St. Bonaventure Women’s Lacrosse Preps for Upcoming A-10 Tournament
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SAMUEL WEILERT; STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure women’s lacrosse team is looking to end its season strong. Its final regular … Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
Men’s soccer ties Duquesne
Mikael DeSanto Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure University men’s soccer team battled to a 0-0 tie in double overtime Wednesday night against the Duquesne Dukes, ranked number 35 in the country going into the game. The Bonnie generated 10 shots, while Duquesne produced 17. The two teams played a back and forth game… Keep Reading
Tobacco buying age to change in county law
By Diana McElfresh Editor-In-Chief Cattaraugus County legislators recently passed a law changing the tobacco-buying age from 18 to 21. The legislation, passed Sept. 14, will restrict many college-aged students from legally purchasing tobacco products starting Nov. 1. However, Gary Segrue, director of safety and security at St. Bonaventure, said the new legislation will probably not… Keep Reading
Bona grad talks about his most recent book
By Diana McElfresh Editor-In-Chief Dan Barry, ’80, said he thinks St. Bonaventure was “integral” to shaping the path of his career. “I really do embrace the Franciscan ideal,” said Barry on Monday during a media briefing. Barry was on campus this week to discuss his recently published book, “The Boys in the Bunkhouse: Servitude and… Keep Reading
Select-your-seat event cancelled
By Mikael DeSanto Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure University Department of Athletics announced Thursday that this seasons Select-Your-Seat event, set for Sunday, would be cancelled due to the on-going repairs to the ceiling of the Reilly Center. “They have been working on maintenance and upgrades to the support beams that hold up the… Keep Reading
Kunzinger discusses 500-mile pilgrimage
By Lian Bunny Co-Photo Editor Bob Kunzinger, a freelance author and ’83 St. Bonaventure graduate, came back to his alma mater on Wednesday, Sept. 28 to talk about his Camino de Santiago pilgrimage he traveled in the summer of 2014. He made the 500-mile pilgrimage with his son Michael Kunzinger, 21, starting in southern France… Keep Reading
SBU offers cooking classes to the public
By Dom LoVallo Managing Editor St. Bonaventure University has scheduled a series of cooking classes for the community, opening the campus to more than just the students. Last January, Bonaventure held its first cooking classes, and they were a success according to Jennifer Pulver, the event sales and marketing manager. “All of them were very… Keep Reading
Bonnies Polar Plunge team to assemble: Fundraising for Special Olympics takes a deep dive into fun
By Cameron Pettrone Contributing Writer St. Bonaventure is taking a plunge in support of the Special Olympics. “The Polar Plunge is an annual event through the Special Olympics of New York and they are challenging colleges in the Buffalo area,” said Dr. Paula Scraba, O.S.F. “The whole thing is advocacy through sport.” The Polar Plunge… Keep Reading
Francis Week takes over Bona’s
By Jessica Dillon Contributing writer Francis Week, a celebration honoring the life and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment, began Wednesday. The celebration is meant to take students’ perceptions of St. Francis beyond the birdbath, said Fr. Francis Di Spigno, O.F.M., executive director of University Ministries. “We can… Keep Reading
Gone but never forgotten
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Editor This week, the baseball world, Cuban community and the United States mourned the death of Jose Fernandez. The Marlins pitcher was killed in a boating accident Sunday morning. The Marlins were supposed to play the Atlanta Braves at 1:10 p.m. that day but decided to cancel it. Fernandez was a… Keep Reading
Large increase in incoming student athletes
In total, 106 new athletes, including transfer students, came to Bonaventure this fall. Included in that number are 13 new international athletes coming from countries such as Spain, Canada, Georgia and Sweden, according to Bernie Valento, vice president of enrollment. Valento said the increase in student athletes could be attributed to collaboration with coaches, looking… Keep Reading
Men’s soccer starting A10 schedule
By Mikael DeSanto Sports Assignment Editor Atlantic 10 conference play will begin Saturday for the St. Bonaventure University Men’s soccer team when it takes on the Saint Joseph’s Hawks at home. The Bonnies are coming off a non-conference schedule that saw them go 1-7-1, with the only win coming against the Niagara Purple Eagles. “Our… Keep Reading
Bonnies junior making her mark
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure Women’s soccer team has had an up and down year so far. But one player in particular, junior forward Danielle Vis, has been the Bonnies’ main offensive threat. Vis leads the team in goals (4), points (10), shots (29) and shots on goal (16). Vis said without… Keep Reading
Sacred Places at St. Bonaventure : The Grotto
By Yoselin Person Contributing Writer The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, located south of Plassmann Hall, is one of the largest shrines at St. Bonaventure University. Being in a sacred place, it is considered as a place to go for meditation and for reflection. The grotto was built in 1925 by determined students at… Keep Reading
Embrace it Africa to hold color run
Embrace it Africa plans to add color to the lives of the Bonaventure community during its Color Me Happy run/walk on Saturday. The event, hosted by Embrace it Africa, will consist of a 2.5-mile color run on the Allegheny River Valley Trail, aiming to fundraise and gain support to aid growth in Uganda. Registration for… Keep Reading
Dan Barry: A bestseller from Bona’s
There are a few ways to describe Dan Barry. He’s a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, New York Times columnist and a father of two. Still, though, in his lengthy list of personal and professional accomplishments, Barry puts one fact alongside the rest: He’s a Bonnie. Barry, class of ‘80, said coming back to campus is a… Keep Reading
Poems by Javonna: Be You
By Javonna Simons Contributing Writer When left unsaid things can become surreal. You never experienced love so you don’t know how it feels. They tell you they mean well and even help you in times of need? But who do you call on when your voice becomes weak? It is a form of understanding, a… Keep Reading
Summer fashion lives on
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Take your summer favorites to all new heights by combining them with fall’s hottest trends and staple wardrobe pieces! Skirt Pair your fall leather jacket with a printed midi or maxi skirt to add a bit of edge to your look for class or work. To add more of a… Keep Reading