The discovery of a small methamphetamine lab on Thursday, April 5 at the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham led to the arrest of two Olean residents and, subsequently, shocked members of the campus community, given the lab’s close proximity to campus borders. The hotel is located directly across the street from St. Bonaventure University.… Keep Reading
Campus visits for the three vice president for student affairs finalists began Monday, with sessions held for students and faculty to meet the candidates. Kathryn O’Brien, the first candidate to visit campus, came from Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, New York, where she was responsible for the overall operation of the student affairs program. O’Brien said… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer On Thursday, April 5, the former journalist and current Virginia Delegate, Danica Roem, visited her alma mater to speak to a public crowd about her journey from Bonaventure to political office. The ’06 alumna entered the John J. Murphy Professional Building’s Dresser Auditorium, sat down and introduced herself to the… Keep Reading
By Bryce Spadafora, Contributing Writer Three St. Bonaventure University students took responsibility for vandalizing university property over last weekend. Between 3 and 5 a.m. on Sunday, three students threw several items from the window of the second-floor lounge in Loughlen Hall. Among the items were several tables, chairs, a couch, window blinds, a large flat-screen… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer St. Bonaventure University will have its first active shooter drill on Wednesday, April 18 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The campus community is advised to follow the university action plan and find a place they can safely remain during the drill. The drill follows a panel discussion on active shooter… Keep Reading
By Gunnar Schifley, Staff Writer There have been a lot of discussions lately surrounding the trade situation between the United States and China. Talk of tariffs from both countries has increased concern among investors and has shifted the political picture in Asia. A few weeks ago, the United States announced tariffs on steel and aluminum… Keep Reading
By Landon Allison, Contributing Writer Students from St. Bonaventure University will be participating in the March for Our Lives gatherings both in Buffalo and Washington, D.C. this Saturday. The survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting organized the march with the goal of ending gun violence by pushing for stricter control measures on… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure University is accepting nominations from faculty for the fall 2018 Lenna Visiting Professorship until the end of today. Alva Cellini, Ph.D., chair of the Lenna Visiting Professorship Committee, said the committee looks forward to reviewing proposals and choosing candidates. “Proposals are requested [and] we review and evaluate scholarly contributions in the candidate field… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer Christopher Brown, director of First-Year Experience & Orientation, has been part of the department for eight years and is shaking things up for welcome days next semester. Brown plans to give peer coaching groups more students this upcoming academic year. Although a typical group of six to eight students is… Keep Reading
By Gunnar Schifley, Contributing Writer It was recently revealed that Facebook was inadvertently involved in a political advertising campaign that has shook the faith of their immense user base. An outside company was able to collect data on Facebook users, then used that data to generate ads supporting Donald Trump that were specifically targeted to… Keep Reading
By Haylei John, President of SGA With the final meeting of the 2017-18 Student Government Association (SGA) having taken place on Thursday, and elections for the coming academic year closing, the current Executive Board is preparing to pass the baton to a new set of representatives. The outgoing Student Government Association members have much to… Keep Reading
By Gunnar Schifley, Staff Writer There has been increasing concern in multiple countries over rising foreign investment, specifically from China. Concerns of national security and economic leverage are becoming more important to world leaders and investors. The way governments react to this concern will have a number of effects on investments, including decreased profits due… Keep Reading
By Haylei John, President of SGA The most recent SGA meeting was held Thursday, March 8. The meeting consisted of important information regarding the rest of the semester and campus announcements. The first order of business on the agenda was the discussion of upcoming SGA elections. The elections process is handled by the Elections Committee,… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer Trisha Carney, a senior sports studies major, won the Women’s Achievement Award for her academic dedication, awarded by the Zonta Club of Olean. Zonta International, founded in 1919, is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women through service and advocacy. Each year,… Keep Reading
By Landon Allison, Contributing Writer During breaks, the Magnano Centre‘s Hickey Dining Hall at St. Bonaventure University severely reduces its operating hours. For students who stayed on campus this past break or who plan to for the upcoming Easter break, there are limited food options available. For students like Anna Campos, a freshman sociology major… Keep Reading
Mackenzie Watson has been named this year’s Jandoli School of Communication Mary A. Hamilton Woman of Promise Award recipient. This annual award aims to recognize a female student who sets an example of excellence for her peers. A Vestal, New York native, Watson’s peers and professors said she’s a motivated student with a proven dedication… Keep Reading
Clare College, St. Bonaventure University’s general education system for the past 20 years, will end after this spring semester. Registration dates are just around the corner, with graduate student registration beginning on March 16 and undergraduate on March 19, and some students are confused about the implication of the end of Clare College. Christopher Stanley,… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer After celebrating on W Main St. for 13 years, Bonagany will move back to St. Bonaventure University’s campus in 2018. Bonagany is a long-standing part of St. Bonaventure’s Family Weekend tradition and will be held on Sept. 22 for the 2018-19 academic year. According to the event’s mission statement, the… Keep Reading
While many students and faculty members spent the recent spring break back home with family and friends, members of BonaResponds, an on-campus 501(c)3, traveled to Dickinson, Texas for a week of crisis response. Mainly, the group’s work aided those still impacted by Hurricane Harvey, which hit the region this past August. In total, 25 students… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure University students attended New York Student Aid Alliance’s Advocacy Day in Albany, New York, advocating for student aid and asking that the Higher Education Opportunity Program’s (HEOP) budget not be cut this year. St. Bonaventure has been attending this conference for the last seven years, having taken 13 students this past Feb. 9.… Keep Reading