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
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
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
BY: ALEXIS GARMONG, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Cattaraugus County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) needs to meet a $6 million goal to build a new facility in compliance with the New York State Companion Animal Care Standards Act, according to SPCA Executive Director Kellie Roberts. The most revenue the shelter has made… Keep Reading
BY KEGAN MCCALLUM, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The college experience is more than just the campus and the school. For many, the surrounding towns or cities are at the heart of the university experience. It is arguable that more college memories are made off campus as opposed to on campus. If given an option between going into… Keep Reading
BY THOMAS ZAKLUKIEWICZ, CONTRIBUTING WRITER BonaResponds, a disaster relief group, sent 13 students, two faculty members and three alumni to Freeport, Bahamas, to continue rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Dorian. This marks the seventh time the group has traveled to the Bahamas to volunteer in hopes of improving the lives of people on Grand Bahama Island.… Keep Reading
Group of the Oxford 2025 students Photo courtesy of Riley Fleming BY: SADIE KAZACOS, ALANNA REISENBERGER AND STEPHANIE VANCHERI, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS This summer we had the privilege of studying abroad in Oxford. Although only 6 weeks of our summer were actually spent in the city, the memories will remain with us forever. Since returning to… Keep Reading
SIMM Logo Photo courtesy of Jack Valenti BY: JACK VALENTI, STAFF WRITER AND NOAH VALENTI, STAFF WRITER Students in Money Management (SIMM) is a student-run investment club overseen by Dr. Jim Mahar and led by student leaders Jack Valenti and Aaron Lusak. The fund currently manages about $775,000 and gives students hands-on experience in equity… Keep Reading
Photo of NYTB Photo: @nytheatreballet on Instagram BY: JESSICA WIKANDER, STAFF WRITER The critically acclaimed New York Theater Ballet, a traveling dance troupe from New York City, made its St. Bonaventure University debut this past weekend with a two-day-long celebration of performance art. The ballet company has traveled the country since 1978, aiming to bring… Keep Reading
Photo of Dance Team during rehearsal Photo: @sbu_danceteam on Instagram BY: JESSICA WIKANDER, STAFF WRITER Since last May, the St. Bonaventure University Dance team has been working to put together their fall semester dance production, “Murder on the Dancefloor.” This Tuesday, their hard work paid off as they performed to a full house on opening… Keep Reading
Photo of Power Yoga Photo: @sbu_poweryoga on Instagram BY: MEGHAN LEX, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Power Yoga at St. Bonaventure University offers students an escape from school in one-hour sessions, providing a beneficial stretch in more intense bouts than traditional, meditative yoga. The club was started by senior Carolyn Schwab during her sophomore year after noticing that… Keep Reading
Photo of Ellie Photo: Jessica Wikander BY: JESSICA WIKANDER, STAFF WRITER As finals week grows closer and closer, students may be hearing a little bit more about a certain visitor on campus. Each Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the first-floor lounge of Plassman, St. Bonaventure’s favorite campus celebrity, Ellie the therapy dog, can be found… Keep Reading
Photo of students watching presidential election Photo courtesy of: Jessica Wikander BY: JESSICA WIKANDER, STAFF WRITER Tuesday was Election Day, and for many students, this marked the first presidential election they were able to vote in. To bring students together from all political backgrounds for this momentous occasion, the College Democrats and Republicans teamed up… Keep Reading
Photo of BonaResponds volunteers Photo courtesy of Jim Mahar BY: JAMESON ZUBER, STAFF WRITER In response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Jim Mahar, a finance professor at St. Bonaventure University, created BonaResponds. The club managed to gather 286 volunteers to travel to Biloxi, Mississippi, and help relieve victims of the storm however possible. “BonaResponds is… Keep Reading
Photo Courtesy: Dennis Frank BY: JAMESON ZUBER, STAFF WRITER When Dennis Frank, the university archivist, stepped onto St. Bonaventure University’s campus in 2001, the archive consisted of just 200 online pages. In his 23 years, he has increased that number tenfold. “My main goal as the archivist here has been to make our collection as… Keep Reading
Smoothie Station Photo Courtesy: Jessica Wikander/The Bona Venture BY: JESSICA WIKANDER, STAFF WRITER A new addition to the Hickey Dining Hall has had students buzzing with excitement since its installation in September. Last month, the new Create Smoothie Station was installed in the Hickey Dining Hall for students to be able to create fresh fruit… Keep Reading
BY: JESSICA WHITAKER, STAFF WRITER National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, more widely known as Orange Shirt Day, acknowledged throughout Canada and the United States, was held this past Monday. The nationwide day of remembrance is held in honor of the children who suffered at the hands of the Indian Residential School system and the… Keep Reading
Jandoli Women in Sports Media members Courtesy of: @jwsm_sbu on Instagram BY: JESSICA WIKANDER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The Jandoli Women in Sports Media group made its debut this semester at St. Bonaventure. The group offers women looking to enter the sports media field after graduation a place to connect and receive support from fellow students as… Keep Reading
Friar John O’Connor Courtesy of Franciscan Mission Service BY: JAMESON ZUBER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Since Friar John O’Connor was a teenager, he knew that he wanted to serve the Lord. The Brooklyn, New York, native was first introduced to the Franciscan way after a visit to his cousins’ farm in Catskills, New York. The vocations director… Keep Reading
BY: JESSICA WIKANDER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER St. Bonaventure’s Criminology Club hosted its Criminal Justice Day event on Friday, Sept. 13 in the Richter Center parking lot. The event was held to give students an opportunity to interact with local and state law enforcement offices and learn about the role they play in the greater Olean Area.… Keep Reading