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
Club Corner: Muslim Students and Allies
Cultural club spreads message of interreligious dialogue Not every cultural club on campus can grab your attention like Muslim Students and Allies. Although it previously existed as Muslim Students Association, Co-President Amina Golden-Arabaty, a senior journalism major, took the club under her wing her freshman year and reinvented it into what it is today. The… Keep Reading
Can Harbaugh finally succeed at Michigan?
I am an avid fan of Michigan football. I am the guy who wears Michigan gear at least three times a week. But let’s get to the point. Will Jim Harbaugh, in his fourth season as head coach, get Michigan over the hump this season? Michigan hasn’t been the powerhouse that everyone thought they would… Keep Reading
Athletic trainers’ role and their importance
Tucked away in the basement of the Reilly Center, just off Bob Lanier court, sits the the heart of St. Bonaventure athletics: the athletic trainers’ office. This office has seven athletic trainers who take on the responsibility of treating St. Bonaventure’s student-athletes. Weekday hours for St. Bonaventure athletic trainers start at 8 a.m. and end… Keep Reading
Bonaventure to host WNY Girls in Sports event
St. Bonaventure to partner with Girl Scouts, United Way for the day The first annual Western New York Girls in Sports Day will be kicking off this Sunday at the Marra Athletics Complex at St. Bonaventure University. Sponsored by United Way of Cattaraugus County, a non-profit organization, the program is for girls ages nine through… Keep Reading
No resolution on university smoking policy
SGA still deliberating about proposed courses of action Much deliberation has ensued regarding St. Bonaventure University’s smoking policy over the past few months. The Student Government Association has scrutinized the policy as it pertains to students and advocated for changes to the policy the university currently holds. At both of the September SGA meetings, extensive… Keep Reading
Phi Eta Sigma inducts new members at ceremony
In the St. Bonaventure University mission statement, it is said that Bona’s is “dedicated to educational excellence in the Franciscan tradition.” In accordance with these values, Bona’s recognized students who have exhibited academic excellence. On Saturday, Sept. 22, 74 new students took the pledge to be a part of Phi Eta Sigma, the oldest and… Keep Reading
ABR author speaks on campus
Tara Westover spoke to St. Bonaventure University’s class of 2022 on Sept. 26 as part of the “All Bonaventure Reads” program. Students were given a copy of her bestselling book “Educated” during freshman orientation and were asked to read it and write a reflection essay. Westover grew up in rural Idaho under a father who… Keep Reading
CAIS holds grand re-opening
Arabic and Islamic culture reintroduced Students, donors, members of the Islamic Society of the Southern Tier, professors and family gathered together and munched on hors d’oeuvres along the side of new Center for Arabic and Islamic Studies, located in Plassmann 206. “The center was inaugurated with a distinctly Franciscan mission: to promote an understanding of… Keep Reading
Annual Francis Week to begin
This week at St. Bonaventure University is Francis Week, full of events and gatherings to commemorate St. Francis of Assisi. “Francis Week is a time for us to celebrate the person, the charism and the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi at St. Bonaventure University,” said Fr. Francis Di Spigno, O.F.M., executive director of University… Keep Reading
Family Weekend: a boom or bust?
The annual Family Weekend activities took place this past weekend as students had their families join them for some fun on campus. Overall, the weekend was deemed a success, but there were some concerns raised about the Family Weekend Festival. This year, the festival was on the outdoor basketball courts between the Sandra A. and… Keep Reading
New Disney content just doesn’t compare
Older shows and movies’ plots, characters better than today Growing up, my favorite thing in the world was Disney. I watched it religiously, staying up until 3 a.m. on weeknights just to see reruns of The Replacements and Kim Possible. I was the girl who bashed Nickelodeon, claiming that shows like Spongebob Squarepants and Danny… Keep Reading
Don’t forget about Special Ed teachers
Special education is the use of specialized programs to aid a student in the classroom who has specific educational, emotional and social need. These teachers are the jack-of-all-trades. As best said by special education teacher Emma Pullano, “We tackle their academic needs, teach social skills and coping with stress and anxiety.” When people think of… Keep Reading
Female discernment is just as important
Last week, my dear friend Kaylee wrote a thoughtful piece about why women should be—at the very least—“allowed” to become deacons. That piece was still fresh in my mind at the listening session I attended Monday night, when it was suggested that if women were “allowed” to be priests, the church would not be dealing… Keep Reading
Campus’ greatest need: a sidewalk
Students must walk through street or grass to reach Doyle Hall Heading into senior year, I’ve come to love nearly everything about St. Bonaventure University. Hickey bumming, making the long walk to Francis for dinner and the morning fog that means it’s going to be a beautiful day are all things that make Bona’s special.… Keep Reading
The State of the New York Yankees
The New York Yankees, barring some sort of extinction-level disaster, are heading back to the postseason. Aaron Boone, in his first year as a manager, has guided the Bronx bombers to a 90+ win season. The team is uber talented, including, in theory, one of the most dangerous bullpens and two of the better rookies… Keep Reading
New swim coach finally announced
Skip Nitardy joins the newly unified SBU swim teams Skip Nitardy has been named the new head coach of the St. Bonaventure University men’s and women’s swimming teams. Bonaventure will become the seventh Atlantic 10 program to combine its swim coaching staff. This decision also led to combined practices for the men and women. “It’s… Keep Reading
Former Bona’s friar performed exorcisms
The paranormal has always been a subject of debate, over whether or not it is acceptable and/or provable. However, some have experienced things beyond our understanding and thus believe it wholeheartedly. Fr. Alphonsus Trabold, O.F.M of St. Bonaventure was one such believer. Trabold has become a legend of sorts at St. Bonaventure, as well as… Keep Reading
Animal prints come back into style
Animal print is slowly making a comeback. Around last fall, it started to make an appearance on the runways. We saw the trend mostly in snakeskin boots, booties and sneakers. Designers like Tom Ford, Carolina Herrera and Marc Jacobs came out with many animal print pieces in their fall lines. But the best part is,… Keep Reading
Volunteers to help storm-affected areas
Hurricane Florence was bad. You are good. Good people make the world better. Here is a chance to help people recover and get back in their homes. It really is that simple. When disaster strikes, people get hurt. Some lose loved ones, homes and jobs. It hurts to think about it, and it is sad… Keep Reading
Unsung Hero: Bobbi Moore from Francis
Francis Hall is situated between Garden Apartments and townhouses, a quick walk from main campus. Inside is the Francis Cafe, one of the many on-campus alternatives to the Hickey Dining Hall. The building is old, but the café has charm. That’s not solely because of its age, though. A woman stood behind the counter, her… Keep Reading