Doyle Hall courtyard project to be completed mid-May
By Kiara Catanzaro Staff Writer Students and faculty will see a transformation in the Doyle Hall courtyard throughout the upcoming weeks. The work is on a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule, and the projected date of completion will be mid-May. “Last fall, broken and worn brick pavement was removed from the courtyard,” said Tom… Keep Reading
Spring Weekend softball gets the boot
By Matthew Laurrie Features Editor Spring Weekend, which officially begins on campus Friday, April 26, will kick-start a few updates this year. Rob DeFazio, director of the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership, announced Monday the designated Spring Weekend sport would be changed from softball to kickball. DeFazio said the shift was made in an… Keep Reading
Saturday’s mock chemical spill drill successful
By Nate West News Editor St. Bonaventure University, along with several outside participants and agencies, conducted an emergency-preparedness drill around 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 6. The drill simulated a chemical spill from a train car on the tracks near the campus’ west side. “There were several objectives that we wanted to accomplish with the… Keep Reading
SIMM offers real-world experience
By Kristie Schiefer News Assignment Editor Students in Money Management (SIMM) is putting the money in the hands of its members while they gain real-life experience. SIMM is an investment club where more than $500,000 of real money is traded, including part of the university’s endowment. Run differently than similar programs at other schools, adviser… Keep Reading
SBU alum to lecture on taking risks
By Annie Riley Assistant News Editor Michael Ryan, president and CEO of Ryan Media Consultants, will speak at 7 p.m. April 25 in the Dresser Auditorium of the Murphy Professional Building about his new book, “The BOOM! BOOM! Book: Practical tips to make sure your career doesn’t go bust.” The lecture will encourage students to… Keep Reading
Kickball to replace softball during Spring Weekend
By Nate West News Editor On Tuesday at 4:00 p.m., Rob DeFazio announced that kickball will be replacing softball as the sport for Spring Weekend 2013. DeFazio, director of the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership, said there are several reasons for the change, the biggest being the safety of people playing and watching the… Keep Reading
Harlem Globetrotters bring excitement to Reilly Center
By Nate West & Jimmy McCarthy News Editor / Staff Writer On Wednesday, the Harlem Globetrotters brought their famous show to the Reilly Center, and fans of all ages were more than pleased with what they saw. “I did enjoy the game very much. It was basically a bunch of tricks with a basketball but… Keep Reading
Program encourages healthy lifestyle for children
By Kristie Schiefer News Assignment Editor Six Bonaventure students teamed up to create a project that culminated in the program “My Happy Healthy Kids” this past week. Team co-leader Samantha Humphrey came up with the idea during the fall 2012 semester for her MSC 330 Introduction to Entrepreneurship class. This semester, co-leader Arielle Balthazard partnered… Keep Reading
Privitera speaks on global obesity
By Annie Riley Assistant News Editor Gregory Privitera, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology at St. Bonaventure University, spoke at 7 p.m. Tuesday, in the auditorium of the William F. Walsh Science Center on global obesity and the influence of food environment on consumption. Privitera’s research on behavioral health is included in journals, such as Food… Keep Reading
Imagine SB YOU! competition enters third round of voting
By Nate West News Editor Imagine SB YOU!, the branding competition among residence halls and garden apartments, is in its third round of voting, with only four residence halls remaining. The competition takes sbu.interviewstream.com, a website which provides practice interviews for Bona’s students looking to gain experience, and asks participants to brand their floor, then… Keep Reading
A look inside the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center
Online Exclusive On Wednesday, campus media was invited on a tour inside the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center. The tour was led by Phil Winger, associate vice president for facilities, and Pierre Balthazard, dean of the School of Business. Keep Reading
Business building houses state-of-the-art interior
By Nate West News Editor With its exterior nearing completion, the focus of the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center is now turned toward the inside, according to Pierre Balthazard, dean of the school of business. The ground floor will have two classrooms and one ‘flex’ room, a room which can be used… Keep Reading
Emergency drill to simulate chemical spill
By Kristie Schiefer News Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure University will conduct an emergency preparedness drill at 9 a.m. April 6 in conjunction with local agencies to test part of the Campus Emergency Plan. The drill will simulate a chemical spill from a rail car on the tracks near the west end of campus and involve… Keep Reading
Woman of Promise ceremony honors Gionet
By Kiara Catanzaro Staff Writer The Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication presented the 12th annual Dr. Mary A. Hamilton Woman of Promise Award Tuesday in the Dresser Auditorium of the John J. Murphy Professional Building. The journalism school presented the award to Madeleine Gionet, a senior journalism and mass communication major.… Keep Reading
Bona’s to host National Girls and Women in Sports Day
By Annie Riley Assistant News Editor The 27th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NAGWS) will be held on campus April 23. Tim Gallagher, a counselor education and school counseling grad assistant who works with the program, said female athletes from schools in the area can participate in this event. They can take… Keep Reading
Ingraffea to discuss controversy surrounding hydrofracing
By Jimmy McCarthy Contributing Writer Guest speaker Anthony Ingraffea of Cornell University will be on campus to discuss hydraulic fracturing and the negative repercussions at 7:00 p.m. Monday in the Murphy Auditorium. His speech will educate others on the effects of fracking with regards to the environment, economy, and society. “Fracking is a relatively brief… Keep Reading
Campus reacts to election of Pope Francis I
By Matthew Laurrie Features Editor Just after 7 p.m. Central European Time Wednesday, white plumes of smoke bellowed out of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City to signify the appointment of Pope Francis I, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. The College of Cardinals selected Pope Francis in a two-thirds majority vote after… Keep Reading
Wojnarowski, ‘91, named sixth-most powerful person in sports media
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Assignment Editor Sports Illustrated named St. Bonaventure graduate and current Yahoo Sports NBA columnist, Adrian Wojnarowski ‘91, the sixth most powerful person in sports media in its Mar. 6 issue. The article, written by Richard Deitsch, listed the 10 most powerful sports media members with the stipulation that they must appear… Keep Reading
Blessed Virgin Mary Statue to be restored by May
By Jessie Manahan Contributing Writer As its 50th anniversary reunion gift, the class of 1962 is restoring the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that usually sits in the circle between the Hickey Dining Hall and the Shay and Loughlin dorms, according to Martin Blind, major gifts officer. This project includes the restoration of the… Keep Reading