BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR “Seeing this magazine come to life has been so unbelievable,” said Riley Conners, an adolescent education and English major. On Tuesday, April 23, HerCampus at SBU released its first magazine. This magazine highlights 25 of the HerCampus contributors, the articles range from relationships with mothers to fanfiction. “It shows everyone’s… Keep Reading
The Reilly Center Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR As St. Bonaventure University expands on efforts to keep its students and faculty safe, more buildings on Bonaventure’s campus will be electronic-card accessible. “As existing buildings are renovated or construction of new spaces added across campus we will be installing electronic card access,”… Keep Reading
From left to right: Elizabeth Foley, Iris Archer, Leah McElheny and Clair Fisher Photo Courtesy: St. Bonaventure University BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Elizabeth Foley, a junior strategic communications major, and her fellow St. Bonaventure University students gathered in the quad on campus to watch the first solar eclipse in western New York. At the… Keep Reading
BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR On Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, Raeanne Armbruster, a senior finance major, and her roommates were decorating their townhouse on the east side of St. Bonaventure University for a Christmas party they were hosting that weekend. Afterward, Armbruster and her roommates went to bed for the night. Just a few hours… Keep Reading
The Rathskeller MORGAN KILGER/ THE BONA VENTURE BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR The Rathskeller at St. Bonaventure University is a popular dining spot amongst students and hosts several events throughout the school year. The ‘Skeller serves pub-style food and has several activities for students to enjoy. Ashley Snyder, a sophomore triple certification education major, enjoys… Keep Reading
Dr. Chad Luke Courtesy of: St. Bonaventure University’s website BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR When Chad Luke, an associate professor of counselor education at St. Bonaventure University, sat down to write his latest book, he knew he wanted to help others. Luke decided to write a guide for professionals on helping those who struggle with… Keep Reading
BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons March is National Women’s History Month. As a woman and a women’s studies major, I believe that women should be recognized more than just in March. Even though women are only recognized for a month, they have been fighting for their rights and facing backlash… Keep Reading
Collage of famous women in Murphy Hall Morgan Kilger / The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Throughout the month of March, several clubs at organizations at St. Bonaventure University celebrate Women’s History Month. SBU for Equality and Jandoli Women in Communications are hosting events or panels throughout March. The Jandoli School of Communication… Keep Reading
BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Photo Courtesy of Wikimeida Commons If your social media feed is anything like mine, you have seen the “Social Media is Fake” trend on TikTok. The trend started seriously, with people posting struggles that go overlooked or hidden on social media and eventually turned into satire. I have found peace… Keep Reading
BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR St. Bonaventure University offers several different science courses within the School of Arts and Sciences. With the upcoming academic year, two departments are expanding what they offer students. The Chemistry Department is adding a new course, the Computer Science Department is adding a new concentration and a data studies major… Keep Reading
Jason Amore Photo Courtesy: St. Bonaventure University’s website BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR On Dec. 21, 2023, Jason Amore was welcomed to the St. Bonaventure community as the new Vice President of Advancement. On Feb. 6, a week before his start date, Amore passed away due to a short illness. The St. Bonaventure community is… Keep Reading
True Balance station Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Before the spring semester, the Hickey Dining Hall implemented a new allergen-friendly food station. The station was implemented due to a survey about the dining hall based on feedback from the St. Bonaventure community. With the implementation of the station, other stations moved… Keep Reading
BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Photo Courtesy of @taylorswift on Instagram Calling all ‘swifties’ — there’s a new era. At the 2024 Grammy Awards this past Sunday, Taylor Swift announced her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” to be released on April 19. This shocked her fanbase since hints at the re-release of her “Reputation”… Keep Reading
Doyle Hall David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Between the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters, Residence Life had multiple changes to its staffing. Several new resident assistants and one new resident director were hired. Resident assistant turnover is expected between every semester. Kurt Stitzel, residence director for Robinson, Falconio and Doyle… Keep Reading
BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Like many girls my age, I saw the Barbie movie when it hit theaters over the summer. I have read or seen many different opinions of the film online. Most of them point out how relevant the movie is, which I agree with. Some of… Keep Reading
Realbuto after receiving award Photo courtesy of Tom Missel BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR On the evening of Jan. 19, the St. Bonaventure community rippled in shock as the news of Ryan Realbuto’s ‘23 passing spread. News broke that Realbuto passed away at 9:15 p.m. as students and faculty settled down from the first week… Keep Reading
Lounge on the second floor of Plassmann Hall Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR With the spring 2024 semester, a new Plassmann Hall welcomed students and faculty with a fresh face. “It’s beautiful, it’s beautiful, it’s beautiful,” said Dr. Lauren Matz, an English and women’s studies professor. The completion of these floors… Keep Reading
BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Phtot Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons I know Hydroflasks are so 2019, but I prefer my Hydroflask over my Stanley cup. I own a Stanley and a Hydroflask, but the Hydroflask is more efficient for my lifestyle than my Stanley. There are some scenarios in which I prefer my Stanley, but… Keep Reading