BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Bona Buddies, a youth mentorship program based out of St. Bonaventure University’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern, cultivates life-long memories and inspires the next generation. “It’s such a heartwarming thing to see the buddies come on campus every week and have the time of their lives when they’re here,” said…
A prospective student tour groupPhoto courtesy of: Jacqueline Quinn-Kilger BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Henry Stoothoff, a freshman sports media major, visited St. Bonaventure University from Kansas City in early March 2022, touring campus for the first time. Stoothoff said that during his tour, he instantly felt like he would get a more personalized…
BonaResponds members stand on their newly built ramp / Photo courtesy of Jim Mahar BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER BonaResponds’ mission is clear: to help those in need and to bring people together. The student-run group and nonprofit organization at St. Bonaventure University is open to any person who wants to help and provide services to…
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, NEWS EDITOR After surviving the pandemic offering only take out meals, the Warming House has opened their dining hall again for eat in meals exactly 16 months since they closed. This year, volunteers face the challenge of preparing take out meals as well as eat in meals. “Our guests are now able…
Photo by Vanessa Donadio, News Assignment Editor To advocate for themes of community, togetherness and acceptance among students on campus, St. Bonaventure held its first-ever “Comm{unity} Rally,” said organizer Nichole Gonzalez, dean of students and chair of the President’s Committee on Equity and Inclusion. Gonzalez said that she organized this event to “gather people…
At 88 years old, Liz Whitney Quisgard continues to dedicate “a lifetime of effort” to creating art. Residing in New York City, she believes moving to NYC is essential to even have a chance at becoming a world-famous artist because it’s the center of western art. Knowing her career…
By Brianna McKnight Staff Writer Buffalo’s National Federation for Just Communities (NFJC) held the Dash for Diversity event in Delaware Park on Oct. 1 to fight against bias and bigotry. Lana D. Benatovich, a member of St. Bonaventure’s Board of Trustee’s, is the president of the NFJC. The NFJC realized the need for people in…
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…
I flipped my car Tuesday. Wait, that’s probably not the best way to start a story. Let me back up. I flipped my car Tuesday, and I’m fine. My car’s a tank and was barely damaged. I’m less of a tank, but because my car is one, I also only suffered minor damage (an elbow…
By Joe Sanchez-Castro Contributing Writer The All Saints’ Day Mass welcomed 30 people into the University Chapel on Nov. 1 in Doyle Hall. Father David Couturier, O.F.M, the administrator and coordinator of the mass, read gospels, sang hymns from the Bible and spoke about the true meaning of this day and explained why it is…
By Amelia Kibbe Advisory Editor Sr. Mary Lou Lafferty, O.S.F. said she knows she and her fellow sisters will be in competition with Sunday afternoon’s Buffalo Bills game but hopes many Bonaventure students will take the time to visit them for a prayer service for mercy. Pope Francis announced 2016 as a Year of Mercy,…
By Dom LoVallo Managing Editor St. Bonaventure University has scheduled a series of cooking classes for the community, opening the campus to more than just the students. Last January, Bonaventure held its first cooking classes, and they were a success according to Jennifer Pulver, the event sales and marketing manager. “All of them were very…
By: Ellen Kibbe Staff Writer A little rain did not put a damper on the festivities for the 30th anniversary of Mt. Irenaeus last Saturday. The celebration began on campus last Thursday in Café La Verna. Mountain supporters Kim and Reggie Harris put on a concert and held a coffeehouse conversation on the topic of…
By Zachary Newcome Contributing Writer On Feb. 6 and 7 the AMSOIL Championship Snocross will compete at the Seneca-Allegany Resort & Casino, in Salamaca, New York. Snowmobile riders from around the globe will compete in this event. Gear and apparel will be available for purchase. Buy your tickets at the Logo Shop onside the…
By Nate West This is the beginning of my eighth semester at Bona’s, and I can tell you, I’ve had an amazing Bonaventure experience. That being said, I’m finding myself scrambling to complete my Bonaventure bucket list (Yes, the one from my freshman year.) It’s important for students to be a part of the community…
By Kiara Catanzaro News Editor Arthur Moats, Buffalo Bills linebacker, will visit St. Bonaventure University on Saturday, Feb. 8 to speak on the importance of community service and how the NFL gives back. The speech is open to students, faculty and members of the local community. Last semester, 2,000 people in the St. Bonaventure community…
By Mary Best Editor-In-Chief This fall, Cattaraugus County will be abuzz with music. Paige Winston, music director for WSBU-FM 88.3 The Buzz, is spearheading a Bona-style “Save the Music” campaign, hoping to unite Bonaventure students and their artistic talents with Olean and Allegany residents. Winston, a junior journalism and mass communication major, said while the…
By Tate M. Slaven Contributing Writer Students who come to college learn the transition can either make or break them. Many incoming students become concerned with leaving the comforts of home and coming to college to live in a dorm. After the first year or two, some Bonaventure students decide it’s not for them, but…
By Emmariah Holcomb Staff Writer Campus overnights can give prospective students a taste of what Bona’s is all about. When students decide on where to go to college, often one of the biggest impacting factors is how they’re treated when they visit campus. The admissions department at St. Bonaventure works with current students to offer…
By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor On what seems like a monthly basis, a crazy trend sweeps America that can only be described in one word: stupid. Recently, such trends as Honey Boo Boo Child, “Call Me Maybe” and the phrase “YOLO” (an excuse to do something stupid because “You Only Live Once”) experienced mainstream…
