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
Objective look: unveiling hate
Sushi sounded good, but I didn’t ask for a side of slur. The fraternity house sounded fun, but I could’ve done without the verbal 3 a.m. daggers. The same goes for dinner the other night. I loved catching up with friends, but the surrounding looks when my pals across the table – a gay… Keep Reading
Catholic reflections on the Protestant Reformation
By Alexis Longoria This year marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. One might be quick to dismiss this as simply being a fun fact pertaining to the year, but there is much more to consider. The history of the Christian Church is immensely tied to the entire development of modern western civilization. The… Keep Reading
Letter to the Editor: LGBTQ+ community deserves inclusion
By Matthew Laurrie In response to a Sept. 8 Bona Venture article, titled “Choosing chastity over gay marriage,” I feel compelled to share a few thoughts. After reading the Nashville Statement, which was the focus of Patrick Hauf’s editorial, I have serious misgivings about Mr. Hauf’s interpretation of the document. The Nashville Statement, referred to… Keep Reading
DACA repeal, no big deal
By Patrick Hauf On Sept. 5, President Trump ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – a program that gives benefits to children of illegal immigrants – assuring the end of the world – at least that’s how some saw it. If liberals would take just a minute to examine Trump’s words and actions, they… Keep Reading
Rediscovering the lost art of drinking
Six wineries, two distilleries and one cidery later, I drove the long country road back to St. Bonaventure with tannins on my breath and the calm of the Finger Lakes on my mind. “I cannot rest from travel,” I thought to myself, reciting the words of Alfred Lord Tennyson’s famous poem Ulysses. “I will drink… Keep Reading
SBU speaks out against DACA action
By Dominic LoVallo Editor-In-Chief Students and faculty came together Monday and Tuesday to stand against the decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. DACA is a program that the Obama Administration approved in 2012. The program allows young people brought to this country illegally by their parents to get a temporary… Keep Reading
Club responds to hurricanes
By Nicholas Gallo Contributing Writer BonaResponds is on an active mission to help the victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma after they affected those from Texas and Florida. President of BonaResponds, Yvonne Gehrmann, is on course to help the victims. Gehrmann has been planning alongside Jim Mahar, Ph.D., BonaResponds coordinator and finance professor, to… Keep Reading
Design consultant receives honorary degree
By Kaylyn Foody Contributing Writer Fr. Richard Vosko, OFM, design consultant for the McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry, is set to receive an honorary degree from the university on Sunday, Sept. 17 to recognize his work. The new university ministries building, opened in May with features such as a fully functional kitchen, a large… Keep Reading
“Estebon No. 79”
By Anastasia Cottone Staff Writer Fans of the show Blacklist can look forward to a thrilling episode while watching the premiere of season four. It begins right where season three left off. Viewers have just learned that the main character, Agent Elizabeth Keen, who was thought to be dead, is not. Fans are instantly hooked… Keep Reading
Boots, sweaters, scarves and lattes
By Jenna Cosentino Staff Writer Fall is in full swing. Well, we all think it is. As soon as Starbucks comes out with their pumpkin spice lattes, fall is on everyone’s mind. Even with the slightest weather change, people break out their favorite cozy sweaters and tall boots. Fall is my favorite season because… Keep Reading
Recovering addicts tell their story
By Tom Cottingham Associate Editor “It’s not going to happen to me.” This phrase is one of the most common responses when the subject of addiction arises. “I won’t be the one drinking on weekdays,” “I won’t be the one shooting up before work” or “I won’t be the one thinking about ending my… Keep Reading
Hurricanes drive up gas prices
Gas prices continue to rise in the continental United States this week as a reaction to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Retail gas prices surged an average of 30 cents the week of Tuesday, Sept. 5, the largest gain since 2011. On Monday, Sept. 11, it was determined that gas prices had risen again, at a… Keep Reading
SGA increases club budgets
By Hannah Legacy Contributing Writer The Student Government Association has increased the allocated budgets of chartered clubs and organizations for the 2017-18 academic year. “SGA is able to support many of the clubs and organizations on campus through the Student Activity Fee, a small portion of every student’s cost of attendance,” said Deepak Iyer,… Keep Reading
Chinese photographer visits SBU
Zola Cao, chinese photographer and writer, presented his life and work in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts in the Rigas Family Theater on Tuesday as a Lenna Visiting Scholar. At his presentation, Cao spoke about what led him to take pictures and the influence it has had on his work. He also… Keep Reading
Hoffmann follows her dreams
By Faith Topolski Contributing Writer Pauline Hoffmann, Ph.D., is preparing to make a change in her career here on campus. Hoffmann returned to campus as a faculty member in 2006 and five years later became the interim dean. Then, in 2012, she became the official dean of the Jandoli School of Communication. During her… Keep Reading
Long paces golf to tenth place finish
By A.J. Mitchell Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure men’s golf team traveled to Hamilton, NY for their season debut this weekend to participate in the Alex Lagowitz Memorial Invitational at Seven Oaks Golf Club, which was hosted by Hamilton College. The Bonnies started strong thanks to a career-best performance by senior Corey Long. After the first… Keep Reading
Wilson nets winner as Bonnies defeat Albany
The St. Bonaventure University men’s soccer team got back to their winning ways this afternoon, defeating the University of Albany 1-0 in front of a home crowd at the Marra Athletics Field Complex. A rainy past few days finally cleared up, and the weather was perfect for soccer. The Bonnies came into the game riding… Keep Reading
SBU men’s soccer drops second straight
By Jeremy Castro Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team fell to Canisius with a final score of 2-0 on Friday evening. The Bonnies were coming off their first loss of the season against Houston Baptist, and were looking to get a good result in their home opener. Energy levels were high throughout the… Keep Reading
Wacky and tacky MTV VMA’S
By Natalie Forster Contributing Writer On August 27, over five million viewers tuned in to watch this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, hosted at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Despite 12.1 million viewers tuning in to the Game of Thrones finale at the same time, the VMAs were just as crazy as ever. The… Keep Reading
Maritime performing arts series begins
This semester, the performing arts series has expanded from jazz to incorporate many different forms of music and art, like classic rock, blues, classical, ballet and theater to expose students to more than one type of art. For the last two years, the performing arts faculty has done a series with jazz put together by… Keep Reading