It’s a pretty typical scenario: a professor poses a question to the class, and the students stare back blankly. The room stays silent for a few moments until the professor, in a deflated sort of way, either gives up on the question, answers it for the students or calls on a random student, forcing that… Keep Reading
“They’ll be giving different points of view, but it’s not meant to be a knock-down, drag-out kind of debate,” Josiah Lambert, chair of the political science department, said of the upcoming Congress to Campus event. The event, to be held Monday, March 7 and Tuesday, March 8, will include debates and speeches given by… Keep Reading
Last week’s fire at Emerald Hills Apartment in Allegany displaced 15 residents, according to Gordon Scott, communications and media relations officer for the Allegany Fire Department. The fire, which started at 11:39 p.m. on Feb. 3, was not an act of arson. “The only thing the chief told me was that it was ruled accidental,… Keep Reading
I grew up in Olean. I try to withhold this information from everyone I meet, because every time I tell someone I’m from nearby, I get the ever classic, “No way, you’re a townie? You don’t look like a townie!” Or, “Hah! That must be awful!” One time, I even got, “Oh, so do you… Keep Reading
It’s been about two weeks, and I can’t lie: I miss my house. A lot. Home-cooked meals are great, my parents are great and I like my own bed. But honestly, the thing I miss the most about home is my cat. I spent approximately my entire childhood begging my parents to let me get… Keep Reading
Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., will retire as the president of St. Bonaventure University. The announcement came via email to students and staff this morning. “Now, having served nearly 12 years as your President, I begin this new year and new academic semester confident it is the right time and the correct season to announce my… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure is seeking current students to help find and recruit more potential students, said Bonaventure admissions officials. Christina Sutphen, associate director of admissions, said all students can help recruit new students. “When you talk to your younger siblings, cousins or other family members and speak positively about SBU, that is recruiting,” Sutphen said. “You… Keep Reading
Approximately 20 percent of St. Bonaventure’s energy consumption will come from solar energy starting in the fall of 2016, according to director of maintenance Philip Winger. The solar panels will be installed at Olean’s brownfields, next to the current location of Dresser-Rand. BQ Energy of Poughkeepsie is supervising the project, said Winger. According to Paul… Keep Reading
Members of Student Government Association (SGA) heard proposals for a new primary charity at its meeting on Nov. 12. According to senior marketing and political science major and SGA member Michael Padlo, six new charity organization proposals were brought forth at the meeting, including Goin’ Bald for Bucks, Miracle Network Hospitals, Embrace it Africa, Alex’s… Keep Reading
“Veterans Day really is about families,” said Lt. Col. Alexander Zehnder at Bonaventure’s memorial service Wednesday. Zehnder, Bonaventure’s professor of military science, explained that Veterans Day is for service members to honor and “look out for” one another and for the families of service members to pay regards to their loved ones. Zehnder read from… Keep Reading
Three St. Bonaventure students attended a faith conference, Agape Latte, at Boston College on Nov. 3 and 4 in order to learn more about the conference so that it may come to Bonaventure. According to conference attendee Jessica Laursen, junior journalism and mass communication major, the program started in 2006 and occurs monthly at the… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure University unveiled its new mascot at the second annual Fan Jam on Oct. 24. The mascot cost $9,500, according to Seth Johnson, director of athletics marketing and promotions. “A substantial portion of that cost was covered by donations from alumni,” said Johnson. Johnson did not provide an exact amount. The old mascot costume… Keep Reading
The DeSoto Motel, located less than a mile east of the campus, is officially coming down, according to Carl Paladino, chairman of Ellicott Development. The former motel, built in the 1960s, is currently owned by 9154 Group LLC., a subsidiary of Ellicott Development in Buffalo. “We didn’t have any practical use for the structure,” said… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure will host three open houses for prospective students during the fall. The first open house will be held Saturday Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; the second, Sunday Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and the third, which will be open for prospective club athletes, will be held Saturday… Keep Reading
Students and faculty members have reported seeing crews at the DeSoto Motel located less than a mile east from St. Bonaventure University campus. According to Cattaraugus County property records, 9154 Group, LLC owns the property. A copy of the property’s transfer report lists William Paladino of Buffalo under its buyer contact information. Paladino is the… Keep Reading
The board of trustees held two meetings on Sept. 11 and 12, discussing topics ranging from enrollment to summer initiatives taken on by members of the faculty. According to Sister Margaret Carney, O.S.F., university president, university administration reported to the board on potential innovations for increasing enrollment numbers. “We didn’t have results as good as… Keep Reading
The second floor of Doyle Hall remains empty this year despite Bonaventure’s plans to turn it into student housing for Jamestown Community College (JCC) commuters. The vacant hall is not due to lack of interest, according to Kirk Young, vice president of enrollment at JCC. “There was actually a lot of interest in the new… Keep Reading
The Princeton Review listed Bonaventure on its 2016 list for the Best 380 Colleges. The university is one of only about 15 percent of American colleges to be named to the list for this year. Emily Morris, vice president for student affairs, said the university looks at the Princeton Review rankings every year. “It has… Keep Reading
Timothy Stead said he was rummaging through old, packed-away boxes when he found three high-powered telescopes. From this discovery, the idea for St. Bonaventure’s astronomy club was born. “I inquired about what (the boxes) were and discovered we had these brand new telescopes that weren’t being used,” Stead, a junior physics major, said. Stead said… Keep Reading
Approximately sixteen St. Bonaventure University students attended the 2015 Western New York Student Leadership Conference (WNYSLC) at the University at Buffalo on Saturday, Feb. 21. The theme of this year’s conference was Cultivate Your Leadership: Grow Your Legacy. The conference included several guest speakers, including representatives from various universities throughout New York State, including… Keep Reading