Photo courtesy of St. Bonaventure University Instagram BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF St. Bonaventure University hosts an event called “Spring into Bonas” for accepted students considering coming to Bonaventure. Like many other students, I officially committed at Spring into Bonas. Something in the atmosphere that day made me want to come here more than ever. Prior…
BY: AVERY BRASWELL, STAFF WRITER For alumni who remember packed student sections, the 2025–26 season would look unfamiliar. There’s not much to do during the winter months in the Enchanted Mountains besides coming to a St. Bonaventure basketball game. Seats were once filled before tipoff, but now students can barely make it through a whole…
Bouquets of flowers in New York City Photo courtesy of Chris Doody BY: LILY PETERSON, NEWS EDITOR I saw some of the most beautiful bouquets of flowers that I have ever seen walking through New York City on Valentine’s Day weekend this year. Red roses were scattered on the streets and subways— a subtle, yet…
BY: DANIELLE CLARK, STAFF WRITER Noah Kahan has built his career on writing songs that feel personal, but “The Great Divine” may be one of his most emotional yet. While interpretation differs for all listeners, I believe that the song reflects something like Kahan looking back at a relationship filled with misunderstanding and things…
Netflix home screen on TV in dorm room Photo courtesy of Evan Young BY: LEAH ANSON, OPINION WRITER Nothing beats the comfort of watching your favorite TV show. Whether you’re watching them cuddled up on the couch or eating a warm meal, these shows are simply unmatched. They help us decompress and make us feel…
Student frustrated after registering for classes Photo courtesy of Sawyer Burke BY: LEAH ANSON, OPINION WRITER Spring 2026 registration began on Oct. 31, leaving many Bonaventure students in a panic over class sizes and the limited number of sections for required courses. Some essential courses fill up before registration even begins, while others are only…
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons BY: SAWYER BURKE; NEWS EDITOR As the 2025 Major League Baseball season comes to a close, the Los Angeles Dodgers return home with their second consecutive World Series title—an achievement that reignites debate over how much teams should be allowed to spend. The Dodgers currently hold, arguably, the best player…
BY: ROBERT MCCALL, OPINION WRITER In students’ lives today, social media plays a major role in shaping how we make decisions, communicate, and structure our daily routines. Many people think social media poses detrimental risks, yet there are benefits people tend to overlook as well. Dr. Benjamin Gross, Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology at…
Last year Bonaventure waited until Dec. 3 for the tree lighting Photo courtesy of Jack McCann BY: LEAH ANSON, STAFF OPINION WRITER It’s beginning to look a lot like… maybe Christmas? The holiday seasons have officially started for some students on campus, whether it’s listening to Christmas music or just being in the holiday spirit.…
Three dollars found in pocket. Photo courtesy of Leah Anson BY: LEAH ANSON, OPINION WRITER Money — what every college student needs. The instant excitement of finding a dollar on the ground or in an unexpected coat pocket is scientifically proven to boost someone’s mood. So, what specifically does finding money trigger in the brain?…
BY: ROBERT MCCALL, OPINION WRITER In today’s world, video games have become a highly contested topic. Games like Clash Royale, Wordle, Fortnite and Minecraft all impact our health to some degree. As children, people saw video games as a detriment to our health; however, what if video games actually helped you? While many of us…
Photo and writing by Joseph DeBell, Opinion Editor George F. Will, a columnist for The Washington Post, starred in a short video about “Why baseball is the right game for democracy.” Will made some valid arguments — saying that baseball is a lot like democracy because “it’s all about failure.” While baseball may capture the…
Photo from Wikimedia Commons BY: COLIN BISH/ STAFF WRITER 40. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan In recent years, no player has screamed “Michigan Wolverine” more than Hutchinson. Hailing from the small town of Plymouth, Michigan, Hutchinson committed to the Wolverines in 2018. He played sparingly in his freshman season, but came back to show major…
BY: JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR The killing of Al Jazeera journalist Hossam Shabat in an Israeli attack on Gaza is another reminder of the United States’ complicity in the ongoing war against the Palestinian people. Shabat was targeted while reporting from northern Gaza, a region devastated by relentless Israeli bombardment. His final words, shared in…
Jack Shea and Kaylee Grace Photo Courtesy of Kaylee Grace BY JACK SHEA AND KAYLEE GRACE [Editor’s note: Jack Shea and Kaylee Grace are running for 2025-26 SGA executive president and SGA executive vice president. They are challenging incumbents Emma Gavazzi and Ben Vitale.] We are concerned about the recent decision by the Student Government…
Ben Vitale and Emma Gavazzi Photo courtesy of Emma Gavazzi BY EMMA GAVAZZI AND BEN VITALE [Editor’s note: Incumbents Emma Gavazzi and Ben Vitale are being challenged by Jack Shea and Kaylee Grace for 2025-26 SGA executive president and SGA executive vice president.] Just as the United States government has judicial, legislative and executive branches,…
Joseph DeBell/The Bona Venture By The Bona Venture Editorial Board “The writing process remains incomplete until your words are printed or spoken,” — Russell J. Jandoli, founder of the Department of Journalism and namesake of the Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University. Earlier today, the St. Bonaventure University Student Government Association decided that…
BY: JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Graphic made by Joseph DeBell An article from the New York Post pointed out exactly how unpopular the Democratic Party is. “Democrats have become so unpopular that more Americans believe that aliens are among us than agree with the Democratic Party.” wrote Ryan King from the New York Post. According…
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons BY COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER 50. Quarterback A.J. McCarron, Alabama Alabama hasn’t had the best success in producing quarterbacks competent at the NFL level, especially recently. But they have a long, storied history of signal callers: Joe Namath, Ken Stabler, Bart Starr, etc. The most successful during their time at…
BY: COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER 60. Tight end Brock Bowers, Georgia From the moment Bowers stepped foot in Athens, you could tell he was going to be special. The native of Napa, California made an immediate impact for Georgia’s national championship squad in 2021. He caught 56 passes for 882 yards and 13 touchdowns, one…