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Enrollment figures declining for 2014-15

By Taylor Nigrelli Opinion Editor    St. Bonaventure University has released its enrollment figures for the 2014-15 school year, revealing further decline in that department. There are 1,784 full-time undergraduate students and 383 graduate students. That’s down 2.9 percent from last year’s 1,837, 9.3 percent from five years ago when the student population was 1,967… Keep Reading

FEATURES

No good movie

Everyone loves a good suspense movie.  Unfortunately, “No Good Deed” does not deliver. The film stars Idris Elba and Taraji Henson. It follows the story of a man (Elba) who has committed multiple murders, and a woman (Henson) whose faltering relationship with her husband gets her into a dangerous situation. Evan Collins is a murderer… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Bonnies love this: Pumpkin Spice Lattes

  PSL: the three most important letters of fall. They stand for nothing more than our favorite seasonal staple. Pumpkin. Spice. Lattes. Whether you take them hot or cold, you can never go wrong with this special cinnamon treat. They are just as much a sign of autumn as the leaves beginning to fall and… Keep Reading

NEWS

Stock Box

By Maxwell Scardetta Contributing Writer Investing 101: Mutual Funds Mutual funds are a great way to invest without having to do a lot of the work yourself. A mutual fund is a company that pools money from many investors and invests the money in securities such as stocks, bonds and short-term debt. The entirety of… Keep Reading

FEATURES

The cookie monster inside us all

By Hunter Samuelson Contributing Writer We have all heard the voice. It’s up and ready by seven in the morning to allure you, tempt you, haunt you. There’s no way you won’t run into it throughout your day. It’s the voice of the Hickey Cookie. But maybe it’s not the cookie for you. Maybe it’s… Keep Reading

OPINION

SBU should stress value

By Taylor Nigrelli Opinion Editor When considering the enrollment issues facing St. Bonaventure, two numbers stand out. 19.6. St. Bonaventure’s enrollment has dropped 19.6 percent since the 2004-05 school year. 58. The tuition discount rate is 58 percent for the 2014-15 freshmen class. With such a reasonable actual tuition cost, St. Bonaventure’s enrollment shouldn’t be… Keep Reading

FEATURES

In family we trust

By Ellen Kibbe Contributing Writer After a month away from home, students are excited to spend a weekend with their families. The Campus Activities Board and the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership will host the annual Family Weekend beginning Friday, September 26. This year’s activities include sporting events, music shows, and the Bonagany Festival… Keep Reading

OPINION

St. Bonaventure should have more AED’s available

By Hannah Gordon News Editor Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are commonplace. They are expected to be in public areas in case of emergency, but that is far from the case on the St. Bonaventure campus. An AED is a portable electronic device that can analyze the rhythm of a heart to identify any abnormalities and,… Keep Reading

OPINION

A nursing program would add to SBU’s appeal

By Katelin Brooks Contributing Writer St. Bonaventure University has struggled with enrollment over the last few years. This may have something to do with the lack of academic opportunities for students. One example is that the university doesn’t have a four-year nursing program. The university should look into creating a nursing program to help with… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Layer it up

By Lauren Zazzara Contributing Writer This is the most difficult time of the year to find an outfit because the temperature fluctuates so much throughout the day. It feels like winter in the morning, and you can almost see your breath. If you dress too warm, by the afternoon you are drenched in sweat in… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Scotland’s fate

By Ashley-Kate McCann Contributing Writer Update: SCOTLAND- The nation of Scotland voted to remain part of Great Britain yesterday in one of the closest in the nation’s history. Fifty-five percent of the nation voted to remain loyal and 45 percent wished to become independent, according to CNN.com. CNN also reported that shortly after the vote,… Keep Reading

FEATURES

A day to remember

By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor Members of the St. Bonaventure Community gathered in front of the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center at noon today, remembering the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This year’s ceremony honored not only those whose lives were lost in the attacks on the World Trade… Keep Reading

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FALL INTO FASHION

By Lauren Zazzara Contributing Writer From what my weather apps are saying, it looks like this week is going to bring fall-like weather with highs in the ‘60s. Some may be mourning the end of summer, but I am eagerly awaiting being able to turn off my fan and cuddle up in blankets while drinking… Keep Reading

OPINION

Rising costs hurt textbooks’ value

By Harrison Leone Managing Editor Rod Stewart once said “I suppose I could collect my books and get on back to school.” Today, Mr. Stewart would be forking over so much money on those textbooks he’d have to hustle pool to balance his budget. As most students are likely aware, textbooks are one of the… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Ready, set, knit

By Catherine Brown Contributing Writer While at school, it can be difficult to concentrate on one thing because there is always an abundance of homework to be done, so knit yourself a solution. Tie work in with everything else that happens around campus and the school year can seem quite daunting. Knitting is perfect when… Keep Reading

OPINION

Red Cross, FDA should rethink discriminatory policy

By Emily Jo Manchester Contributing Writer Donating blood. A selfless act that saves lives and a privilege we’re lucky to have twice a year here at St. Bonaventure University. But that wasn’t the case for every student this past Wednesday when the American Red Cross came to collect. One Bonnie was denied the opportunity to… Keep Reading

FEATURES

Bonnies love this

And That’s a Wrap I know that when I’ve had a bad day or have just survived Natty Lab, the one thing that I can always count on to turn my day around is an RC wrap. And yes, I do still miss the old to-go boxes that didn’t involve saran wrap, but nothing beats… Keep Reading

SPORTS

Bonnies win big over Geneseo, set to face Purple Eagles

Zach Waltz Sports Editor   The women’s rugby team is coming off of a 39-0 win over Geneseo last weekend. Junior prop Julia Rodriguez said the Bonnies have been working on the basics to keep the momentum going against Niagara tomorrow at 1 on McGraw-Jennings field. “This week, we have been working more on power… Keep Reading

SPORTS

Men’s rugby dominates Syracuse, starts season 1-0

By Emily Mulcahey Contributing Writer   It is no secret that the St. Bonaventure Men’s Rugby team has had immense talent over the years, so much so that they were moved into the highest division in the region, Rugby East. With higher stakes in this new division, the men’s team embarked on a trip to… Keep Reading

Extra Point/SPORTS

American soccer fans left with World Cup hangover

By Gavin Lindahl Assistant Sports Editor   Two months later, and the FIFA World Cup fever is far from eradicated. The world becomes drunk on soccer every four years, and this past go around was no different. People who normally don’t care about soccer become just as passionate as loyal fans, including many people within… Keep Reading

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