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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/OPINION/SPORTS

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

NEWS

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

OPINION

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

NEWS

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

NEWS

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

Music Reviews/OPINION

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

OPINION

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

OPINION

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

OPINION/Web Exclusives

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

SPORTS

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

SPORTS/Swim

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

Baseball/SPORTS

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

Softball/SPORTS

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

FEATURES/Web Exclusives

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

Music Reviews/OPINION

‘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

NEWS

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

NEWS

Grad Housing Project Delayed

Plot of land cleared for graduate housing David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Bonaventure University delayed the graduate housing project despite the $11 million allocated for it.    When St. Bonaventure secured $25 million to renovate Plassmann Hall in 2022, approximately  half was spent on the project. According to President Dr. Gingerich,… Keep Reading

NEWS

Going up? You might not be.

Elevator in Devereux Hall Joseph DeBell/ The Bona Venture BY CHRIS DOODY, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Administration denies elevator problems despite student concerns.    Students reported issues with dorm elevators, but administration said there is no legitimate problem.     Students are required to have a doctors note to gain access to the elevators in most cases.      “Safety and Security… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Empower: St. Bonaventure’s Unbreakable Voices

T-shirt on Empower clothesline Courtesy of Isabel Marzullo/The Bona Venture BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR During the Vietnam War, 58,000 soldiers were killed; in that same time frame, 51,000 American women were killed by their intimate partners. This has been the premise behind Empower’s annual clothesline project.  Empower is a group of St. Bonaventure… Keep Reading

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