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
Learning from loss of Mac Miller
Death of 26-year-old rapper shows the dangers of drug use Mac Miller knew he would die young. On Sept. 7, the 26-year-old Pittsburgh rapper passed away from what is said to be an apparent overdose. Regardless of how his untimely death came, Malcolm James McCormick knew his life would not come with longevity, and he… Keep Reading
“Astroworld” stuns listeners with third album
Scott’s new album combines bumpy baselines and harmonies Travis Scott dropped his third studio album Astroworld, hyping up clubs and college parties worldwide. Astroworld has been a two-year process since Scott initially leaked the title of the album back in 2016. It’s full of psychedelic synths and harmonies, combined with bass lines that bump, which… Keep Reading
BonaResponds reflects: Part 2
BonaResponds’ local activities do not end when classes are not in session. This summer, our weekly jobs included six new wheelchair ramps, a new set of steps, a large shipment of items to Haiti, preparation of donated iPads for schools, a virtual teachers’ conference for teachers, regular maintenance on tools/vehicles and maintaining the trails through… Keep Reading
Student discusses Spain study abroad
This past summer, I experienced the opportunity of a lifetime when I studied abroad in Spain for over five weeks through St. Bonaventure’s Salamanca program. My time in Spain was truly one of the most formative and exciting experiences I’ve had in my life, both academically and personally. This program is unique from other study abroad… Keep Reading
Decade-old trends make a comeback
Millennials have made a habit of changing the meanings of words. Phrases like “word” and “extra,” have become the go-to to describe almost anything. For millennials, they are words used to describe everything from the way someone acts to how someone dresses. Fashion has been described lately in terms of “boujee” or excessive. If you… Keep Reading
Club Corner: Chattertons Poetry
The room is empty at first, a lone Starbucks cup sitting on the desk. Once the members of the club arrive, the room is light-hearted, silly even. Chatter, laughter and birds’ calls fill the space, echoing off the walls of a room that almost seems too formal, too sterile to house a club like this… Keep Reading
Wiscoinsin kid carries on tradition
Hi, I am Mike Hogan, a sophomore journalism major, The Bona Venture sports assignment editor and I am from Grafton, Wisconsin (and all sorts of weird looks ensue). The story of how I ended up at St. Bonaventure University may be a crazy one, but it was destiny and I really am carrying a family… Keep Reading
Bona’s golf off to successful start
Team finds success at Little Three Invitational “We’re expecting big things this year,” St. Bonaventure University Men’s Golf Coach, Ryan Swanson said. With the season just getting underway, Swanson said the golfers are promising. Last weekend, the Bonnies placed 10 out of 17 teams in the Alex Lagowitz Memorial Invitational. Senior golfer and co-captain, Brent… Keep Reading
A closer look at tennis teams’ facilities
Coach Michael Bates, Steve Campbell discuss condition of tennis courts The St. Bonaventure University outdoor tennis courts have been through a fair amount of wear and tear over the years, and a lot of that has to do with the winter weather and usage of the courts. Head coach of the St. Bonaventure mens’ and… Keep Reading
Will “California high” become “New York high?”
The arguments for and against marijuana legalization discussed at panel On Tuesday evening, St. Bonaventure University hosted the film ‘California High’ in the Dresser Auditorium of the John J. Murphy Professional Building, followed by a panel discussion on the topic of marijuana legalization. Co-sponsored by SBU’s College Democrats and the Citizens Action Network of Southwestern… Keep Reading
SGA hazy on smoking issue
On Sept. 6, the members of the Student Government Association convened to discuss issues St. Bonaventure students find to be important, the focus of the meeting being the university’s policies regarding smoking. Last year, a student survey was conducted to receive feedback about students’ positions on smoking policies. The choices included converting to a smoke-free… Keep Reading
Bona’s introduces new J-School Dean
The Jandoli School of Communication welcomed a new dean this year, Aaron Chimbel, winner of a national Edward R. Murrow Award and five Texas Emmy Awards. Chimbel has taught full-time at Texas Christian University since 2009, most recently as an associate professor of Professional Practice in Journalism. Becoming a dean appealed to Chimbel because of… Keep Reading
Cassidy Nicholas’ security farewell
To my brilliant, amazing, vibrant, and wonderful students: I felt compelled to send you all a simple thank you. Many of you know me, some of you do not. That being said, a simple thank you doesn’t even begin to show my deep gratitude. My time at our university has fed my soul. So many… Keep Reading
Brief memorial service remembering 9/11
This past Tuesday, the university held a brief memorial service at the memorial outside of William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center in remembrance of the tragedy of 9/11. The memorial included a mourning march, before Noelle Acaso, a senior theology and music major, sang a rendition of the national anthem. To follow, Friar… Keep Reading
SGA charters three new clubs on campus
On campus this year, three new clubs have been established: the eSports Club, the Photography Club and the Health and Wellness Club. These clubs existed before on campus, but on Thursday, Sept. 6, they were approved by the Student Government Association to receive a budget. Rob DeFazio, the director of the Center for Activities, Recreation… Keep Reading
Kaepernick; perfect face for new “Just Do It” campaign
In 1988, Nike advertising agency co-founder Dan Wieden began the “Just Do It” campaign in hopes of driving up Nike product sales. Since the beginning, the campaign and slogan have turned into a worldwide phenomenon. 2018 marks the 30-year anniversary of the “Just Do It” campaign, and Nike again made headlines announcing former NFL quarterback,… Keep Reading
Middle of nowhere, or middle of everything?
The Princeton Review recently selected St. Bonaventure University as one of “The Best 384 Colleges” in the country. St. Bonaventure is said to provide “a well-rounded college experience that allows [students] to feel confident after graduation, great academic programs and an enormously huge heart,” and added “it’s not that hard to go to school in… Keep Reading
Hickey food isn’t that bad
Compared to other places, our dining hall is decent The Hickey isn’t that bad. There, I said it. With every new school year comes the same song and dance of complaints from new students and returners alike. “The Hickey is terrible.” “There’s nothing to eat here.” “We pay for this?” The list goes on. The… Keep Reading
Church must take responsibility
Over the past few weeks, the Church has been experiencing yet another scandal, this time, regarding the former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, as well as allegations of sex abuse and rape in seminaries. This has angered those within the Church. It is tempting for many to leave the Church; to never face ridicule for the actions… Keep Reading
Mental health misconceptions about introverts
Teachers and medical professionals discuss its impact on students An introvert is a shy, reclusive person who does not enjoy conventional socialization, making up between 45 to 50 percent of the population. The counterpart of introverts are extroverts, who are social, outgoing people and typically enjoy things such as parties. Introverts are highly misunderstood and… Keep Reading