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
World-renowned Ray Chenez visits Bonaventure
Opera singer tells his story at the Quick Center Ray Chenez, a world-renowned opera singer, was welcomed to St. Bonaventure campus as the Lenna Visiting Scholar. He built a career in Europe as one of the foremost countertenors in the field of opera. From his roots in State University of New York at Fredonia, where… Keep Reading
New Trump policy unclear on sex versus gender
If passed, new policy will assign gender based on birth certificate This week, the Trump administration proposed a policy that would define a person’s gender as what is listed on their birth certificate. The policy argues for sex being determined by the genitalia present at birth, saying there needs to be a definition that “on… Keep Reading
Voting: It’s your democratic duty
With the Nov. 6 elections that decide several prominent government positions swiftly approaching, a conversation about voting, both its vital role and how to do it, is needed. No matter which side of the aisle you are on, letting your voice be heard on the democratic stage is a necessity of maintaining our republic. What… Keep Reading
College basketball needs to pay players
NCAA will lose recruits to G-League if players are not compensated Syracuse basketball head coach Jim Boeheim began his 2018 recruiting class by landing Darius Bazley, a five-star recruit from Cincinnati, Ohio. Soon after Bazley’s commitment, he turned the college basketball world upside down by decommitting to Syracuse and instead bypassing college with intentions of… Keep Reading
Journalists need to get out of comfort zone
NYC writer travels to ROTC Ranger Challenge for SBU-TV Not expecting what’s next and getting out of your comfort zone when covering a story is part of the excitement and the experience that makes a young journalist become extraordinary. I came to this realization over the weekend while covering the Ranger Challenge for St. Bonaventure’s… Keep Reading
Happy birthday, monsieur Wenger
It was 2012: the first Avengers movie debuted, Jeremy Lin was the biggest thing in the NBA, Rick Santorum was a thing and Hollywood convinced us the Mayan calendar had it out for us all (we sure showed those guys). A lot has changed. I was in seventh grade. Middle school, avoiding any and all… Keep Reading
Women’s basketball seeking growth
Fleming and Maycock see defense as point of emphasis The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team and third-year head coach Jesse Fleming are looking to show signs of growth and improvement after an up and down 2017-18 season. Fleming wants to see his team play better on the defensive side of the ball this season after… Keep Reading
Women’s swim sweeps events against Colgate
Sophomores succeed as eyes turn toward Atlantic 10 Classic On Saturday afternoon, the Bonnies women’s swimming and diving team hosted Colgate University, sweeping all 13 events. Sophomores Mia Cote and Katrina Wardner led the dominating victory for the Bonnies. “It was a great way to start the dual meet season,” Cote said. “Especially winning our… Keep Reading
Pep band to be introduced for basketball games
Buffalo Sabres’ organist takes reigns of St. Bonaventure pep band Throughout the country, the Reilly Center is known for its intimidating environment and loud fans. In the past, this atmosphere has been enhanced by a hired pep band from the Rochester Institute of Technology. This year, St.Bonaventure University will be providing a pep band for… Keep Reading
How to properly layer clothes
The cold weather is making its way, so be sure to be ready with the latest trends this season. Some trends to try out if you haven’t already are layering, eccentric colors, floral patterns and all-over prints. Large statement shoulders from the eighties are also back. Oversized padded shoulders in shirts, sweaters, dresses and coats… Keep Reading
Mt. Irenaeus serves as peaceful destination
Part of the St. Bonaventure University tradition is to pay at least one visit to Mt. Irenaeus. Mt. Irenaeus is roughly a half an hour from campus, but can easily be described as another world entirely. The mountain is surrounded with forest and solitude, and is a perfect breath of fresh air from the bustling… Keep Reading
Club Corner: Urban Art Club
Members use art club for expression and relaxation Students file in to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, dragging out their paint supplies, drawing tablets and large pieces of construction paper. Paint flies across tables, somehow not staining anything, pens and pencils draw elaborate designs and scissors cut out the latest design project.… Keep Reading
SBU Choir to perform at Quick Center
Smiles cracked on students’ faces as choir instructor Kathryn Black stood at the front of the room, leading the students in physical and vocal exercises that would warm them up for the class to come. The sounds of lip trills and simple vowel exercises bounced off the walls of the choir classroom, and students later… Keep Reading
Fast food takedown: the best iced coffee
Iced coffee functions as a staple in the lives of many college students, substituting as a meal or in place of much needed sleep. However, people also enjoy coffee for its taste, and the caffeine boost is only a perk. Dunkin’ Donuts and Tim Hortons are likely the two most common places Bonaventure students go… Keep Reading
Unsung Hero: Kathy Wysocki
Kathy Wysocki is more than just a tutoring coordinator, but a personable, approachable, friendly source of comfort for the students who interact with her. She’s one of the first faces you see as you walk into the Teaching and Learning Center on campus. Wysocki works as the tutoring coordinator in the TLC. She’s held this… Keep Reading
The Buzz to attend Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Today, WSBU The Buzz are driving to Cleveland, Ohio to broadcast and experience the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tomorrow. Most of the board of directors of the Buzz will be in attendance, as well as associate professor of journalism, Dr. Rich Lee and Anne Lee, an adjunct professor of journalism. The Buzz was… Keep Reading
#BonaBrave prompts feminism discussion
St. Bonaventure University has decided to directly address women’s issues. A panel was put together for the program BonaBrave to discuss several topics pertinent to women’s rights, with specific emphasis on feminism. On Tuesday, Oct. 17 a collective of university scholars from various backgrounds and focuses got together for this conversation. The panel was moderated… Keep Reading
SGA Votes to Make Bona’s a Smoke-Free Campus
After consistent discussion, the Student Government Association has decided to make an official recommendation that would make St. Bonaventure University a smoke-free campus over the course of the next few years. At the SGA meeting on Oct. 4, the Student Affairs Committee shared the potential two courses of action, which culminated as a result of… Keep Reading
Subway Fire Caused by Cigarette
Police believe discarded cigarette set building ablaze Investigators believe the fire that led to the destruction of the Subway on West State Street in Allegany two weeks ago was caused by burning mulch, possibly ignited by a discarded cigarette. The blaze that ravaged the restaurant on Sept. 29 completely destroyed the building and caused smoke… Keep Reading
SIMM prepares for the new fiscal year
In the past year, which saw a predominately bull market, SIMM’s performance has been exceptional. From January to the end of August, SIMM has gained nearly a 4 percent return heading into the school year. On a yearly basis, we returned over 11 percent from August 2017 to August 2018. Although we underperformed the S&P… Keep Reading