BY HANNAH GONSIOREK, CONTRIBUTING WRITER From the ages of 10 to 12, Amanda Snyder of Olean found encouragement and inspiration through St. Bonaventure University’s Bona Buddies program. At the time, she was one of five siblings being raised by a single mom working several jobs. Bona Buddies guaranteed her quality time with a trusted mentor…
Many people have qualms with Clare College. “It’s boring.” “It’s not relevant to my major.” “It’s useless.” However, I think Clare College is educational and helpful, both in school and in life. Many classmates are not fans of the religious classes in particular. While I can understand their point of view and I am certainly…
As a division I runner, I’m often asked, “Do you actually enjoy running?” My answer usually consists of a quick “No,” but the more I think about it, I do enjoy running. Of course, running has its downsides. It’s uncomfortable, breathing is hard, it’s terrible on your joints and there’s only about a 20 degree…
‘Tis the season.’ For Michael Myers, Jason and Carrie that is. These three classic characters make their appearance on AMC only a few times a year, but it’s always right around the same time: Halloween. They are the embodiment of horror and fear, invented to terrify you to the point of sickness, but for some…
As the final weeks of spring semester draw to a close, students said they are beginning to apply and interview for summer internships. Internships allow students to get hands-on experience in the professional world before graduating and beginning their careers. While some students said they choose to apply for internships within their career paths, other…
By Samantha Berkhead Managing Editor Many see St. Bonaventure as a homogenous, typically Catholic university in Western New York. They don’t, however, notice the growing percentage of a diverse international community on campus. According to sbu.edu, students at St. Bonaventure come from 38 different countries not including the U.S. Jeanette Dietrich, a junior journalism and…
By Jillian Hammell Assistant Features Editor As the spring semester winds down at Bonaventure, talk of summer activities floods campus. However, Bonaventure will not become a ghost town with tumbleweeds rolling down the sidewalks. Groups of middle and high school students will occupy the grounds from July 21 to August 3 for Bonaventure’s second annual…
By Kiara Catanzaro Staff Writer Do you aspire to travel and learn world history in other countries? Bonaventure offers numerous opportunities to study abroad. Students will have the opportunity to visit Uganda this summer for a 12-day program. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, will host a trip that will give students credit…