Francis Zaklukiewicz Elected as SGA Board President
BY CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHEIEF From left to right: Hayden Watt, Mary McNaughton, Ava Dimao, Benjamin Vitale, Francis Zaklukiewicz, Jezerae Fayson and Krishna … Keep Reading
Bonnies Lacrosse Falls to Top-Five Richmond as Skid Continues
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; STAFF WRITER On April 11, the St. Bonaventure men’s lacrosse team hosted No. 4 Richmond University. The Spiders took down the Bonnies 23-7 to remain unbeaten in Atlantic 10 play and keep Bonaventure winless in the conference. The Bonnies (4-8, 0-4 A-10) were led by sophomore attacker Cole… Keep Reading
Bonnies Women’s Track Breaks Three School Records
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure women’s outdoor track team broke three school records at the Bucknell Outdoor Classic and the Brockport Invitational over the weekend. Maddie McKillop set a new school record in the 800 meters on Saturday at the Bucknell Outdoor Classic, finishing in 2:16.76. McKillop,… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure Tennis is a Global Affair
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SAMUEL WEILERT; STAFF WRITER Over the past several years, St. Bonaventure University has grown to become a new home for people from all over the world. From Australia, Bolivia, Switzerland and more, people from all over the globe have chosen Bonaventure as the place they want to continue their academic… Keep Reading
Extra Point: Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Predictions
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; STAFF WRITER The NHL regular season has officially wrapped up, and the playoffs begin on April 18. Many regular faces will be returning to the postseason, such as the Tampa Bay Lightning, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins. There were some intriguing teams left out of… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure PA Students Treat Patients in the Dominican Republic
BY CHARLES SORCE, STAFF WRITER Students without Borders (SWOB) visited the village of Ramon Santana in the Dominican Republic on a medical mission from March 14 through March 21. “We are a group of [physician assistant] students that run a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic each year and we have a lot of… Keep Reading
Updated Hickey Menu
BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure University is updating its on-campus dining program for the upcoming year, according to Dining Service officials. “Meal plans are being updated to provide greater flexibility and better alignment with how students dine on campus,” said Nicole Clark, general manager for dining services. “Clearer distinctions between plan tiers, improved… Keep Reading
Long Overdue Improvements Made to On-Campus Dining
The Hickey Dining Hall Photo courtesy of Chris Doody BY LILY PETERSON, NEWS EDITOR The Food Committee at St. Bonaventure University has been making changes to improve the meals of students and faculty that eat at on-campus dining locations. Francis Zaklukiewicz, a junior political science and pre-law major, is one of the students that started… Keep Reading
Mike MacDonald Introduced as St. Bonaventure Men’s Basketball Coach
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: WILL NUNN; CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, SPORTS EDITOR On Wednesday, St. Bonaventure University officially introduced Mike MacDonald as the 20th head coach in the history of the men’s basketball program. MacDonald takes over at the helm after the retirement of the program’s all-time wins leader Mark Schmidt. A 1988 graduate of Bonaventure, MacDonald… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure to Hire Daemen’s MacDonald as Next Head Coach
Photo courtesy of Daemen University Athletics BY: WILL NUNN; CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, SPORTS EDITOR St. Bonaventure University is finalizing a deal to hire Daemen University’s Mike MacDonald as the next men’s basketball head coach, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. MacDonald, a 1988 graduate of Bonaventure, has spent 27 years on the sidelines across all three NCAA divisions, winning… Keep Reading
Community Rallies Behind St. Bonaventure Women’s Basketball in First Postseason Appearance in a Decade
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: WILL NUNN; CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, SPORTS EDITOR Fans love winners. A community that is as basketball-oriented as St. Bonaventure University craves success. The supporters of the Bonaventure women’s basketball program have been starved for some time. A decade ago, Bonnies women’s basketball was at its peak, reaching national levels of success never… Keep Reading
Ben Vitale’s Last SGA Meeting
Benjamin Vitale, SGA President, in his final SGA meeting Photo courtesy of Chris Doody BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Student Government Association (SGA) President Benjamin Vitale, a senior public health major, adjourned his last SGA meeting at St. Bonaventure University on March 25, 2026. Vitale has served as a part of SGA since the end of… Keep Reading
Ogletree and Morris set School Records as Bonaventure Opens Outdoor Track Season
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University men’s track team opened its outdoor season on Friday and Saturday at the Marty Pushkin Invitational hosted by West Virginia University. Cameron Ogletree, a freshman computer science major, set a program record in the 100 meters with a time of 11.52. Ogletree highlighted the team’s determination, and he looks… Keep Reading
TAPinto Greater Olean Celebrating 10 Years of Collaborating with Students at St. Bonaventure
TAPinto franchise merchandise Photo courtesy of The Bona Venture Archive BY: SAWYER BURKE, NEWS EDITOR TAPinto Greater Olean, run by St. Bonaventure professors Rich and Anne Lee, is celebrating its 10th anniversary through a continued partnership with the university’s Jandoli School of Communication. Rich Lee met the founder of TAPinto, Mike Shapiro, in 2010 while… Keep Reading
Decker Earns First Wins as Bonnies Softball Head Coach
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; STAFF WRITER On Mar. 14, the St. Bonaventure softball team swept a doubleheader against Rhode Island University winning 5-1 and 7-3. The victories were first-year head coach Camden Decker’s first at Bonaventure. Junior outfielder Sydney DeGram said those victories represent a fresh start for the program. “Being part of coach Decker’s first win… Keep Reading
Looking Back on Spring into Bonas
Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University Instagram BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF St. Bonaventure University hosts an event called “Spring into Bonas” for accepted students considering coming to Bonaventure. Like many other students, I officially committed at Spring into Bonas. Something in the atmosphere that day made me want to come here more than ever. Prior… Keep Reading
Bonaventure Women’s Golf Program Set to Begin in Fall
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure University will be introducing its 20th athletic program this fall semester: women’s golf. The Bonnies are currently scheduled for four events during the fall half of the season, with the possibility open to add one more. Currently, Bonaventure will be competing in their first event, the Charge at Quail Valley in Littlestown, PA. on Sept.… Keep Reading
Local Businesses Offer Student Discounts
BY: LILY PETERSON, NEWS EDITOR The SGA revealed new student discounts at local businesses during its March 25, 2026 meeting. By presenting their student IDs, current students are eligible to receive discounts from the following locations: The SGA said that they are open to working with other businesses to get students more discounts. This allows… Keep Reading
Bonaventure Falls to Middle Tennessee in WNIT Second Round
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team saw its season come to an end in a 69-50 defeat to Middle Tennessee State University in the second round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament Monday at the Murphy Center. Middle Tennessee (17-15, 11-7 C-USA) opened the game scoring the first 11… Keep Reading
Facility Improvements Offer Bonnies Baseball Increased Training Opportunities
BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure University’s athletic department recently made multiple improvements to the baseball team’s indoor training facility. Multiple Bonnies players said the renovated off-campus training facility has helped the team train during the months of unpredictable weather in Western New York. “The new improvements we have received in the indoor facility have been a huge… Keep Reading
Extra Point: NFL Free Agency Winners and Losers
BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR More than a week into the National Football League’s new year, teams have started to reshape their rosters by signing free agents. The following is a list of teams that improved and took a step back. Winner: Los Angeles Rams – The Rams entered the offseason with a clear goal… Keep Reading