I came to St. Bonaventure absolutely certain that I wanted to be a broadcaster. I wanted to be on the radio or on television. I wanted nothing to do with writing. When a professor informed me that one must be able to write well to be on television, I resigned myself to a few semesters… Keep Reading
The mantra “never again” was repeated during Wednesday’s student walkout. Participants called for changes to gun laws, while honoring victims of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. At 10 a.m., around 70 Bonaventure students and faculty members, in solidarity with high school students across the country, walked out of their classes and gathered for a… Keep Reading
A power outage cancelled the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team’s second game of season Wednesday night. Around 6:30, as both teams warmed up, a fuse holder in the university’s old boiler plant failed, said Dennis DePerro, Ph.D., university president, in a release. Multiple lights went off in the Reilly Center, and an odd noise came… Keep Reading
Senior cross country runner Courtney Brinsky is only 21 years old, but says she already has eight children. “The freshmen on the team all call me ‘mom,’” Brinsky said. “I think it’s hilarious.” Entering her final year of competition, Brinsky says she has earned the respect of teammates and coaches, but this respect did not… Keep Reading
Jaylen Adams and the Bonnies protected their home court Tuesday night, defeating Vermont 80-68. The sophomore guard rained seven three-point shots on the Catamounts and scored a career-high 28 points, thanks in large part to a dominating second-half performance. After a back-and-forth first 20 minutes, the Bonnies led by six at the half. But when… Keep Reading
So far, the NBA season has been like a Natty World final – unpredictable and hard to figure out. However, one thing is certain. The Golden State Warriors are good. Historically, scary good. Even coming off a championship campaign in the 2014-15 season, the Warriors have managed to exceed expectations and at press time, remain… Keep Reading
Sophomore guard Jaylen Adams led the way for the Bonnies Tuesday night, as they defeated Vermont 80-68. Adams scored a career-high 28 points on the strength of his seven three-point shots. Senior forward Dion Wright added 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds. “I thought Jay was terrific, especially in the second half,” Head Coach Mark… Keep Reading
The only thing colder than the weather in Buffalo Wednesday night was the ice water in Marcus Posley’s veins. The senior guard sank a game-winning jumper with eight seconds of play remaining to lead the Bonnies over the University at Buffalo (UB) Bulls 60-58 Wednesday night. Dion Wright’s 26 points staked the Bonnies to a… Keep Reading
Losses are beginning to pile up for the club hockey team as St. Bonaventure fell again last weekend, losing to Binghamton 7-4. The defeat marked the team’s fourth consecutive loss. The Bearcats jumped out to an early lead, and after the first 20 minutes of play, the Bonnies trailed 3-0. However, after a goal by… Keep Reading
The 2015 St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team opened its season in the Reilly Center Friday night with a 63-53 win against Binghamton University. St. Bonaventure and Binghamton played a close game through both halves, with the Bonnies edging out the Bearcats in the last three minutes of play. Dion Wright led the scoring for the… Keep Reading
The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team won its season opener today in an exhibition game against Mansfield University, with the Bonnies defeating the Mountaineers by a score of 108-48. Junior Denzel Gregg led the way for the Bonnies, netting 23 points. Senior Dion Wright had 11 points as well as eight rebounds. “I think we… Keep Reading
If the MLB postseason, the NHL season and the NFL season don’t provide enough excitement, good news is coming within a week. Tuesday, Oct. 27, the NBA season tips off, and after an offseason full of roster changes, this season promises to be as exciting as the last. In both the Eastern and Western Conference,… Keep Reading
The club hockey team failed to capitalize on the momentum of its first win, dropping a pair of games last weekend. Oct. 17, the Bonnies traveled to Ithaca to take on the Cornell Big Red. St. Bonaventure fell behind early, giving up six goals before netting one of its own. After three consecutive goals by… Keep Reading
Some students will still sit in the front row at home basketball games, according to Athletic Director Tim Kenney. Wednesday night, Kenney hosted a town hall meeting for students in the Reilly Center (RC) to inform students about the new RC seats and to discuss student attendance at games, Kenney said. In July, the university… Keep Reading
This fall, Larry Sudbrook, Bonnies baseball team coach for over 30 years, will be inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame for his contributions to the collegiate game. “I’m certainly excited for it,” Sudbrook said during a guest spot on Southern Tier Sports Junkies, adding that he feels that such an honor… Keep Reading
Usain Bolt, with his 9.58-second 100-meter dash record, is generally considered the fastest thing in all of sports. But compared to the rapidly changing mindsets of Buffalo Bills fans, Bolt looks slow. Nothing moves faster than the opinions of Buffalonians, from joy to disgust to hope all in a matter of minutes. After week one’s… Keep Reading
The best offense is a good defense. It’s one of the most clichéd sayings in sports, but it often holds true. But for the men’s soccer team, defense has not been enough. Last weekend, the team competed at the Brooklyn Bridge Cup, losing to LIU Brooklyn and St. Francis Brooklyn. The Bonnies’ offensive drought stretched… Keep Reading
Scoring two goals in one game is enough to get any St. Bonaventure soccer player excited. Especially for sophomore midfielder Kieran Toland, who netted both goals for the Bonnies in a thrilling overtime win Friday night. But the men’s soccer team failed to end its initial home stand undefeated, losing to Hartwick 1-0 Monday night.… Keep Reading
Kerry Caher is to the women’s cross country team what Andrew Nicholson was to the men’s basketball program: an immensely talented athlete who somehow ended up competing for the brown and white. Caher, who is entering her senior season, already stands as the greatest female runner in St. Bonaventure history because she holds the school… Keep Reading
Last weekend, the golf team traveled to Pennsylvania State University to play in its final tournament before the Atlantic 10 Invitational. Although the Bonnies finished 10th in the 12-team field at the Rutherford Intercollegiate Invitational, junior Patrick Milkovich said he was pleased with the team’s performance. “We never gave up on the game,” Milkovich said.… Keep Reading