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
Majors on the chopping block
Low enrollment affects course availability St. Bonaventure University has seen a drop in enrollment for classical studies courses this year. Low enrollment has become an issue to the point where certain classes have been discontinued. Even majors have been affected, such as the French major, which has been omitted. “We’ve actually had a record class… Keep Reading
Dorm changes to accommodate freshmen
St. Bonaventure University welcomed the Class of 2022, the largest class it has seen in years. With enrollment numbers upward of 560 students, the university has been forced to implement new living arrangements such as three and four-person rooms. Nichole Gonzalez, executive director for Residential Living and Conduct, spoke about the steps the university took… Keep Reading
Bona’s readies for Spring Weekend
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer Starting today, Spring Weekend at St. Bonaventure University promises to have activities and events that will be different from those of previous years. Robbie Chulick, the assistant director of the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership, and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) have spent months planning this stress-relieving weekend before… Keep Reading
SBU-TV coverage unfairly portrated
By Bryce Spadafora, Contributing Writer In the April 20 edition of The Bona Venture, staff writer Nicholas Gallo covered student concerns surrounding SBU-TV’s coverage of last week’s active shooter drill. Gallo’s article failed to accurately portray SBU-TV’s involvement with the drill and following coverage. On Wednesday, April 18, SBU-TV took to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter… Keep Reading
Best Picture winner tackles tolerance
Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” is a compelling drama that, like water itself, fluidly moves through an evocative plotline, while captivating viewers by offering deep connections to the numerous protagonists within the work. Each character holds relatable, timely and pained stories of their own. Set in 1962 Baltimore, the film – which won… Keep Reading
Sudbrook wins 700th
St. Bonaventure head baseball coach Larry Sudbrook has achieved a great deal in his three-decade career with the Bonnies. The 63-year-old is now in his thirty-third season at the helm of the Bonaventure baseball team. In this period, Sudbrook and his teams have amassed a number of accolades and achievements, including three Atlantic 10 Coach… Keep Reading
Unified sports comes to campus
St. Bonaventure University partnered with Special Olympics New York on Tuesday, hosting a Unified Basketball Competition. The university has been affiliated with Special Olympics since 2007 and has held basketball competitions for the past five years, beginning only with participants from the Olean and Allegany schools. Over the years, the program expanded to include students… Keep Reading
Smell ya later, sports section!
On my college search, St. Bonaventure wasn’t even on the radar until I was on my way to my second visit to Ithaca College to confirm that it was the school for me. However, upon visiting Bonaventure, I fell in love with the small-campus atmosphere and was impressed by the outstanding journalism program. The school… Keep Reading
Walk-ons proving ability for cross country and track
By Morgan Hoffman, Staff Writer The St. Bonaventure University cross country and track team is no stranger to walk-ons, with three women and four men walk-ons on its roster. Most walk-ons reach out to the cross country and track head coach, Bob MacFarlane, with interest in joining the team. From there, MacFarlane will go over… Keep Reading
Dave Moore hired at West Georgia
By Mike Hogan, Staff Writer Dave Moore, St. Bonaventure Bonnies assistant basketball coach for the last 11 seasons, is moving up the ranks of the coaching ladder. Moore has spent the entirety of his 20 years as an assistant coach scattered throughout NCAA Divisons I, II and III. He gained success in the past 11… Keep Reading
Juggling school and sports
St. Bonaventure’s sciences department has a reputation on campus for its intensive classes and interactive labs. It is not uncommon to see biology and chemistry majors in the library a majority of the day, reading chapters and studying for their upcoming tests. With such a hectic schedule already, adding in a responsibility to athletics can… Keep Reading
Statement pieces to prepare for summer
By Brianna McKnight, Staff Writer Finally, winter has decided to give up and let spring take over. Some might miss the accessories of winter, but there are just as many fun accessories to complete an outfit during the spring and summer. This season is all about the bright colors, denim and all-white ensembles. A colorful… Keep Reading
BonaResponds: final thoughts
By Jim Mahar, Professor Columnist Bittersweet is the word that has been bouncing around inside my head all week. It is the feeling I would wager many of you are experiencing. Regardless of if you are a graduating senior, a student going home for summer or a professor preparing finals, you are likely simultaneously feeling… Keep Reading
SBU Hip Hop travels to Emerald City
By Natalie Forster, Features Assignment Editor Students, parents and staff flocked to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts for the spring SBU Hip-Hop show, Journey to Oz. The hip-hop team performed on Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m., selling out on Wednesday. The team had been wanting to perform The Wizard of Oz… Keep Reading
Kwerkworks presents advertising campaign
By Faith Topolski, Staff Writer This past weekend, the campus chapter of the American Advertising Federation, Kwerkworks, took a trip to New York City to present at the National Student Advertising Competition. Those who went as part of the agency had the opportunity to pitch an advertising campaign for the Ocean Spray company, which they… Keep Reading
Stations of the Cross in need of repairs
Fourteen brick and mortar markers in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery stand in a circle, about 50 feet apart from one another. The markers depict the stations of the cross – the significant moments leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. The markers, built in 1926, now have large cracks running through them and have chunks missing. Former… Keep Reading
Opinion editor thanks BV staff
As my last week as Opinion Editor of The BV comes to an end, I’ve reflected on the eventful semester and realized how much I have to be thankful for. Before anything, I am thankful for my parents and their sacrifices made to send five children to college. I am thankful for my friends, more… Keep Reading
Killen remembers BV ups and downs
My journey to and through The Bona Venture can best be described as “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” It seems fitting that this work includes a narrative about the truth in fiction that news can never quite convey. So here’s some truth: I spent two years insisting The BV was a cult I would never… Keep Reading
Strong friendships formed at The BV
Dear BV gang, These past two years have been filled with unexpected late nights, a newfound addiction to coffee, questionable jokes and many blossoming friendships. As a junior, I had no idea what I got myself into. Little did I know, I would meet some of my best friends in RC 5. To Liam, I… Keep Reading
Past EIC says goodbye to The BV
I joined The BV as a freshman journalism major, convinced I was on the way to changing the world. I wanted to have The BV as a resume booster, and didn’t expect to get much out of it. I wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible on Wednesday nights, and as a… Keep Reading