The history of the softball program
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY NATHAN DONNELLY, CONTRIBUTING WRITER When the St. Bonaventure University softball team formed in 1988, Molly Quattrone took … Keep Reading
Final #RaceMatters installment focuses on local legal issues
By Joe Ferencik Contributing Writer On Wednesday, two Western New York lawyers spoke at the third and final installment of SBU’s #RaceMatters series. The #RaceMatters series addressed racial issues through a series of events and speakers throughout the fall semester. First to speak was the public defender for Cattaraugus County, Mark Williams Esq. Williams, who… Keep Reading
Campus considers on-campus storage
By Julia Mericle News Editor A survey to assess student interest in the prospect of on-campus storage was emailed to students this past week. The Office of Student Affairs and Maintenance Department proposed allowing students to store some of their general residence hall belongings and small furniture on campus over summer breaks and between fall… Keep Reading
Bona’s energy consumption to come from 20 percent solar energy in 2016
Approximately 20 percent of St. Bonaventure’s energy consumption will come from solar energy starting in the fall of 2016, according to director of maintenance Philip Winger. The solar panels will be installed at Olean’s brownfields, next to the current location of Dresser-Rand. BQ Energy of Poughkeepsie is supervising the project, said Winger. According to Paul… Keep Reading
It costs nothing to be a decent person
Emily Mulcahey Opinion Edior In light of recent world events, we find ourselves asking, quite simply, “why?” Earlier this month, the people of the world came together as the attacks in Paris unfolded on international television. After hours of viewing the horrible footage, we put down our work, we made ourselves turn off the… Keep Reading
Muslim couple speaks about their faith
By Hannah Gordon Managing Editor Muslim couple, professors at St. Bonaventure University, spoke about gender roles in Islam, their experience as Muslims and how they’ve raised their children according to their faith. On Wednesday, Durriya Khairullah, Ph.D., professor of marketing, and Zahid Khairullah, Ph.D., professor of business, gave a lecture entitled “Women and Men in… Keep Reading
War on Christmas
Corey Krajewski Staff Writer As Thanksgiving ends, the Christmas season truly begins, bringing us glad tidings of cheer and merriment. Tragically, it also brings us the vitriolic rhetoric of the participants in the “war on Christmas.” Every year, some Americans across the nation begin to rabble rouse over either an alleged attack on the… Keep Reading
Charity decision raises questions on voting rules
By Hannah Gordon Managing Editor A new university charity was chosen with seven proxy voters for senators, one senator voting twice and 188 student body votes in an online survey to guide Student Government Association (SGA) on student opinion. On Nov. 24, SGA voted for Embrace it Africa to replace March of Dimes as the… Keep Reading
Wickenheiser, former university president, passes away at 72
By Shannon West Staff Writer Dr. Robert J. Wickenheiser, former president of St. Bonaventure University from 1994-2003, died last Wednesday at the age of 72. A Mass of Christian burial took place Tuesday at St. John’s Parish in Olean. “He was always very gracious to me,” said Sister Margaret Carney, O.S.F., 20th president of the… Keep Reading
Strategic studying
Kevin Bradley Staff Writer With November come and gone, we enter into the last leg of the fall semester and begin preparations for final exams. Most of you have dealt with these many times before, but for those that haven’t or those prone to stress, studying can be a brutal experience. Everything seems fine… Keep Reading
Books for Bahamas
ENACTUS, a student-run, non-profit organization, is calling on members of the Bonaventure community to round up their dusty children’s books and donate them to those in need. Each year, club members are given the opportunity to attend “legacy trips” to the Bahamas in order to put their leadership skills into action. As part of this… Keep Reading
Taking a plunge
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor St. Bonaventure’s Polar Plunge team will be “freezin’ for a reason” on Dec. 5. Twelve students, led by junior finance major Ben Collins, will carpool to Buffalo to plunge into Lake Erie to raise money for Special Olympics New York. According to Paula Scraba, Ph.D, O.S.F., members of the Bonaventure… Keep Reading
Professors from Bonaventure: Carl Case, professor of management
Often recognized for his on-campus involvement outside of the courses he teaches, Carl Case, Ph.D, professor of management, said he finds himself busier nowadays than during his undergraduate years at Bonaventure. Case, who’s been involved with Bona’s for over 40 years, said the decision to attend Bonaventure was a fairly easy one. “Bonaventure offered me… Keep Reading
Ho ho hum comedy
By Christina Root Staff Writer Director Jonathan Levine rises to moderate success with his Christmastime comedy, “The Night Before.” The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Ethan, who celebrates Christmas Eve with an annual night filled with drunken debauchery, with his two childhood friends Isaac and Chris, played by Seth Rogen and Anthony Mackie. “The Night… Keep Reading
Unique women’s gifts
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Instead of getting the woman in your life the standard classic turtleneck and pajama set this holiday season, select more unique options. Turtleneck Turtleneck sweaters are a classic clothing gift for the holidays, suitable for every wardrobe. However, the traditional style typically gifted during the holidays has become a bit… Keep Reading
Facebook feature allows users to ignore their exes
Facebook users can share information with the world by writing, commenting, sharing and liking posts—and now the social media site is adding a new feature that allows ex couples to limit the amount of material they see from one another. For those going through a rough breakup, or those who simply don’t want to see… Keep Reading
Dr. Paula’s popcorn is tradition
The scent of buttery popcorn filled the fourth floor of Devereux Hall, once again, as Dr. Paula Scraba, O.S.F., PhD, residence in minister, sporting an apron, hosted another Popcorn Tuesday. Scraba said that as a minister, it is really important to showcase hospitality. “Popcorn Tuesday really started as a way for students to get a… Keep Reading
EDGE addresses interview skills
By Alexis Young Staff Writer Constance Whitcomb, director of the Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC), spoke Tuesday and Wednesday at the CPRC’s #NailedIt Interviewing Seminar, the last of five EDGE Program seminars this semester. Whitcomb spoke about the importance of interview skills in the job search process. “What we know is that the most… Keep Reading
Bona’s conducts survey to analyze market position
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-In-Chief Nearly 20,000 students, prospective students, faculty, alumni and university donors received an online survey this week as part of a research component of a comprehensive positioning study, also known as a brand positioning study, said Emily Morris, Ph.D., vice president for university relations. Morris, who said the study is being conducted… Keep Reading
Give thanks
Emily Mulcahey Opinion Editor Thanksgiving: a day to appreciate (especially if we’ve been away from home) finally seeing our families to eat some delicious grub and to be thankful for what we have. But, with Black Friday starting before dinner time, Christmas just around the corner and whatever the family feud of the week… Keep Reading
SGA to replace March of Dimes as primary university charity
Members of Student Government Association (SGA) heard proposals for a new primary charity at its meeting on Nov. 12. According to senior marketing and political science major and SGA member Michael Padlo, six new charity organization proposals were brought forth at the meeting, including Goin’ Bald for Bucks, Miracle Network Hospitals, Embrace it Africa, Alex’s… Keep Reading