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
Analyzing the Underdog
By Mikael DeSanto Sports Assignment Editor When talking to people about this year’s World Cup of Hockey, the first since 2004, some have asked, “Who are the teams?” While the list is long, participating countries include: U.S.A., Canada, Russia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Finland, Europe and North America. Now, the European team is somewhat confusing, but… Keep Reading
Reilly Center still under repair
Renovations to the Reilly Center means students now share the campus with construction crews working on both projects. Workers replaced the Reilly Center’s old scoreboard with a newer video board with many more capabilities, and the floor of the gym was redone with St. Bonaventure’s updated logo. “First thing we did was the installation of… Keep Reading
Bona grad’s book inspires change
By Joe Sanchez-Castro Dan Barry, ’80, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist for The New York Times, will speak Monday Sept. 26, about his most recent book “The Boys in the Bunkhouse.” The lecture will be held at the Richter Center at 7:00 p.m. Barry is a noted journalist, having received many journalistic awards in his career.… Keep Reading
Kelly nominated for National Book Award
Donika Kelly views her National Book Award nomination as “a little disorienting.” Kelly, Ph.D., an assistant professor of English at St. Bonaventure, says the book of poems, “Bestiary,” relates to themes of migration, trauma and grief through a recurring motif of Greek mythology. Kelly explained that her own life is tied to migration and trauma.… Keep Reading
How prepared is SBU for emergencies?
By Dalton Lord Contributing Writer Last weekend, Western New York received a tornado warning on Saturday night and then later a flood warning on Sunday morning. St. Bonaventure has experienced two floods in its history. The first was on July 19, 1942 and the second one was June 23, 1972. Even though it hasn’t experienced… Keep Reading
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 aware of their rights. Nichole Gonzalez, executive director of residential life, and Rick Trietley, vice president for student affairs, led a discussion Tuesday evening for club leaders and student athletes regarding Title IX and its… Keep Reading
Poems by Jovanna: Reflections
By Jovanna Simmons Contributing Writer The past should not become the outline of your future. However, it should highlight the process of change, For it is obvious to understand your faults, to remove the bad from remaining the same. In a world of confusion, only the truth seems dark, But to grow and to mature… Keep Reading
Isaiah Rashad: Addiction turned artistry
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor While traveling with fellow label mate Schoolboy Q of Top Dawg Entertainment earlier this year, newcomer and Tennessee rapper Isaiah Rashad was stuck in the mud. During the world tour, Rashad became hooked on hard drugs and alcohol. He slept on friends’ couches because he had no place to… Keep Reading
Mac Miller embraces feminine side in his newest installment
By Joshua Svetz Contributing Writer Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller has had an intriguing and diverse career. From beginning as an indie hip-hop artist with Kids to an introspective artist with Faces, Miller has changed styles countless times. While most of his projects carry a burden of style-change growing pains, The Divine Feminine avoids the usual… Keep Reading
Annual Polar Spray returns, cooler than ever
By Alexis Young Staff Writer Today marks the second annual Polar Spray hosted at the St. Bonaventure campus. Participants pay a $5 fee to be sprayed by the Allegany Fire Department in the fall weather to raise funds in support of the Special Olympics. The event will take place on the outdoor basketball courts between… Keep Reading
Costumes featured in new QCA exhibit
By Lauren Zazzara Associate Editor What do clowns and operas have in common? Costume designer Howard Tsvi Kaplan has designed for both. Kaplan’s exhibit in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, titled “Dressing for the Stage: Costumes by Howard Tsvi Kaplan for Theater, Opera, Musicals and the Circus,” shows the process of designing… Keep Reading
Writing: The crossroad of art and life
Writing: It’s the intersection of art and life. A lot of what we know to be true about this crazy, confusing gift of life stems from writing, arguably the most important art form we know. Throughout our lives, we’re constantly learning—whether intended or not. In reality, that mental growth often stems from either verbal or… Keep Reading
Emergency phones installed
St. Bonaventure safety and security announced the installation of four new emergency phones, also known as blue light phones, on campus. According to Gary Segrue, director of safety and security, before he began to work at the university the phones that needed repairs were removed but not replaced. He said that had to be changed.… Keep Reading
App tracks Bona Bus
By Cameron Petterone Contributing Writer Students can now track the Bona Bus by using the smartphone app SmartTraxx, with more buses being added to track in the future. “It’s live. So say you’re waiting at a stop, you don’t know if the bus came by yet or when it’s going to come by,” said Rob… Keep Reading
Lead closes court
By Riley Eike Staff Writer The words “Danger” and “Poison” cover the doors leading into the Bob Lanier court in the Reilly Center. According to Phil Winger, associate vice president for facilities at St. Bonaventure, recent construction in the arena has resulted in the appearance of lead paint and thus its removal. “There are some… Keep Reading
Professor re-releases 19th century novel
For Megan Walsh, Ph.D., associate professor of English, the decision to republish Frank J. Webb’s “The Garies and Their Friends” was not a difficult one to make. The novel, written by a black man, is about a mixed-race family in antebellum Philadelphia and was originally published in 1857. Walsh, along with her friend and colleague,… Keep Reading
Board of trustees strategize for Bona’s
By Emily Losito News Editor St. Bonaventure’s Board of Trustees met last Friday and Saturday to discuss ideas, issues and plans. The board mainly discussed the new strategic plan, Joseph Zimmer, Ph.D., said. Normally the board passes the budget in June, but it was pushed back to the recent meeting, he said. Both the strategic… Keep Reading
Officials react to “name blind” admissions
According to a recent Washington Post article on “name blind admissions,” four universities in Britain are testing the idea of admitting college students without using their name or demographics to eliminate discrimination in the admissions process. Names may unconsciously influence admissions counselors and prevent promising candidates’ positions, according to the pilot scheme’s organizers. Members of… Keep Reading
SGA amendments would change constitution
By Jessics Dillon Contributing Writer Two amendments to the Student Government Association (SGA) constitution seek to rectify the issues that arose in last spring’s election for executive board president and vice president. Some feel that the amendments were proposed in an unethical manner. The amendments, proposed by Jessica Laursen, class of 2017 senator, move to… Keep Reading
