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
MERT emphasizes emergency services
By Anahiz Rivera, Contributing Writer The Medical Emergency Response Team, MERT, is a student run organization with about sixty members. MERT is commonly mistaken by students as an organization that is called when they drink too much and don’t want to get in trouble. Although MERT does handle alcohol-related incidents, students involved want it… Keep Reading
University hosts Cutco Family Day
By Leah McCluskey, Staff Writer The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will be holding its eighth annual Cutco Family Day on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Ludwig Brunner, executive director of the Quick Center, is gearing up for this year’s pirate-themed event. “It is anticipated that we will have around 200… Keep Reading
Where do the Celtics land?
Two weeks ago, I saw the most gruesome injury I’ve ever seen happen on live television. Within the first five minutes of Gordon Hayward’s career as a Boston Celtic, he awkwardly landed on his left ankle and completely rotated it 90 degrees. Kevin Ware flashbacks happened in an instant. Right in that moment, I knew… Keep Reading
Students prepare for Day of Service
By Ashlee Gray, Contributing Writer The university’s inagural Day of Action will take place on Nov. 2. The Day of Action was commissioned by Dr. Dennis R. DePerro, the 21st President of St. Bonaventure University, to commemorate his inauguration, which will take place the next day, Nov. 3. DePerro asked the faculty and students… Keep Reading
New swim coach making a splash
Coming into the 2017-18 school year, there has been a new face on campus. More specifically, there has been a new face on the pool deck. Logan Arnold joins the St. Bonaventure University men’s and women’s swimming programs as an assistant coach, a first for men’s head coach Sean McNamee, who said it was athletic… Keep Reading
Natural disasters hit close to home
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer The Latin American Student Organization (LASO) on St. Bonaventure’s campus has started raising money for relief efforts in Puerto Rico and Mexico. The president of LASO, Jeancarlos Aponte, and members of the organization quickly reacted. Aponte, a sophomore theater major, from the Dominican Republic, wanted to find a way to… Keep Reading
Support Catholic teaching
By Patrick Hauf, Contributing Writer Last week, Luke Nolan wrote an article titled, “Contraception isn’t a right,” where he stated the negative effects of “the pill” on both patients and society as a whole. From observing the campus reaction to this piece, one would think Nolan is Satan himself. This, of course, is not… Keep Reading
Reproductive rights and freedom of speech— contradictory or complimentary?
In last week’s edition of The Bona Venture, contributing writer Luke Nolan took to the opinions section to pen his thoughts on birth control pill usage. As unpopular opinions usually do, this one spread like wildfire around campus and online. I’ve heard debate from every person I’ve seen since last Friday afternoon. On Monday morning,… Keep Reading
Celebrating Pope John Paul II
By Luke Nolan, Contributing Writer Oct. 22 marked the feast of St. Pope John Paul II, the first Polish Pope and one of the most loved (and hated) in recent memory. His devotion to the Blessed Mother, as well as his openness to dialogue with other religions, has been an inspiration for all and… Keep Reading
SBU 101 fails to consider conservative opinions
By Brandon Sapienza, Contributing Writer There is no question about the fact that Americans are living in one the harshest political environments in recent memory. In the midst of all this chaos and unrest, the future leaders and workers of America are attending thousands of colleges and universities across the nation. On these campuses… Keep Reading
Racial injustices are still present today
By Chris Brown, Director, First-Year Experience & Orientation at St. Bonaventure University After discussing recent op-ed pieces with students, staff and faculty alike, I realized I needed to catch up on the articles published in our campus paper. I’m a bit ashamed in myself for falling this far behind with the BV. Despite a couple… Keep Reading
Free speech matters
For millennia, intellectuals, rulers and religious prophets have all professed the belief in the power of words. Playwright Edward Bulwer-Lytton wrote in the 19th century “the pen is mightier than the sword.” However, this saying is an echo of a much older and broader intellectual tradition that transcends the confines of modern thought. Speech, written… Keep Reading
Defending women’s rights
By Holly McCully, Contributing Writer After reading the Oct. 20 article in The Bona Venture, “Contraception isn’t a right,” I thought it was only logical to add a woman’s voice to the topic, seeing as it is an article about women, their health and their “crumbling self-worth” as noted by author Luke Nolan. It… Keep Reading
Basketball freshmen set to be a presence
With the season opener just a few weeks away, the St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team has been diligently preparing for its season. As a highly anticipated year is coming up for the Brown and White, the freshmen recruits have been getting acquainted with collegiate basketball life and learning the ropes on the fly. Tshiefu… Keep Reading
The problem with Twitter activism
Positioning on Twitter always feels like helping a movement. I often find myself sharing my opinions on political issues, and joining in an echo chamber. Most of the people I follow — with some exception, of course — have the same political beliefs I have, so naturally the opinions they offer mirror my own opinions.… Keep Reading
Women’s soccer falls on senior day
By Ryan Signorino Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure University women’s soccer team fought back to tie the game in the second half but ultimately fell to Saint Joseph’s University 2-1 on senior day, Sunday Oct. 22. Before kickoff, defender Sydney Cassagnol, goalkeeper Beth Moore, defender Alex Pochop, defender Brittany Tubiolo and midfielder Danielle Vis… Keep Reading
Bona alum empowers young women
When Kayte Malik was finishing up her MBA in 2016 at the University of Notre Dame, she came up with the idea of Dresscode. The idea behind Dresscode is that there is beauty in technology and innovation. Malik said she hopes to erase the stigma that computer science and technology are seen as “nerdy” and… Keep Reading
Objective look: Coming Out Day
It’s not like Christmas or Valentine’s Day; there aren’t any chocolates, firmly wrapped presents or cake – at least not for the majority of people. Instead, your present is a simple reminder – wrapped in inviting rainbow wrapping paper to compensate for such a blunt memo; it’s a memo some people revel… Keep Reading
Second season puts dark twist on drama
A calm opening quickly led to chaos in the second season premiere of Riverdale. In the season one finale, viewers are left with Archie’s dad, Fred, who was shot by a masked man with green eyes. Betty, Veronica and Jughead are all safely in their homes while Archie, without a driver’s license,… Keep Reading
Defending political comedy
By Mike Martin In an op-ed in the last edition of The BV, Brandon Sapienza criticized the politicization of late-night comedy shows by Madeline L’Engle who says, “A good laugh heals a lot of hurts.” Well maybe it is just me, but I think it is hard to laugh when America experienced its worst mass… Keep Reading