Why need a ‘passport’?
Freshmen at colleges all over the nation have more and more requirements by the year. Some of these are helpful, and some are just tedious and get in the way of everyday life. Here at St. Bonaventure, we have to take University 101, and a lot of requirements come tied in with that course. As…
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Committee tackles student retention
The administration buildingDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR Jack Olszewski entered St. Bonaventure University as a freshman
Bonaventure addresses low retention with new program
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, MANAGING EDITOR Sydney Fox, who began her first year of college at St. Bonaventure University in the
All Bonas Read speaker presentation returns to campus
BY TUCKER REILLY, MANAGING EDITOR St. Bonaventure University hosted a keynote speaker this week, as a part of the All
Franciscans impact modern economics
In one of his sermons, St. Bernardine of Siena told a story of St. Francis’s encounter with a demon. The demon asked Francis what was the worst sin in the world. Francis replied that murder was the worst. However, the demon said the one sin worse than murder was theft. “It is this sin, which…
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Dialoguing about race
By Patrick Hauf On Monday, author and political commentator Dr. Marc Lamont Hill gave a speech on the injustices in
Conservative Conservation
During last week’s 12th Republican debate, Ohio Governor John Kasich did the extraordinary by confessing the ordinary. “I do believe
Coutuier authors book on modern economics from Franciscan viewpoint
By Hannah Gordon Managing Editor Franciscan Institute Publications published a book in July breaching the phrase “separation of church and
Creepy clowns invade Olean
With Halloween less than a month away, it seems some people have already gotten into the holiday spirit. For the past few weeks, clowns have filled social media. Now, I’m not talking about our presidential candidates, but actual clowns. These aren’t the clowns you see at kids’ parties or in circuses; these clowns are absolutely…
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Local businesses reflect on lessons learned throughout pandemic
BY CASSIDEY KAVATHAS, MANAGING EDITOR Falen Whipple started her business journey when the world faced a time of uncertainty. Firefly
The fate of Youth Tackle Football in politicians’ hands
A proposed ban on Youth Tackle Football in New York State has resurfaced Football…it’s America’s game…and it’s slowly dying.
The clock is ticking on McNall’s reinstatement
Every single day, I ask Carole McNall, my trusted professor and former adviser to The Bona Venture, whether she has
Netflix trumps television
Netflix: A utopia of endless movie selections and binge-worthy shows. Waiting for shows to come on cable TV seems like a foreign concept to me now. The amazing thing about Netflix is that I can sit down and watch any episode of Law and Order: SVU, or two, or three, anytime I want. Shows like…
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Bonaventure Basketball Hits National Television
Seniors Michael Seitz, Joseph Gombatto, Thomas Reilly, Eric Bernhardt, Jimmy McKeown, Jace Frazier and Jack Gombatto tour Times Square prior to the
Marvel Studios only cares about the money
BY TYLER SMITH, STAFF WRITER For many theaters, tickets to Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” sold out in seconds. The
Jennifer Lopez stars in Netflix thriller, “The Mother”
Photo courtesy of Creative Commons / Jennifer Lopez BY EMILIE WEINBECK, STAFF WRITER Jennifer Lopez is taking on a role
A lack of respect displayed
SBU’s annual All Bonaventure Reads event took place on Monday in the Richter Center where Dan Barry, author of “The Boys in the Bunkhouse” and St. Bonaventure class of 1980 alumnus, spoke about his book and the injustices inflicted upon people with disabilities in our society today. He stressed that the concept of otherness projected…
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All Bonas Read speaker presentation returns to campus
BY TUCKER REILLY, MANAGING EDITOR St. Bonaventure University hosted a keynote speaker this week, as a part of the All
Center for Arab and Islamic Studies hosts speaker
BY TUCKER REILLY, MANAGING EDITOR The Center for Arab and Islamic Studies at St. Bonaventure University hosted a speaking event
Constitution day speaker present at Walsh Amphitheater
BY ANTHONY DASILVA, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Professor Mathew Steilen, a Professor of Law at the University at Buffalo, came to the
A debate without politics
It’s a sad world we live in where I watch a debate for the next president of the United States, and I can’t take anything of substance away from it. On Monday night, Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton went head-to-head in what I thought was the messiest hour and a half…
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Trump shouldn’t run for President again; DeSantis is for the job
Photo courtesy of @rondesantisfl on instagram BY MIKE POLCE, STAFF WRITER The 2024 presidential election is 11 months away, meaning
Jeff Gingerich tapped as university’s 22nd president
BY TUCKER REILLY, EDITOR IN CHIEF St. Bonaventure University has a new president, just over one year after the death
St. Bonaventure University retools president search
BY TUCKER REILLY, EDITOR IN CHIEF St. Bonaventure University’s Presidential Search Committee remains in pursuit of candidates, after extending their
Welfare’s effect on society
In 1965, after visiting poverty-stricken Chicago, Illinois, Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Nothing is so much needed as a secure family life for a people to pull themselves out of poverty.” Last week, Liam McGurl wrote a passionate response to an article I had written about Black Lives Matter. Among his many arguments, he insinuated…
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Football vs. Family
BY MIKE POLCE, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Tom Brady could have sailed off into the sunset with his wife, children and $650
Do not take your siblings for granted
BY FRANKIE VANSICKLE, STAFF WRITER Having siblings is honestly the best experience you could have for a family. I could
Considering what it means to be asexual
By Mark Ventrice and Kaden Kreitzburg Contributing Writers I’m an asexual person. According to What is Asexuality, an online resource
Time to put an end to plastics
Recently, France became the first country in the world to ban single-use plastic cups and plates as part of the Energy Transition for Green Growth Act. St.Bonaventure should follow its lead and ban single-use plastics so that it can be an example for United States policymakers. According to CNN, the new law states that by…
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Bona’s community responds to recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut
By Julia Mericle and Rachel Konieczny News Editor and News Assignment Editor At a moment of reflection in response to
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The new NFL rule changes benefits the players and fans
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Game changer is needed to get the job done for the Super Bowl
