Fans Praise Schmidt After Bonaventure Upsets George Mason
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball fans gave head coach Mark Schmidt a loud ovation … Keep Reading
Recap: Bonnies MBB Takes Down Duquesne On Senior Day
Photo: Joseph DeBell BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team won its first game over Duquesne in over two years, defeating the Dukes 70-63 Saturday afternoon. Prior to the game’s start, the university honored senior guards Chance Moore and Melvin Council Jr., as well as graduate center Noel Brown in honor of… Keep Reading
Language Matters for Democracy
BY: SCOTT SACKETT, JANDOLI SCHOOL LECTURER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons In a visit to the Dachau concentration camp near Munich, Germany last week, U.S. Vice President JD Vance solemnly addressed a group of dignitaries after meeting a survivor. Beneath a dank gray sky reflecting the emotional undertones of the occasion, Vance said, “I’ve read… Keep Reading
Preview: Bonaventure MBB Fights for A-10 Positioning Against Duquesne Saturday Afternoon
PHOTO COURTESY OF DUQUESNE ATHLETICS BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team plays at home for the first time since Feb. 9, looking to snap its two-year-long, five-game losing streak against Duquesne Saturday afternoon. The Bonnies (18-9, A-10 6-8) and Dukes (11-15, A-10 6-7) first played each other on Jan. 18. In that… Keep Reading
Basketball Hall of Fame Honors Wojnarowski
Adrian Wojnarowski Photo: Kyle Maier BY DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced St. Bonaventure University’s Adrian Wojnarowski as one of four recipients of the 2025 Curt Gowdy Award. Named after Curt Gowdy, a sportscaster who served as president of the Hall of Fame for seven consecutive one-year terms, the award… Keep Reading
Student’s Speak on Housing Portal
Devereux Hall Photo Courtesy: Morgan Kilger BY MORGAN KILGER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER The housing portal — St. Bonaventure University’s housing selection process — is starting up for the 2025 through 2026 school year. Freshman accounting major Carly Thomas is halfway through her first year at Bonaventure. Sophomores can choose between Devereux Hall, Shay Hall, Francis Hall,… Keep Reading
Opinion: Three Things Bonnies MBB Will Have to Improve on Down the Stretch
BY: CARSON HAYEK, SPORTS EDITOR Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com The Bonnies season has been unique, to say the least. The program had its best start since the 1969-70 season, but may not even eclipse the 20-win mark with four games remaining. As the Atlantic 10 Tournament approaches, the Bonnies must improve on these three things… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure’s Disaster Plan
St. Bonaventure campus Photo: St. Bonaventure University BY CHRIS DOODY, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR At St. Bonaventure University there are plans in place to address a wide selection of emergencies. “The university is prepared to respond to a wide array of emergencies, both natural and man-made,” said Gary Segrue, associate dean for campus safety. The most common… Keep Reading
All Eyes Are on the Four Nations Tournament
BY: QUINN BURGESS, SPORTS STAFF Photo courtesy of @NHL on X The National Hockey League’s attempt to reform its All-Star Game received praise after it was replaced with a new format: a Four-Nation Series. The event features the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland playing in a round-robin tournament format, with the NHL’s point system… Keep Reading
Softball Aims to be Competitive
BY: AIDAN SHINNERS, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com The St. Bonaventure University softball team heads into the 2025 season with the goal of returning to competitiveness after a 4-39 (1-18 A-10) 2024 campaign. Returning to the Bonnies lineup, sophomore outfielder Sydney DeGram who led the team with a .313 batting average in her first… Keep Reading
EXTRA POINT: Terry Pegula Needs to Sell the Sabres
BY: ANDREW RUSS, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Terry Pegula’s ownership of the Buffalo Sabres has been a subject that many fans have become increasingly upset with. Pegula bought the Sabres in 2011, and the team has seen zero success since. The franchise has seen poor management, inconsistent and flat-out bad coaching and… Keep Reading
The Top 100 College Football Players from 2010 to 2023: 70-61
BY: COLIN BISH, STAFF WRITER Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons 70. Running back Blake Corum, Michigan Corum’s small stature never deterred his confidence, as he dominated for Baltimore’s premier high school football program, St. Frances Academy. Corum committed to Michigan, where he saw little activity amid a COVID-shortened season. 2021 saw the native of Marshall,… Keep Reading
Recap: Bonnies MBB Powers Past UMass, Snaps Three Game Skid
BY: WILL NUNN, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team traveled to Amherst, Massachusetts Saturday and defeated the UMass Minutemen 73-59. The win snaps a three-game losing streak for the Bonnies (18-9, 6-8 A-10), and places them just 0.5 games back of the Minutemen (11-15, 6-7 A-10) in the… Keep Reading
Preview: Bonnies MBB face UMass, Look to End Three Game Skid
BY: WILL NUNN, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Photo: @BonniesMBB / X After a heartbreaking loss at Rhode Island on Wednesday, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team looks to bounce back as they travel to Amherst, Massachusetts to face the UMass Minutemen Saturday. The Bonnies (17-9, 5-8 A-10) enter Saturday coming off three consecutive losses, being bested… Keep Reading
Students Upset Over Laundry Room Access
Washers in a laundry room Photo: Chris Doody BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER Some students at St. Bonaventure University face a weekly battle when doing their laundry. “I have had people touch my clothes, and put them on top of the washing machine and then I have to put them back into the washer because… Keep Reading
Lack of Physicality Stifles Bonnies
PHOTO: Joseph DeBell / The Bona Venture In each of the first 16 games, the Bonnies men’s basketball team scored more points in the paint than their opponent. Much of that success came from Bonaventure being more physical than many of their out-of-conference opponents. As of late, however, the dominance near the rim has been… Keep Reading
Reilly Center Pool Reopens After Repairs
Reilly Center pool Photo: GoBonnies BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER The Reilly Center — a multi-purpose arena at St. Bonaventure University — swimming pool has experienced closures due to repairs. The causes have not been deemed dangerous and some members of the swimming and diving teams say they have not suffered setbacks despite changes in… Keep Reading
Chappell Roan is Right About Record Labels
BY: JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The music industry thrives on the talent and labor of artists, yet record labels continue to deny them health insurance. In her acceptance speech for Best New Artist, Chappell Roan used her moment in the spotlight to highlight an issue within the music industry —… Keep Reading
Resident Assistants Talk About Turnover
Devereux Hall photo: St. Bonaventure University BY ISABEL MARZULLO, NEWS EDITOR Recently there has been a noticeable shift in Resident Assistants at St. Bonaventure University. Some enter the role with enthusiasm but leave burnt out. Between lack of support, working late shifts and conflicts with housekeeping, several RAs have decided not to return to the… Keep Reading
Women’s Lacrosse 2025 Season Preview
BY: SEAN WALLACE, STAFF WRITER Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com Finishing with an overall record of 8-9 in 2024, the Bonnies look to bounce back this season and seek a return to the conference tournament after their last appearance in 2023. Six of their top nine scorers return in 2025, including senior attacker Fiona McGovern. Top… Keep Reading
Women’s Basketball Plays for Greater Cause in Annual Pink Game
BY: WILL NUNN, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PHOTO: @BonniesWBB / X The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team fell 58-49 at the hands of the George Washington Revolutionaries Saturday, marking their ninth consecutive defeat. Despite the loss, the Bonnies rallied together with the local community for a greater cause: the annual pink game, which raised money and… Keep Reading