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
Ditcher, Gianniny and Morgan lead Brown and White to fourth place
By A.J. Mitchell Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure men’s golf team took a trip down to Cornell, NY this past weekend to play in the Cornell Invitational at the Robert Trent Jones golf course at Cornell University. Sophomore Nolan Ditcher put an exclamation point onto his great weekend by shooting a one-over par 72 on Sunday.… Keep Reading
Women’s soccer suffers shutout against Buffalo
By Jeremy Castro Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure Women’s soccer team struggled once again to get on the scoresheet as they fell to the University at Buffalo Bulls by a final score of 3-0. The Bonnies (0-7-1) went down early, as Kara Daly received the ball from the left side and rifled the ball into the top… Keep Reading
Video replay makes soccer better
Major League Soccer, MLS, introduced a fifth member to its referee staff during games halfway through the 2017 season: a video assistant referee (VAR). The introduction of video review in MLS marks a change in soccer. Referees are finally being recognized as mistake-making humans, and video review is there in case a play is missed.… Keep Reading
Walk-on takes team leadership role
Sean Mickey Contributing Writer Levi Malone’s tenure on the St. Bonaventure men’s cross country team has been an everchanging journey. Levi began his time at Bonaventure solely as a student. Now, as a senior, Levi is a captain of the men’s cross country team. He said his resilience and dedication to the sport haven’t gone… Keep Reading
Bonnies shine in the classroom
By Jeff Uveino Contributing Writer Spring 2017 marked the 24th straight semester that St. Bonaventure University student-athletes have accumulated an overall 3.0 or better GPA. Thirteen of Bonaventure’s Division I teams also produced a 3.0 GPA or better, and 134 student-athletes amassed a 3.50 GPA or better during the spring 2017 semester and were named to the… Keep Reading
Coach plans cystic fibrosis fundraiser
By Mike Hogan Contributing Writer This past weekend, Darryn Fiske, the St. Bonaventure University strength and conditioning coach hosted his 11th annual cystic fibrosis walk in dedication to his 12-year-old nephew, Andrew, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth. Cystic fibrosis is a terminal disease that damages the lungs as well as the digestive system, and it is life-threating. There is no cure for… Keep Reading
Inside the job of athletic trainers
By A.J. Mitchell Contributing Writer There is a key part of every team that never really gets its time in the spotlight. The athletic trainers at St. Bonaventure University come to the aid of over 250 student-athletes, and their main concern is to keep players on the field, on the court or in the pool.… Keep Reading
Kenney gives insight on TV coverage
The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team will be on the big screen this season 14 times, five of those on ESPN programming. CBS Sports Network and NBC Sports Network will be rounding out the national appearances, making it the most nationally televised games for Bonaventure since Mark Schmidt took over the program in 2006. Bonaventure’s… Keep Reading
Library holds Opening Doors exhibit
Through the National Library of Medicine and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, there is a six-panel exhibition discussing four African American surgeons’ advancements in their fields. The university borrowed the exhibition from the National Library of Medicine, which has toured in medical schools, libraries and universities for two… 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