By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor The SBU Piano and Vocal Studios and Chamber Singers beautifully serenaded their friends, family and community who filled the Rigas Family Theater in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Sunday. The recital featured both pianists and vocalists who performed a wide variety of pieces from different time…
By Brandon Chin Contributing Writer Most high school seniors enroll into college, but far less enlist into the United States Army, said ROTC members. The Adopt a 10th Mountain Platoon Program is a fundraiser event that has been occurring at Bonaventure since Nov. 13. It was hosted in collaboration with the Olean Lions Club to…
By Rachel Konieczny News Assignment Editor Two years ago, John Stevens went to an Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU) conference with several people from St. Bonaventure and the University of St. Francis in Joliet (Illinois), giving him the idea for a discussion group on campus. Stevens formed Franc Chats, a group, he said,…
Justin Bieber won’t be saying “Sorry” to fans any time soon. The 21 year old released his new album “Purpose” on Nov. 13, showing fans his clear transition from childhood star to polished adult artist. “Purpose” is notably more mature than any music Bieber’s released before. He went from singing bubbly teenage-pop music to creating…
Many journalism students know her as the engaging professor full of “shameless plugs.” However, Carole McNall, assistant professor of journalism and mass communication, originally planned to attend Syracuse University until falling in love with Bonaventure during her first visit to campus. “My guidance counselor said, ‘Have you looked at St. Bonaventure’s journalism program?’ and I…
St. Bonaventure University’s Garret Theater will host a performance of “A Christmas Carol” to benefit the Warming House, the nation’s oldest student-run soup kitchen, at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5. This interpretation of “A Christmas Carol” was adapted and will be performed by Ed. Simone, Ph.D., the director of the theater program. Simone will be…
By Marissa McCall Contributing Writer It’s almost that time of year again to take a short break from schoolwork and enjoy stuffing and turkey with family. Thanksgiving is rich in tradition, dating back to the Pilgrims and the Native Americans giving thanks for their blessings. Victoria Soler, a sophomore political science major, said her family…
Ed. Simone, Ph.D., director of the theater program and professor of theater, said he has many fond memories from his time as a student at Bonaventure, but his favorite involves a time he shared with his wife, fellow Bonaventure alum Leigh Simone, Ph.D, when they were both students. “I remember walking out to the wall…
By Simone Robinson Contributing Writer Shop until you drop at stores that match the aesthetics of your wardrobe or reflect who you are as an individual. Here are some clothing sites tailored to certain fashionable individuals. The Bohemian For those who appreciate the art of merging traditional bohemian styles with modern structures, A’Gaci is…
The People and Portraits exhibition featuring quilts in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will be on display until December. The Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA), an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting quilt art, created the exhibition. SAQA was founded in 1989, and supplies quilted artwork to venues around the world.…
Bonaventure’s ongoing Soup for Souls food drive is giving students an opportunity to shed some warmth on the lives of local homeless persons during the holiday months. The Soup for Souls drive supports the Genesis House, a temporary homeless shelter in downtown Olean, by providing non-perishable food item donations from the Bonaventure community. According to…
Members of Asian Students In Action (ASIA) twisted and twirled in celebration of Diwali in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts’ Rigas Family Theatre Wednesday. Diwali is an ancient autumn festival practiced in the Hindu tradition that typically spans over a five-day period. While there are many customs associated with the celebration, its…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor Journalism and mass communication alum Michael Farrell, ‘00, released his second novel titled When the Lights Go Out on Tuesday. According to Farrell, the novel revolves around a fictional Buffalo musician named Johnny Nolan. “He’s an amalgamation of aspects of everyone from Jeff Tweedy to Glen Hansard to Neil Young…
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as empty boxes sit and await Toys for Tots to fill them. Toys for Tots is a program that allows people to donate toys, which are distributed to children in need on Christmas morning. The program is run by the United States…
By Rachel Konieczny News Assignment Editor A collaboration between the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Department and the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts brought inmate art to campus. St. Bonaventure’s Art Education Program opened the exhibit “Personal Explorations” Monday, thanks in part to the sheriff of Cattaraugus County, Timothy Whitcomb, who approached The Quick Center…
By Simone Robinson Contributing Writer Contrary to popular belief, coats aren’t the only outerwear made for fall. There is a whole variety of alternatives that’ll keep you warm and stylish on those chilly evenings. Vest A vest is the top must-have alternative piece for your wardrobe. It’s versatility in weight and style provides enough…
By Andrea Fernandez Associate Editor The soothing sounds of jazz filled the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Wednesday night as The Dave Schiavone Quartet took the stage. The performers blew the audience away with the sounds of the saxophone, and everyone tapped their feet to the beat of the drum…
“I feel far away, but I’ll try to bring you closer.” These are some of the first words visiting poet Rob Halpern said Tuesday night in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Loft. He stood at the front of the room wearing dark jeans and a flannel, clearly ready for a casual night.…
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer St. Bonaventure is celebrating Latin American culture this month in honor of Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead.” In the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, an Ofrenda altar, or a private altar for loved ones who have passed on, will be installed until next…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor In high school, Lauren Matz, read Thomas Merton’s autobiography “The Seven Storey Mountain.” Matz, Ph.D, an English professor who attended St. Bonaventure, said she knew Merton had taught at Bonaventure. “I was interested in connecting up my recollections of St. Bonaventure University with what he was saying in his…
