree… Keep Reading
Sudbrook seeks improvement after rough season
Baseball team looks to improve in upcoming season “We sucked,” were the words baseball coach Larry Sudbrook said when asked how last season went for the Bonnies baseball team. “We didn’t play good defense and were fighting injuries.” However, the 2019 season is on the horizon, and the Bonnies have a chance to change Sudbrook’s… Keep Reading
Fleming reflects on Bonaventure background
Fleming’s coaching career began with journalism experiences Jesse Fleming, women’s basketball coach and St. Bonaventure University graduate, earned a degree in journalism and mass communication. He wrote for The Bona Venture newspaper his freshman year as a staff writer and held the position of sports editor his sophomore year. As an undergraduate, Fleming became interested… Keep Reading
Mets season is coming…
Nothing is harder than a being a New York Mets fan, but nothing is better. Ever since I could speak, I would always cheer on the Mets. I would be so excited to attend baseball games with my family. Putting on my baseball cap and David Wright Jersey has been a tradition for the last… Keep Reading
Men’s basketball team hits stride as March looms
Bonnies look forward to stretch-run after winning six of eight Much like a season ago, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball season has been the equivalent of a rollercoaster ride. After a 4-9 finish to non-conference play and a slow start to conference play, the Bonnies are hitting their stride at the best time of the… Keep Reading
Virginia governor needs to set a moral precedent
Back in September, thousands of Americans were calling current Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh unfit to serve, following the accusations of sexual assault by Christine Blasey Ford. Ford is a psychology professor at Palo Alto University and a researcher at Stanford University, making her a credible source. Kavanaugh was deemed fit by the committee to… Keep Reading
The NFL is a cold place; blame the fans
Kareem Hunt is back on an NFL team, three short months after video surfaced of Hunt shoving and kicking a woman in a Cleveland hotel. While Hunt is playing, Colin Kaepernick sits at home, two years after kneeling for the national anthem in protest of the wrongdoings against African Americans. The NFL and its franchises… Keep Reading
Mac Miller’s Grammy snub: Bigger than music
As if his tragic and unexpected death back in September wasn’t bad enough, Sunday’s 61st Annual Grammy Awards made matters even worse for Mac Miller’s family. Nominated for best rap album of the year, Miller’s “Swimming,” which gave an inside look to the late rapper’s psyche and included lines like “isn’t it funny? We can… Keep Reading
President Trump did not impress
SOTU left Americans with plenty of questions President Donald Trump addressed the nation from inside the Capitol Building last week. The title of the speech, “Choosing Greatness,” was supposed to promote bipartisanship. Trump couldn’t have hit further from the mark. Admittedly, it is extremely difficult to successfully call for unity in such a divided political… Keep Reading
Best looks from the 2019 Grammy’s
Celebrities strut their stuff on the red carpet The 61st Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, hosted by Alicia Keys. The red carpet is known for the most extravagant, beautiful and elegant gowns worn by the top names in music. Artists walked the red carpet like Lady… Keep Reading
Ways to celebrate this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is assumed to only celebrate romantic love. Why can’t it be about self-love, too? Make your Valentine’s Day about spoiling your wonderful self. An awesome way to love yourself is to take a day for relaxation. For some, there is nothing more relaxing than putting on a rejuvenating face mask and getting your… Keep Reading
Internationally-known pianist coming to SBU
Philip Edward Fisher comes to the Regina A. Quick Center Coming up this Sunday is a well-known event on campus and in Olean – the WNY Chamber Orchestra. The show is titled “Ebony and Ivory.” Tickets have sold out in previous years, so it’s not unexpected that the excitement has been growing the past few… Keep Reading
“Thank U, Next” holds nothing back
An emotionally raw album putting Grande’s past on blast Emotionally fueled to straight-up sexual, Ariana Grande’s latest album filled listeners’ ears with whatever antidote they needed to escape and improve their daily lives. Grande dropped her newest album “thank u, next,” titled after her first single released off the record, at midnight on Friday. The… Keep Reading