By Jessica Dillon Contributing Writer Blood and platelet donations are needed to assist Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., president emeritus, in her recovery from multiple myeloma. Last February, shortly after announcing her decision to retire as university president, Carney sent a letter which revealed her cancer diagnosis. “It will come as no surprise to anyone that… Keep Reading
By Amelia Kibbe Advisory Writer Officials from the adventure travel series “Fireball Run” have not disclosed many details about the filming and live streaming of the show at Saturday’s annual Bonagany Festival, but Lori Bennett-Kolasa, festival chairperson, said she’s happy to have the show be a part of a great tradition. “It’ll be a great… Keep Reading
Last week, The Washington Post released an article saying college students don’t know how to study, heavily impacting college completion rates. The Post recruited a psychology professor to explain the importance of studying to improve upon college student completion rates. According to the article, only 40 percent of students who begin to work on a… Keep Reading
By Joe Sanchez-Castro Dan Barry, ’80, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist for The New York Times, will speak Monday Sept. 26, about his most recent book “The Boys in the Bunkhouse.” The lecture will be held at the Richter Center at 7:00 p.m. Barry is a noted journalist, having received many journalistic awards in his career.… Keep Reading
Donika Kelly views her National Book Award nomination as “a little disorienting.” Kelly, Ph.D., an assistant professor of English at St. Bonaventure, says the book of poems, “Bestiary,” relates to themes of migration, trauma and grief through a recurring motif of Greek mythology. Kelly explained that her own life is tied to migration and trauma.… Keep Reading
By Dalton Lord Contributing Writer Last weekend, Western New York received a tornado warning on Saturday night and then later a flood warning on Sunday morning. St. Bonaventure has experienced two floods in its history. The first was on July 19, 1942 and the second one was June 23, 1972. Even though it hasn’t experienced… Keep Reading
When it comes to Title IX laws, the state as well as the university want to make sure students are aware of their rights. Nichole Gonzalez, executive director of residential life, and Rick Trietley, vice president for student affairs, led a discussion Tuesday evening for club leaders and student athletes regarding Title IX and its… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure safety and security announced the installation of four new emergency phones, also known as blue light phones, on campus. According to Gary Segrue, director of safety and security, before he began to work at the university the phones that needed repairs were removed but not replaced. He said that had to be changed.… Keep Reading
By Cameron Petterone Contributing Writer Students can now track the Bona Bus by using the smartphone app SmartTraxx, with more buses being added to track in the future. “It’s live. So say you’re waiting at a stop, you don’t know if the bus came by yet or when it’s going to come by,” said Rob… Keep Reading
By Riley Eike Staff Writer The words “Danger” and “Poison” cover the doors leading into the Bob Lanier court in the Reilly Center. According to Phil Winger, associate vice president for facilities at St. Bonaventure, recent construction in the arena has resulted in the appearance of lead paint and thus its removal. “There are some… Keep Reading
For Megan Walsh, Ph.D., associate professor of English, the decision to republish Frank J. Webb’s “The Garies and Their Friends” was not a difficult one to make. The novel, written by a black man, is about a mixed-race family in antebellum Philadelphia and was originally published in 1857. Walsh, along with her friend and colleague,… Keep Reading
By Emily Losito News Editor St. Bonaventure’s Board of Trustees met last Friday and Saturday to discuss ideas, issues and plans. The board mainly discussed the new strategic plan, Joseph Zimmer, Ph.D., said. Normally the board passes the budget in June, but it was pushed back to the recent meeting, he said. Both the strategic… Keep Reading
According to a recent Washington Post article on “name blind admissions,” four universities in Britain are testing the idea of admitting college students without using their name or demographics to eliminate discrimination in the admissions process. Names may unconsciously influence admissions counselors and prevent promising candidates’ positions, according to the pilot scheme’s organizers. Members of… Keep Reading
By Jessics Dillon Contributing Writer Two amendments to the Student Government Association (SGA) constitution seek to rectify the issues that arose in last spring’s election for executive board president and vice president. Some feel that the amendments were proposed in an unethical manner. The amendments, proposed by Jessica Laursen, class of 2017 senator, move to… Keep Reading
By Emily Losito News Editor Revamping the Thomas Merton Center had been talked about for two years. After planning and meeting to iron out details, part of the old building has been torn down and construction has commenced on a new ministries building. Duggan & Duggan General Contractor, Inc., of Allegany, has dug a big… Keep Reading
By Marissa McCall Staff Writer What is Title IX? Under the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Title IX states, “No person shall be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program based on sex.” The second section of Title IX details sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment, non-consensual sexual… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Co- Photo Editor St. Bonaventure University’s enrollment dipped from about 435 freshmen in the 2014-2015 academic year to about 390 freshmen in the 2015-2016 academic year. However, the enrollment trend is on the rise. This year, Bernie Valento, vice president of enrollment, said there are about 430 freshmen. “Like many colleges and… Keep Reading
If all goes according to plan, St. Bonaventure could have a new core curriculum by next fall. According to Phillip Payne, Ph.D., chair of the history department and head of the new curriculum model committee, the new curriculum will no longer go by its current name, Clare College. If the program is implemented, it would… Keep Reading
By Alexis Young Staff Writer The 2016-17 school year has heightened the standings of four professors along with adding an additional ten to the ‘Bona bubble.’ New professors can be found in three of the university’s five schools, including the School of Business, the School of Arts and Science and the School of Education. The… Keep Reading
Pauline Hoffmann, Ph.D., dean of the Jandoli School of Communications, says vision, community-orientation and activity are among the traits the search committee is seeking in the next president of St. Bonaventure University. Due to medical reasons, Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F, resigned from a twelve-year term as university president. According to Hoffmann, a member of… Keep Reading