By Morgan Kilger Photo of Jason Bussman/Image Courtesy of Rachel Fisher Professor Jason Bussman is a new face here at St. Bonaventure University. Originally from the Buffalo area, he graduated from SUNY Fredonia with his bachelor degree in English and English Adolescent Education and a masters in English. Bussman is also enrolled at the Western… Keep Reading
BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Graduating senior, Brady Fitzpatrick, has a lot of confidence in the future of the Men’s Club Hockey team. This season has already been successful for the Division III club team. Fitzpatrick, a senior business management major and captain of the club hockey team, said the team’s best accomplishment so far… Keep Reading
Her Campus members at a Halloween movie night / Photo courtesy of Hadley Thompson BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER Her Campus, a global women-run online magazine, has over 400 chapters, one of them being at St. Bonaventure. Writers across all four years are able to come together and bond over similar themes of womanhood. Her… Keep Reading
Photo courtesy of Hadley Thompson / The Bona Venture BY EMILIE WEINBECK, STAFF WRITER As the weather begins to get colder, students are getting out their layers to show off on campus. Some students try to wear a comfortable yet cute look to sport in class. Warmth is also crucial when enduring the New York… Keep Reading
Students in ASIA celebrate a mid-autumn festival under the Marchiori Pavillion Photo Courtesy: SBU ASIA Instagram Account BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER ASIA, Asian Students in Action, works hard to create a safe space, allowing for cultural exploration, education and celebration. While directly catered towards Asian and Pacific Islander populations, all students are welcome to… Keep Reading
Student volunteers put up scarecrows in Allegany/Photo courtesy of BonaGany press release BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER The Non-Profit 501-C BonaGany, Inc. was ultimately created to help encourage a positive relationship between St. Bonaventure University, the students and the residents of Allegany, New York. This organization successfully does just that. BonaGany, created in the early… Keep Reading
Ashley Estabrook and Jesus Martinez dance as flies in one of the plays Photo courtesy of Kelsey Purcell / The Bona Venture BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR Madi Wood, a second semester junior media studies major and theater minor, has taken part IN SBU Theater productions from behind the scenes since her freshman year. On… Keep Reading
BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Photo credits: Marnique O. Panepento Michael Conner Humphreys is not only known for his acting debut at eight-years-old. He also served in Iraq for one year and served in the United States Army for three years. “Forrest Gump,” the well-known 1994 American comedy-drama film starring Tom Hanks, featured Michael Conner… Keep Reading
BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of SBU Dance Team Instagram “Bueller at Bonaventure,” a student-led dance production, makes its Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts debut on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring styles such as jazz, lyrical, and hip hop, the St. Bonaventure University Dance Team will be performing small… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Egan/ Books sitting on a shelf Most often people consider summer a great time to relax with a book in hand on a warm sunny day but fall is also a great time to cozy up with a book and mug of something warm. Here are… Keep Reading
Fr. Dan Riley O.F.M. at a men’s basketball game / Photo courtesy of Cassidey Kavathas BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER Father Dan Riley, O.F.M., a `64 St. Bonaventure University graduate, has made a name for himself on our campus. Not only is he a founder of Mt. Irenaeus, but he has also become a pivotal… Keep Reading
Speakers present at an ENACTUS club meeting / Photo courtesy of Bridget Vogl BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER The non-profit, internationally recognized educational organization ENACTUS promotes partnerships between leaders in business and university students while focusing on using entrepreneurial strategies to benefit the community. “St. Bonaventure University is already a community, and ENACTUS is a… Keep Reading
Dorm room decorated with Christmas decorations / Photo courtesy of Kelsey Purcell BY ANNIKA SPITZER, STAFF WRITER Christmas music began playing Tuesday, Nov. 1, on Sirius XM radio 102.5. Is it too early for Christmas music? For some, maybe. However, is it too early to start thinking about Christmas shopping? Some say people are already… Keep Reading
BonaResponds members stand on their newly built ramp / Photo courtesy of Jim Mahar BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER BonaResponds’ mission is clear: to help those in need and to bring people together. The student-run group and nonprofit organization at St. Bonaventure University is open to any person who wants to help and provide services to… Keep Reading
Hiking trail behind Holy Peace Chapel / Photo courtesy of Claire Fisher BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER When school and college life get overwhelming, it is important for students to have a place to unwind. It can be even more helpful to have this place off campus. Luckily, St. Bonaventure has a strong connection to… Keep Reading
The Allegheny River Valley Trail / Photo courtesy of Annika Spitzer BY ANNIKA SPITZER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Are midterm exams stressing you out? Exercise is one of the best ways to improve your mental well-being. Let’s explore different movement options found right here on campus. Take a hike With the leaves changing and temperatures dropping, now… Keep Reading
Photo courtesy of Ayushi Jain / Members at the club’s trail walk on Sept. 22, 2022 BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Active Minds, a club at St. Bonaventure University, which is dedicated to spreading mental health education and awareness, hosted a spirit week this past week. The club planned daily events with themes, encouraging a… Keep Reading
College Democrats Phone Bank / Photo courtesy of College Democrats on Instagram @sbu_collegedems BY CLAIRE FISHER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER With politics becoming the forefront of our generations’ topics of discussion, both College Democrats and College Republicans have become increasingly popular on campus. Natalie Merrill, sophomore and president of College Democrats, and Saidy Boyla, sophomore and president… Keep Reading
Photo Courtesy of St. Bonaventure University’s Flickr Page / Samay Saxena, Matteo D’Andrea and Brooke Bivona standing at their club fair table BY CLAIRE FISHER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Samay Saxena, a Jupiter, Florida native, is a sophomore biology major who founded the St. Bonaventure University Spikeball Club this semester. Spikeball club is the newest club on… Keep Reading
Photo by Victoria Byrne / Daniel Schiffhauer, Economics Club chairperson BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Daniel Schiffhauer is one of the first students on track to earn a Bachelor of Science in economics at St. Bonaventure University. The economics program, through the School of Business, offers a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science… Keep Reading