By Brandon Sapienza When people think of New York City, many think of the vast system of underground tunnels that connect all the five boroughs. Many of these people don’t know the complete mess that lies underneath the greatest city in the world. Being a native New Yorker and having rode the subway every morning… Keep Reading
By Sean Mickey America is dealing with education and healthcare problems among other things, but some people believe there is a larger issue. The Republican Party has been pushing their “Pro-life” movement since the mid 70s after the Supreme Court’s decision of Roe v. Wade. Republicans believe they must protect the unborn’s right to life… Keep Reading
By Denis Riordin Oct. 9 was the feast day of Saint Denis, the patron saint of Paris, France. St. Denis is best known for being a martyr for the Catholic faith and was beheaded along with two other clergy companions. Legend states that after his head was cut off, St. Denis picked it up and… Keep Reading
By Luke Nolan Last week, a video released by attn:, a media organization, went viral. In it, actress and activist Sophia Bush claimed not only that birth control is a human right, but she also made the argument that government should not interfere with access to birth control (which it doesn’t). By claiming that birth… Keep Reading
The St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team grabbed its second win of the season last night, defeating Duquesne University by the final score of 1-0 in Pittsburgh. The Bonnies were on the board first within the 20 minute mark of the first half. After a Duquesne foul, senior defender Sydney Cassagnol sent the ensuing free kick… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo Staff Writer The Sandra A. and William L. Richter Center at St. Bonaventure University was recently equipped with a new lower fitness center. Rob DeFazio, interim executive director for Residential Living and Conduct and the director of the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership, said the equipment will provide opportunities for students… Keep Reading
By Leah McCluskey Staff Writer Energy waste is an ongoing issue at St. Bonaventure University, and students have begun to question why lights remain on in buildings that are not actively in use. Robert Hurlburt, the university’s director of facilities, discussed our carbon footprint and what measures have been taken to decrease it. “The university… Keep Reading
By Ashlee Gray Contributing Writer On Monday, Oct. 16, Fingers Speak, St. Bonaventure’s American Sign Language Club, hosted its Second-Annual Fingerspelling Event. The McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry held the event, and it was open to all students and community members. Several students founded Fingers Speak at the beginning of last year , including Jordan… Keep Reading
By Jeff Uveino Contributing Writer On Thursday night, the St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team worked to a scoreless draw on the road with the Fordham Rams. The teams played through overtime but neither was able to find a goal. The highlight for the Bonnies was the performance of goalkeeper Lauren Malcolm. The sophomore… Keep Reading
By A.J. Mitchell Contributing Writer On Thursday, the St. Bonaventure University men’s golf team traveled to Loudonville, New York to defeat the Siena College Saints in the first ever Murray Cup match by a score of 11 to 5. The match was played in a hybrid match play/stroke play format through 18 holes. One point… Keep Reading
By Brandon Sapienza Since 2015, the once unique and fun landscape of late-night comedy has become nothing short of another medium for leftist celebrities to express their political views. Out of the many late-night talk shows, two hosts come to mind, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel. The comedians, who I once found amusing and relatable,… Keep Reading
By Natalie Forster Over these past two weeks, the need for this article has become very clear to me. Starting with a question at the All Bonaventure Reads event, the debate on abortion has spiraled out of control. The argument over abortion has always been around, and I am not ashamed to take a stance… Keep Reading
By: Haylei John The “Bona Bubble” is a phrase often used with pride by students to describe feelings of community throughout the campus. I too used to think of the Bona Bubble as some fond description of life at Bona’s, but now I’m challenging this notion and hoping that others will as well. Not all… Keep Reading
By Leah McCluskey Contributing Writer Rumors have begun to swirl that the St. Bonaventure production truck, used to film and live stream sports games, is on its last legs. Paul Wieland, who originally purchased the truck 40 years ago, validated these claims. “The truck is on its last legs despite all the engineering magic that… Keep Reading
By Ashlee Gray Contributing Writer Last fall semester, St. Bonaventure University approved the addition of a new academic school: The School of Health Professions. The program has grown exponentially, but there is little information available to current students. Douglas Pisano, Ph.D, dean of the School of Health Professions, discussed the future of Bonaventure students interested… Keep Reading
By Hannah Legacy Contributing Writer Four new members have been added to St. Bonaventure University’s Board of Trustees, to serve three-year terms, which started Sept. 16. Michael Anderson, Esq., ‘77, has a background in business, specifically in accounting. Previously, he served as the vice president and treasurer of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. and as a… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo Contributing Writer Francisco Morales has taken over as the director of Veteran Services. On Sept. 25, Morales replaced Michael Leonard and started deliberations on new ideas for the program. “Once I saw Frank’s qualities, I knew that he would fit comfortably in the position,” said Bernie Valento, vice president of enrollment. “He… Keep Reading
By A.J. Mitchell Contributing Writer The St. Bonaventure men’s golf team picked up a victory at the Matthews Auto Collegiate Invitational, which was played on The Links at Hiawatha Landing in Apalachin, NY. For the second year, the team won the tournament through a tiebreaker. This year, the Bonnies and the Hawks of Lehigh University… Keep Reading
By A.J. Mitchell Contributing Writer For Gretta LaCouture, college wasn’t a scary concept just because of dining hall food. Coming to Bonaventure meant leaving behind all her family and friends almost 1,600 miles away in Denver, Colorado to play for the women’s soccer team. Once LaCouture made it to Bona’s, she quickly settled in. She… Keep Reading
By Jeff Uveino Contributing Writer It’s crunch time in A10 men’s soccer. With conference play starting next week, St. Bonaventure will gear up for a tough stretch of competition. The Bonnies currently sit at 3-4-2, but have struggled lately, dropping two of their last three games. A 3-1 loss to Hartwick University, followed by a… Keep Reading