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
Bona’s blacked out
A power outage cancelled the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team’s second game of season Wednesday night. Around 6:30, as both teams warmed up, a fuse holder in the university’s old boiler plant failed, said Dennis DePerro, Ph.D., university president, in a release. Multiple lights went off in the Reilly Center, and an odd noise came… Keep Reading
Please Get Well Soon, Jaylen
This was supposed to be our year. We have one of the top players in the nation and arguably the best backcourt in the country; around them, a great all-around player in Idris Taqqee, strong forwards and athletic youth down low. Tourney, here we come. On the back of Jaylen Adams and Matt Mobley, the… Keep Reading
Migliore breaking career bests
By Jeremy Castro, Staff Writer Sophomore guard Danielle Migliore has taken a big step forward this year for the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team. From averaging 8.1 minutes and 1.7 points per game last season, Migliore is averaging 31.5 minutes this season, and dropped a career high 21 points and five three-pointers in the team’s opening win against Niagara University. A large amount… Keep Reading
Men’s basketball starts off rough
By Jeff Uveino, Staff Writer After all of the preseason national media attention that was centered on St. Bonaventure men’s basketball, the team suffered a loss in its first game of the season. A raucous Friday night crowd at the Reilly Center couldn’t help the Bonnies overcome the Niagara Purple Eagles, who came away with… Keep Reading
NFL Picks: Week 11
By A.J. Mitchell TENNESSEE TITANS @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS: Even though Pittsburgh barely squeaked out a win against the Indianapolis Colts, look for Le’Veon Bell and the Steelers to bounce back with a win versus the Titans. DETROIT LIONS @ CHICAGO BEARS: In this key NFC North matchup, the key for the Lions will be WR… Keep Reading
Bruno carries men’s diving as lone athlete
By Matt Petit, Contributing Writer St. Bonaventure men’s swimming and diving team has an indubitable history for recruiting top athletes, both in the Unites States and abroad. Michael Bruno, a freshman undeclared business major from Scranton, Pennsylvania, is among these top athletes. Bruno has made sizeable improvements throughout the 2017-18 season. The climax of his… Keep Reading
Relays propel women’s swim success
By Emily Coughlin, Staff Writer The St. Bonaventure University women’s swim team has been excelling in relays this season. The Bonnies have the top relay teams in the Atlantic 10, holding the leading spots in three out of the five relay events. Head coach Brian Thomas said that there is a lot that goes into… Keep Reading
Taqqee set for final season
By Jeff Uveino, Sports Staff It is no secret that St. Bonaventure has one of the most highly-acclaimed lineup of guards in college basketball, but there is one less-known player who will play a big part in keeping the Bonnies’ wheels turning—Idris Taqqee. Entering his senior season, Taqqee will serve as one of the team… Keep Reading
Increasing women’s media representation
This week, more than a thousand women in advertising met in New York City for the sixth annual 3% Conference. Perhaps a meeting of illustrious women seems innocuous enough — many professions have specific conferences for feminine empowerment. The 3% Movement (and the conference it spearheads) refers to a startling statistic: a 2008 study by… Keep Reading
The true meaning behind ‘Objective look’
Last week, opinion writer Adam Wojcik took the time to comment on the title of and content within my weekly column this semester. The one thing he failed to consider is the inspiration behind and intent of my pieces. Even more unfortunately, that’s all one might find worth considering. While I got the sense… Keep Reading
Stop partying, start studying
By Brandon Sapienza Over the last couple of decades, there has been an increasing trend amongst college students: partying, drinking alcohol and taking other deadly substances. The new social norm in places of higher education will undoubtedly be the demise of the future of the United States and the world. It is no secret that… Keep Reading
Bonaventure’s approach to Title IX
By Natalie Forster, Staff Writer After recent sexual assault allegations against Hollywood figures, questions are arising across the country about how sexual assault currently is and should be handled. The St. Bonaventure University Gender-Based Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy states, “At St. Bonaventure University, affirmative consent is outlined as a knowing, voluntary and mutual decision… Keep Reading
Smith returns with soulful installment
Sam Smith said “hello” to fans for the first time in three years with the release of “Too Good at Goodbyes,” followed by his impactful, In The Lonely Hour follow-up The Thrill Of It All. And thrilling it is – not just because the radio needs such a caliber of vocal excellence, but because of… Keep Reading
Bona’s is heating up with alum’s “formula”
A family recipe, 20 years in the making, has ignited Bonaventure’s taste buds. Ron Welch, ’17, has made himself at home in Allegany selling his national award-winning hot sauce: Formula 47 and recently partnered with local business Mangia’s Pizza 2.0. Far from Lancaster, California, Welch’s hometown, Formula 47 has rooted him to Western New York.… Keep Reading
OK
It’s ok, You’re ok. You have to stay ok You’re always ok. Things don’t bother you, because why should they. It will always be ok, and that’s ok. It has to be ok. If you’re not ok, who will be. Take the shot, bear the blow It’s your place, it’s always been your place. Know… Keep Reading
ASIA’s Diwali Performance
By Natalie Forster, Staff Writer On Nov. 7, Asian Students in Action hosted their annual Diwali show in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. People from different backgrounds gathered to celebrate life through the story of a classic Disney movie. Based around The Jungle Book, the show focused on the traditional Asian dancing,… Keep Reading
Vintage looks dominate chilly season
By Brianna McKnight, Staff Writer Winter 2017 is arriving as well as the latest trends in winter jackets and boots. This year, winter accessories, shoes and coats are fashionable and awesome for keeping warm while trekking through the harsh Bonaventure winters. The puffer has been worn for many winters, but this year, puffer coats for… Keep Reading
Unsung heroes: Cassidy in Security
By Faith Topoloski, Staff Writer When a machine works smoothly and runs perfectly, the most important parts are often blurred into the whole thing. If Saint Bonaventure is the machine, one of those important parts is Cassidy Nicholas, who is part of the vital department of Campus Safety and Security. Nicholas holds many roles and… Keep Reading
NFL Picks: Week 10
By A.J. Mitchell Seattle Seahawks @ Arizona Cardinals Russell Wilson should be able to continue leading the team on the ground while Adrian Peterson looks to pace Arizona. At the end of the day, I’d be surprised to see the Cardinals win without Carson Palmer at QB despite the Seahawks recent struggles. SELECTION: Seahawks New… Keep Reading
Marketing gone wrong
It’s no surprise that LaVar Ball has kept himself in the eye of the media over the past few months, especially now. Lonzo made his NBA debut, LaMelo was pulled from Chino Hills High School and LiAngelo (was) set to make an “impact” on the UCLA men’s basketball team. We’ll see how that happens after… Keep Reading