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 walkway between McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry and the library Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Winters at St. Bonaventure can cause icy walkways and snowy streets. Bonaventure’s Facilities Operations department is responsible for ensuring the campus is safe for driving and walking. On average, Bonaventure receives 42 inches of…
The Marra Sports Complex after Tate has cleared it Photo Courtesy of GoBonnies BY: CONAN LYNCH, STAFF WRITER Mike Tate, superintendent of St. Bonaventure University’s golf course and sports fields, uses a snow pusher to clear the Tom 80’ and Michelle Marra Sports Complex when it snows. “I’m the only one who clears it,” Tate…
BY CONAN LYNCH, CONTRIBUTING WRITER I am from Georgia where the weather can be intense. It was quite a jump moving from the hot to the cold, but I feel like I’ve acclimated myself to the snow. In my four years here, I have come to appreciate the cold a little more than the heat.…
BY TYLER SMITH, STAFF WRITER Western New York winters typically rage on for longer durations of the year than other regions of the country. St. Bonaventure experiences snow, ice and general cold weather more often than where many of its students originate from. With consistent snowfall and low temperatures being a staple around the campus…
First, I want to give my thoughts and prayers to Dr. DePerro, his family, friends and our St. Bonaventure University community. Together, we should remember him as an extraordinary leader, father, husband and friend. Thank you, Dr. DePerro. In regards to the weather, the general public opinion has always hated the snow. A newsflash in…
By Brianna McKnight, Staff Writer We have our favorite season and then our favorite fashion season, because most of the time, they aren’t the same. Even though most people dread the snow and chilly weather, it is prime time for many unique fashion styles. Thigh-high boots have been popular in recent years, especially suede thigh-highs.…
This past weekend many of us were probably getting ready to pack away winter jackets and boots. Then we learned that we acted too soon on welcoming the beautiful weather, because Tuesday came and so did the snow. I know getting dressed for class can be a difficult task when dealing with “bipolar” weather, but…
The holiday season is widely trademarked by family time and gift-giving, but for many students, it’s also a time to gain a little extra cash or professional experience. Students choose to work for a variety of reasons, too. For Joshua Svetz, a junior journalism and mass communication major, winter break is a time to make…
While many college students see the end of Friday classes as the beginning of post-paper partying, others see it as the perfect excuse to stay inside and avoid the bitter Western New York wind chill. According to usclimatedata.com, Buffalo and its surrounding areas have an average high temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit and low of…
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Break the style rules of winter by proving that tights will still keep you both warm and stylish. Opaque Black No matter what the season demands of your wardrobe, make sure to have a pair of opaque tights on hand. Not only are they suitable for all seasons and wearable…
Kevin Bradley Staff Writer As we enter into the final stretch of the semester, we all begin to feel the drastic change in life at St. Bonaventure. The air turns frigid, noses start to run and we are hit with wave after wave of snowy blizzards that turn our school into a barren white…
Zach Waltz Associate Editor With cold weather rapidly approaching, many students have been dreading the “s” word. Yes, I’m talking about snow. There’s nothing quite as extraordinary as the first snowfall of the year, especially at St. Bonaventure. Our beautiful campus gets covered by a pristine layer of pure white, adding to the picturesque…
Bonaventure’s ongoing Soup for Souls food drive is giving students an opportunity to shed some warmth on the lives of local homeless persons during the holiday months. The Soup for Souls drive supports the Genesis House, a temporary homeless shelter in downtown Olean, by providing non-perishable food item donations from the Bonaventure community. According to…
St. Bonaventure has transformed from a college campus into arctic terrain, and freezing temperatures don’t seem to be leaving anytime soon. Although Bonaventure is a small campus, a five-minute walk from the dorms to an academic building is enough to numb the body. It can take less than a half hour for frostbite to set…
By Andrea Fernandes Features Editor After the first week of the spring semester, sledding down a hill, sipping on hot chocolate loaded with marshmallows and simply enjoying a calm setting is what some students favored over staying on campus for the weekend. Members of the Mt. Irenaeus community hosted an overnight trip to the…
By Lauren Zazzara Staff Writer Midterm break is finally here, and we all deserve a few days to unwind, eat home-cooked meals and sleep in our own beds. But break is also a good opportunity to change up your school closet to get ready for the colder days ahead. Here are my tips for what…
By Lauren Zazzara Contributing Writer Scarves are an autumn and winter essential. Having one snuggled around your neck to block out the biting air at St. Bonaventure can conserve a couple degrees of heat, and every degree matters. With lightweight and silkier scarves, there are many other ways to wear them other than around your…
Midterms. The very word makes most college students cringe. While we get the gift of a two-day vacation plus the weekend, the week we just finished was a jumble of papers, tests and presentations. It’s a stressful and dreary time. Our workload is much more intense than it is during the average week of classes.…
By Samantha Berkhead Managing Editor Twenty days ago, a certain Pennsylvania-bred groundhog lied. Winter is still upon Western New York and shows no signs of letting up anytime soon. The adverse weather isn’t just an annoyance and a reason to bundle up. Cold weather takes a heavy toll on skin, drying and chapping it into…
