By Nate West News Assignment Editor The American Cancer Society says over 11 million people in the U.S. spell out alone are battling cancer. BonaResponds is trying to spread a little cheer to those affected. On Saturday, Sept. 29, BonaResponds will be hosting Warm Snuggly Blankets. Students meet at the Damietta Center and make blankets… Keep Reading
Safety and Security to enforce speed limit
By Emily Carson News Editor Safety and Security has implemented new policies in order to ensure the safety of drivers on and off campus. “The Safety and Security department is concerned about vehicle safety for the campus community in general,” said Vito Czyz, director of safety and security. Safety and Security will run random speed… Keep Reading
Students request changes in Mass times
By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor Amidst student requests, the St. Bonaventure University Chapel added a 4 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass to its Eucharist Schedule this year. The Associate Director of Faith Formation, Worship and Ministry, Julianne Wallace, described the mass as an added convenience. “Last semester, Fr. Francis J. Di Spigno and I had… Keep Reading
SGA to sponsor campus cleanup events
By Helen Ventura Contributing Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) is starting off the year by sponsoring campus cleanups in order to help out both the community and campus. “Maintenance does the best job they can do to pick up the campus, but sometimes it is simply too much area to cover,” Robin Hurlburt, associate… Keep Reading
Allegany Fire Department to set mock dorm room ablaze
By Michael White Contributing Writer With a brand new school year starting, St. Bonaventure University is holding a mock dorm fire to educate those of the reality of what can cause a dorm room fire and informing students of what is allowed to be inside their dorm rooms as a result. There will be a… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure partners with Olean General to sponsor walk
By Alexandra Salerno Editor-In-Chief St. Bonaventure University partnered with Olean General Hospital to sponsor and host Western New York’s March for Babies walk on Oct. 13. The walk will take place on the Allegheny River Trail. The 2.3 mile walk begins at 11 a.m. following 10 a.m. registration. The March of Dimes, an organization dedicated… Keep Reading
Student injured in off-campus assault
By Emily Carson News Editor A group of unknown males and females allegedly assaulted a St. Bonaventure student after the student left an off-campus student residence last weekend, according to campus Safety and Security. In the early hours of Sunday morning, the group approached the student while he walked alone on Seventh Street in Allegany,… Keep Reading
Students recognized for literacy program
By Emily Carson News Editor Members of St. Bonaventure University’s Xi Nu of Kappa Delta Pi received recognition for a literacy program they developed for the Olean Child Daycare Center. “KDP is an international education honor society,” said Emily Call, a graduate advisor for the group. “Education majors with specific GPA and credits received are… Keep Reading
Campus remembers 9/11
By Nate West News Assignment Editor Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, the world changed. Eleven years later, students, faculty members and members of the community, gathered in front of St. Joseph’s Oratory to remember the events. The ceremony started at approximately1 p.m. Fr. Ed Coughlin, O.F.M. and sophomore theology majors Daniel Adrat and Elena Robillard… Keep Reading
Constitution Day Jeopardy contestants chosen
By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor Nine students out of 57 applicants will compete to become the first-ever Bonaventure Constitution Day Jeopardy champion on Sept. 17 and 18. These students achieved a grade of 95 or better on a preliminary examination this past week to qualify them for the semifinal round, according to Danette Brickman,… Keep Reading
Archives receive rare stamp collection
By Emmariah Holcomb Staff Writer St. Bonaventure University Friedsam Memorial Library archives received a United Nations stamp collection worth $11,000 on Aug. 21. Ray Albertella, ‘62, donated the collection a few weeks after going on a tour of his alma matter, which he hadn’t seen in 50 year. Leanna Chojnacki, secretarygeneral for Model United Nations,… Keep Reading
Democratic congressional candidate visits campus
Nate Shinagawa, a 2012 Democratic candidate for the newly-formed 23rd Congressional District of New York, brought his campaign to campus Wednesday. Shinagawa met with a small group of students and faculty members in the University Club. He discussed his stance on issues facing not only students and local residents, but on national and international issues.… Keep Reading
SBU Theater trades “Carol” for one-acts
By Mary Best Managing Editor SBU Theater has canceled their winter production of “A Christmas Carol” in lieu of a one-act play festival titled “Knowing and Un-Knowing.” Ed. Simone, director of the theater program, changed the show as a result of the turnout at last week’s auditions for “A Christmas Carol.” “Although we had… Keep Reading
Previous basketball success has little impact on recruitment
By Nate West News Assignment Editor The loss of Andrew Nicholson to the NBA, along with the graduation of Jake Houseknecht and Da’Quan Cook, left some positions that needed filling on the men’s basketball roster. After a successful season last year, an Atlantic 10 Championship victory and an NCAA Tournament birth, most people would… Keep Reading
First group to enroll in new JMC major
By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor After two years in the making, St. Bonaventure University enrolled its Strategic Communication and Digital Media (SCDM) class this year in the Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication. SCDM equips students with the practical skills and ethical decision-making needed to guide the future of interpersonal,… Keep Reading
Former JMC position to be filled
By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication associate professor and Pulitzer Prize winner John Hanchette retired last year, leaving his position to be filled. The new faculty member will teach in the broadcast curriculum, particularly in broadcast seminar and in the remote broadcast facility, according to… Keep Reading
Warming House regular passes at 72
By Emily Carson News Editor Born in 1940, Caryl Winship spent most of his life in Olean. Before his death on Sunday, Winship and his family affected the lives of students, faculty and staff on campus through his regular visits to The Warming House. Bonaventure students have been serving the community through their work with… Keep Reading
New completion date set for Bona Square
By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor With an original unveiling date of fall 2012, dirt remains untouched on an empty lot where the Bonaventure Square will stand. The Kinley Corporation took the role as lead developer in July 2012, setting a new date to break ground and developing plans for proceeding with the project.… Keep Reading
New business building to be energy efficient
By Michael White Contributing Writer Over the summer, work began on St. Bonaventure’s brand new business building. The 26,000 square-foot William E. & Ann L. Swan Business Center, which will rise in front of Plassmann Hall will provide students with state of the art classrooms, financial services labs and corporate boardroom simulators. “It will… Keep Reading
CCE loses funding, disperses to other organiztions
By Nate West News Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure University dissolved the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) this summer. CCE, which was funded by a grant the university received, shut down operations and sent all of its endeavors out to other campus clubs and organizations “What we did in light of the lack of funding for… Keep Reading