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Men’s Soccer Faces RMU in Non-Conference Clash Today

PHOTO: Frankie Debari BY: CARSON HAYEK, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team will host Robert Morris University in an out-of-conference clash this afternoon.  RMU visits with a record of 3-2-2. The Colonials’ last game resulted in a 3-2-win Saturday evening to IU Indianapolis.  The Colonials come into the matchup shooting 1.57 goals per… Keep Reading

SPORTS/Sports web exclusive

Women’s Soccer to Battle UMASS This Afternoon

Photo: Frankie Debari BY: CARSON HAYEK, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team will face the University of Massachusetts at home today on Bona’s Senior Day.  UMass is coming off a 1-0 loss to #22 Saint Louis University Thursday night. Overall, Massachusetts owns a record of 5-3-1 (0-1-0 A10).  The Minutewomen average 1.5 goals… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Behind the Curtains: Revealing the Magic of Quick Center Productions

Photo Courtesy of: Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR On the campus of St. Bonaventure, New York, resides the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. It’s in this vast brick building, where productions come to perform on a small and intimate stage for the people.  This year, the Quick Center’s… Keep Reading

OPINION

Music Streaming Services Must Be Regulated

BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Graphic: Joseph DeBell / The Bona Venture Michael Smith’s case should serve as a reminder that regulation in the music streaming industry is not just about preventing financial fraud — it’s about preserving the integrity of music. The recent arrest of Smith, who managed to swindle $10 million through a… Keep Reading

NEWS

Speed Bumps Make Their Return to Bonaventure

Speed bump on campus  David Scibilia/The Bona Venture  BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR     St. Bonaventure University’s Office of Safety and Security placed two sets of speed bumps outside the Reilly Center’s south entrance, marking their return to campus.    Security added the 2.5-3-inch tall, 1-foot wide speed bumps in the fall of 2023.     “Since the time… Keep Reading

FEATURES/Staff Spotlight

Faculty Spotlight: Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Dean Whitcomb Courtesy of: Dean Whitcomb BY: MORGAN KILGER, FEATURES EDITOR    Dean Whitcomb stepped on St. Bonaventure University’s campus for Welcome Days in August 2004 as an incoming freshman. Little did he know, 15 years later, he would be telling his Bonaventure story in front of hundreds of prospective Bonnies as the director of Undergraduate… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Criminology Club Hosts Second Annual Criminal Justice Day

BY: JESSICA WIKANDER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Bonaventure’s Criminology Club hosted its Criminal Justice Day event on Friday, Sept. 13 in the Richter Center parking lot. The event was held to give students an opportunity to interact with local and state law enforcement offices and learn about the role they play in the greater Olean Area.… Keep Reading

NEWS

Quantity Served Over Quantity of Options 

The Rathskeller  Courtesy of The Bona Venture  BY: CHRIS DOODY, CONTRIBUTING WRITER    Some students said they are deterred from the Rathskeller’s new changes, due to its new rotating menu. Others said they are unable to dine there at all because of health concerns like common allergies.      Before this year, between 8 and 10 p.m. students… Keep Reading

NEWS

Loughlen and Doyle Rooms Converted to Triples 

Loughlen Hall  Elizabeth Kamrowski/The Bona Venture  BY: GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, CONTRIBUTING WRITER     Residence Life converts freshmen dorms into triples, accommodating one of the largest incoming classes in 20 years.    The Loughlen Hall lounges were converted into triples to accommodate the large incoming freshmen class, according to Tom Missel, chief communications officer. Beds are situated against either… Keep Reading

NEWS

Murphy Renovation to Transform Student Media

3D Rendering of Proposed Jandoli School Renovation  Courtesy of Aaron Chimbel  BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS EDITOR    Renovations to The John J. Murphy Professional Building plan to bring new workspaces and strengthen student media at St. Bonaventure University.     The groundbreaking for this renovation will be at the Jandoli School of Communication 75th anniversary event on Oct.… Keep Reading

OPINION/Web Exclusives

The Best of Noah Kahan

BY: HANNAH WEST, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Graphic made by Joseph DeBell As fall approaches, it’s time to watch the leaves change and listen to famous New Englander, Noah Kahan. In July of 2022,  Kahan released the title track from his “Stick Season” album. Since then, he has not looked back. In 2024, the Vermonter went on… Keep Reading

Extra Point/OPINION/SPORTS

The College Football We Love Is Here To Stay

BY COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The introductions of name, image, and likeness (NIL), the transfer portal and new conferences have shaken college football to its core. The norm we have been accustomed to for decades has changed completely.  Oklahoma and Texas are leaving the Big 12, and the PAC-12 hangs… Keep Reading

OPINION

The Top Five Greatest Weezer Songs of All Time

BY: LILLY GOODMAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Graphic made by Joseph DeBell Few bands have managed to seize the essence of surf rock quite like Weezer. With their unique blend of geek rock, catchy hooks and unmistakable guitar riffs, the band has earned a devoted fan base since their 1994 debut.  5.)“El Scorcho”     From Weezer’s “Pinkerton” LP,… Keep Reading

Golf/SPORTS

Coach Profile: Golf’s Ryan Swanson

Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: CARSON HAYEK, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Bonaventure University’s golf head coach, Ryan Swanson, has returned to the mountains of Allegany for his eighth year. Swanson was a 2008 graduate of Bonaventure and looks very favorably on his time in Olean.  “I had a great experience here,” said Swanson. “It is why… Keep Reading

Golf/SPORTS/Sports web exclusive

Golf Secures Little 3 Championship With Second-Round Heroics

Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: LUCAS PANNOZZO, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Second-round heroics allowed the St. Bonaventure men’s golf team to capture its eighth straight Little Three Championship at the Crag Burn Golf Course Tuesday.  The Bonnies fought off Canisius University’s strong first round, ultimately ending the day victorious by eight shots. After the first round of… Keep Reading

NEWS/Web Exclusives

Woj returns to Bonaventure: student, staff reactions

Image courtesy of St. Bonaventure University BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA Insider for ESPN, announced his retirement earlier today and will return to St. Bonaventure University as the general manager for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program. In this role, the 1991 alum will help manage name, image and likeness opportunities… Keep Reading

NEWS

How Safe is Campus at Night?

A Blue Light on Campus Courtesy of Donald Gilliland BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR “That’s not safe,” said Kayla Bonin, a junior biology major, when told St. Bonaventure University has five blue lights total on its 500-acre campus. In comparison, SUNY Fredonia’s campus is 256 acres and has 50 blue lights, and D’Youville University in… Keep Reading

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