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
Burst the ‘Bona Bubble’
By: Haylei John The “Bona Bubble” is a phrase often used with pride by students to describe feelings of community throughout the campus. I too used to think of the Bona Bubble as some fond description of life at Bona’s, but now I’m challenging this notion and hoping that others will as well. Not all… Keep Reading
Fourteen seasons later, Grey’s still stuns
By Kelly Haberstroh Features Assignment Editor In the two-hour season 14 premiere, Grey’s Anatomy managed to answer many fans’ pressing questions while still leaving room for suspense until the following week. As soon as Owen Hunt first appeared on Grey’s in the season five premiere, it was inevitable that the writers tackle the issue of… Keep Reading
Opinions need more thought
At the beginning of this week, I fashioned a quaint little article full of quips and satirical references highlighting the issues I see in the Opinions section of the BV—mainly that it’s such a “He-Man, Woman-Hater’s Club.” However, as much as I wanted to say, “men are better seen and not heard,” and as much… Keep Reading
SBU-TV Sports truck on last leg
By Leah McCluskey Contributing Writer Rumors have begun to swirl that the St. Bonaventure production truck, used to film and live stream sports games, is on its last legs. Paul Wieland, who originally purchased the truck 40 years ago, validated these claims. “The truck is on its last legs despite all the engineering magic that… Keep Reading
Pisano speaks about new school
By Ashlee Gray Contributing Writer Last fall semester, St. Bonaventure University approved the addition of a new academic school: The School of Health Professions. The program has grown exponentially, but there is little information available to current students. Douglas Pisano, Ph.D, dean of the School of Health Professions, discussed the future of Bonaventure students interested… Keep Reading
New faces join Board of Trustees
By Hannah Legacy Contributing Writer Four new members have been added to St. Bonaventure University’s Board of Trustees, to serve three-year terms, which started Sept. 16. Michael Anderson, Esq., ‘77, has a background in business, specifically in accounting. Previously, he served as the vice president and treasurer of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. and as a… Keep Reading
Morales takes on new position
By Nicholas Gallo Contributing Writer Francisco Morales has taken over as the director of Veteran Services. On Sept. 25, Morales replaced Michael Leonard and started deliberations on new ideas for the program. “Once I saw Frank’s qualities, I knew that he would fit comfortably in the position,” said Bernie Valento, vice president of enrollment. “He… Keep Reading
Warming House grant increased
This September, the Warming House, St. Bonaventure University’s student-run soup kitchen, received an increase in its annual grant from the Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation, Inc. Jeffrey Sved, director of the Franciscan Center for Social Concern, said this grant is essential for the Warming House to remain open and provide meals for the hungry, homeless… Keep Reading
Bona’s student aces the MCATs
By Diana McElfresh Advisory Editor Tim Rooney knows the value of his education. The senior biochemistry major scored in the 100th percentile for the MCATs, the test that determines students’ eligibility for medical school. “The science courses I took here were really helpful,” Rooney said. He had specific courses that helped him in his career.… Keep Reading
Bonnies defend title at Binghamton Intercollegiate
By A.J. Mitchell Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure men’s golf team picked up a victory at the Matthews Auto Collegiate Invitational, which was played on The Links at Hiawatha Landing in Apalachin, NY. For the second year, the team won the tournament through a tiebreaker. This year, the Bonnies and the Hawks of Lehigh University… Keep Reading
Stand up for your country
By Brandon Sapienza Since Colin Kaepernick decided not to stand for the national anthem last season, sports have become more about politics and social issues than the game itself. As a result, athletes from many different leagues, including the NFL, NBA and MLB, have chosen to protest during the national anthem in some form. Many… Keep Reading
Dialoguing about race
By Patrick Hauf On Monday, author and political commentator Dr. Marc Lamont Hill gave a speech on the injustices in America. The audience in the Reilly Center could feel the passion in Hill’s voice. Exclude the politics, and it is clear that Hill is a very talented speaker who has done extensive research on the… Keep Reading
Standing up for the vulnerable
By Luke Nolan Following a talk by Dr. Marc Lamont Hill earlier this week, Patrick Hauf, freshman journalism major, asked about the vulnerability of unborn children killed in abortions, a question accompanied by rude groans and heckling by the audience. To someone who is pro-life, the desire to protect the most vulnerable of society would… Keep Reading
Exposing the bigotry in a bowl of spaghetti
In the past week, I’ve done a great deal of soul searching and realized that I don’t know myself anymore. My identity crisis began last week reading the BV while eating a bowl of spaghetti. In an article about Keg Klash’s use of a Native American headdress as a logo, students and staff argued that… Keep Reading
Why the national anthem is irrelevant
Every four years, the world’s best athletes come together for the Olympics. The best of the best stand on the podium, their flags waving over their heads, with respective national anthems playing for the world to hear as they receive their medals. The regality of the Olympics makes hearing a national anthem a special moment.… Keep Reading
Mile-high soccer hits Western NY
By A.J. Mitchell Contributing Writer For Gretta LaCouture, college wasn’t a scary concept just because of dining hall food. Coming to Bonaventure meant leaving behind all her family and friends almost 1,600 miles away in Denver, Colorado to play for the women’s soccer team. Once LaCouture made it to Bona’s, she quickly settled in. She… Keep Reading
Men’s soccer aims for playoffs
By Jeff Uveino Contributing Writer It’s crunch time in A10 men’s soccer. With conference play starting next week, St. Bonaventure will gear up for a tough stretch of competition. The Bonnies currently sit at 3-4-2, but have struggled lately, dropping two of their last three games. A 3-1 loss to Hartwick University, followed by a… Keep Reading
Win sets women’s rugby’s sights high
By Emily Coughlin Staff Writer This weekend, the St. Bonaventure University women’s rugby team had a big win with a score of 97-5 against Canisius College. Canisius is a very new team. Last year when the Bonnies played them they only had five players. So when Canisius showed up this year with a full team,… Keep Reading
Blakeley takes on athletic challenge
It’s hard to juggle academics and a Division I sport. St. Bonaventure University freshman Joe Blakeley is taking on that challenge; however, with two sports. Blakeley is currently on the men’s cross-country team and will be switching over to the men’s tennis team in the fall. He is the only dual-sport athlete on campus. Since… Keep Reading
Men’s rugby looking to improve
By Derek Borycki Contributing Writer After an 0-2 start, the St. Bonaventure University men’s rugby team is looking to rebound this weekend against unranked Wheeling Jesuit University. Junior fly-half Christian Artuso touched on how the Bonnies can bounce back from its 0-2 start. “The best thing for our players and fans to keep in mind… Keep Reading