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Community, togetherness and acceptance were main themes at St. Bonaventure’s first “Comm{unity} Rally”

Published on September 1, 2019 in NEWS/News web exclusive/Web Exclusives by News Staff

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…

Artists donates sculptures to SBU

Published on October 20, 2017 in FEATURES by Kelly Haberstroh

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…

Bonnies come back to top Flyers

Published on January 21, 2016 in SPORTS/Women's basketball by News Staff

By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Assignment Editor The women’s basketball team is off to one of its best starts in school history, winning 16 straight games. The Bonnies longest winning streak was 18, back in the 2012-2013, where they went 14- 0 in conference play and made it to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament.…

Bonaventure president announces departure

Published on January 19, 2016 in Breaking News/NEWS by Diana McElfresh

Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., will retire as the president of St. Bonaventure University. The announcement came via email to students and staff this morning. “Now, having served nearly 12 years as your President, I begin this new year and new academic semester confident it is the right time and the correct season to announce my…

Meet the team: Gabby Richmond

Published on November 2, 2015 in SPORTS/Web Exclusives by News Staff

Player: Gabby Richmond Height: 6-1 Year: Junior Hometown: Chicago, Ill. Position: Forward What does the team need to work on? “Not getting in our own way, not letting one game affect the next and just playing together as a team.”

Chinelly starts career with club hockey

Published on October 29, 2015 in SPORTS by Features Staff

By Ethan MacKrell Contributing Writer There’s no better feeling than getting your first goal out of the way and taking the pressure off your shoulders. This past weekend, Joe Chinelly scored the first goal of his Bonaventure career off of a pass from line mate Andrew Farnham. Chinelly, a freshman on this year’s St.…

Club hockey drops weekend series

Published on October 29, 2015 in SPORTS by Features Staff

By Nick Konotopskyj Sports Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure’s hockey team played two games against Ithaca this weekend with Ithaca taking the first game in a shootout 6-5 and the Bonnies taking the second game 3-2. For the Bonnies, it was their second win on the season, and it puts their record at 2-3-1. Forward…

Mockin’ around the courtroom

Published on November 21, 2013 in FEATURES by Features Staff

By Kevin Rogers Managing Editor Students from 10 colleges rolled into St. Bonaventure for a battle of legal know-how as SBU Mock Trial hosted its second annual “Friar Faceoff” tournament last weekend. In mock trial, students play the role of lawyers and witnesses as they develop the best defense or prosecution in a case…

Back to Buff

Published on November 14, 2013 in FEATURES by Features Staff

By Daniel Leopold Staff Writer College quickly becomes a time in every young adult’s life when school, free time and work become a stressful balancing act. The excitement and adventurous feeling experienced during the first couple of weeks of the semester soon wears down as the prospects of essays and finals draw near. Sometimes…

Stuck inside the ‘Walls’ of the mind

Published on November 14, 2013 in FEATURES by Features Staff

By Emily Sullivan Opinion Editor On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Garret Theater opened its doors to a crowd of people, all waiting to be seated and watch SBU Theater’s performance of “The Walls” by Lisa Dillman. The set, skillfully designed by Becky Misenheimer, associate professor of theater, looked normal enough; a few doorways, a…

Love of the game drives SBU golf coach

Published on October 3, 2013 in Golf/SPORTS by Sports Staff

By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor In the words of golfing great Ben Hogan, “the most important shot in golf is the next one.” St. Bonaventure Golf Head Coach John Powers subscribes to a similar philosophy of the game he plays, coaches and loves. “One of the biggest things that can hinder your performance on…

SBU cracks down on concussions

Published on September 19, 2013 in Extra Point/SPORTS by Sports Staff

By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor I see it on social media every Sunday during football games: fellow football fans complaining about penalties for hits to the head and showing a general lack of concern for player safety. This is not very different from how many professional and college athletic organizations treated the issue for many years.…

Senior O’Connor makes SBU history

Published on September 12, 2013 in SPORTS by Sports Staff

By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor Senior midfielder and attacker Emmett O’Connor broke St. Bonaventure’s all-time assists record last Sunday, notching his 23rd career assist in a 5-1 win over the Howard Bison (0-4). O’Connor scored a goal, his second of the year, earlier in day at the Duquesne Invitational in a 2-1 win against…

Macfarlane has built a winner at SBU

Published on September 5, 2013 in Extra Point/SPORTS by Sports Staff

By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor Last year, while working for the St. Bonaventure sports information office, I had the opportunity to travel with both the men’s and women’s cross country teams. The intense dedication and commitment to the sport I witnessed to last season has finally begun to pay off for the women’s team this…

Tumultuous year provides fond memories

Published on April 25, 2013 in SPORTS/Uncategorized by Sports Staff

By Harrison Leone Assistant Sports Editor This past year following St. Bonaventure sports has given the SBU faithful a lot to ponder. To aid in the retrospection, the Bona Venture presents its inaugural Sports Razzberries. Without further ado: The “Beast Mode” Award for Best Single Game Performance: Eric Mosley. The senior guard put the team…

Bonnies break losing streak vs. Bearcats

Published on April 18, 2013 in Softball/SPORTS by Sports Staff

By Pat Tintle Staff Writer After 36 straight road games, the softball team played their first home game of the season on Wednesday. The Bonnies (6-32, 2-12) split the doubleheader against Binghamton to end their 12-game losing streak. Tomorrow, the Bonnies will host Charlotte (16-22, 4-8) for a doubleheader. The games will begin at noon…

SBU Compliments promotes good will on campus

Published on December 6, 2012 in FEATURES by Features Staff

By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor St. Bonaventure is no stranger to social media. With multiple parody Twitter accounts and last year’s infamous BonaMemes Facebook page, students can easily stay up to date campus happenings. However, two students decided to focus their efforts on a social media page aimed at spreading kindness on campus…

15th SBU president passes at 90 years old

Published on November 8, 2012 in NEWS by News Staff

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By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor Fr. Reginald A. Redlon, O.F.M., the 15th president of St. Bonaventure University and a professed Franciscan friar for 68 years died Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Holy Name Friary in Ringwood, N.J. at 90 years old. Redlon was born on January 10, 1922 in Westbrook outside of Portland, ME. After…

Starting on a pie-note

Published on October 4, 2012 in FEATURES by Features Staff

By Matthew Laurrie Features Assignment Editor Worldwide, 121 million people suffer from depression and other mental health issues, according to the World Heath Organization. One new group on campus is working to combat this statistic. To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is a nonprofit organization aimed at providing help to people affected by…

SBU Theater trades “Carol” for one-acts

Published on September 6, 2012 in NEWS by News Staff

By Mary Best Managing Editor SBU Theater has canceled their winter production of “A Christmas Carol” in lieu of a one-act play festival titled “Knowing and Un-Knowing.” Ed. Simone, director of the theater program, changed the show as a result of the turnout at last week’s auditions for “A Christmas Carol.” “Although we had…

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