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
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
Vision for veterans
By Laure Zazzara Features Editor St. Bonaventure and the Veterans One-stop Center of Western New York, Inc. (VOC of WNY) will co-sponsor a full-day conference in collaboration with the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program. The conference is entitled “Military Communities: Continuing the Mission” on Friday, Oct. 16 at Hilbert College. Barbara Trolley, Ph.D., an… Keep Reading
Soccer ties Binghamton
By Dominic LoVallo Contrbuting Writer The men’s soccer team closed the gap on the opposition, but they still were unable to find a way to score. Last Friday, the Bonnies lost to the St. Francis Red Flash in a low-scoring game as they were shutout, 1-0. St. Bonaventure, throughout the entirety of the game, only… Keep Reading
Bonnies race in Rochester
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-in-Chief The St. Bonaventure women’s cross country team continued to work together Saturday, placing fourth out of 20 teams at the Harry Anderson Invitational in Rochester, said Head Coach Bob MacFarlane. Senior Aubrie Russell led the team, placing eighth overall in 18:53—a personal record for the team co-captain. “I think that everyone… Keep Reading
Be the person you know you are
When we think about our ideal selves, we likely imagine ourselves a few inches taller, with straight teeth, pearly whites and without that little bit of flab we can’t seem to shake. Sometimes, we end up obsessing over these things that we want to change, but we just can’t. We live in a culture that… Keep Reading
Rockin’ with the ‘rents
Family Weekend. A time for spending mom and dad’s money like it’s going out of style, for showing off all of the exciting things you do on campus and for finally figuring out where your drunkest friend gets it from. As freshmen, you didn’t really know what to expect when the ‘rents came knocking on… Keep Reading
Extra point: Cinderella Story
In 2013, it was the Pittsburgh Pirates that were the major story of the playoffs. A season ago it was the Kansas City Royals that captivated most of the baseball audience by making it to the World Series. So the question is: Which team has the biggest story going into October? The great thing about… Keep Reading
AD talks on Reilly seating
Some students will still sit in the front row at home basketball games, according to Athletic Director Tim Kenney. Wednesday night, Kenney hosted a town hall meeting for students in the Reilly Center (RC) to inform students about the new RC seats and to discuss student attendance at games, Kenney said. In July, the university… Keep Reading
Student returns missing letters to security officers
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-in-Chief A student returned all of the missing letters from a university sign Tuesday night, said Gary Segrue, director of Safety and Security. Segrue did not provide the name of the student. Tuesday morning, university officials alerted the St. Bonaventure community to the vandalism of the west entrance sign at the end… Keep Reading
Alumni Spotlight
By Amelia Kibbe Editor-in-Chief When Carol Schumacher first visited St. Bonaventure as a prospective student in the mid-1970s, she ended up right in the middle of a big snowstorm. “That was what I was hesitant about,” said Schumacher, referring to the weather. “But the campus is beautiful, in the spring and even in the winter.”… Keep Reading
Trustees discuss enrollment, Clare College at first meeting
The board of trustees held two meetings on Sept. 11 and 12, discussing topics ranging from enrollment to summer initiatives taken on by members of the faculty. According to Sister Margaret Carney, O.S.F., university president, university administration reported to the board on potential innovations for increasing enrollment numbers. “We didn’t have results as good as… Keep Reading
Mount Irenaeus seeks Executive Director
By Julia Mericle News Editor As Mt. Irenaeus celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, trustees and resident friars added the position of executive director (ED). Michael New, a former trustee, is heading the search for a candidate to fill the position. “We have grown in size and complexity, and with fewer friars who are primarily… Keep Reading
Bonas names new director of recruitment
Long Island native Gary Lupinacci has been named the school’s new director of recruitment. Before starting at Bonaventure on Wednesday Sept. 16, Lupinacci worked in admissions at other institutions including SUNY Oneonta, Pace University, Dowling College and most recently at Hunter College. “A very large decrease in high school enrollment in the Northeast has affected… Keep Reading
Bonas hosts Francis panel
By Rachel Konieczny News Assignment Editor Francis week presentation, titled “Francis Goes to Washington,” included speakers Joel Horowitz, Ph.D.; Fr. Dominic Monti, O.F.M.; Mary Rose Kubal, Ph.D. and James (J.W.) Cook, junior political science major, respectively. Horowitz began the presentation on Tuesday evening. The professor of history commented on the geography of Argentina, Pope Francis’… Keep Reading
Bonaventure partners with Haiti to help Special Olympics
By Julia Mericle News Editor During halftime at yesterday’s game, the Bonaventure women’s soccer team, in partnership with Bona Responds, put “Project-Soccer for Haiti” into action with the collection of new and used soccer equipment. As an initiative of the new Bona Responds program, Bonas and Beyond: Haiti, an arrangement was made with Haitian… Keep Reading
Haute history of fall fashion
By Simone Robinson Contributing Writer As the wind turns to a chill and leaves slowly turn to crisps, the need for a change in wardrobe is near. Fall has made its entrance, and now it is time to make yours—by focusing on the essentials. Chunky knit cardigans, vibrant plaids and the classic trench coat have… Keep Reading
Testing troubles
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer With the semester nearing the halfway point, students said they are getting ready to hit the books to cram for midterm exams. Students said that midterms week can be a stressful time. Joel Gopurathingal, a freshman management major, has never taken a collegiate midterm before and is anxious about what… Keep Reading
High on beach, high on charts
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor Lana Del Rey’s music career clearly wasn’t “Born to Die” (the title of her first album), as she released her newest album, “Honeymoon,” on Sept. 19. “Honeymoon” is Del Rey’s fourth studio album, following up her dark and troubled “Ultraviolence” from 2014. As compared to the hip-hop influence of… Keep Reading
University Ministries prepares for Transitus
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor Now that Feast Week has concluded, the life of St. Francis will be celebrated in the University Chapel on Saturday at 7 p.m. Students will perform a narrated play to depict a series of events in Francis’ final hours and his death. “All Franciscans celebrate this day,” said Vanessa Hulse,… Keep Reading