There is no verb “to own” in Seneca, so what does that mean for our shared history?
SCOTT SACKETT: JANDOLI SCHOOL LECTURER I grew up in western New York, the “western door” of the Haudenosaunee. Their name for themselves … Keep Reading
Opinion: Scoring droughts cost Bonnies another game — and ultimately their season
PHOTO COURTESY OF GOBONNIES BY JONNY WALKER, ADVISORY EDITOR After his St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team got knocked out of the Atlantic-10 Tournament Saturday afternoon by Duquesne, head coach Mark Schmidt summarized the result rather simply. “We had open shots — we missed them. They had open shots — they made them,” Schmidt said. “That… Keep Reading
Bonnies drop semifinals in potential last game of season
BY WILL POLADIAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF In a game where St. Bonaventure only led at the 17:08 mark of the first half, redshirt senior guard Daryl Banks III did all he could, scoring 14 points and going 6-for-6 from the free throw line in a 70-60 loss to Duquesne. “We weren’t good enough and a lot had… Keep Reading
Recap: Bonnies men’s basketball season ends after loss to Duquesne in A-10 Semifinals
BY: ANDREW HALE, MANAGING EDITOR The No. 7 seeded St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team fell 70-60 to the No. 6 seeded Duquesne Dukes in the Atlantic 10 Semifinal game. The semifinal matchup was the third time the two teams played each other in three months. Bonnies sophomore forward Assa Essamvous drove to the lane, converting… Keep Reading
Preview: Bonnies men’s basketball takes on Duquesne in A-10 Semifinals Saturday
BY: ANDREW HALE, MANAGING EDITOR The No. 7 seeded St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team takes on the No. 6 seeded Duquesne Dukes in the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 Championships Saturday. This is the third matchup of the season between the two teams. Duquesne defeated Bonaventure in both games. At home in January, the Dukes… Keep Reading
Inside Daryl Banks III lifting St. Bonaventure to its first A-10 Semifinals since 2021
PHOTO COURTESY OF GOBONNIES BY JONNY WALKER, ADVISORY EDITOR NEW YORK — Two games away. For the first time since 2021, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team advanced to the Atlantic 10 Championship Semifinals, defeating Loyola Chicago in double overtime, 75-74, Thursday night. But without late-game heroics from guard Daryl Banks III, Bonaventure’s season likely… Keep Reading
Bonaventure’s potential path to the NCAA Tournament
BY WILL POLADIAN, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF St. Bonaventure ended its conference season with a 9-9 record, granting the Bonnies the seventh seed entering the conference tournament. La Salle beat George Washington in the first round, setting up the Bonnies against the Explorers in the second round. After a 75-73 victory, second seeded Loyola Chicago had its matchup… Keep Reading
Recruitment remains strong in Mid-Atlantic region
BY: ANDREW HALE, MANAGING EDITOR During her senior year of high school, Morgan McManus, unsure of where she would spend the next four years of her academic career, maneuvered through a maze of college representatives at her school’s yearly college fair. McManus scoured the gymnasium in search of a school with a close-knit community. After… Keep Reading
Bonaventure celebrates Women’s History Month
Collage of famous women in Murphy Hall Morgan Kilger / The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Throughout the month of March, several clubs at organizations at St. Bonaventure University celebrate Women’s History Month. SBU for Equality and Jandoli Women in Communications are hosting events or panels throughout March. The Jandoli School of Communication… Keep Reading
Study abroad experiences ready to begin
Students in Rome, Italy Photo Courtesy: The studysorrentosbu Instagram page BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR St. Bonaventure University students have the opportunity to travel through some of the university’s study abroad programs, allowing them to experience new cultures while earning college credit. The Francis E Kelley Oxford program takes place from June 28 to… Keep Reading
Why social media’s illusions hide our true selves
BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Photo Courtesy of Wikimeida Commons If your social media feed is anything like mine, you have seen the “Social Media is Fake” trend on TikTok. The trend started seriously, with people posting struggles that go overlooked or hidden on social media and eventually turned into satire. I have found peace… Keep Reading
The NCAA’s bat-flip ban adds to their awful mistakes
BY COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) rules on “unsportsmanlike acts” continue to show that many rulemakers remain out of touch with the evolving game of baseball. On Feb. 25, with his team down 8-4 to Nebraska, Grand Canyon senior utility player Tyler Wilson smashed a… Keep Reading
The new MLB jerseys are just simply comically bad
ALEXANDER THOMAS: CONTRIBUTING WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The 2024 MLB season is one to be looking forward to. Players are more talented than ever, and new records are being set every year. One thing holding the MLB back is the new Nike Vapor jerseys manufactured by Fanatics. Players and fans have started to… Keep Reading
Access to abortion should be legal in the United States
By: ISABEL MARZULLO, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Women have been fighting for rights since 1848, and while women have reached many milestones, such as being able to vote and receive a proper education, there have also been many downfalls. One is women losing the right to a safe abortion. When the U.S.… Keep Reading
Hadley Thompson receives woman of promise award
From left to right: Mary A. Hamilton, Aaron Chimbel and Hadley Thompson Photo courtesy of Danny Bush BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, FEATURES EDITOR AND BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER When Hadley Thompson, a senior political science and journalism major, checked her phone on the morning of January 21, the last thing she was expecting to see was… Keep Reading
Everyone should support The Living Wage for Musicians Act
BY: JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Photo Courtesy @weareumaw on Instagram It’s time to tune into the reality of the music industry. The melodies we love are oftentimes composed against a backdrop of economic struggle for the artists who create them. While the Living Wage for Musicians Act may not be a silver-bullet solution to unethical… Keep Reading
Fr. Kevin Mullen to be awarded honorary doctorate
BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER Fr. Kevin Mullen, O.F.M, will receive an honorary doctorate at St. Bonaventure University’s 164th commencement ceremony on May 12th. He will receive this award due to his accomplishments as a Franciscan leader. Mullen will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree that is awarded to someone who has… Keep Reading
OPINION: BONNIES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WILL TURN IT AROUND
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY ALLIE ELKINS, SPORTS EDITOR Having not won a game since Dec. 30, the St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team capped off a rough season with a 62-51 loss on March 6 to Dayton in the Atlantic 10 Championships. This abrupt end to a 4-26 season served as a sad ending… Keep Reading
Bonnies Baseball drops series tiebreaker to Middle Tennessee
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY RYAN LOMBARDI, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Bonnies traveled to Middle Tennessee Friday afternoon for a three-game series against the Blue Raiders. Redshirt junior Chance Moore started on the mound for Bonaventure in Game 1. The Bonnies went down early after junior shortstop Clay Badylak and sophomore secondbaseman Cale Vinson hit sac… Keep Reading
Men’s lacrosse secures first win of the season
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY KYLE MAIER, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University’s men’s lacrosse team won its first game of the season Tuesday after beating Canisius University 12-8. Senior midfielder Jackson Webster opened up scoring for the Golden Griffins (2-5) before the Bonnies (1-5) answered with four goals from four different players in… Keep Reading
Recap: Bonnies men’s basketball complete comeback in double overtime thriller against Loyola Chicago in A-10 Quarterfinals
BY ANDREW HALE, MANAGING EDITOR The No. 7 St. Bonaventure men’s basketball defeated the No. 2 Loyola Chicago Ramblers 75-74 in a double overtime thriller to advance to the Atlantic 10 Semifinals. Like the Bonaventure’s second-round matchup against La Salle, the Bonnies came out cold shooting 0-5 to begin the game. Following a layup from… Keep Reading