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The Kansas City Chiefs are on pace to make history
LANDON WASHBURN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimeida Commons A dynasty is a team or individual that dominates their sport
Reacting to Title IX
There is no room for vagueness in the Title IX laws and regulations. According to Rick Trietley, St. Bonaventure’s Title IX coordinator, there are regulations and rules within Title IX, the Clery Act and “Enough is Enough” legislation. Bonaventure defines who mandated reporters are, which students have to attend Title IX training and how often…
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April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month
By Kathy Williams, Features Editor Sexual assault, harassment and abuse can happen to anyone at any given location whether on
St. Bonaventure debuts Justice Program
St. Bonaventure University has implemented the Department of Justice program into the 2019-2020 academic school year following the $300,000 grant
University holds Title XI seminar for students
When it comes to Title IX laws, the state as well as the university want to make sure students are
YouTube is the best new media
I don’t watch TV. I barely watch Hulu or Netflix. When I want to watch my favorite show, I go straight to YouTube. YouTube is an evolving landscape that is constantly updating. Every day there are new episodes of some of the most popular shows. I myself have subscribed to 115 different channels and watch…
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Why social media’s illusions hide our true selves
BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS EDITOR Photo Courtesy of Wikimeida Commons If your social media feed is anything like mine, you
Bonaventure Basketball Hits National Television
Seniors Michael Seitz, Joseph Gombatto, Thomas Reilly, Eric Bernhardt, Jimmy McKeown, Jace Frazier and Jack Gombatto tour Times Square prior to the
Marvel Studios only cares about the money
BY TYLER SMITH, STAFF WRITER For many theaters, tickets to Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” sold out in seconds. The
Is the future of rap in jeopardy?
The year of 2016 in the world of rap music has seen an influx of new artists that bring a very unique and unconventional twist on the genre of hip hop. Some of these artists include names like Lil Yachty, Lil Uzi Vert, Desiigner, 21 Savage and Kodak Black. When it comes to rappers like…
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Lil Yachty’s concert chaos demands an apology
BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons After his Vancouver concert Saturday night, Lil Yachty owes
Drake should consider retirement
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons BY JOSEPH DEBELL, STAFF WRITER Aubrey Graham’s (Drake) streak of music recently has been underwhelming.
Jams with Joseph: Lil Yachty “Let’s Start Here.” Review
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Hot heads, but hotter planet
“Climate Skeptic” is one of those terms which means something different depending on who you ask to define it. A person who identifies as a climate skeptic would say it means someone who is not entirely convinced that “climate change” is primarily the fault of human activity, if it exists at all. However, a scientist…
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Snow brings more joy than you may think
First, I want to give my thoughts and prayers to Dr. DePerro, his family, friends and our St. Bonaventure University
Climate calamity: issue should be taken seriously
By Brett Keegan Contributing Writer Say what you will about science, but if you want modern medicine or technology, you
Out-of-state students reflect on Bonaventure weather
By Heather Monahan Features Assignment Editor Bonaventure students from Western or Upstate New York are typically acclimated to the weather
Do black lives matter to the Black Lives Matter Movement?
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has a severe image problem. Between riots in Ferguson, Missouri, Baltimore and most recently Milwaukee, Wisconsin, violence dominates the image of BLM. Some may argue that BLM is a virtuous movement and that those truly responsible for its bad reputation are a small minority of radical supporters. Yet the…
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America needs to take steps to reunite
By Mike Polce, Staff Writer In order to “reunite” America, we must first recognize the problems that are keeping us
“Woke” is the latest series to binge on Hulu
By Kathy Williams, Features Assignment Editor The latest series to binge, “Woke,” is made perfectly for those who are too
Black Lives Matter making an impact at Bona’s
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Man, I feel like a woman
I spent my summer in Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., listening in on Senate hearings as part of my job. One of the first and most important things I realized as I listened to various lawmakers argue with one another was the way in which female senators and witnesses spoke in contrast to…
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Hadley Thompson receives woman of promise award
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How St. Bonaventure University celebrates Women’s History Month
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Blue lights draw concern from Bonaventure students
BY JONNY WALKER, STAFF WRITER The sharp night air weighed down on her as she trudged out of the campus
Is the iPhone 7 really worth it?
As per usual for September, the new iPhone was released this past week. In this day and age, most people have smartphones, and a good amount of people seem to choose iPhones over Androids. Personally, I have had both iPhone and Android products, and as to the way that the phone works, I prefer iPhones.…
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Apple Music’s unethical pay plan hurts ‘indie’ artists
BY: JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Amid the media attention that arrives with the Grammy Awards,
Apple only pleasing a few
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Bringing in a new semester
I love The Bona Venture. When the time comes for me to look back on my time at college, The BV will be the first thing I think of as defining my experience here. I’ve spent countless hours in the basement of the RC, editing, re-editing and goofing off with my fellow BVers, who in…
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Jams with Joseph: ‘Sincerely, Alexander’ by Aidan Vaughn, album review
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Despite mass scrutiny, J.J. McCarthy will succeed in Minnesota
BY COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of @JVSwaps on X The Minnesota Vikings selected Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with
All lives don’t matter
By Dominic LoVallo Managing Editor My name is Dominic LoVallo. I am white, male, straight and money was never an issue for my family. If I was Christian and not Agnostic, I would reside only in the majority. With all that being said, I believe in the Black Lives Matter movement. One of the first…
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BY COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of @JVSwaps on X The Minnesota Vikings selected Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with