Bonaventure removes trees due to safety concerns
Tree stump behind John J. Murphy Professional Building Elizabeth Kamrowski /The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR When walking to … Keep Reading
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
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
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
Men’s soccer team starts season with loss to Blue Hens
By Patrick Tintle Sports Assignment Editor Coming off a promising preseason record of 2-1, the men’s soccer team fell short of their season opener against Delaware last Sunday with a 3-0 score. Despite the loss, Coach Mel Mahler saw some positive aspects from his team throughout the match. “In all fairness to how we… Keep Reading
Bonnies find positives in 0-1-1 weekend
By Gavin Lindahl Assistant Sports Editor The women’s soccer team walked away from last weekend’s campaign empty handed with a loss 3-1 loss to Robert Morris and 0-0 draw against Akron after two overtimes. Although that means the Bonnies are now under .500 on the season, Coach Steve Brdarski is not completely disappointed with… Keep Reading
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Steve Zimmer Staff Writer Equity Fund: $264,405 Energy Fund: $265,070 Finance 101: The Importance of Comps On Friday, September 5th, SIMM held its annual SIMM Bootcamp. SIMM Bootcamp is an all-day event where friends and alumni of SBU call in or present to students on a variety of topics in finance. The resounding theme heard… Keep Reading
New prep test will prepare students for MBA program
Julia Mericle Assistant News Editor St. Bonaventure University will be offering a course this fall to prepare students for the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT). The prep course will take place on four Saturdays (Sept. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 18, and Oct. 25) from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The exam is for students… Keep Reading
Bonaventure partners with Olean school through STEM grant
Lian Bunny News Assignment Editor Since fall of 2013, St. Bonaventure University has partnered with Olean Intermediate Middle School by hosting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics-related activities (STEM). The relationship began when the Olean School District received a STEM Enrichment Grant last year. According to Joseph Zimmer, dean of the School of Education, this $60,000… Keep Reading
English professor publishes in peer-reviewed journal
Riley Eike Contributing Writer Megan Walsh, professor of English, wrote two essays in August and September, which are now published in peer-reviewed journals. “The Science of Discernment in Early America,” published Sept. 4 in The Eighteenth Century: Theory and Interpretation 55. No. 2-3, is a review on two books: “Discerning Characters” by Christopher J. Lukasik… Keep Reading
Orange crush: Bonnies kick off at ‘Cuse
By Emily Mulcahey Contributing Writer A crowd of over 200 people, screaming for their favorite players, drinking and having a blast watching the excitement of the sport transpire in front of them. At St. Bonaventure University, most would infer that I am talking about a basketball game. No, this is the sight that can… Keep Reading
Fall sports season is underway
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor The golf, tennis and cross country teams have began their respective fall seasons this weekend, marking the beginning of St. Bonaventure’s fall sports schedule. The golf team will begin its season tomorrow at the Colgate Invitational at Colgate University, which will end on Sunday. Teams competing at the invitational will… Keep Reading
Women’s rugby team back in action on the turf
By Gavin Lindahl Sports Assignment Editor The women’s rugby team is gearing up for another season of hard-fought competition. But according to junior Rachel Noone, the preparations are starting small. “Since we have a game this Saturday, we have had to get right into the basics and teach the rookies the fundamentals of the… Keep Reading
Women’s soccer team away for the weekend
By Gavin Lindahl Sports Assignment Editor Despite losing some veteran players early in the season, the women’s soccer team is moving forward with a positive outlook. According to Head Coach Steve Brdarski, the team, filled with mostly first-year players, has taken the early problems in stride. “There’s definitely some fresh faces,” Brdarski said. “We have… Keep Reading
SBU set to face Blue Hens
By Patrick Tintle Assistant Sports Editor After wrapping up the preseason schedule with three exhibition games, the men’s soccer team is being evaluated before the start of regular season play. The team, which went 2-1 in the preseason, has seen a change of atmosphere in the clubhouse, according to Coach Mel Mahler. “We lost… Keep Reading
“I solemnly swear…”
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor Two of St. Bonaventure’s friars professed their solemn vows as Franciscan Friars just before this academic year began. Brother Ross Chamberland, O.F.M. and Brother Jeffery Jordan, O.F.M. who were both active in the Bonaventure community last year, made a life-long commitment to the Holy Order. Brother Ross, a native of… Keep Reading
Let’s go clubbing
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor New groups and clubs have been flourishing on campus with the start of the new school year. As college students, academics should be the main focus. However, there is so much to learn outside of the classroom. There are so many activities for Bonaventure students to take part in… Keep Reading
Wall of fame
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor Not all Bonaventure students spent their summers relaxing on the lake, chatting by the campfire. Many students had internships that not only fulfilled degree requirements, but also gave them priceless hours of experience. However, this doesn’t mean they spent their summers sweating behind a desk. Rather, many Bona students had… Keep Reading
Business school to offer new major
By Hannah Gordon News Editor The School of Business will implement an industrial management major beginning fall 2015. Industrial management will be a Bachelor of Science degree, the first of its kind to be offered in the school of business. The new major will focus heavily on science, said Pierre Balthazard, dean of the… Keep Reading
Funding cuts force clubs to curb spending
By Taylor Nigrelli Opinion Editor Wide-ranging budget cuts for the 2014-15 school year have taken a financial toll on St. Bonaventure clubs and programs. According to the Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Board President Alex Noguerola, these cuts stem from a decline in enrollment. Exact enrollment numbers for the 2014-15 school year are not… Keep Reading
There’s no place like home
By Harrison Leone Managing Editor My life was dominated by the specter of studying abroad for nearly a full calendar year. The process began with program selection, which was simple enough, but quickly got more complex as I waded into the murky waters of course verification, passport application and international background checks. I can clearly… Keep Reading