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MSA brings Wear a Hijab Day to SBU

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By Jessica Dillon News Assignment Editor More than 45 members of the St. Bonaventure University community participated in Wear a Hijab Day, an event hosted by Muslim Students and Allies and SGA to raise awareness about the cultural, religious and traditional values of veiling. After months of planning and preparation spearheaded by sophomore journalism and…

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SGA updates on Paladino Building

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On Tuesday, the Student Government Association’s voting members selected the students’ recommendation to present to the board of trustees regarding the name change of the “Paladino House.” Though there were originally four resolutions one was retracted late last week and another early Tuesday. Two resolutions were voted on: Resolution one, being to change the name…

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SGA amendments would change constitution

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By Jessics Dillon Contributing Writer Two amendments to the Student Government Association (SGA) constitution seek to rectify the issues that arose in last spring’s election for executive board president and vice president. Some feel that the amendments were proposed in an unethical manner. The amendments, proposed by Jessica Laursen, class of 2017 senator, move to…

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SGA executive board looks forward to new year at Bona’s

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By Layne Dowdall Contributing Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) plans to make some major changes in administration this year, officials said. Anneliese Quinlan, executive board president of the SGA, said the board will focus on increasing cooperation with the senate, part of the legislative branch of SGA and gaining input from them. “In the…

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SGA/CAB search for voting solution

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This semester, one Student Government Association (SGA) senator held two voting positions, which is against policy. However, SGA said it has found a solution. “When the time came to vote, they called me twice. I had to answer twice,” said Madeleine Faircloth, the class of 2017 secretary and Campus Activities Board (CAB) representative. SGA has…

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Charity decision raises questions on voting rules

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By Hannah Gordon Managing Editor A new university charity was chosen with seven proxy voters for senators, one senator voting twice and 188 student body votes in an online survey to guide Student Government Association (SGA) on student opinion. On Nov. 24, SGA voted for Embrace it Africa to replace March of Dimes as the…

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New club budgets exceed expectations

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By Lian Bunny Photo Editor After St. Bonaventure clubs prepared for another budget decrease for the 2015-2016 academic year, a university gift of $42,000 allowed the Student Government Association (SGA) to raise people’s expectations and club allocations. SGA President Rose Brown said the group was told the funds were a “university gift.”  The university did…

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SGA lists new goals

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By: Brando Fields Staff Writer The St. Bonaventure University community has a new Student Government Association (SGA) lineup. SGA is a group of students elected by their peers who work together in order to better the campus. Each member is involved with the decision making process. The mix of students for this upcoming fall semester…

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SGA approves Kibbe for chief justice of the judicial branch

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By Julia Mericle Assistant News Editor The Student Government Association meeting on Sept. 24 held a vote for Chief Justice of the judicial branch, unanimously electing Steven Kibbe, senior political science major, to the position. “I put a lot of trust in Steven to do what he thinks is best at interpreting what we wrote…

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Funding cuts force clubs to curb spending

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By Taylor Nigrelli Opinion Editor   Wide-ranging budget cuts for the 2014-15 school year have taken a financial toll on St. Bonaventure clubs and programs. According to the Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Board President Alex Noguerola, these cuts stem from a decline in enrollment. Exact enrollment numbers for the 2014-15 school year are not…

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Chattertons, Physical Activities Club give updates at SGA meeting

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By Julia Mericle Staff writer Clubs discussed their plans for the rest of the semester at the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting Tuesday evening. The Chattertons Slam Poetry Society, formerly the St. Bonaventure Slam Poetry Club, announced its name change. Club President Kevin Cooley, a senior English and sociology major, explained the name change allows…

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Advanced plans for Rob/Fal renovations shown at SGA

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By Julia Mericle Staff Writer        On Tuesday, Bill Greeley, associate vice president of Canon Design, and his colleague, Ike Lowery, presented some of the designs for future construction at St. Bonaventure University at the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting.      They presented advanced plans for the Robinson and Falconio Hall renovations. They said…

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SGA, SPCA bringing dogs to campus for fundraiser

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By Heather Monahan Copy Editor Imagine being able to fish into your pocket for a spare dollar and pay to play with an adorable dog. You’ll be able to do just that next Friday when the Cattaraugus County branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) brings dogs to St. Bonaventure.…

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SGA weighs constitution changes at meeting

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By Julia Mericle Staff Writer      Members of SGA began revising their constitution at the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Tuesday evening. The most recent update to the SGA constitution was last spring.     Senator-at-large and executive board president candidate Alexander Noguerola announced what the proposed changes to the constitution are and then asked…

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SGA meeting puts focus on CAB budget, class plans

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By Julia Mericle Staff Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Tuesday focused on what each class is bringing to St. Bonaventure during the Spring 2014 semester and what the Campus Activities Board (CAB) plans to accomplish with a reduced budget. CAB is in full swing this semester, with plans to bring musician Teddy…

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SGA Highlights: Nov. 12, 2013

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By Emmariah Holcomb SGA Representative The Student Government Association (SGA) held a meeting Tuesday night in the Doyle Trustees room. Topics discussed included the Bona Responds Haiti Initiative, club presentations, Clare 401 classes and semester evaluations. Bona Responds is continuing its Haiti initiative with a food-packing day; the items collected and packed will be sent…

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Club service requirement un-Franciscan

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By: Kevin Cooley Staff Writer Saint Francis’ followers opted to join him as he travelled and spread his wisdom. They chose to do so without Francis having to threaten them or force them to participate — such a policy would undo the culture of humble servitude that it sought to create. The Student Government Association’s…

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First annual Earth Day clean up scheduled

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By Nate West News Editor Each year, people around the world celebrate Earth Day. This year, St. Bonaventure is joining the movement. The Earth Day Green Up will take place from 3-5 p.m. on Monday, Cody Clifford, Student Government Association (SGA) executive board president, said. According to Clifford, the goal of this Earth Day event…

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Service Week helps campus get in touch with Franciscan values

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“Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Even with practically unlimited resources and volunteers, this idea can still ring true. St. Bonaventure’s community service group, BonaResponds, understands this and has decided to adapt one of its biggest projects so more people have the opportunity to come together and make a difference. This year, International Service Day…

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Letter to the Editor: Campus has enough student parking given enrollment

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There is more than enough student parking on campus, despite what many SBU students think. I do not think the column that appeared in last week’s issue of The Bona Venture accurately depicted parking for students on campus. Students should realize there is more than enough parking on campus for them. They should not get…

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