By Anahiz Rivera, Contributing Writer October 31, 2017 marked the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, which is when Lutherans celebrate breaking away from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century. The day prior, a social gathering was held by Fr. David Couturier, dean of the School of Franciscan Studies, and Anne Foerst, Ph.D., head… Keep Reading
On Friday Oct. 27, St. Bonaventure University’s faculty senate made the decision to dissolve the School of Franciscan Studies. Instead of having an individual school, there will be a Franciscan studies and theology program under the School of Arts and Sciences. Fr. David Couturier, O.F.M., dean of the School of Franciscan Studies and executive director… Keep Reading
By Leah McCluskey, Staff Writer Today, Dr. Dennis DePerro will be inaugurated as St. Bonaventure University’s 21st president. Joseph Zimmer, Ph.D., university provost, has been contributing to the planning process of the ceremony since DePerro unofficially took office last June. “The ceremony will have a number of brief speeches that will offer greetings from various… Keep Reading
Children involved in Bona Buddies will once again get to celebrate Halloween Saturday afternoon at Bonaventure. The event, hosted by both Bona Buddies and ENACTUS, is in its sixth year. In years past, the haunted house and Halloween party were hosted in Francis Hall; however, this year it will be hosted in the Rathskeller. Abbie… Keep Reading
By Anahiz Rivera, Contributing Writer The Medical Emergency Response Team, MERT, is a student run organization with about sixty members. MERT is commonly mistaken by students as an organization that is called when they drink too much and don’t want to get in trouble. Although MERT does handle alcohol-related incidents, students involved want it… Keep Reading
By Leah McCluskey, Staff Writer The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will be holding its eighth annual Cutco Family Day on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Ludwig Brunner, executive director of the Quick Center, is gearing up for this year’s pirate-themed event. “It is anticipated that we will have around 200… Keep Reading
By Ashlee Gray, Contributing Writer The university’s inagural Day of Action will take place on Nov. 2. The Day of Action was commissioned by Dr. Dennis R. DePerro, the 21st President of St. Bonaventure University, to commemorate his inauguration, which will take place the next day, Nov. 3. DePerro asked the faculty and students… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer The Latin American Student Organization (LASO) on St. Bonaventure’s campus has started raising money for relief efforts in Puerto Rico and Mexico. The president of LASO, Jeancarlos Aponte, and members of the organization quickly reacted. Aponte, a sophomore theater major, from the Dominican Republic, wanted to find a way to… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo Staff Writer The Sandra A. and William L. Richter Center at St. Bonaventure University was recently equipped with a new lower fitness center. Rob DeFazio, interim executive director for Residential Living and Conduct and the director of the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership, said the equipment will provide opportunities for students… Keep Reading
By Jenn Eng News Editor Jim Joseph, dean of the Madden School of Business at Le Moyne College, spoke to SBU students and faculty this Tuesday in the Walsh Science Center Auditorium. Joseph has extensive experience in business with a certification in public accounting and has served in many positions including president and chief executive… Keep Reading
By Leah McCluskey Staff Writer Energy waste is an ongoing issue at St. Bonaventure University, and students have begun to question why lights remain on in buildings that are not actively in use. Robert Hurlburt, the university’s director of facilities, discussed our carbon footprint and what measures have been taken to decrease it. “The university… Keep Reading
By Emily Losito Associate Editor The Student Success Center on the first floor of Plassmann Hall has a new addition: the Advising Compass Center. The center, which three faculty members created at the beginning of this academic year, was previously located in the basement of Plassmann. In the basement, the center didn’t get much foot… Keep Reading
By Ashlee Gray Contributing Writer On Monday, Oct. 16, Fingers Speak, St. Bonaventure’s American Sign Language Club, hosted its Second-Annual Fingerspelling Event. The McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry held the event, and it was open to all students and community members. Several students founded Fingers Speak at the beginning of last year , including Jordan… Keep Reading
By M.K. Killen News Assignment Editor SBU Theater calls on its past comedy success for its presentation of one-act comedy Festival, opening next week. One Act Festival 7: Latest Hits will feature seven one-act comedies performed in the last 15 years of SBU Theater. “This is our seventh one-act festival. The last one we did… Keep Reading
Three racers from the St. Bonaventure University Ski Team competed in the University of Rochester Invitational at Bristol Mountain resort in Rochester, NY on Jan. 24 through Jan. 25. The team meets twice a week, each session lasting two hours. The St. Bonaventure University Ski Team is small, but between the three who competed they… Keep Reading
By Leah McCluskey Contributing Writer Rumors have begun to swirl that the St. Bonaventure production truck, used to film and live stream sports games, is on its last legs. Paul Wieland, who originally purchased the truck 40 years ago, validated these claims. “The truck is on its last legs despite all the engineering magic that… Keep Reading
By Ashlee Gray Contributing Writer Last fall semester, St. Bonaventure University approved the addition of a new academic school: The School of Health Professions. The program has grown exponentially, but there is little information available to current students. Douglas Pisano, Ph.D, dean of the School of Health Professions, discussed the future of Bonaventure students interested… Keep Reading
By Hannah Legacy Contributing Writer Four new members have been added to St. Bonaventure University’s Board of Trustees, to serve three-year terms, which started Sept. 16. Michael Anderson, Esq., ‘77, has a background in business, specifically in accounting. Previously, he served as the vice president and treasurer of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. and as a… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo Contributing Writer Francisco Morales has taken over as the director of Veteran Services. On Sept. 25, Morales replaced Michael Leonard and started deliberations on new ideas for the program. “Once I saw Frank’s qualities, I knew that he would fit comfortably in the position,” said Bernie Valento, vice president of enrollment. “He… Keep Reading
This September, the Warming House, St. Bonaventure University’s student-run soup kitchen, received an increase in its annual grant from the Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation, Inc. Jeffrey Sved, director of the Franciscan Center for Social Concern, said this grant is essential for the Warming House to remain open and provide meals for the hungry, homeless… Keep Reading