The Buffalo Jazz Collective Eleven, led by performer, composer, educator and clinician, Dr. Mark Filsinger, performed in the Rigas Family Theater in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Tuesday evening. The event was a part of the 2018-19 Martine Performing Arts Series, sponsored by the Keenan Martine Endowment. All of the performances in… Keep Reading
As a new program on campus, Anchor of Hope’s goal is to provide grief support to students who need such an outlet. The Center for Student Wellness and the San Damiano Center for Pastoral and Liturgical Ministries teamed together to start up this new group. “Anchor of Hope is a new grief support outreach ministry… Keep Reading
The Late Night Bus, also called the “drunk bus” by students, may not renew its contract with St. Bonaventure due to student vandalism of the bus, verbal abuse towards the drivers and smoking. The bus’ contract expires in two weeks and First Transit, the company the school charters the bus from, has said that if… Keep Reading
It’s been 20 years since WSBU 88.3 The Buzz last ventured off to Cleveland for a live broadcast at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On Oct. 19, two faculty members and 19 students broadcasted live at the Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., each person being able to go on air for… Keep Reading
The newly elected freshman class leaders were sworn into the Student Government Association on Thursday, Oct. 18. Right hands raised, they took the oath that would officially swear them in and allow them to perform SGA duties. Six freshmen were voted in by the class of 2022 to represent them in various positions: president, vice… Keep Reading
After “A Swashbuckling Adventure on the S.S. Quick Center” last fall, the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts staff is helping kids undergo “A Storyland Adventure” by partnering with Cutco for this year’s Family Day. Family Day is a free event open to the community, in which the staff offers many child-friendly activities to… Keep Reading
Opera singer tells his story at the Quick Center Ray Chenez, a world-renowned opera singer, was welcomed to St. Bonaventure campus as the Lenna Visiting Scholar. He built a career in Europe as one of the foremost countertenors in the field of opera. From his roots in State University of New York at Fredonia, where… Keep Reading
Today, WSBU The Buzz are driving to Cleveland, Ohio to broadcast and experience the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tomorrow. Most of the board of directors of the Buzz will be in attendance, as well as associate professor of journalism, Dr. Rich Lee and Anne Lee, an adjunct professor of journalism. The Buzz was… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure University has decided to directly address women’s issues. A panel was put together for the program BonaBrave to discuss several topics pertinent to women’s rights, with specific emphasis on feminism. On Tuesday, Oct. 17 a collective of university scholars from various backgrounds and focuses got together for this conversation. The panel was moderated… Keep Reading
After consistent discussion, the Student Government Association has decided to make an official recommendation that would make St. Bonaventure University a smoke-free campus over the course of the next few years. At the SGA meeting on Oct. 4, the Student Affairs Committee shared the potential two courses of action, which culminated as a result of… Keep Reading
Police believe discarded cigarette set building ablaze Investigators believe the fire that led to the destruction of the Subway on West State Street in Allegany two weeks ago was caused by burning mulch, possibly ignited by a discarded cigarette. The blaze that ravaged the restaurant on Sept. 29 completely destroyed the building and caused smoke… Keep Reading
In the past year, which saw a predominately bull market, SIMM’s performance has been exceptional. From January to the end of August, SIMM has gained nearly a 4 percent return heading into the school year. On a yearly basis, we returned over 11 percent from August 2017 to August 2018. Although we underperformed the S&P… Keep Reading
Monday evening at 9:35, Safety and Security were notified that an armed robbery had taken place at Gardens East apartments between 8:53 and 8:58 p.m. The individuals who contacted security were not first-hand witnesses to the incident or actual victims of the crime. Security responded to the scene at 9:40 p.m. to determine the veracity… Keep Reading
Police still looking into what caused the massive blaze A fire blazed through a Subway on the Olean/Town of Allegany line on West State Street last Saturday, bringing crowds of onlookers. The fire was reported shortly before 5 p.m., and it left the building heavily damaged and with a collapsed roof. There was no word… Keep Reading
The annual Mark Hellinger Award celebrates St. Bonaventure University graduates who have demonstrated excellence in the academic field of journalism, and who show potential to succeed in the field. Each year, one student is honored with the award as Bonaventure students, alumni and faculty gather to watch the celebration, which took place in Hearst Tower… Keep Reading
WSBU 88.3 The Buzz was the first of its kind to replace vinyls and 8-tracks with an automated system in 1997. Now, 21 years later, the station is in need of a new system. The system that has been in use, AudioVAULT, has stopped working and the computers that run the system are now “irreparable,”… Keep Reading
SGA still deliberating about proposed courses of action Much deliberation has ensued regarding St. Bonaventure University’s smoking policy over the past few months. The Student Government Association has scrutinized the policy as it pertains to students and advocated for changes to the policy the university currently holds. At both of the September SGA meetings, extensive… Keep Reading
In the St. Bonaventure University mission statement, it is said that Bona’s is “dedicated to educational excellence in the Franciscan tradition.” In accordance with these values, Bona’s recognized students who have exhibited academic excellence. On Saturday, Sept. 22, 74 new students took the pledge to be a part of Phi Eta Sigma, the oldest and… Keep Reading
Tara Westover spoke to St. Bonaventure University’s class of 2022 on Sept. 26 as part of the “All Bonaventure Reads” program. Students were given a copy of her bestselling book “Educated” during freshman orientation and were asked to read it and write a reflection essay. Westover grew up in rural Idaho under a father who… Keep Reading
Arabic and Islamic culture reintroduced Students, donors, members of the Islamic Society of the Southern Tier, professors and family gathered together and munched on hors d’oeuvres along the side of new Center for Arabic and Islamic Studies, located in Plassmann 206. “The center was inaugurated with a distinctly Franciscan mission: to promote an understanding of… Keep Reading