Tree stump behind John J. Murphy Professional Building Elizabeth Kamrowski /The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR When walking to her classes at St. Bonaventure University, Alyssa Torgalski said she loves looking at the vivid colors of the fall leaves on campus. After parking in lot F, near the on-campus tennis courts, she… Keep Reading
BY: KYLE MAIER, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR “I feel to get the $15,000 worth of value, these problems should not be happening at all,” said Ashley Snyder, sophomore inclusive childhood and early childhood education major Many St. Bonaventure University students said they didn’t receive their money’s worth out of the room and board provided by the… Keep Reading
The Reilly Center Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR As St. Bonaventure University expands on efforts to keep its students and faculty safe, more buildings on Bonaventure’s campus will be electronic-card accessible. “As existing buildings are renovated or construction of new spaces added across campus we will be installing electronic card access,”… Keep Reading
Erin Sadlack Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University BY: NEWS STAFF Erin Sadlack, the former chair of Marywood University’s Department of Communication, Language and Literature, has been named the dean for Bonaventure’s School of Arts and Sciences. She will begin working on July 1, according to a Notice Board announcement. Guy Imhoff, the interim dean… Keep Reading
From left to right: Elizabeth Foley, Iris Archer, Leah McElheny and Clair Fisher Photo Courtesy: St. Bonaventure University BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Elizabeth Foley, a junior strategic communications major, and her fellow St. Bonaventure University students gathered in the quad on campus to watch the first solar eclipse in western New York. At the… Keep Reading
Doyle Hall David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR As students receive emails on how to pick housing for the 2024-2025 academic year, they’ll notice a new option for housing — triples. “I wasn’t aware that Dev or Doyle rooms were even considered triple size, but after learning that, it makes a… Keep Reading
The Admissions Building David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER “There needs to be a solution to this problem,” said Griffin Irving, a sophomore psychology major. St. Bonaventure University has decided to raise tuition by 3% for next year. Incoming and current students will be forced to continue increasing their payments each year,… Keep Reading
BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR On Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, Raeanne Armbruster, a senior finance major, and her roommates were decorating their townhouse on the east side of St. Bonaventure University for a Christmas party they were hosting that weekend. Afterward, Armbruster and her roommates went to bed for the night. Just a few hours… Keep Reading
J. Michael Pressimone Photo Courtesy: St. Bonaventure University BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR On March 14, 2024, St. Bonaventure University announced the appointment of J. Michael Pressimone as Vice President for Advancement. Pressimone’s experience in higher education will bring valuable knowledge and success to Bonaventure. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Pressimone was a… Keep Reading
The Rathskeller MORGAN KILGER/ THE BONA VENTURE BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR The Rathskeller at St. Bonaventure University is a popular dining spot amongst students and hosts several events throughout the school year. The ‘Skeller serves pub-style food and has several activities for students to enjoy. Ashley Snyder, a sophomore triple certification education major, enjoys… Keep Reading
Group picture from CAB Cedar Point trip Courtesy of: sbucab Instagram page BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER Jalen Morales, a sophomore fine arts major, enjoys spending time with his friends at St. Bonaventure. One of the ways Morales likes to spend time with his friends is to attend events hosted by the Campus Activity Board. … Keep Reading
Dr. Chad Luke Courtesy of: St. Bonaventure University’s website BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR When Chad Luke, an associate professor of counselor education at St. Bonaventure University, sat down to write his latest book, he knew he wanted to help others. Luke decided to write a guide for professionals on helping those who struggle with… Keep Reading
BY: ANDREW HALE, MANAGING EDITOR During her senior year of high school, Morgan McManus, unsure of where she would spend the next four years of her academic career, maneuvered through a maze of college representatives at her school’s yearly college fair. McManus scoured the gymnasium in search of a school with a close-knit community. After… Keep Reading
Collage of famous women in Murphy Hall Morgan Kilger / The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Throughout the month of March, several clubs at organizations at St. Bonaventure University celebrate Women’s History Month. SBU for Equality and Jandoli Women in Communications are hosting events or panels throughout March. The Jandoli School of Communication… Keep Reading
Students in Rome, Italy Photo Courtesy: The studysorrentosbu Instagram page BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR St. Bonaventure University students have the opportunity to travel through some of the university’s study abroad programs, allowing them to experience new cultures while earning college credit. The Francis E Kelley Oxford program takes place from June 28 to… Keep Reading
HEOP’s 2024 3.0 brunch at Sprague’s Maple Farm Photo courtesy of @sbuheop on Instagram BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, FEATURES EDITOR When Kiara Roque was searching for colleges, she was looking for a school that balanced both the quality of education and her checkbook. The Higher Education Opportunity Program at St. Bonaventure University provided just that. In… Keep Reading
BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR St. Bonaventure University offers several different science courses within the School of Arts and Sciences. With the upcoming academic year, two departments are expanding what they offer students. The Chemistry Department is adding a new course, the Computer Science Department is adding a new concentration and a data studies major… Keep Reading
BY: JULIA BABCOCK, STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure welcomed past graduates back to the school for a weekend full of activities this past weekend. Feb. 16 marked the beginning of both 80’s weekend and homecoming weekend. Alumni came from many different areas to gather at Bonaventure for the weekend festivities. Michael Fenn, a Bonaventure alumnus and… Keep Reading
Jason Amore Photo Courtesy: St. Bonaventure University’s website BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR On Dec. 21, 2023, Jason Amore was welcomed to the St. Bonaventure community as the new Vice President of Advancement. On Feb. 6, a week before his start date, Amore passed away due to a short illness. The St. Bonaventure community is… Keep Reading
Devereux Hall Photo Courtesy: SBU Archives BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER “On Saturday evening, I walked into the bathroom prepared to take a shower,” said Emma Gavazzi, a sophomore English major. “But as I approached the shower stalls, I was met first by a vicious odor and then a sight that I could only describe… Keep Reading