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…
The beginnings of the middle school showcase David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, FEATURES EDITOR Known for its galleries — one of which houses a painting by a student of Rembrandt — the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University contains many works of art. But some of the most…
By: ISABEL MARZULLO, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Isabel Marzullo One of the many things St. Bonaventure University has to offer is a variety of food services. Whether you want a sub at the RC Café or a smoothie at Freshens, Bonaventure has it covered, providing at least six on-campus options. My friend, Blair Baptiste,…
The 2023 orientation team Photo courtesy of @sbuorientation on Instagram BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER The orientation team at St. Bonaventure University welcomes new students to campus, hoping to make them feel more connected to one another. Ryan Surmay, a senior strategic communication and digital media major, has been a part of the orientation program…
PHOTO COURTESY OF GOBONNIES BY ALLIE ELKINS, SPORTS EDITOR Despite getting off to an early start in the first quarter, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team fell to George Washington Wednesday night, 69-48 in The Charles E. Smith Center. This is the Bonnies’ second loss to GW in conference play this season. GW’s only two…
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY KYLE MAIER, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR In a 13-point comeback, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team beat UMass 79-73 in a pivotal conference matchup Wednesday night in the Reilly Center. The Bonnies (14-8, 5-5 A-10) started the game with a 7-0 run over the Minutemen (14-8, 5-5 A-10) before being outscored…
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…
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY KYLE MAIER, SPORTS WRITER The St. Bonaventure University men’s and women’s track teams opened their indoor seasons at the RIT Invitational in Rochester, New York, last Friday. Freshman Brendan Chapple won the mile in his Bonnies debut for the men’s team. Chapple’s time of 4:23.90 ranks third in school history. …
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY NATHAN DONNELLY, SPORTS WRITER The St. Bonaventure men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams defeated Little Three rival Canisius at the Reilly Center this past Saturday. Honored before the meet were the seniors of both teams, with eight senior men and six senior women. Receiving recognition on the men’s side…
Fragala and EllieDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, FEATURES EDITOR Friday mornings, Donna Dombek, an assistant professor for childhood education at St. Bonaventure University, has no issue with tardiness. Roughly a third of the class comes 10-15 minutes early — but not for extra help. Ellie, the therapy dog, has made routine visits the…
BonaResponds volunteers gutting a home during the 2023 winter trip to Pine Island, FloridaDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER Every year, St. Bonaventure University conducts service trips to help people in need around the country and in other parts of the world. BonaResponds and University Ministries — both predominantly run by students…
PHOTO COURTESY OF GOBONNIES BY ALLIE ELKINS, SPORTS EDITOR The struggle is real for the women’s basketball team and things aren’t looking up for the rest of the season. If I had to describe this team in one word, I’d use the word “lacking.” This team lacks depth, height and the ability to move the…
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…