A collage of photos from the Mountain Photo courtesy of Natalie Pronio BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, FEATURES EDITOR “Everybody should choose to do something unusual for them,” said Brother Kevin Kriso, the guardian of the friar community at Mt. Irenaeus. “If they try something new, they might realize, there’s a whole different way of looking at…
BY BROOKE JOHNPIER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The 2023-2024 Friends of Good Music performance season opens Friday at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. “This is the first concert of our eight concert season,” said Evelyn Penman, interim executive director and senior curator of the Quick Center. “The Quick Center partners with Friends…
Her Campus members at a Halloween movie night / Photo courtesy of Hadley Thompson BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER Her Campus, a global women-run online magazine, has over 400 chapters, one of them being at St. Bonaventure. Writers across all four years are able to come together and bond over similar themes of womanhood. Her…
Bulletin board in the Career and Professional Readiness Center / Photo courtesy of Kelsey Purcell BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR For some students winter break is a time to relax and take it easy after the stress of finals season and the fall semester. Some students just want to rest and not think about their…
Ashley Estabrook and Jesus Martinez dance as flies in one of the plays Photo courtesy of Kelsey Purcell / The Bona Venture BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR Madi Wood, a second semester junior media studies major and theater minor, has taken part IN SBU Theater productions from behind the scenes since her freshman year. On…
Dorm room decorated with Christmas decorations / Photo courtesy of Kelsey Purcell BY ANNIKA SPITZER, STAFF WRITER Christmas music began playing Tuesday, Nov. 1, on Sirius XM radio 102.5. Is it too early for Christmas music? For some, maybe. However, is it too early to start thinking about Christmas shopping? Some say people are already…
The William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center is where the retreat will occur / Photo courtesy of Steven Stutz BY EMILIE WEINBECK, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure University School of Business will hold a retreat this Friday and Saturday. The School of Business Retreat is centered around doing principles business after the COVID-19…
Fr. Dan Riley O.F.M. at a men’s basketball game / Photo courtesy of Cassidey Kavathas BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER Father Dan Riley, O.F.M., a `64 St. Bonaventure University graduate, has made a name for himself on our campus. Not only is he a founder of Mt. Irenaeus, but he has also become a pivotal…
Speakers present at an ENACTUS club meeting / Photo courtesy of Bridget Vogl BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER The non-profit, internationally recognized educational organization ENACTUS promotes partnerships between leaders in business and university students while focusing on using entrepreneurial strategies to benefit the community. “St. Bonaventure University is already a community, and ENACTUS is a…
Emily Gustafson plays with a dog from the SPCA / Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Egan BY ELIZABETH EGAN, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR For Emily Gustafson, seeing how many animals in the area need a home is the hardest part of being a SBU@SPCA coordinator. Through the SBU@SPCA students take a weekly trip to the Cattaraugus County…
A Jack-o-lantern sits in the Marchiori Pavilion on a spooky October night / Photo Courtesy of Kelsey Purcell BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR There are a lot of ways to celebrate Halloween and get into the festive spirit, especially in the Southern Tier of New York. Here are some activities to try near St. Bonaventure…
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…
Cynthia Offerman makes fall crafts with other Silver Wolves volunteers and residents of Eden Heights / Photo courtesy of the Franciscan Center For Social Concern BY ELIZABETH EGAN, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Cynthia Offerman, got involved with Silver Wolves during her freshman year and has maintained connections through her senior year at St. Bonaventure University. When…
Get to know the new assistant director of first-year programs Stephanie Carpenter, assistant director of first-year programs / Photo courtesy of Stephanie Carpenter BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR Stephanie Carpenter has always wanted to move to Western New York. “I really like the area and the nature,” she said. She made her dream come true…
College Democrats Phone Bank / Photo courtesy of College Democrats on Instagram @sbu_collegedems BY CLAIRE FISHER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER With politics becoming the forefront of our generations’ topics of discussion, both College Democrats and College Republicans have become increasingly popular on campus. Natalie Merrill, sophomore and president of College Democrats, and Saidy Boyla, sophomore and president…
Photo courtesy of Ayushi Jain / Members at the club’s trail walk on Sept. 22, 2022 BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Active Minds, a club at St. Bonaventure University, which is dedicated to spreading mental health education and awareness, hosted a spirit week this past week. The club planned daily events with themes, encouraging a…
The Allegheny River Valley Trail / Photo courtesy of Annika Spitzer BY ANNIKA SPITZER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Are midterm exams stressing you out? Exercise is one of the best ways to improve your mental well-being. Let’s explore different movement options found right here on campus. Take a hike With the leaves changing and temperatures dropping, now…
Photo by Victoria Byrne / Daniel Schiffhauer, Economics Club chairperson BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Daniel Schiffhauer is one of the first students on track to earn a Bachelor of Science in economics at St. Bonaventure University. The economics program, through the School of Business, offers a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science…
Photo courtesy of Sydney Flaitz / Kelley making a camper pie at the EDGE Program kickoff event BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR The Competitive EDGE Program is a professional development program hosted by the Career and Professional Readiness Center. The program allows juniors and seniors to get “an edge” on their competition when it comes…
Photo Courtesy of Michele Cinque, Director of Positano News – Jandoli students interview the owner of a hotel and restaurant in Piano, Italy. BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR Whether they spent summer on the coast of Italy or in a small town in Western New York, it was a busy season for some students. As…