By Julia Mericle Managing Editor Phillip Payne, Ph.D., chair of the Bonaventure history department, published a book on speculation in economics specifically explaining the 1929 stock market crash. Johns Hopkins University published the book, titled “Crash! How the Economic Boom and Bust of the 1920s Worked,” in December. According to Payne, he got the… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny News Editor Jeffrey White, Ph.D., professor and chair of classical languages, recently finalized two scholarly publications on Latin cultural geographer Biondo Flavio. Harvard University Press plans to publish the second volume of White’s book, titled “Biondo Flavio: Italy Illuminated,” on March 28. Leuven University Press plans to publish White’s essay, titled… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Managing Editor The voting members of the Student Government Association (SGA) denied three proposed amendments out of 99 proposed amendments at an SGA meeting on Tuesday. All amendments need a two-thirds majority to pass. The first proposed amendment voted down the added Section 2.5 to the Article IX. The section read “The… Keep Reading
The St. Bonaventure chapter of College Democrats plans to hold a presidential debate watch party Mar. 9 in the Shay-Loughlen lounge. There will be free pizza at the event and anyone who is interested is welcomed to stop by. Christopher Stanley, Ph.D., professor of theology and faculty advisor of the College Democrats, said he thinks… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny News Editor The First-Year Experience program hosted the documentary, “The Central Park Five”, followed with a discussion in conjunction with the RaceMatters program on Monday. Rachel Ann Walsh, Ph.D., professor of English, and Christopher Brown, director of the First-Year Experience and Orientation programs, introduced the film. The film tells the story… Keep Reading
By Shannon West Staff Writer The presentation held by the community friars on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, questioned the meaning of the terms “Catholic” and “Franciscan” when it comes to St. Bonaventure University’s mission. “We felt that in many ways we had a certain obligation to reiterate that [idea], from the way we see… Keep Reading
“They’ll be giving different points of view, but it’s not meant to be a knock-down, drag-out kind of debate,” Josiah Lambert, chair of the political science department, said of the upcoming Congress to Campus event. The event, to be held Monday, March 7 and Tuesday, March 8, will include debates and speeches given by… Keep Reading
By Christina Root Assistant News Editor The St. Bonaventure University presidential search is scheduled to launch June 30, according to an email update from Robert Daugherty. Daugherty, chair of the Board of Trustees, notified the campus community of the updates in the presidential search via email on Wednesday. The update intended to inform the… Keep Reading
By Hannah Gordon Editor in Chief Just days after Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., revealed her cancer diagnosis, the community was still shocked. “I was in class (Wednesday) when my professor told us that a special Notice Board had been sent out,” said JW Cook, junior political science major. “We all stopped what we were… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Managing Editor The fourth discussion in the resident life Civil Dialogue Series held Wednesday evening in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts engaged students in a conversation about Islamophobia. Nichole Gonzalez, executive director of residential living, introduced Fr. Michael Calabria, O.F.M., Ph.D., and director of the Center for Arabic and… Keep Reading
By Brandon Fields Staff Writer The search for the new dean of the business school is still on. In spring of 2015, university officials began the search without using a search firm. After failing to fill the position, the school engaged a search firm in the fall of 2015 and has been working with them… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny News Editor A student worker position may open on the late night bus to update students on the location of the bus. Peter Bertoldo, junior Spanish and French major and Campus Activities Board (CAB) secretary, and Jackie Roberts, senior journalism and mass communication major and CAB co-public relations chair, proposed the… Keep Reading
By Riley Eike Contributing Writer Due to an increase in students applying for on-campus apartment housing, the housing process changed. According to Rebecca Wager, assistant director for residential living, there’s a new requirement that juniors have to live on campus. This year, townhouses that were left open were given to staff members who needed them,… Keep Reading
By Shannon West Staff Writer The win against Saint Louis also brought funding towards raising awareness for breast cancer. “The Pink Game is a game that is used to raise awareness for specifically breast cancer,” said Seth Johnson, director of marketing and promotions. “We use it as a way to celebrate survival of all forms of… Keep Reading
The St. Bonaventure International Education Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi, held a book drive during the men’s basketball game this past Saturday. The book drive raised many books for children in need in the Olean and Allegany communities, according to senior Brianna Wilson, Honors Society student co-president. Jeff Dempsey, the society’s co-president and a senior… Keep Reading
The St. Bonaventure University Student Government Association (SGA) held a special meeting Thursday for formal reading of the proposed amendments to the organization’s constitution. On Feb. 23, SGA will again meet in order for the senate to vote on the proposed amendments. Following the senate vote, any amendments which passed with a two-thirds… Keep Reading
With many students traveling south for spring break this semester, Thomas Delaney, Ph.D., wellness center director, and Becky Seefeldt, Ph.D. of health services want to spread awareness about the Zika virus and what students can do to protect themselves. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Zika is a disease that is… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny News Editor Several Olean and Allegany community members donated nearly $70,000 to the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies for ongoing instruction and outreach. The donation included contributions from Adil and Jehan Al-Humadi, Mohaned Al-Humadi, John and Wardia Hart, Akbar and Nisreen Firdosy, Zahid and Durriya Khairullah, Donald and Mary… Keep Reading
Last week’s fire at Emerald Hills Apartment in Allegany displaced 15 residents, according to Gordon Scott, communications and media relations officer for the Allegany Fire Department. The fire, which started at 11:39 p.m. on Feb. 3, was not an act of arson. “The only thing the chief told me was that it was ruled accidental,… Keep Reading
By News Staff Thursday’s Student Government Association meeting opened with updates on the discussion of the planned revisions to the organization’s current constitution. Danette Brickman, the advisor to the Constitutional Revision Commission (CRC), said senators on the committee will present suggested amendments to the entire senate on Feb. 16, and the senate will vote two… Keep Reading