By Julia Mericle Editor-in-chief This semester, the Android App Development Club asked faculty members to submit requests for app ideas to use in the classroom. The club, which started last semester, aims to create a space where students who enjoy web, computer or phone-based programming can learn how to make what they want to make,… Keep Reading
Thomas Schaeper, Ph.D., Bonaventure history professor, recently penned a book that connects American history with local ties through an Olean native’s letters. “Somewhere in France: The World War I Letters and Journal of Private Frederick A. Kittleman,” features the letters and private writings of Kittleman, who fought alongside over a dozen other Olean natives. Part… Keep Reading
By Amelia Kibbe Advisory Editor With less than a week to go before the 2017 March for Life, senior LaurieAnne Wickens worked making final travel arrangements for the trip to Washington D.C. for the annual pro-life march. Determined to make this year’s trip a success, Wickens, president of St. Bonaventure’s pro-life club, carefully watched the… Keep Reading
On Tuesday, the Student Government Association’s voting members selected the students’ recommendation to present to the board of trustees regarding the name change of the “Paladino House.” Though there were originally four resolutions one was retracted late last week and another early Tuesday. Two resolutions were voted on: Resolution one, being to change the name… Keep Reading
By Vanessa Hulse Contributing Writer Poverty is not something that we generally want to see or think about on a daily basis. Poverty is something we as a society like to brush under the rug and hope it doesn’t interfere with our lives. Only those of us who don’t face poverty each day can avoid… Keep Reading
By Ellen Piper Contributing Writer Students spent their Tuesday evening at the Smooth Sailing seminar listening to alumni Erik Seastedt, who has worked in various areas of human resources for 27 years. The event, sponsored by the EDGEprogram, described ways to succeed in a new job. The EDGE program was created so that students are… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Editor-In-Chief On the surface, free tuition is attractive to people, said Bernie Valento, vice president of enrollment. However, upon further examination, many concerns must be taken into consideration, he added. Valento made this statement in regards to the Excelsior Scholarship program proposed by New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo earlier this… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor C’est la vie, as the French would say. That’s life. St. Bonaventure’s faculty senate recently agreed to a proposal, suspending the French major and modern languages major. The modern languages department suggested the change, according to David Hilmey, dean of the School of Arts & Sciences. Incoming students will not… Keep Reading
By Cameron Pettrone A faculty senate meeting held on Jan. 20 discussed the new curriculum replacing Clare College next year and changes to the school calendar. The new curriculum, which will become effective in the 2017-18 year, is designed to help expose students to different fields of study, according to the faculty senate webpage. New… Keep Reading
By Jessica Dillon News Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure’s newest lieutenant colonel has made cadet recruitment a priority. With a program about 40 cadets strong, Lt. Col. Sean Coulter, U.S. Army professor of military science and officer in charge, has pushed the ROTC recruitment team to vitalize student involvement in ROTC. Jacob McCollum, a senior journalism… Keep Reading
By Dom Lovallo Managing Editor For the first time in school history, students were involved in selecting the keynote speaker for graduation. After being nominated by students, the Board of Trustees approved Chris LaPlaca, ’79, to be the keynote speaker at St. Bonaventure University’s 157th commencement ceremony. When Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., resided as president,… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny Photo Editor A new retirement plan will allow St. Bonaventure faculty to enter into retirement more gradually. Announced last Friday, the new phased approach to retirement permits faculty members to gradually reduce their teaching workload over a period of up to three years, according to Erik Seastedt, director of human resources. “Faculty… Keep Reading
This week the Bonaventure community celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through both the performing arts and school policy. Beginning in 2018, Bonaventure will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. According to a school-wide press release released Monday, Dr. Andrew Roth, university president, suggested the policy change last semester. University… Keep Reading
By Jessica Dillon News Assignment Editor The McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry is on track to have a certificate of occupancy by Feb. 28. Phil Winger, associate vice president for facilities, said things will proceed rapidly from this point forward. “A good deal of what was happening all summer long was that the concrete was… Keep Reading
By Emily Losito Associate Editor & Tom Cottingham Features Editor Bonaventure alumnus Carl Paladino, member of Buffalo public schools board of education, made controversial comments regarding President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in December. Since the comments were made in an article on Artvoice, students and faculty signed and submitted an electronic petition… Keep Reading
High rain levels and melting snows created flood-like conditions last week in Allegany. But floodwaters weren’t anything out of the ordinary, said Phil Winger, associate vice president for facilities. “The water got up as high as the rugby field, as happens about every year,” he said. He noted that there were similar floodwaters near Francis… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Editor-In-Chief On Saturday, the day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, thousands of people will join together in Washington D.C. for the Women’s March on Washington, according to The New York Times. Some Bonnies will be among the protesters. Junior Haylei John said she decided to attend the Women’s March on Washington to bring… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Editor-In-Chief Danica Roem, ’06, has changed a lot since she entered St. Bonaventure University as a freshman. Her first semester of college, she had a 1.1 GPA and spent more time attending heavy metal concerts than doing homework. She was also a “he” named Dan back then. Today, Roem is running for… Keep Reading
By Dom LoVallo Managing Editor Next week will bring an end to Andrew Roth’s first semester as St. Bonaventure University’s interim president. This also means Roth, Ph.D., will start his final semester as president in January. “It’s gone really fast, but it’s been a really good experience. Bonaventure is a great school, not without its… Keep Reading
By Emily Losito News Editor The McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry building sits shrouded in a plastic cover. Construction on the new building has been underway since the early part of this semester. “It has a schedule which calls for substantial completion by Feb. 20,” said Phil Winger, associate vice president for facilities. He said… Keep Reading