By Samantha Berkhead News Editor Throughout the last few months, the Trayvon Martin case has ballooned from a quiet story of a shooting in suburban Florida to a national media controversy. By the time editors at The New York Times asked Dan Barry, ‘80, and Serge F. Kovaleski, Campbell Robertson and Lizette Alvarez to cover…
By Heather Monahan Staff Writer It’s no question technology is moving forward at a rapid pace. It is providing the public many advantages, but it could also be the cause of drawing the age of newspapers to an end. Strategically located across campus, students can find USA Today, The Buffalo News and The New York…
By Samantha Berkhead News Editor The name ‘St. Bonaventure’ grabbed attention on a wide scale once again two weekends ago, but instead of a sports Cinderella story, it was an advertising one. The university’s chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) placed third of 16 teams in this year’s regional National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC)…
By Kevin Rogers Staff Writer St. Bonaventure University announced Dr. Charles J. Dougherty, ’71, president of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, will present the keynote address during the university’s 152nd annual Commencement Exercises May 13. “I was delighted and humbled,” Dougherty, a nationally recognized expert in health care ethics, said of his selection. “I said yes…
By Elizabeth Pray Staff Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) ended the semester Monday evening, with an induction ceremony held in the Doyle Trustees’ Room. Rob DeFazio, director of intramurals and club sports, delivered a message from Rick Trietley, vice provost for student life. His speech thanked outgoing senior members Michelle McKernan, president; Emily Deragon,…
By Marissa Bruno Staff Writer Get ready for a major genre change for the Spring Weekend acts this year. WSBU-FM 88.3, The Buzz, will host this year’s hip-hop and R&B artists. So Fly Smooth will perform at noon, Jade Alston at 2 p.m. and Matt Patterson at 4 p.m. tomorrow in the parking lot between…
By Emily Carson News Assignment Editor Dr. Matthew King, visiting assistant professor of philosophy, motivated his Good Life class this semester to form groups to address and help suffering people in the community. Students formed different groups to work towards different goals, including helping the local American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals…
By Emily Carson News Assignment Editor Colette Dow, a Board of Trustees member, has agreed to donate and match the amount raised by senior class officers through their 2012 Senior Class Gift Campaign to fund renovations in The Rathskeller. The project is being fundraised through the senior gift fundraising campaign by the Senior Gift Committee.…
By Nate West Assistant News Editor Just when you thought all the hype was over and all the excitement had drawn to a close, St. Bonaventure basketball has one last surprise. This time, it’s not a tournament bid or a conference championship. It’s a book. “A Legacy Defined,” which will celebrate the success of the…
By Samantha Berkhead News Editor At the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Cattaraugus County, just north of Olean, a white, floppy-eared pitbull terrier with a rambunctious spirit bounds across the lawn. He leads a simple life. Nothing could make him happier than chewing on his leash or a McDonald’s hamburger.…
By Elizabeth Pray Staff Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) discussed important updates regarding Dining Services and campus clubs at its second-to-last meeting of the semester Monday evening in the Doyle Trustees’ Room. Ann Teglund, coordinator of library computer services and information literary instruction, talked about recent changes at the Friedsam Memorial Library, and what…
By Samantha Berkhead News Editor When a vehicle fatally struck 24-year-old Ashley Sandau, ’10, ’11, in Los Angeles March 30, reverberations of the pain of her loss echoed throughout the St. Bonaventure community. During her time here, she had been a teammate, a student, an intern, a role model and a friend. She had become…
By Marissa Bruno Staff Writer Exams, papers and projects will consume the minds of every college student as the semester comes to a close. The graduating class of 2012 has additional worry: commencement plans. That’s why tomorrow, from 1-4 p.m., different offices will be hosting the fourth annual Senior One Stop Shop in the Richter…
By Kristie Schiefer Staff Writer The Holocaust Remembrance Day memorial service began as the vision of St. Bonaventure students. Tonight, a memorial service will inform and educated attendees about the impact of the Holocaust in the University Chapel. “(Freshman) Marni Conboy and I were interested in organizing a Holocaust Remembrance Day memorial, so we brought…
By Emily Carson News Assignment Editor Liberty Mutual Insurance has awarded St. Bonaventure sophomore Simone Bernstein a $10,000 scholarship through its Responsible Scholars Scholarship Program. Bernstein received one of five scholarships awarded to students who have initiated a volunteer program that has impacted his or her campus or community, and was recognized for her part…
By Samantha Berkhead News Editor Instead of performing in the Reilly Center like past Spring Concert acts, this year’s bands set up their equipment somewhere a little more underground. Due to insufficient ticket sales, Breathe Carolina and The Ready Set performed in the The Rathskeller tonight to a sold-out crowd of 300. Steve Kuchera, assistant…
By Mike Vitron Associate Editor It is easy to take our beautiful, 500-acre campus, tucked into the middle of the Enchanted Mountains, for granted. However, several students are doing their part to help beautify their campus. On Earth Day, April 22, the Center for Community Engagement’s First Year Service Program (FYSP) will assist maintenance crews…
By Samantha Berkhead News Editor A group of St. Bonaventure students recently created a movement to raise funds for anti-hunger charities called Cans For Change. Its goal? Feeding a four-person family for 30 days through the Community Angels of Allegany County, a group dedicated to helping people in need throughout Western New York. An assignment…
By Nate West Assistant News Editor The Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC) and Clare College sponsored a guest to speak on immigration Tuesday in Walsh Amphitheater. Dr. Claudia Chiesi, ’69, executive producer of films on human rights at Siren Films, spoke to students about a variety of issues relating to immigration to the United…
By Nate West Assistant News Editor The university held its annual Spring Awards ceremony in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts today. Richard Trietley, vice provost for student life emceed the event. Brother Basil Valente, O.F.M., director of the integrated marketing communications program, opened the ceremony with the invocation. Sister Margaret Carney, O.S.F.,…