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Recap: Bonnies MBB Falls to VCU, Bows out of A-10 Tournament in Quarterfinals

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Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: WILL NUNN, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team fell at the hands of the top-seeded VCU Rams 76-59 Friday in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic-10 Championships. The Bonnies (22-11, 9-9 A-10), playing their second game in as many days after a second round win over Duquesne Thursday,…

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OPINION: Did Injuries Play a Costly Role In Bonnies Tournament Loss?

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Photo Courtesy: @A10MBB on X BY: CARSON HAYEK, SPORTS EDITOR Following the 76-59 loss to VCU, it was very clear the Bonnies were undermanned.  Entering the Atlantic 10 Championships, the Bonnies had eight healthy scholarship players. Following a win over Duquesne, that number fell to seven with Duane Thompson freshly hurt. Junior guard Dasonte Bowen,…

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Preview: Bonnies MBB face Top-Seeded VCU in Atlantic 10 Quarterfinals

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BY: WILL NUNN, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com After a come-from-behind victory over Duquesne Thursday, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team advances to play the top-seeded VCU Rams in the Atlantic 10 quarterfinals Friday. The Bonnies (22-10, 9-9 A-10) defeated Duquesne (13-18, 8-10 A-10) 64-59 in the second round of the A-10 Championships…

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Recap: Bonnies MBB defeats Duquesne in Second Round of Atlantic 10 Championships; Advance to Play VCU in Quarterfinals

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Photo: ANDREW HALE BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF WASHINGTON – The No. 8 St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team — which led for only two minutes and four seconds — took down No. 9 Duquesne Thursday, defeating the Dukes 64-59 in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Championship. As they did in the first matchup against…

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Preview: Bonnies MBB Faces Duquesne in Second Round of Atlantic 10 Championships

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PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. BONAVENTURE ATHLETICS BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF WASHINGTON – The No. 8 seeded St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team takes on the No. 9 seeded Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Championships Thursday. The Bonnies (21-10, 9-9 A-10) enter the tournament having won four of their last five games, including a…

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SBU Continues DEI Despite “Dear Colleague” Letter

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Trump signing a bill Photo: Wikimedia Commons BY DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR Despite increased pressure from the Department of Education and the Trump administration, St. Bonaventure University President Jeff Gigerich said the university will continue its diversity, equity and inclusion programs until specifically told they violate the law.  On Feb. 14, the U.S. Department of…

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Bonnies MBB On Pace to Break Attendance Records

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BY: CARSON HAYEK, SPORTS EDITOR Photo: Joseph DeBell / The Bona Venture    The Reilly Center has been a staple of the St.Bonaventure campus since 1966. Most notably known for its passionate student section during men’s basketball games, the arena is approaching a record year for attendance.    A variety of factors play a role in how…

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WBB: Scoring Struggles Persistent Throughout the Season

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BY: WILL NUNN, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has had a difficult season. The Brown and White sit last in the Atlantic 10 standings at 6-22, and 2-15 in conference play.     One of the main catalysts for the Bonnies’ struggles has been their lack of offensive output.…

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Baseball’s Offense Paves Way for Strong Start

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BY: LAYNE HAUGHT, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com    The St. Bonaventure University baseball team put on a scoring barrage in their opening series against Gardner-Webb in North Carolina, tallying 45 runs across four games and winning the series three to one. A vast improvement in the opening series in comparison to 2024 where the…

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Bonnies Atlantic 10 Swim and Dive Championship Recap

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BY: RILEY PENDLETON, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com    The St. Bonaventure swim and dive team traveled to Virginia this past week to compete in the Atlantic 10 Championship meet. The men’s team finished as runner-ups in the competition, making this the best finish for the program since 2016. The women’s team finished in ninth…

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Men’s Atlantic 10 Indoor Track Championships Preview

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BY: SEAN WALLACE, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com    Coming off the Nazareth Conference Tune-Up to finish the indoor regular season, the St. Bonaventure men’s track team will look to make some noise at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Track Championships.     Sophomore Brendan Chapple set the school record for the indoor 1000 meters in the A-10…

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Recap: Bonnies MBB Takes Down Duquesne On Senior Day

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Photo: Joseph DeBell BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team won its first game over Duquesne in over two years, defeating the Dukes 70-63 Saturday afternoon. Prior to the game’s start, the university honored senior guards Chance Moore and Melvin Council Jr., as well as graduate center Noel Brown in honor of…

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Language Matters for Democracy

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BY: SCOTT SACKETT, JANDOLI SCHOOL LECTURER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons In a visit to the Dachau concentration camp near Munich, Germany last week, U.S. Vice President JD Vance solemnly addressed a group of dignitaries after meeting a survivor. Beneath a dank gray sky reflecting the emotional undertones of the occasion, Vance said, “I’ve read…

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Preview: Bonaventure MBB Fights for A-10 Positioning Against Duquesne Saturday Afternoon

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PHOTO COURTESY OF DUQUESNE ATHLETICS BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team plays at home for the first time since Feb. 9, looking to snap its two-year-long, five-game losing streak against Duquesne Saturday afternoon. The Bonnies (18-9, A-10 6-8) and Dukes (11-15, A-10 6-7) first played each other on Jan. 18. In that…

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Student’s Speak on Housing Portal

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Devereux Hall Photo Courtesy: Morgan Kilger BY MORGAN KILGER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The housing portal — St. Bonaventure University’s housing selection process — is starting up for the 2025 through 2026 school year. Freshman accounting major Carly Thomas is halfway through her first year at  Bonaventure.  Sophomores can choose between Devereux Hall, Shay Hall, Francis Hall,…

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Softball Aims to be Competitive

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BY: AIDAN SHINNERS, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com    The St. Bonaventure University softball team heads into the 2025 season with the goal of returning to competitiveness after a 4-39 (1-18 A-10) 2024 campaign.       Returning to the Bonnies lineup, sophomore outfielder Sydney DeGram who led the team with a .313 batting average in her first…

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Recap: Bonnies MBB Powers Past UMass, Snaps Three Game Skid

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BY: WILL NUNN, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com    The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team traveled to Amherst, Massachusetts Saturday and defeated the UMass Minutemen 73-59.    The win snaps a three-game losing streak for the Bonnies (18-9, 6-8 A-10), and places them just 0.5 games back of the Minutemen (11-15, 6-7 A-10) in the…

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Preview: Bonnies MBB face UMass, Look to End Three Game Skid

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BY: WILL NUNN, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Photo: @BonniesMBB / X    After a heartbreaking loss at Rhode Island on Wednesday, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team looks to bounce back as they travel to Amherst, Massachusetts to face the UMass Minutemen Saturday.    The Bonnies (17-9, 5-8 A-10) enter Saturday coming off three consecutive losses, being bested…

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Reilly Center Pool Reopens After Repairs

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Reilly Center pool Photo: GoBonnies BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER The Reilly Center — a multi-purpose arena at St. Bonaventure University — swimming pool has experienced closures due to repairs. The causes have not been deemed dangerous and some members of the swimming and diving teams say they have not suffered setbacks despite changes in…

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Students Upset Over Laundry Room Access

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Washers in a laundry room Photo: Chris Doody BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER Some students at St. Bonaventure University face a weekly battle when doing their laundry.  “I have had people touch my clothes, and put them on top of the washing machine and then I have to put them back into the washer because…

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