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Canvas for a CURE return to The Burton

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BY KURT MARTONE, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Enactus held its annual fundraiser this year, Canvas for a CURE at The Burton Hotel, after taking a break last year due to the pandemic. The fundraiser had over 150 people show up, with 105 canvases painted. The event cost 15 dollars for a Burton burger, fries, and a…

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Mother and daughter reflect on positive experience with Bona Buddies

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BY HANNAH GONSIOREK, CONTRIBUTING WRITER From the ages of 10 to 12, Amanda Snyder of Olean found encouragement and inspiration through St. Bonaventure University’s Bona Buddies program. At the time, she was one of five siblings being raised by a single mom working several jobs. Bona Buddies guaranteed her quality time with a trusted mentor…

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Enactus hosting annual Canvas for a CURE fundraiser on campus

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BY TUCKER REILLY, MANAGING EDITOR The Enactus club at St. Bonaventure University is holding its annual “Canvas for a CURE” fundraiser. Enactus is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that partners with universities for service and development projects. Allison Lefebre, a junior business administration major, participated in the fundraiser as a freshman and is now its…

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Foundation hosts comedy event to raise money

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By Faith Topolski Contributing Writer Good Times of Olean will be hosting a comedy event presented by The ReHabilitation Foundation to offer opportunities to those with special needs on Saturday, Nov. 4. The ReHabilitation Foundation was founded to help financially support the ReHabilitation Center that was established in 1957. The foundation, in addition to supporting…

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The Polar Spray returns to Bona’s

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By Hannah Legacy Contributing Writer   To kick off Family Weekend, the St. Bonaventure women’s swimming and diving team will host its third annual Polar Spray to support the Special Olympics of New York (SONY). Participants who attend will be sprayed by the Allegany Volunteer Fire Company. The Polar Spray originated from another event, the…

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Embrace it Africa holds fundraiser run

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By Lian Bunny Co-Photo Editor St. Bonaventure’s campus got a little more colorful this past Saturday, Oct. 1. Embrace it Africa, a non-profit organization and Bonaventure club, hosted Color Me Happy run/walk. The group focuses on access to public health, public education and economic development in southern Uganda, Africa. Zach Rodriguez, ’09, one of the…

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Transfer affected by flooding

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By Michael Rickicki Contributing Writer In August, prolonged rainfall caused catastrophic flooding in Louisiana. The floods left thousands of homes in ruin from the damage, according to NBC News. CNN claims that the event was the worst natural disaster in the United States since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Even though the flooding occurred all the…

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University to march for babies

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By Julia Mericle News Editor St. Bonaventure will host the March of Dimes March for Babies Oct. 3 with the goal of raising $55,000 for the organization, according to Rick Trietley, vice president for student affairs. March of Dimes March for Babies walks support research and programs that help mothers have healthy, full-term pregnancies and…

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SGA, SPCA bringing dogs to campus for fundraiser

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By Heather Monahan Copy Editor Imagine being able to fish into your pocket for a spare dollar and pay to play with an adorable dog. You’ll be able to do just that next Friday when the Cattaraugus County branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) brings dogs to St. Bonaventure.…

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Embrace it Africa volleys funds to communities abroad

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By Matthew Laurrie Assistant Features Editor Five years ago, St. Bonaventure students embarked on a journey that took them thousands of miles across the world and enabled them to impact countless lives, including their own. Embrace it Africa, an SBU international service organization, has been continuing its mission ever since. Its most recent endeavor encouraged…

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