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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
By Heather Monahan Features Assignment Editor Students aren’t always the only ones who get to rock the Reilly Center at St. Bonaventure. In the past, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) has brought artists such as Bruce Springsteen, the Goo Goo Dolls and Sean Kingston to campus for a Spring Concert. However, due to lower enrollment…
By Emily Carson News Editor Sophomore class officers of the Student Government Association (SGA) will be coordinating this year’s Angel Tree Gift Drive to benefit the Olean Day Care Center’s children in need. Two years ago, freshman class officers Cody Clifford, Angeline Pham, Michael Robinson and Abby Harrington began the event. After coordinating the program…
In the true Franciscan tradition of St. Bonaventure, two student organizations, VOICES and SBU for Life, have formed selfless partnerships to help get SBU’s To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) chapter up and running. Both should be commended for their part in helping to bring a club with an immensely powerful message to campus.…
By Nate West News Assignment Editor The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its first cleanup of the year, from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday all across campus SGA Executive Board President Cody Clifford was happy with the turn out. “We had 15 people show up, which I think is great since it was our first…