Black History Month display at Quick Center of the Arts Julia Babcock/The Bona Venture BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER Feb. 1 marked the start of Black History Month. This month celebrates the history of African Americans and their impact on the United States. The United States has been celebrating Black History Month for 47 years…
True Balance station Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Before the spring semester, the Hickey Dining Hall implemented a new allergen-friendly food station. The station was implemented due to a survey about the dining hall based on feedback from the St. Bonaventure community. With the implementation of the station, other stations moved…
De La Roche Hall Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Faculty and students at St. Bonaventure University recognize the benefits of majors with subjects students tend to shy away from. Spanish and theology are two majors at Bonaventure that have significantly low enrollment. In the last five years, two students graduated…
BY BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER Students at St. Bonaventure University have expressed concerns over the upkeep of walkways on campus. Facilities said all roads and walkways are clear. Amaya Zinkovitch, a freshman adolescence education major, noticed multiple problems with the upkeep of campus during the winter. “The residence halls aren’t as dry as I would…
The Reilly Center Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER In fall 2023, St. Bonaventure University implemented speed bumps in front of the Reilly Center. The speed bumps only stayed up for a few weeks before being removed. Freshman education major, Ella McIntyre, was confused as to why the speed bumps were added…
Radio Row Campaign Poster Photo Courtesy of WSBU The Buzz BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ADVISORY EDITOR “Are you ready for it?” Six members of WSBU 88.3 “The Buzz’s” staff could face Taylor Swift as they head to the world’s biggest stage. For the sixth time, third consecutively, “The Buzz”, St. Bonaventure University’s student-run radio station, will…
An empty Rathskeller during a mens basketball game Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Students at St. Bonaventure University expressed concern as the Rathskeller stopped accepting meal swipes during men’s basketball games, which left limited late-night dining options. Amanda Ippolito, a sophomore educational studies major, claims that meal swipes should continue…
Jason Amore Photo Courtesy of: St. Bonaventure University BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER On Feb. 12, 2024, St. Bonaventure University will welcome Jason Amore as the new Vice President for Advancement. Amore worked in university advancement for over 23 years, during which he has cultivated and closed more than $245,000,000 in philanthropic giving. Originally from…
Doyle Hall David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Between the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters, Residence Life had multiple changes to its staffing. Several new resident assistants and one new resident director were hired. Resident assistant turnover is expected between every semester. Kurt Stitzel, residence director for Robinson, Falconio and Doyle…
Realbuto after receiving award Photo courtesy of Tom Missel BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR On the evening of Jan. 19, the St. Bonaventure community rippled in shock as the news of Ryan Realbuto’s ‘23 passing spread. News broke that Realbuto passed away at 9:15 p.m. as students and faculty settled down from the first week…
Lounge on the second floor of Plassmann Hall Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR With the spring 2024 semester, a new Plassmann Hall welcomed students and faculty with a fresh face. “It’s beautiful, it’s beautiful, it’s beautiful,” said Dr. Lauren Matz, an English and women’s studies professor. The completion of these floors…
Warming House logo Photo Courtesy of Warming House website BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER The Warming House, founded in 1974, recently received a $4,000 grant from the Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation. The soup kitchen located in Olean, New York is currently the longest-running student-run kitchen in the country. The Renodin Foundation provides grants for…
Fr. Larry Ford Photo Courtesy of Noticeboard BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR This past December, St. Bonaventure University’s Board of Trustees, appointed Fr. Larry Ford, who emphasizes guardianship and a unique Franciscan perspective for the university’s well-being. Ford is the secretary of the province of our Lady of Guadalupe, an organization that works to…
The dorm Pursel and Palude were moved to David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER AND DAVID SCIBILIA NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR, NEWS EDITOR Gardens East, West and Townhouses 31 through 33 at St. Bonaventure’s University experienced a power outage on Sunday, forcing administrators to relocate the buildings’ residents. Campus Facilities performed a total electric shutdown…
A Safety and Security car outside of the Safety and Security offices David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER AND ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR, STAFF WRITER Bonaventure has had three arrests of non-students for on-campus crimes since the start of the 2023 academic year, causing some students to raise concerns about the open nature…
BY BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER Repairs to the roof’s of Robinson and Falconio halls at St. Bonaventure University completed earlier this week as workers prepared the freshman residence halls for winter weather. “There was a manufacturing defect in some of [the] materials that were used,” said Jared Smith, Bonaventure’s director of Facilities Operations. “It was…
Pictured from left to right: Vicky Hartzler, Mason Palude, Bart Lambert, Larry LaRocco David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR “Democracy is at stake in the 2024 election,” said Larry LaRocco, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. “We’ve had attacks on the norms of how we conduct our democracy and…
Jacob J. Tarr Photo courtesy of Notice Board BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR State Police were unable to identify a motive behind the forcible touching of an unidentified St. Bonaventure University female student by a Pennsylvania man outside of Francis Hall on Oct. 31. “He wasn’t a student — he was there to commit…
Bonaventure students on the most recent Sorrento trip Photo Courtesy of @studysorrentosbu on Instagram BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure University students have the opportunity to travel to Oxford, England; Salamanca, Spain; and Sorrento, Italy through the university’s study abroad programs, allowing them to experience new cultures while earning college credit. The Francis E.…
CAB promotional materials for the Cedar Point trip Photo Courtesy of @sbucab on Instagram BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR The Campus Activities Board at St. Bonaventure University is increasing the number of events it hosts, hoping to get more Bonaventure students in attendance. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) plans events for students, such as bingo,…