Ashley Estabrook and Jesus Martinez dance as flies in one of the plays Photo courtesy of Kelsey Purcell / The Bona Venture BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR Madi Wood, a second semester junior media studies major and theater minor, has taken part IN SBU Theater productions from behind the scenes since her freshman year. On…
BY ELIZABETH EGAN, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Photo Courtesy of Conor Amendola/Students participating in freshman service week pose for a picture at Mount Irenaeus Strengthening the Bonnies community and creating a group of people willing to help others. This is what Sullivan Murphy, a freshman environmental studies major from West Seneca, New York, believed was accomplished…
BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of SBU Dance Team Instagram “Bueller at Bonaventure,” a student-led dance production, makes its Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts debut on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring styles such as jazz, lyrical, and hip hop, the St. Bonaventure University Dance Team will be performing small…
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Egan/ Books sitting on a shelf Most often people consider summer a great time to relax with a book in hand on a warm sunny day but fall is also a great time to cozy up with a book and mug of something warm. Here are…
BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Photo credits: Marnique O. Panepento Michael Conner Humphreys is not only known for his acting debut at eight-years-old. He also served in Iraq for one year and served in the United States Army for three years. “Forrest Gump,” the well-known 1994 American comedy-drama film starring Tom Hanks, featured Michael Conner…
Speakers present at an ENACTUS club meeting / Photo courtesy of Bridget Vogl BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER The non-profit, internationally recognized educational organization ENACTUS promotes partnerships between leaders in business and university students while focusing on using entrepreneurial strategies to benefit the community. “St. Bonaventure University is already a community, and ENACTUS is a…
Dorm room decorated with Christmas decorations / Photo courtesy of Kelsey Purcell BY ANNIKA SPITZER, STAFF WRITER Christmas music began playing Tuesday, Nov. 1, on Sirius XM radio 102.5. Is it too early for Christmas music? For some, maybe. However, is it too early to start thinking about Christmas shopping? Some say people are already…
The William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center is where the retreat will occur / Photo courtesy of Steven Stutz BY EMILIE WEINBECK, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure University School of Business will hold a retreat this Friday and Saturday. The School of Business Retreat is centered around doing principles business after the COVID-19…
Fr. Dan Riley O.F.M. at a men’s basketball game / Photo courtesy of Cassidey Kavathas BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER Father Dan Riley, O.F.M., a `64 St. Bonaventure University graduate, has made a name for himself on our campus. Not only is he a founder of Mt. Irenaeus, but he has also become a pivotal…
Valentina Cossio chops onions for a meal at The Warming House / Photo courtesy of Alicia Maxwell BY ELIZABETH EGAN, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR From trips to Philly to bringing freshmen to campus early, Break the Bubble works to take students off campus. Valentina Cossio, a senior accounting major from Florida, fondly recalled the trip she…
Emily Gustafson plays with a dog from the SPCA / Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Egan BY ELIZABETH EGAN, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR For Emily Gustafson, seeing how many animals in the area need a home is the hardest part of being a SBU@SPCA coordinator. Through the SBU@SPCA students take a weekly trip to the Cattaraugus County…
BonaResponds members stand on their newly built ramp / Photo courtesy of Jim Mahar BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER BonaResponds’ mission is clear: to help those in need and to bring people together. The student-run group and nonprofit organization at St. Bonaventure University is open to any person who wants to help and provide services to…
A Jack-o-lantern sits in the Marchiori Pavilion on a spooky October night / Photo Courtesy of Kelsey Purcell BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR There are a lot of ways to celebrate Halloween and get into the festive spirit, especially in the Southern Tier of New York. Here are some activities to try near St. Bonaventure…
Hiking trail behind Holy Peace Chapel / Photo courtesy of Claire Fisher BY CLAIRE FISHER, STAFF WRITER When school and college life get overwhelming, it is important for students to have a place to unwind. It can be even more helpful to have this place off campus. Luckily, St. Bonaventure has a strong connection to…
Photo courtesy of Ayushi Jain / Members at the club’s trail walk on Sept. 22, 2022 BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Active Minds, a club at St. Bonaventure University, which is dedicated to spreading mental health education and awareness, hosted a spirit week this past week. The club planned daily events with themes, encouraging a…
College Democrats Phone Bank / Photo courtesy of College Democrats on Instagram @sbu_collegedems BY CLAIRE FISHER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER With politics becoming the forefront of our generations’ topics of discussion, both College Democrats and College Republicans have become increasingly popular on campus. Natalie Merrill, sophomore and president of College Democrats, and Saidy Boyla, sophomore and president…
Get to know the new assistant director of first-year programs Stephanie Carpenter, assistant director of first-year programs / Photo courtesy of Stephanie Carpenter BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES EDITOR Stephanie Carpenter has always wanted to move to Western New York. “I really like the area and the nature,” she said. She made her dream come true…
Cynthia Offerman makes fall crafts with other Silver Wolves volunteers and residents of Eden Heights / Photo courtesy of the Franciscan Center For Social Concern BY ELIZABETH EGAN, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Cynthia Offerman, got involved with Silver Wolves during her freshman year and has maintained connections through her senior year at St. Bonaventure University. When…
The Allegheny River Valley Trail / Photo courtesy of Annika Spitzer BY ANNIKA SPITZER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Are midterm exams stressing you out? Exercise is one of the best ways to improve your mental well-being. Let’s explore different movement options found right here on campus. Take a hike With the leaves changing and temperatures dropping, now…
Photo by Victoria Byrne / Daniel Schiffhauer, Economics Club chairperson BY MARNIQUE OLIVIERI-PANEPENTO, STAFF WRITER Daniel Schiffhauer is one of the first students on track to earn a Bachelor of Science in economics at St. Bonaventure University. The economics program, through the School of Business, offers a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science…