BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ADVISORY EDITOR Photo Courtesy of Cassidey Kavathas By the time this article is published, I will have 17 days until I graduate from St. Bonaventure University. For the first time, as I plan to leave campus for the summer, my next steps are uncertain. I won’t be moving back in the fall;… Keep Reading
Radio Row Campaign Poster Photo Courtesy of WSBU The Buzz BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ADVISORY EDITOR “Are you ready for it?” Six members of WSBU 88.3 “The Buzz’s” staff could face Taylor Swift as they head to the world’s biggest stage. For the sixth time, third consecutively, “The Buzz”, St. Bonaventure University’s student-run radio station, will… Keep Reading
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS ASSOCIATE EDITOR The SBU@SPCA, a program based out of St. Bonaventure University’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern, provides voices to the barkful and meowtastic. Bonaventure students travel to the Cattaraugus County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to help the staff take care of the various animals at the shelter.… Keep Reading
BY CONOR AMENDOLA, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Bonaventure University’s student-run campus radio station, WSBU 88.3 FM “The Buzz,” turns 75 Wednesday. Since its founding in 1948, the station has prevailed through periods of change. “I think it’s a huge accomplishment considering all the ways people can listen to music now,” said Steven Stutz, WSBU’s current station… Keep Reading
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Bona Buddies, a youth mentorship program based out of St. Bonaventure University’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern, cultivates life-long memories and inspires the next generation. “It’s such a heartwarming thing to see the buddies come on campus every week and have the time of their lives when they’re here,” said… Keep Reading
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR David Hoelscher, a senior environmental studies major, awoke around 3 a.m. one early March morning due to the violent ringing of a fire alarm — a common occurrence in the Garden Apartments last semester, according to Hoelscher. As he lazily shuffled his shoes on with a blanket over his head,… Keep Reading
Dr. Guy Imhoff, interim Dean of Arts and SciencesPhoto Courtesy of Sbu.edu BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Guy Imhoff was promoted from associate dean to interim dean of Arts and Sciences at St. Bonaventure University on Sept. 7. Imhoff, who holds a doctorate in French literature from the University of Kansas, has taught French at… Keep Reading
An accessibility sign located in Shay Hall Photo Courtesy of Katie Kuzniar BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ADVISORY EDITOR Jessica Schleede, a senior inclusive childhood education major, became more aware of accessibility problems on campus after she became a student ambassador for St. Bonaventure University. As an ambassador, Schleede serves as a tour guide. On one of… Keep Reading
Alexander at the podium starting the discussion Cassidey Kavathas/ The Bona Venture BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ADVISORY EDITOR Mary Lou Alexander had a fascination with fabric since her childhood. Growing up in Youngstown, Ohio, she often spent time in her great aunt’s house where she would play with fabric scraps. “I became very interested in and… Keep Reading
Students on the trip to St. Francis Inn in the fall semester. Photo courtesy of Alice Miller Nation BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ADVISORY EDITOR Spring break has often been looped in with vacations and beaches but a group of Bonnies will be taking a different route by devoting themselves to a week of service, faith and… Keep Reading
Students from left to right: Seipp, Stutz, Solomon, Walker, Smith, Raymond Cassidey Kavathas/ The Bona Venture BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ADVISORY EDITOR “Small school doing big things,” said Steven Stutz, station manager of WSBU 88.3 “The Buzz”. For the fifth time, second consecutively, members of “The Buzz”, Bonaventure’s student-run radio station, will travel to attend Super… Keep Reading
Provost Dr. Joseph Zimmer Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University BY: CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, ADVISORY EDITOR Dr. Joseph Zimmer, provost and vice president for academic affairs at St. Bonaventure University, will leave the university at the end of the semester. The former interim president has accepted a position at Robert Morris University as provost and vice… Keep Reading
Cassidey Kavathas/ The Bona Venture The weekly farmers market in Bestor Plaza at Chautauqua Institution fills with customers Tuesday mornings. BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Forget about chain grocery stores and invest in community, health and your pocket by shopping at farmers markets. Yes, even forget Wegmans, a chain known for high-quality produce, for those native… Keep Reading
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, MANAGING EDITOR St. Bonaventure University is asking the campus community to help advocate for student aid programs from New York State. Students, faculty, staff and parents can join the cause. Gov. Kathy Hochul included full funding for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and proposed a 10% increase in funding for the Higher… Keep Reading
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, MANAGING EDITOR After a year without Bonnies basketball in the Reilly Center, action is back in full swing, although with restrictions. On Dec. 21, in accordance with New York State’s mask-or-vaccinate policy for public spaces, St. Bonaventure University has required fans age 5 and older to be vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend… Keep Reading