By Noah Powley, Contributing Writer Throughout human history, there is one constant: conflict. In 1932, less than two decades after the Treaty of Versailles, yet another battle would erupt; not World War II, however. My personal favorite, the Great Emu War. In the early to mid-20th century, many nations were not fully industrialized. Australia was… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer Christopher Brown, director of First-Year Experience & Orientation, has been part of the department for eight years and is shaking things up for welcome days next semester. Brown plans to give peer coaching groups more students this upcoming academic year. Although a typical group of six to eight students is… Keep Reading
By Gunnar Schifley, Contributing Writer It was recently revealed that Facebook was inadvertently involved in a political advertising campaign that has shook the faith of their immense user base. An outside company was able to collect data on Facebook users, then used that data to generate ads supporting Donald Trump that were specifically targeted to… Keep Reading
By Haylei John, President of SGA With the final meeting of the 2017-18 Student Government Association (SGA) having taken place on Thursday, and elections for the coming academic year closing, the current Executive Board is preparing to pass the baton to a new set of representatives. The outgoing Student Government Association members have much to… Keep Reading
By Luke Nolan, Staff Writer The Vatican has recently announced its plans to go through with the canonizations of two great men of the 20th century: Archbishop Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI. The lives of both men exemplify what it means to stand up for what you believe in, no matter the cost. St.… Keep Reading
By Brandon Sapienza, Staff Writer Last Thursday, President Donald Trump announced his plans to meet with North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un to discuss the nuclear disarmament of the rogue, isolated nation. The announcement comes as a surprise, given the harsh rhetoric the two men exchanged over the past year, including Trump constantly calling Jong-un… Keep Reading
By Gunnar Schifley, Staff Writer There has been increasing concern in multiple countries over rising foreign investment, specifically from China. Concerns of national security and economic leverage are becoming more important to world leaders and investors. The way governments react to this concern will have a number of effects on investments, including decreased profits due… Keep Reading
By Haylei John, President of SGA The most recent SGA meeting was held Thursday, March 8. The meeting consisted of important information regarding the rest of the semester and campus announcements. The first order of business on the agenda was the discussion of upcoming SGA elections. The elections process is handled by the Elections Committee,… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer Trisha Carney, a senior sports studies major, won the Women’s Achievement Award for her academic dedication, awarded by the Zonta Club of Olean. Zonta International, founded in 1919, is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women through service and advocacy. Each year,… Keep Reading
By Landon Allison, Contributing Writer During breaks, the Magnano Centre‘s Hickey Dining Hall at St. Bonaventure University severely reduces its operating hours. For students who stayed on campus this past break or who plan to for the upcoming Easter break, there are limited food options available. For students like Anna Campos, a freshman sociology major… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer After celebrating on W Main St. for 13 years, Bonagany will move back to St. Bonaventure University’s campus in 2018. Bonagany is a long-standing part of St. Bonaventure’s Family Weekend tradition and will be held on Sept. 22 for the 2018-19 academic year. According to the event’s mission statement, the… Keep Reading
By Brandon Sapienza, Staff Writer My parents taught my brother and I a lot growing up. Specifically, two things come to mind: being respectful to everyone we meet, and make decisions we can be proud of. Those valuable lessons molded us into what I believe are responsible young men. Other parents have also shared this… Keep Reading
By Gunnar Schifley, Contributing Writer The General Electric Company has been in the news constantly during this quarter and Q4 2017, and the news about GE has been overwhelmingly negative. The company has been experiencing serious internal issues and has seen its share price plummet over 50 percent in the last 12 months. This begs… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer In the wake of recent shootings, educational institution’s campus safety has become an increasing issue of concern. Eight school shooting incidents have happened this month, with Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, being the most recent school affected by a mass shooting. According to a Washington Post article, an ongoing… Keep Reading
By Bryce Spadafora, Contributing Writer Sophomores interested in, and not currently part of, ROTC still have the opportunity to join. The Seneca Battalion is looking for students to attend a training program in Fort Knox, Kentucky this summer. The 30-day program is geared towards students who may have missed the first two years of the… Keep Reading
By Haylei John, SGA President Members of the Student Government Association (SGA) have spent the recent weeks working with their assigned committees on specific class projects. The SGA meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15 was devoted to further discussing the changes to Spring Weekend, voting procedures and campus suggestions. Additional speakers at the meeting included Nichole… Keep Reading
By Gunnar Schifley, Contributing Writer Unemployment in the United States is one of the three largest economic indicators investors use to gauge the health of the economy, along with inflation and GDP growth. These terms are thrown around constantly in the news and day-to-day life, but are often left unexplained and taken as a static… Keep Reading
By Landon Allison, Contributing Writer Atrazine, still used in the United States despite its banning by the EU, can cause changes in our bodies with just minimal exposure. As an environmental studies major, this concerns me. This chemical is an herbicide, applied in the agriculture industry and on residential lawns and golf courses in order… Keep Reading
By Jack Hughes, Contributing Writer Algorithmic trading is the act of using code to initiate a position, such as buying or selling, in a particular asset, like a stock. According to the Merriam-Webster website, an algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or accomplishing some end. People use algorithms all of the time… Keep Reading
By Luke Nolan, Staff Writer For many years, the Catholic Church and many of its members have struggled with a “dumbing down” of Catholicism. The tendency to reduce the religion to a therapeutic philosophy full of warm feelings and affirmation is a dangerous one, as it rejects the roots and traditions of the great faith,… Keep Reading