From Students, for Students: Clare’s Closet Makes Sustainability Accessible
BY: JULIA BEARDSLEY, STAFF WRITER With Francis Week 2026 underway, many free events and opportunities are taking place inside and surrounding the … Keep Reading
Bonnies to host SBU Duals on new courts
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: JOHN NELSON; STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure University women’s tennis team will host the University at Buffalo and Niagara University at the Pat Panzarella Outdoor Tennis Center in the SBU Duals on Friday, Oct. 9. The university unveiled the courts in October 2025, providing the Bonnies with an on-campus facility… Keep Reading
High school teammates reunite at Bonaventure
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The 2026-27 St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team features six new players, but two transfers arrive with an on-court connection that stretches back several years. Junior forward Jordyn Williams and sophomore forward Kyla Hayes played together at Cardinal O’Hara High School in Buffalo, New York,… Keep Reading
Men’s golf eyes Matthews Auto Intercollegiate title
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: EVAN VRENNA; STAFF WRITER ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — The St. Bonaventure University men’s golf team will look to rebound from a ninth-place finish at the Temple Invitational when it competes in the Matthews Auto Intercollegiate today in Binghamton, New York. The Bonnies finished ninth out of 12 teams at the… Keep Reading
Brown and White Night features new-look Bonnies
BY: BEN ANDREJKOVICS; STAFF WRITER ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — After a six-month wait, St. Bonaventure University basketball fans received their first look at the 2026-27 men’s and women’s teams during Brown and White Night on Sept 22. The event featured intrasquad scrimmages for both teams, fan competitions and performances from the St. Bonaventure cheer and… Keep Reading
Lightning in my Veins at Borderland Music Festival
BY: NOAH RANDALL, CO-SPORTS DIRECTOR, WBSU THE BUZZ “That rock and roll, eh?” It was the predominant sound on day two of Borderland Music Festival, which, of course, meant it was right up my alley. Flipturn was the first set we caught of the day and immediately created a chilled-out, relaxed rock atmosphere. Usually, believing… Keep Reading
Bonaventure Students Struggle to Find Internships
BY: ELIZABETH LOUGHLIN, STAFF WRITER This article was produced in last semester’s JMC202 News Writing class Getting an internship in college has become more difficult than many students anticipate. Internships are often viewed as necessary for securing a job after graduation. In some cases, they are required to complete a degree. However, the process can… Keep Reading
Bonaventure Fails to Accomodate Traveling Students
BY: BRIGID ODWYER The students who are left on campus without cars and are a flight away from home have to become creative in ways to get back home for campus-wide breaks. While most of the student body pack up their cars and hit the road, either to Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse –some of the… Keep Reading
Men’s Basketball Finalizes 2026-27 Schedule
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: GRADY McCAFFREY; STAFF WRITER ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — St. Bonaventure University released its 2026-27 Atlantic 10 schedule on Tuesday, completing the men’s basketball schedule for the upcoming season. The Bonnies open conference play by hosting defending A-10 champion Virginia Commonwealth University on Dec. 30 before traveling to Saint Louis University… Keep Reading
RC Cafe Sells Expired Drugs
In 1979, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began requiring an expiration date on prescription and over-the counter medicines. The expiration date is a critical part of deciding if the product is safe to use and will work as intended. Expired medical products can be less effective or risky due to a change in chemical… Keep Reading
Women’s golf opens inaugural season
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SAM WEILERT; STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure women’s golf completed its first tournament in program history on Sept. 14 at the Charge at Quail Valley at Quail Valley Golf Club in Littlestown, Pennsylvania. Joining six other Atlantic 10 schools with NCAA Division I women’s golf, the Bonnies became the university’s 20th… Keep Reading
MacDonald hopes to restore Reilly Center atmosphere
BY: ANGELO RESTIVO; STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure men’s basketball coach Mike MacDonald appeared on WSBU 88.3 FM The Buzz’s “The Benched News Network” on Monday, Sept. 14, emphasizing the importance of student involvement and increased attendance at home games this season. “We want to try and let the students know how important you guys are… Keep Reading
Aramark Claims Improvements to Dining
BY: JULIA BEARDSLEY, NEWS WRITER As the 2026-2027 school year begins, students around campus have noticed major changes in their dining experiences. This semester, St. Bonaventure’s dining services made several changes to improve allergen‑friendly options, including moving the allergy-safe Stress Less Zone to the Wolf Den. The shift is part of a broader effort to support students… Keep Reading
Campus Renovations that may be Coming Soon??
BY: PHOEBE MCCLAREN, STAFF WRITER The Murphy building at St. Bonaventure University has been under construction since fall 2025, forcing students and faculty into temporary spaces across campus. Jared Smith, facilities director, said, “The existing building renovation will be done by Oct. 2026 and the addition will be completed by Jan. 2027.” Construction equipment, fencing… Keep Reading
Let the Moss Grow
BY: LAUREN NEYMAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER For the past month, I have lived in a historic house for the very first time in my life. My parents had my family home built when I was a baby, so I’ve never experienced the creaky floors, doors that won’t shut all the way or the oddly shaped rooms… Keep Reading
Six Stores, One Budget: Where College Students Should Shop
BY: NATHAN DONNELLY, FEATURES WRITER A college student in Olean has six stores within a 20-minute drive. Where does this money go furthest? This reporter visited every option. Tops Markets, Olean Food Barn, ALDI, Walmart, BJ’s Wholesale and Giant Food Mart in Cuba, N.Y., nineteen minutes northeast. The same 14 items were cross checked with… Keep Reading
Alabama Shakes bring love, soul and energy to Borderland Music Festival
BY: AVERY WALKOVIAK, FILM DIRECTOR, WSBU THE BUZZ Whether or not you enjoy music, if you have a heart and a soul, it is necessary that you listen to Alabama Shakes. I can attest that watching them live completely rewired my brain chemistry. Brittany Howard, the frontwoman for the band, brings deep, powerhouse vocals to… Keep Reading
Aborowa details decision to commit to Bonaventure
BY: GRADY McCAFFREY; STAFF WRITER ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Six-foot-7 four-star forward Victor Aborowa, the highest-rated high school prospect to join St. Bonaventure University in the modern recruiting era, committed to the Bonnies on Friday. Aborowa ranks among the top 130 players in the 2027 class. He explained the primary reason he chose Bonaventure. “I… Keep Reading
Opinion: NLL faces an uncertain future
BY: SPENCER CONLEY; STAFF WRITER The Philadelphia Wings and Ottawa Black Bears ceased operations ahead of the National Lacrosse League’s 40th season. On March 30, Comcast Spectacor announced it would end its operation of the Wings following the 2026 season. This marked the second iteration of the Philadelphia Wings in the NLL. The original Wings… Keep Reading
Ryan Hammer Visits St. Bonaventure for ‘Inside the A-10’ Series
BY: GRADY McCAFFREY; STAFF WRITER ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — College basketball content creator Ryan Hammer visited St. Bonaventure University Aug. 28-29 during his “Inside the A-10” summer tour, which previewed the 2026-27 college basketball season. More than 430,000 people follow Hammer across social media platforms through his college basketball coverage. His visit included conversations with first-year head coach Mike MacDonald,… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure Women’s Lacrosse Preps for Upcoming A-10 Tournament
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SAMUEL WEILERT; STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure women’s lacrosse team is looking to end its season strong. Its final regular season game is this upcoming Saturday against George Washington. After that, they’ll be playing in the A-10 Conference Tournament from April 30 to May 3. Senior attacker Rylee Gonzalez detailed how the team was feeling about the… Keep Reading