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
Bonnies place 10th at Atlantic 10 Championship
By Alfonso De Falco Staff Writer The St. Bonaventure University golf team played in the Atlantic 10 Championship in Orlando, Florida from Friday to Sunday, placing 10th overall out of 11 teams with a score of 895. The Richmond Spiders (840), VCU Rams (853) and Dayton Flyers (854) placed in the top three, respectively. The… Keep Reading
Bonnies complete sweep of Explorers
By Mike DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University baseball team secured the sweep against the La Salle Explorers over the weekend, winning 9-7 on Saturday and 3-0 on Sunday. In Saturday’s game, the Bonnies out hit the Explorers 16-8, but left nine runners stranded on base over the course of the game. Though the… Keep Reading
MacCarrick helps club Bonnies to win
By Mike DeSanto Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure University baseball team picked up a win in its series opener against the La Salle Explorers, winning 8-4. The Bonnies (20-15, 10-6 A10) edged the Explorers (8-30, 2-11 A10) in hits 10-9, while leaving six runners on base to the Explorers eight. Junior left fielder Ryan MacCarrick… Keep Reading
Mericle reminisces about experience at The BV
By Julia Mericle Editor-in-Chief When I joined The BV as a freshman, I thought I would learn about writing for a newspaper and have something to put on my resume. Four years later, The BV has been the best part of my Bonaventure experience and being editor-in-chief my last semester has been the cherry… Keep Reading
Bunny says goodbye
By Lian Bunny Co-Photo Editor I have learned the complex, but utterly rewarding relationship between a young reporter and his or her newsroom. There are many ways to evaluate experiences. For The Bona Venture newspaper, I could reflect on past editorship positions, years involved, number of articles written, amount of hours dedicated, number of… Keep Reading
Gordon welcomes nostalgia
Hannah Gordon Training Editor I remember the first time I walked into The BV newsroom—a different one than we have now. Before the first floor of Robinson Hall was converted into freshman dorms, it was hallowed ground for journalism—for us BV’ers anyway. The outdated rugs and furniture became a second home. My first week… Keep Reading
Sawyer’s final curtain call
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Associate Edtior The Bona Venture was the first club on campus that I was introduced to. I didn’t know how I felt about writing. I always wanted to be in front of the camera and to work my way up to be an anchor on ESPN. Since joining the paper… Keep Reading
McGurl finds second family within The BV
I’ve had a few consistencies over the past three years: An uncanny preference for The Hickey’s pizza station. A love-hate relationship with The Richter. A love for words. The latter was birthed from this very publication; a publication I found because Emmy Kolbe, my best friend since first Rob, said “Hey, you should consider writing… Keep Reading
Thankful for BV
Rachel Konieczny Co-Photo Editor The Bona Venture is by far one of the best groups I have been involved with on campus during my time at St. Bonaventure. From the outgoing staff to countless, delirious, early-morning layout sessions, I can confidently say the BV helped to positively shape my undergraduate career. Working as news editor… Keep Reading
Fernandes’ final call
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor My involvement with The BV began shortly after someone told me I wouldn’t succeed as a contributing writer, yet alone, be able to move up and become an editor. When I was a freshman, there were no minorities who were part of The BV. I was told that as… Keep Reading
Two semesters bring lifetime of memories
By Jessica Dillon News Assignment Editor I came to Bona’s for the trees, and now, as they adorn themselves in that delicate green lace once again, I smile. I walk from one class to the next, the sun ducking behind the clouds, and I anticipate a “YO JESS,” shout from the one-and-only Dom, and… Keep Reading
BV helps write story of one student’s life
By Amelia Kibbe Advisory Editor I sat down alone in The BV newsroom on a Tuesday night, planning to write my farewell editorial. But first, I got up from the couch, walked over to the editor-in-chief’s computer and put “Uptown Girl” on at maximum volume. After all, it didn’t quite feel like The BV… Keep Reading
Students spring into the weekend
By Cameron Pettrone Staff Writer With Spring Weekend just around the corner, students are becoming excited for the weekend’s events. Molly Pra Sisto, a freshman education major, is looking forward to this weekend. “It’s supposed to be crazy from what I heard, but I am looking forward to spending time outside with my friends,” she… Keep Reading
Bonnies participate in ASL workshop
By Jessica Dillon News Assignment Editor Some students at St. Bonaventure University “didn’t think it’d be a big deal” to experience what it was like to be deaf and blind until Monday, when a workshop held during the American Sign Language course transformed their perspective. “ “It was different than I thought it was going… Keep Reading
Nonprofit to start on-campus chapter
By Thomas Cottingham Features Editor St. Bonaventure University will take precedent next semester becoming one of the first schools in the nation to implement an on-campus chapter of Healthy O.N. (Oral Health and Nutrition), a nonprofit organization run predominantly by college students. Jason Liao, a history and pre-dental studies double major, plans to start the… Keep Reading
Cadets research alumni veterans
By Harley Anderson Staff Writer Seneca Battalion cadets are surmounting the task of researching St. Bonaventure University’s involvement in the Korean War. After identifying multiple graduates, cadets have been seeking to find more information on each one and, when possible, meet with the veterans in person. Such as in the case of veteran John R.… Keep Reading
All Star, Hall of Famer…Owner?
By Mike DeSanto Sports Editor Welcome back to baseball, Captain! I’m sorry, as a New York Yankees fan, I know Derek Jeter as Captain. But now Jeter will be called by a different title: owner. This is because Jeter, along with a group that includes former Republican Presidential nominee Jeb Bush, has agreed to buy… Keep Reading
Bonnie Awards making its return
As the 2016-2017 academic year wraps up, the St. Bonaventure University athletics department will host the second annual Bonnie Awards to commemorate athletic accomplishments from students throughout the year. In previous years, the school would put together an end-of-the-year senior banquet to honor the graduating seniors with a dinner and to thank them for the… Keep Reading
Tennis freshmen look back on first year
By Emily Coughlin Staff Writer As the season comes to an end, the freshman of the St. Bonaventure University men’s and women’s tennis teams are looking back at their first year as a Bonnie. Starting in the fall, the six new members were introduced to a concept that was different from their younger years playing… Keep Reading
Upperclassmen set to end their journey
By Mike DeSanto Sports Editor For seven members of the St. Bonaventure University baseball team, the end of their careers is drawing near. The Bonnies will graduate six seniors and one graduate student this season, including: outfielder Taishi Terashima, second baseman Jared Baldinelli, catchers Tommy LaCongo and Brad Gresock, first basemen/pitchers Danny Urban and T.J.… Keep Reading