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Recruitment remains strong in Mid-Atlantic region

BY: ANDREW HALE, MANAGING EDITOR spend the next four years of her academic career, maneuvered through a maze of college representatives at her school’s yearly college fair. McManus scoured the gymnasium in search of a school with a close-knit community. After wandering around rows of tables, she stumbled upon a school in southwestern New York… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure celebrates Women’s History Month

Collage of famous women in Murphy Hall Morgan Kilger / The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Throughout the month of March, several clubs at organizations at St. Bonaventure University celebrate Women’s History Month. SBU for Equality and Jandoli Women in Communications are hosting events or panels throughout March. The Jandoli School of Communication… Keep Reading

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Study abroad experiences ready to begin

Students in Rome, Italy Photo Courtesy: The studysorrentosbu Instagram page BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR St. Bonaventure University students have the opportunity to travel through some of the university’s study abroad programs, allowing them to experience new cultures while earning college credit.   The Francis E Kelley Oxford program takes place from June 28 to… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure HEOP halted

HEOP’s 2024 3.0 brunch at Sprague’s Maple Farm Photo courtesy of @sbuheop on Instagram BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, FEATURES EDITOR When Kiara Roque was searching for colleges, she was looking for a school that balanced both the quality of education and her checkbook.  The Higher Education Opportunity Program at St. Bonaventure University provided just that. In… Keep Reading

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Science Department expands course catalog

BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR St. Bonaventure University offers several different science courses within the School of Arts and Sciences. With the upcoming academic year, two departments are expanding what they offer students. The Chemistry Department is adding a new course, the Computer Science Department is adding a new concentration and a data studies major… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure welcomes alumni back to campus

BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure welcomed past graduates back to the school for a weekend full of activities this past weekend. Feb. 16 marked the beginning of both 80’s weekend and homecoming weekend. Alumni came from many different areas to gather at Bonaventure for the weekend festivities.   Michael Fenn, a Bonaventure alumnus and… Keep Reading

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Upcoming Vice President of Advancement passes away.

Jason Amore Photo Courtesy: St. Bonaventure University’s website BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR On Dec. 21, 2023, Jason Amore was welcomed to the St. Bonaventure community as the new Vice President of Advancement. On Feb. 6, a week before his start date, Amore passed away due to a short illness.  The St. Bonaventure community is… Keep Reading

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Students express sanitary concerns in Devereux Hall

Devereux Hall Photo Courtesy: SBU Archives BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER “On Saturday evening, I walked into the bathroom prepared to take a shower,” said Emma Gavazzi, a sophomore English major. “But as I approached the shower stalls, I was met first by a vicious odor and then a sight that I could only describe… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure celebrates Black History Month

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… Keep Reading

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Hickey dining hall undergoes new protocol

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… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure embraces less popular majors

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… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure’s campus unkept during winter

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… Keep Reading

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Speed bumps near Reilly Center set to return

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… Keep Reading

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WSBU 88.3 The Buzz heads to “Sin City” for Radio Row

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… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure students request ‘skeller swipes

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… Keep Reading

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Jason Amore named new VP for Advancement

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… Keep Reading

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Residence life experiences staff changes

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… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure mourns passing of alumni

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… Keep Reading

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Plassmann Hall renovations continue

Lounge on the second floor of Plassmann Hall Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR With the spring 2024 semester, a new Plassmann Hall welcomed students and faculty with a fresh face. “It’s beautiful, it’s beautiful, it’s beautiful,” said Dr. Lauren Matz, an English and women’s studies professor.  The completion of these floors… Keep Reading

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Warming House receives $4,000 grant

Warming House logo Photo Courtesy of Warming House website BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER The Warming House, founded in 1974, recently received a $4,000 grant from the Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation. The soup kitchen located in Olean, New York is currently the longest-running student-run kitchen in the country.  The Renodin Foundation provides grants for… Keep Reading

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