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 the 10th … Keep Reading
Four nights of Twelfth Night
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor The characters of “Twelfth Night” were swept onto the Garret Theater’s stage this past Wednesday and Thursday night and will be back Friday and Saturday. There was a full house for the opening night of the Shakespearean play performed by students. As the audience entered the Garret Theater to find… Keep Reading
FYE revamps Supplemental Instruction for spring semester
By Shannon West Staff Writer First-Year Experience’s Supplement Instruction (SI) program continued to work to revamp for the spring semester by announcing it will hire students to serve as Supplemental Instruction Leaders. SI is an academic support service modeled by the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The program incorporates peer-assisted study sessions into historically challenging courses… Keep Reading
Bank robber still at large
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-in-Chief Police continued to search Friday for a man who on Oct. 9 robbed the Northwest Savings Bank in Olean, about a mile east of St. Bonaventure University. Around 4:10 p.m. on Friday Oct. 9, a white male entered the bank located at 2513 W. State St. and handed the teller a… Keep Reading
Fans gear up for season
By Rachel Koniecny News Assignment Editor The second annual Bona Fan Jam will be held Saturday and, according to Seth Johnson, director of marketing and promotions of athletics, there will be some differences from last year, including the unveiling of the new Bona wolf mascot suit. Johnson said the event begins outside at 4 p.m.… Keep Reading
Campus discusses costumes
By Hannah Gordon Managing Editor Nearly 50 students and faculty packed the Devereux Hall main lobby Wednesday night to discuss cultural appropriation in Halloween costumes. The second installment of the Residential Life Civil Dialogue Series, entitled, “Halloween Costumes: Offensive or All in Good Fun,” was led by Rebecca Wager, assistant director of residential living, and… Keep Reading
Officials explain power outage
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-In-Chief Two electrical problems led to an approximately three-hour power outage for the west side of St. Bonaventure University’s campus last Friday night and early Saturday morning, said National Grid’s Western New York spokesman Steve Brady. He added much of the Town of Allegany and Village of Allegany also lost power and… Keep Reading
Pietrobattista continues family legacy at university: Descendent of founding president enrolls in freshman class
By Rachel Konieczny News Assignment Editor Flavia Pietrobattista said she knew from the minute she visited St. Bonaventure in 2008 that she would want to return to the university her great-great-great-great uncle founded. Pietrobattista, the great-great-great-grandniece of founding university president, Panfilo da Magliano, O.F.M., is a student at St. Bonaventure for the 2015-16 academic year.… Keep Reading
Wellness Center provides flu shots to community
By Alexis Young Contributing Writer Wednesday, the Wellness Center hosted its annual flu clinic from 2 to 6 p.m.. The flu clinic was open to students, faculty and staff, along with the surrounding community as a part of the Cattaragus County Health Department’s public health and prevention initiative. “The mission is to help the general… Keep Reading
Annual RidgeWalk and Run to be held
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-in-Chief The 23rd annual RidgeWalk & Run in nearby Allegany County is expected to draw about 900 runners and walkers to some of the toughest and challenging trails in the mountainous county, said James Helms, event director for Jones Memorial Hospital. Helms, a 1995 Bonaventure graduate, said he hopes some of those… Keep Reading
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 state” and bringing a religious viewpoint on economics, authored by a Bonaventure faculty member. “Franciscans and their Finances: Economics in a Disenchanted World” was written by Father David Coutuier, O.F.M., from the perspective of a… Keep Reading
Open houses slated for late autumn
St. Bonaventure will host three open houses for prospective students during the fall. The first open house will be held Saturday Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; the second, Sunday Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and the third, which will be open for prospective club athletes, will be held Saturday… Keep Reading
Coate becomes first McQuade Fellow
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor The St. Bonaventure University accounting department appointed professor Charles J. (Joe) Coate, Ph.D., the first McQuade Faculty Fellow. The McQuade Center for Accounting Excellence funds the McQuade Faculty Fellows. Gene, ’71, and Peggy McQuade donated the $2 million gift. Carol Fischer, Ph.D., interim dean of the School of Business, said… Keep Reading
Bona’s hires new registrar: Brown hopes to balance office oversight and student interaction
By Julia Mericle News Editor With more than 20 years of experience in the field, John Brown became registrar at St. Bonaventure this September. “I’ve worked at large and small institutions, public and private ones, all over the U.S.,” Brown said. “So I definitely bring a wealth of experience to the position and to the… Keep Reading
Work crews seen at motel site
Students and faculty members have reported seeing crews at the DeSoto Motel located less than a mile east from St. Bonaventure University campus. According to Cattaraugus County property records, 9154 Group, LLC owns the property. A copy of the property’s transfer report lists William Paladino of Buffalo under its buyer contact information. Paladino is the… Keep Reading
Bundle up, Bonnies
By Simone Robinson Contributing Writer Extend your summer style into fall by transforming everything from your basic leggings to floral dresses into creative and edgy fall ensembles. Leggings Leggings are the most versatile pieces of the summer and the most essential for your fall wardrobe. Aside from being worn as pants for both athletics and… Keep Reading
Give me a break
By Marissa McCall Contributing Writer As tests, presentations and homework are coming to a close, students are getting ready for midterm break this Saturday through Tuesday. Maddy McDonald, a sophomore accounting major, is going home to spend time with her family and dog, she said. “I’m excited to just relax after all of the… Keep Reading
Many guts, not much glory in thriller film
Cannibals rip apart and feast on innocent travelers in Eli Roth’s new gore-filled thriller, “The Green Inferno.” The film hit theaters Sept. 25, proving the cannibal-horror genre is still alive. The movie begins in New York City with roommates Justine (Lorenza Izzo) and Kaycee (Sky Ferreira), who are freshmen in college. The first half hour… Keep Reading
Spectrum spreads LGBTQ+ awareness
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer October marks LGBT History Month, a month dedicated to pride for the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11, the month has a series of recognized days, such as Spirit Day (Oct. 15), Intersex Awareness Day (Oct. 26) and Asexual Awareness Day (Oct. 1) and… Keep Reading
College Democrats club returns
St. Bonaventure’s recent re-installment of the College Democrats club is giving students the opportunity to speak up and get involved, club leaders said. In the past, College Democrats has hosted a number of on-campus events to promote the Democratic Party, including viewings of the 2008 presidential election and political discussion panels. The club has also… Keep Reading
Francis’s dignified death
By Brandon Chin Contributing Writer Last Saturday, the Franciscan faculty, in cooperation with volunteer students, hosted a service that stretched beyond homily or prayer. Mixing the elements of drama and music to form a mix of play, concert and sermon, the “Transitus of Saint Francis” received admiration from a number of attendees. The Transitus… Keep Reading