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
Former SBU diving coach returns
By Sean Mickey Contributing Writer There’s a familiar face at the Reilly Center this year. St. Bonaventure University alumnus and former coach Stephanie Fleming has returned as the men’s and women’s diving coach for the Bonnies. “Coming back to Bonaventure was a really easy decision because last year my husband [Jesse Fleming] was named head… Keep Reading
Women’s soccer struggles offensively
By Jeremy Castro Contributing Editor The St. Bonaventure University women’s soccer team has been on the wrong side of the win column more often than not this season. With a record of 0-5 and battling its fair share of injuries, from the outside looking in, the season might seem lost. However, those within the… Keep Reading
#WinDanceRepeat (Hopefully)
As a Boston native and die-hard Red Sox fan, I can’t help but feel anxiety when someone mentions the AL East race, especially during this time of the year. All season long, the Red Sox have kept a steady lead over the New York Yankees. However, as the season is progressing towards playoffs and the… Keep Reading
Men’s soccer kicks off strong
By Mike Hogan Contributing Writer Through the first four games of the season, the St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team (2-1-1), there has been no shortage of thrillers. In each of those four games, overtime has been needed to decide them, and sometimes, one overtime wasn’t enough. The Bonnies’ persistence has shined through since the… Keep Reading
Old faces move to new places
By Dominic LoVallo Editor-In-Chief Two St. Bonaventure faculty members took on new roles this summer, after the departure of former vice president for Student Affairs, Rick Trietley. Nichole Gonzalez is now the interim vice president for Student Affairs, and Rob DeFazio is now the interim executive director for Residential Living and Conduct – Gonzalez’s former… Keep Reading
SGA sets new precedents this year
Last Thursday was the first Student Government Association meeting of the 2017-2018 academic year. The executive board will be seeing some changes from its members elected at the end of last semester. In April, seniors Haylei John and Michael O’Malley were elected president and vice president respectively by the student body. They were to be… Keep Reading
Student Success Center under way
By Emily Losito Associate Editor St. Bonaventure University has seen a lot of construction trucks and caution tape in previous months. Recently, the floors of Plassmann Hall have been sprinkled in dust due to the new additions and remodeling of the first floor. Currently, it’s being transformed into the Student Success Center. Five forces, according… Keep Reading
New club delves into Chinese culture
By Faith Topolski Contributing Writer As clubs start back up for fall semester, a new club is emerging for those interested in learning about Chinese culture and language. The club was suggested by Barry Gan, Ph.D, who recruited a few students to attempt to get the club started. Officially taking off has required a few… Keep Reading
Chamberland takes on new role
By Nicholas Gallo Contributing Writer Ross Chamberland, O.F.M., was appointed special assistant to Bernie Valento, vice president for enrollment, at St. Bonaventure University. Fr. Chamberland will work alongside Valento to recruit students while continuing his role as executive director of the Lateran Center for Catholic Identity. They have already started their work on a… Keep Reading
CPRC continues to offer EDGE program
The EDGE program is back for its third year to offer professional development skills to St. Bonaventure University students. “The EDGE program’s intention is to help students gain the skills they need for graduate school and employment,” said Marie Wilson, EDGE program coordinator and career counselor at the CPRC. “Students are receiving a great education… Keep Reading
New advisory center provides students with another resource
By Leah McCluskey Contributing Writer As students return for the 2017-2018 academic year, new services will be available on campus, including the Advising Compass Center. Carol Fischer, Ph.D., of the School of Business is one of the brains behind the creation of this new service. As a member of the Student Success and Retention… Keep Reading
Men’s soccer drops double overtime thriller
By A.J. Mitchell Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team suffered their first loss of the season last night during a hard-fought double overtime battle against Houston Baptist, losing 2-1. It is the fourth consecutive overtime game for the Bonnies and second consecutive double overtime game. The Huskies struck early when Dequan Thomas… Keep Reading
Late heroics keep the Bonnies undefeated
By Mike Hogan Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team preserved its undefeated record yesterday night by coming out with a 1-1 draw at the University Texas Rio Grande Valley. After a long lightning delay, the first half was a back-and-forth affair as neither team was able to find the back of the… Keep Reading
Women’s soccer falls to Wright State
By Sean Mickey Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team remained winless yesterday, falling to the Wright State Raiders 3-0. The Raiders put the pressure on early. The first goal of the game was scored by Sarah Colvin of the Raiders in the 11th minute. In the 38th minute, a header was scored… Keep Reading
Cardi B tops music charts
Hip hop fans might have been caught off guard with Cardi B’s new hit song “Bodak Yellow,” but Cardi’s rap career has been increasingly successful within the past year. She boasts her independence, wealth and confidence. In a brief interview with MTV, Cardi B explains she stays humble, but felt like she deserved a chance… Keep Reading
Look What Taylor Swift Did
In the hyped-up debut for her latest album, Reputation, Taylor Swift released the music video for the single, “Look What You Made Me Do” on Sunday. The video opens in a graveyard, zooming in on a tombstone engraved with “Here Lies Taylor Swift’s Reputation.” From the beginning, viewers see a dark and resentful side of Swift,… Keep Reading
Bonaventure welcomes a new building to campus
With the new academic year comes new additions to St. Bonaventure, one of which is located right in the center of campus: The McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry. Although the university ministry staff moved into the building in May, the interior of the “MC” is new to many of the students and faculty who were… Keep Reading
Bonnies end series with walk-off over Spiders
The St. Bonaventure University baseball team added a walk-off victory Saturday afternoon, defeating the Richmond Spiders 6-5 on a walk with the bases loaded. Freshman Casey Vincent started for the Bonnies and finished the day with nine hits and three runs allowed in five innings. The Bonnies offense started to get hot in the bottom… Keep Reading
Phillips leads way in Bonnies win
By Mike DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University baseball team picked up the win in its series opener against the Richmond Spiders, winning 7-2. “I thought we just totally out played them, and that’s a fully funded, southern team,” Bonnies head coach Larry Sudbrook said. “We out hit them, we out pitched them, we… Keep Reading
Bonnies take walk-off loss against Bearcats
By Mike DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University baseball team traveled to Binghamton Tuesday afternoon to play the Bearcats, but headed home with a 10-6 loss. The game saw the Bonnies (22-16) out hit by the Bearcats (23-9) 14-9, but limiting the runners left on base to three, compared to the Bearcats’ six. After… Keep Reading