By Emmariah Holcomb Staff Writer The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will come alive with African-American culture through the Black History Month show. This year’s Black History Month at St. Bonaventure aims to bring African-American culture and excitement for students, faculty and staff. The Black Student Union (BSU) will host the Black History…
By Matthew Laurrie Features Editor The legacies of Bonaventure simply cannot be contained within the pages of a magazine, but one campus publication is doing its best to showcase all the extraordinary things the school has to offer. Beth Eberth is the editor of Bonaventure magazine, the official magazine of St. Bonaventure University. She explained…
By Heather Monahan Features Assignment Editor Picking out a box of cards with your favorite cartoon character on it and making each one out to a specific classmate before signing your name isn’t exactly complicated, but it seemed like it was when we were kids. Who should get the biggest cards? Which Valentine do you…
By Jillian Hammell Assistant Features Editor Do not fret, all you hopeless romantics —the season to be charmed is still upon us. Valentine’s Day may be crossed out on this year’s calendar, but that doesn’t mean quality time and attention are forgotten. Bring on the flowers and chocolate because there is still something in the…
By Samantha Berkhead Managing Editor It’s 12:30 p.m. on a Wednesday in the Hickey Dining Hall. A moderate din of lunchtime chatter permeates the air. Nothing seems out of the ordinary, until… “HA HA HA HA!” These short, uproarious barks of laughter boom across the entire dining space, demanding to be heard. Throughout the years,…
By Tate M. Slaven Contributing Writer Students who come to college learn the transition can either make or break them. Many incoming students become concerned with leaving the comforts of home and coming to college to live in a dorm. After the first year or two, some Bonaventure students decide it’s not for them, but…
By Kailyn Jennings Contributing Writer Just days ago, artists from all musical backgrounds vied for the coveted golden gramophone that represents the epitome of musical accomplishment. The 55th Annual Grammy Awards took place Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. For the second time, LL Cool J hosted the event that more than 28…
By Mary Best Editor-in-Chief Bonaventure students received a belated winter holiday gift last week when Technology Services unveiled the all-new MySBU homepage. The beloved hub for all things Bonaventure went under a much-needed makeover improving the overall appearance and functionality of the site, according to Michael Hoffman, executive director of information technology. “The layout was…
By Tate M. Slaven Contributing Writer “In a global society it is important to have an understanding of religious traditions so that we can have a respect and understanding based on fact and not on suppositions.” Sister Suzanne Kush, C.S.S.F., director of St. Bonaventure’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern, explained why the Festival of Faiths…
By Matthew Laurrie Features Editor Artistic expression can take on a variety of imaginative forms. The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts (QCA) has recently welcomed four new displays to its galleries this semester. Each exhibition highlights different elements of artistic style and provides the QCA with a diverse array of showcases. One of…
By Jackie Roberts Contributing Writer Here at St. Bonaventure University, students and staff are charmed each day with gorgeous landscapes and enchanting mountains. Tree Campus USA recently recognized St. Bonaventure’s yearlong effort to demonstrate its commitment toward promoting healthy management of our campus’s forests. The Arbor Day Foundation established Tree Campus USA in 2008 to…
By Heather Monahan Features Assignment Editor In this day and age, it’s rare to find a college student who isn’t on Twitter. However, with its multiple functions, more professors are joining the site as well. Jim Mahar (@BonaResponds), associate professor of finance and BonaResponds coordinator, said he joined Twitter in 2008. “I joined early on…
By Alexandra Napoli Staff Writer “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you,” Maya Angelou once said. Telling stories and sharing ideas are things everybody does. Publishing ideas is no small feat, but St. Bonaventure students have found a way to post their stories and ideas with a click of a…
By Jillian Hammell Assistant Features Editor To wear or not to wear? That is the question. Comfortable, casual, fancy and hipster are the fashionable themes displayed within a college student’s closet. During the winter, when the weather is frigid and the walk to class is unbearable, style may not be first priority. However, the season…
By Emmariah Holcomb Staff Writer Campus overnights can give prospective students a taste of what Bona’s is all about. When students decide on where to go to college, often one of the biggest impacting factors is how they’re treated when they visit campus. The admissions department at St. Bonaventure works with current students to offer…
By MacKenzie Linehan Staff Writer With the Oscars quickly approaching, moviegoers are anxiously waiting to find out which film will take home the highest cinematic honor. “Silver Linings Playbook” is one that stands out, and I believe that it has a great chance of winning the golden statue at this year’s Academy Awards. The 2012…
By Jillian Hammell Assistant Features Editor During St. Bonaventure’s basketball season, the Reilly Center has a designated spot for its roaring student section known as the Wolf Pack. The group’s arrival to the arena ignites an all-out enthusiastic yelling session that is anything but subtle. The Wolf Pack is now in the running for the…
By Heather Monahan Features Assignment Editor This weekend brings a rare occasion to the St. Bonaventure campus. Rather than focusing on basketball and players shooting 3-pointers in the Reilly Center, the attention is turned to touchdowns and tackles as the Super Bowl takes over television. Although the big game is still a few days away,…
By Alexandra Napoli Staff Writer Brown and white won’t be the only St. Bonaventure colors this semester, because SBU is going green. The Sustainability Committee has found a way to make recycling exciting to students, faculty and staff. The committee has decided to participate in RecycleMania, an eight-week competition between colleges and universities around the…
By Matthew Laurrie Features Editor Flu season is slowly creeping inside the Bona Bubble. It’s that time of year when tissues always seem to be running low, frantic students use gallons of hand sanitizer before every class and people hit the snooze button more times than they can count. Despite the high concentration of germs…
