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
By Diana McElfresh Advisory Editor Tim Rooney knows the value of his education. The senior biochemistry major scored in the 100th percentile for the MCATs, the test that determines students’ eligibility for medical school. “The science courses I took here were really helpful,” Rooney said. He had specific courses that helped him in his career.… Keep Reading
By Leah McCluskey Contributing Writer On Sept. 26, St. Bonaventure University welcomed journalist and scholar Marc Lamont Hill, Ph.D., to give the 2017 All Bonaventure Reads keynote address. Hill’s New York Times bestselling novel, “Nobody: Casualties of America’s War on the Vulnerable, From Ferguson to Flint,” was selected as the first official college assignment… Keep Reading
When selected as St. Bonaventure University’s 21st President, Dennis DePerro, Ed.D., announced plans to run a capital campaign in his first few years. Bob Van Wicklin, vice president for university advancement, is the cabinet member in charge of all university philanthropic and fundraising activities. Van Wicklin explained that although the cabinet met last year to… Keep Reading
By Keely Fresh Contributing Writer The Center for Student Wellness and the Cattaraugus County Suicide Prevention Coalition are collaborating to hold the inaugural Run 4 Life 5K, a run or walk for suicide awareness and prevention. Organized as an attempt to raise money for local suicide prevention efforts, the Director of Student Wellness Chris… Keep Reading
With two faculty members retiring in the past five years and many changes to the marketing field itself, St. Bonaventure University’s marketing department has made changes to modernize the program. Paul Barretta, Ph.D., who started teaching at Bona’s in 2013, said the department was much different before he started. “When I was hired, the dean… Keep Reading
By Dominic LoVallo Editor-in-Chief A former adjunct professor at St. Bonaventure was posthumously inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame last night. Ray Markiewicz, better known as Ray Marks, died in February of 2015 at the age of 70. He died after an almost two-year battle with leukemia. Before his death, Marks built… Keep Reading