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
Bonnies avenge last season’s court storm, get past VCU
By Joe Ceraulo Men’s Basketball Beat Writer No one in St. Bonaventure’s locker room forgot what happened last year against Virginia Commonwealth University in the Reilly Center. In that game, Matt Mobley went off for the Bonnies, setting a career high (which he’d break this season against George Mason) with 34 points in the team’s… Keep Reading
Paper bag pants: flattering on all sizes
By Jenna Cosentino, Staff Writer Whether you are shopping in stores or even online, you have probably come across this new, fun pant trend: paper bag waisted pants. The paper bag trend is all about the high cinched-in waist that is very flattering on every shape and size. It is made up of extra fabric… Keep Reading
Spaces with stories: Plas207B-G10
By Faith Topolski, Staff Writer Guy Imhoff, Ph.D., professor of French, has his office adorned with many gifts and small treasures from all over the world. The objects in his office reflect where he has been, people he has known throughout his time at St. Bonaventure University and the places he wishes to go. 1)… Keep Reading
Advising program brings mixed responses
By Natalie Forster, Features Assignment Editor Many students question the caliber of our advising program at St. Bonaventure and if advisors should be matched with students based on student career plans. At minimum, students and advisors typically meet once a semester to be cleared for course registration. Depending on a student’s major, though, outside interactions… Keep Reading
Representation Matters in Sports
Being selected to compete in the Olympics is a huge honor for any athlete, showing the thousands of hours spent training, preparing to compete. According to the executive vice president of Fox News, John Moody, being a minority has become more important than being the best. He complained about the “embarrassing laundry list of how… Keep Reading
Gun violence sparks local conversation
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer In the wake of recent shootings, educational institution’s campus safety has become an increasing issue of concern. Eight school shooting incidents have happened this month, with Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, being the most recent school affected by a mass shooting. According to a Washington Post article, an ongoing… Keep Reading
Bona Giving Day reaches record donation
St.Bonaventure University’s students, faculty, alumni and friends gifted over $387,000 on Thursday, Feb. 8 for the third annual Bona Giving Day. “Our goal this year was 850 gifts, and we exceeded that goal,” said Karen Heitzinger, the director of Annual Giving. She said Bonaventure received 947 gifts online or by mail during the 24-hour fundraising… Keep Reading
ROTC plans summer training program
By Bryce Spadafora, Contributing Writer Sophomores interested in, and not currently part of, ROTC still have the opportunity to join. The Seneca Battalion is looking for students to attend a training program in Fort Knox, Kentucky this summer. The 30-day program is geared towards students who may have missed the first two years of the… Keep Reading
SGA Recap
By Haylei John, SGA President Members of the Student Government Association (SGA) have spent the recent weeks working with their assigned committees on specific class projects. The SGA meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15 was devoted to further discussing the changes to Spring Weekend, voting procedures and campus suggestions. Additional speakers at the meeting included Nichole… Keep Reading
SIMM
By Gunnar Schifley, Contributing Writer Unemployment in the United States is one of the three largest economic indicators investors use to gauge the health of the economy, along with inflation and GDP growth. These terms are thrown around constantly in the news and day-to-day life, but are often left unexplained and taken as a static… Keep Reading
Gun laws need to change soon
Another school shooting took place on Friday, resulting in 17 deaths and several injuries. The fact that I have to say “another” to begin that sentence is just pathetic. There have been 238 school shootings resulting in 138 deaths with 300+ more injured since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012, according… Keep Reading
EIC comments on problematic parking
As a fourth-year student at St. Bonaventure University, I’ve long struggled with the rationale for breaking any and all designated parking rules on Bona’s basketball game days. It’s no secret; Bonaventure students have been consistently frustrated with the inconvenience of certain parking lots on campus. The common university response to these complaints is usually a… Keep Reading
Rap group adds advocacy to album
Looking back at 2017 in hip-hop, there were a lot of new and exciting artists we were introduced to. Most people know Lil Pump, Trippie Redd, XXXTentacion, Smokepurpp and others, but there is one group that you should be paying special attention to: Brockhampton. If you haven’t heard about them yet, you better get prepared… Keep Reading
BonaResponds previews trip
By Jim Mahar, Professor Columnist On Aug. 25, Hurricane Harvey flooded Houston, Texas and much of the Eastern Texas Coast. The nation has moved on. The newscyles have passed us at warp speed. In that time, we have lived through hurricanes Irma and Maria. We have been exposed to too many political and business scandals… Keep Reading
Hilmey speaks at Agape Latte
A musical performance by freshman Nam Tran “Bambi” Nyugen started off the first Agape Latte event of the semester on Wednesday. Her soft, calming voice, accompanied by her own piano playing, eased into the talk presented by David Hilmey, Ph.D., dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, about his struggle to embrace spirituality. Natalie… Keep Reading
Tourney chances looking bright
By Mike Hogan, Staff Writer Coming into Wednesday’s 73-67 victory over Duquesne University, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team had an 89 percent chance to reach the “Big Dance,” according to the College Basketball Power Index. Those odds may have seen a slight increase after the Bonnies’ ninth win in a row and 21st of… Keep Reading
Impactful first season for Calabrese
By Grace Perechinsky, Contributing Writer Northern New Jersey high school standout Emily Calabrese brought her talents and determination to St. Bonaventure University this season. The freshman, who was a First Team All-North New Jersey player, helped a depleted St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team with her play on both ends of the court, averaging 6.1 points… Keep Reading
Ikpeze dominates post in team’s ninth straight win
By Joe Ceraulo Men’s Basketball Beat Writer The Bonnies won their ninth straight game Wednesday night against Duquense in front of a nearly sold-out crowd at the Reilly Center. The winning streak marks the team’s longest since the 1969-1970 season when St. Bonaventure made its lone Final Four appearance. Neither team succeeded in finding an… Keep Reading
Griffin’s late heroics launch Bonnies past No. 16 URI
By Joe Ceraulo Men’s Basketball Beat Writer So much for a win in the Carrier Dome being the highlight of this season for St. Bonaventure men’s basketball. The milestones keep piling up for the Bonnies, who ended the University of Rhode Island’s nation-leading 16-game win streak with a 77-74 victory in front of a sold-out… Keep Reading
#NoCasualties seeks to educate SBU
By Michael Hogan, Staff Writer There have been many calls to put an end to racial insensitivity that occurs on St. Bonaventure University’s campus, calling to action some faculty members and students. Tracy Schrems, Ph.D., a lecturer of English, led a group of students, including freshmen Ethan Pryor, Kane Jordan and Anna Giglio, to investigate… Keep Reading