St. Bonaventure’s recent re-installment of the College Democrats club is giving students the opportunity to speak up and get involved, club leaders said. In the past, College Democrats has hosted a number of on-campus events to promote the Democratic Party, including viewings of the 2008 presidential election and political discussion panels. The club has also…
By Brandon Chin Contributing Writer Last Saturday, the Franciscan faculty, in cooperation with volunteer students, hosted a service that stretched beyond homily or prayer. Mixing the elements of drama and music to form a mix of play, concert and sermon, the “Transitus of Saint Francis” received admiration from a number of attendees. The Transitus…
By Laure Zazzara Features Editor St. Bonaventure and the Veterans One-stop Center of Western New York, Inc. (VOC of WNY) will co-sponsor a full-day conference in collaboration with the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program. The conference is entitled “Military Communities: Continuing the Mission” on Friday, Oct. 16 at Hilbert College. Barbara Trolley, Ph.D., an…
By Simone Robinson Contributing Writer As the wind turns to a chill and leaves slowly turn to crisps, the need for a change in wardrobe is near. Fall has made its entrance, and now it is time to make yours—by focusing on the essentials. Chunky knit cardigans, vibrant plaids and the classic trench coat have…
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer With the semester nearing the halfway point, students said they are getting ready to hit the books to cram for midterm exams. Students said that midterms week can be a stressful time. Joel Gopurathingal, a freshman management major, has never taken a collegiate midterm before and is anxious about what…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor Lana Del Rey’s music career clearly wasn’t “Born to Die” (the title of her first album), as she released her newest album, “Honeymoon,” on Sept. 19. “Honeymoon” is Del Rey’s fourth studio album, following up her dark and troubled “Ultraviolence” from 2014. As compared to the hip-hop influence of…
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor Now that Feast Week has concluded, the life of St. Francis will be celebrated in the University Chapel on Saturday at 7 p.m. Students will perform a narrated play to depict a series of events in Francis’ final hours and his death. “All Franciscans celebrate this day,” said Vanessa Hulse,…
By Jacob Przesiek Contributing Writer Parents, grandparents and even dogs experienced Bonaventure life this past weekend for the school’s annual Family Weekend. Students said the occasion provided students and relatives the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities and events which characterize life at Bonaventure. These included family activities such as Family Weekend golf and…
By Brandon Chin Contributing Writer Senior education major Katelin Brooks and sophomore marketing major Colleen Corey will lead the Bona pack to a new frontier. In collaboration with the Eden Heights Assisted Living Center, the two cofounders of the Silver Wolves will bring a new service to senior citizens in Olean. Originally planned for last…
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor St. Bonaventure received a taste of the Arctic on Friday with the Polar Spray, an event designed to raise money for Special Olympics New York. At the Polar Spray, Allegany Volunteer Fire Company sprayed registered participants with a fire hose at the outdoor basketball courts between the Reilly Center and…
St. Bonaventure students said they are looking forward to running, jogging and dashing to support diversity in the annual Dash for Diversity race next weekend. On Oct. 11, Bonaventure students will head to the 2015 Dash for Diversity around Ring Road in Delaware Park in Buffalo. While some may choose to walk and others may…
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…
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…
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…
Last week, Bonaventure hosted a discussion panel focused on starting conversation about the Confederate flag among students. While the event was mainly focused on the issue of the Confederate flag, conversation also surrounded the lack of diversity within the Bonaventure faculty. According to Robert Amico, Ph. D., professor of psychology and chair of the Diversity…
Colorful leaves, chilly air and pumpkin spice lattes—oh my! Fall arrived Wednesday, and Bonaventure students said they are excited for the change in season and the activities that come with it. “My favorite part of fall would have to be how beautiful the trees look when they change colors,” said Kinsey Maddison, a sophomore chemistry…
This weekend, St. Bonaventure will host Family Weekend, an event filled with food and games. From Sept. 25 to 27, the campus will host its annual celebration, inviting parents and family members to campus. Family Weekend was created to unite students with family members after the first few stressful weeks of the school year and…
By: Lian Bunny Photo Editor Gain a cultural education outside of the “Bona Bubble.” That was one of the main messages of Michael Chiariello’s talk Wednesday night in the Thomas Merton Ministry Center. Chiariello, Ph.D., a philosophy professor, is the director of Bonaventure’s Franciscan Heritage Semester Study Abroad Program at the Umbra Institute in Perugia,…
By: Reid Okoniewski Staff Writer Pope Francis is making his first appearance in the United States for the first time since his election in 2013. Both Catholics and non-Catholics from the U.S. have patiently waited to hear when the “people’s pope” will make an appearance, and finally they have it. Although Pope Francis’ time in the…
By: Mike Specht Staff Writer This week, Pope Francis, the popular Pontiff among both Roman Catholics and non-Catholics, will tour the United States. Ever since the College of Cardinals called upon Jorge Bergoglio to the papacy in March of 2013, people of all creeds and walks of life have been drawn to him. As Pope…