The incredible ability of the Internet to link together our world would at first seem to be a great boon to musicians worldwide, but for many musicians, it is still a struggle to earn the recognition they deserve. Music streaming and Internet radio services, such as Spotify and Pandora, are incredibly beneficial to the listener,… Keep Reading
Family Weekend. A time for spending mom and dad’s money like it’s going out of style, for showing off all of the exciting things you do on campus and for finally figuring out where your drunkest friend gets it from. As freshmen, you didn’t really know what to expect when the ‘rents came knocking on… Keep Reading
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-in-Chief A student returned all of the missing letters from a university sign Tuesday night, said Gary Segrue, director of Safety and Security. Segrue did not provide the name of the student. Tuesday morning, university officials alerted the St. Bonaventure community to the vandalism of the west entrance sign at the end… Keep Reading
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-in-Chief When Carol Schumacher first visited St. Bonaventure as a prospective student in the mid-1970s, she ended up right in the middle of a big snowstorm. “That was what I was hesitant about,” said Schumacher, referring to the weather. “But the campus is beautiful, in the spring and even in the winter.”… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle News Editor As Mt. Irenaeus celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, trustees and resident friars added the position of executive director (ED). Michael New, a former trustee, is heading the search for a candidate to fill the position. “We have grown in size and complexity, and with fewer friars who are primarily… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny News Assignment Editor Francis week presentation, titled “Francis Goes to Washington,” included speakers Joel Horowitz, Ph.D.; Fr. Dominic Monti, O.F.M.; Mary Rose Kubal, Ph.D. and James (J.W.) Cook, junior political science major, respectively. Horowitz began the presentation on Tuesday evening. The professor of history commented on the geography of Argentina, Pope Francis’… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle News Editor During halftime at yesterday’s game, the Bonaventure women’s soccer team, in partnership with Bona Responds, put “Project-Soccer for Haiti” into action with the collection of new and used soccer equipment. As an initiative of the new Bona Responds program, Bonas and Beyond: Haiti, an arrangement was made with Haitian… Keep Reading
By: Kailyn Jennings Staff Writer Peter Orris said he’s seen inequalities in healthcare since his high school years. In his talk titled “Beyond the Affordable Care Act: Lessons from Other Countries,” he said these inequalities included segregation in high schools and physicians in the American Medical Association who wouldn’t treat black people. His medical studies… Keep Reading
By: Ellen Kibbe Staff Writer A little rain did not put a damper on the festivities for the 30th anniversary of Mt. Irenaeus last Saturday. The celebration began on campus last Thursday in Café La Verna. Mountain supporters Kim and Reggie Harris put on a concert and held a coffeehouse conversation on the topic of… Keep Reading
By: Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer Feast your eyes on this—next week St. Bonaventure is gearing up for the start of Feast Week, in honor of St. Francis. Throughout the week, which begins with a Family Weekend Mass at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the University Chapel, there will be different events leading up to the Feast… Keep Reading
Chris Mackowski recently released a book on the last eighteen months of Ulysses S. Grant’s life. Mackowski, a professor of journalism and mass communication, released his book, “Grant’s Last Battle: The Story Behind the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant,” earlier this month. The book is part of a larger collection of Civil War stories… Keep Reading
It is difficult to balance the needs of an ever-increasing population, with the needs of the natural environment. Conservation of flora and fauna has never been as important as it is now. Strides have been made in the past fifty years to provide protection for the environment. While strides have been significant, more community involvement… Keep Reading
When I was a kid, cardio exercise was a punishment. We did it during gym class and at hockey practice when we made the coach mad. It wasn’t popular as a social activity but as a way to keep yourself in shape. Boy did that change. Every week, countless fun runs, color runs and 5k… Keep Reading
Ah, the inevitable break up. Strange to think that every time we start a new relationship, there are really only two options: we will either end up marrying this person or eventually part ways. Well, more often than not, it’s the latter. Especially in a college setting, breakups are bound to happen. They have the… Keep Reading
RACHEL KONIECZNY AND DIANA McELFRESH News Assignment Editor and Assistant News Editor “How can you really know America if America is the only place you know?” That is the question Michael Leming, international author on death and dying, asked during his first presentation in the Walsh Science Center Monday evening. Leming delivered two talks, one… Keep Reading
In the midst of St. Bonaventure’s #RaceMatters campaign, students proudly toted a racist symbol across campus and Allegany. On Saturday, juniors and seniors celebrated the annual Keg Klash event wearing T-shirts with Bona’s former logo, the Bona “B” wearing a Native American headdress. The event, which is essentially a party for upperclassmen to binge drink… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle News Editor St. Bonaventure will host the March of Dimes March for Babies Oct. 3 with the goal of raising $55,000 for the organization, according to Rick Trietley, vice president for student affairs. March of Dimes March for Babies walks support research and programs that help mothers have healthy, full-term pregnancies and… Keep Reading
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-In-Chief St. Bonaventure University officials said enrollment numbers for the 2015 freshmen class decreased this year, with 390 registered students compared to last year’s 435. However, Bernie Valento, senior vice president for enrollment, added a decrease in enrollment was common among other institutions in the region, saying Jamestown Community College, Genesee Community… Keep Reading
SHANNON WEST Contributing Writer According to the American Cancer Society, over one million people will be diagnosed with cancer this year, along with over five-hundred thousand cancer deaths in the United States. Warm Snuggly Blankets was created to help those cancer patients. The project “Warm Snuggly Blankets” arose when the mother of Jim Mahar, faculty… Keep Reading
Bonaventure touts itself as a beautiful university nestled in the Enchanted Mountains, and the natural beauty of the area is not fully appreciated when viewed through a car window. One of the most common complaints among students at St. Bonaventure every semester is a lack of parking spaces and security’s seeming eagerness to give out… Keep Reading