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
Distressing accesibility
St. Bonaventure University’s lack of proper accessibility for differently abled individuals is an affront to our Franciscan values. The lack of accessibility is shameful and disrespectful to the entire community of non-able bodied people. The best I can say is that Bonaventure does have elevators in most of its buildings, but the majority of them… Keep Reading
Clare College is a clear success
Years from now, long after graduation, when we look at the diploma hanging on the walls of our offices or sitting on the shelves in our homes, we look at one of the few tangible items that will remain from our college careers. However, a St. Bonaventure diploma means much more than simply that 8½”… Keep Reading
Enactus to host Give Back Bash
This weekend, Enactus will host its second annual Give Back Bash, which will provide all proceeds to Embrace it Africa. Friday night, there will be a black light party in the Rathskeller from 9-12 p.m. All students are welcomed to attend the event, and there will be a $3 charge at the door that covers… Keep Reading
The purpose of personhood
Hillary Clinton, Presidential hopeful and longtime pro-choice activist, caught the attention of both pro-life and pro-choice advocates last week after her controversial comments on abortion. In an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, news anchor Chuck Todd asked Clinton when an unborn child has constitutional rights. Clinton responded that “under our laws currently, that is… Keep Reading
Spring awards ceremony held
St. Bonaventure University held its spring awards ceremony on Wednesday where both students and faculty were honored for their contributions to the campus and surrounding communities. The first award of the event was the Student Leader of the Year. This award was given to Hannah Schaefer based on the exemplary leadership qualities she consistently displayed… Keep Reading
Big Band coming to Bonas
By Lauren Zazzara Associate Editor The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) Big Band will perform in the Rigas Family Theater in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Tuesday, March 22. But don’t expect classical music. The performance, scheduled for 7 p.m., will feature both well-known and contemporary jazz music, according to Leslie Sabina,… Keep Reading
Fashion: Out with the old
By Simone Robinson Staff Writer Since spring is fast approaching, it’s time to let go of the old and make way for the new, particularly with our wardrobes. It may seem difficult at first, as many fall into a forgetful slump or develop an attachment to torn or faded favorites, but there is always room… Keep Reading
SBU music impresses
By Brandon Chin Staff Writer Big The St. Bonaventure Concert Choir and Concert Band performed to a warm reception from the audience that lasted until well after the show on March 13. Interwoven with Victoria- era light opera and constant wit, the style that began more than a century ago was seamlessly grafted onto the… Keep Reading
SBU discusses Women’s History Month
The best way to solve a problem is through education, according to junior strategic communication and digital media major Emily Quinn. Quinn, along with other members of Lauren Matz’s, Ph.D., Colloquium in Women’s Studies: 21st-Century Feminisms class, said the idea of education is crucial when it comes to the main topic of their class—modern feminism.… Keep Reading
Falling for Fallon
By Corey Krajewski Opinion Editor Brian Fallon’s first solo album “Painkiller’s delivers what fans have been waiting for. Dubbed “the punk rock Bruce Springsteen” nearly ten years ago as Brian Fallon’s career with the The Gaslight Anthem’s began, fans have been yearning for a Fallon solo effort. Fallon does not disappoint. The album is Fallon’s… Keep Reading
Chatting about politics
With presidential campaigns and debates well underway, citizens have been firing opinions on candidates left and right—as have St. Bonaventure students. This year’s campaigns have featured a variety of participants: from businessmen and doctors to an ex-first lady and a brother of a former president, the multitude of politicians has given citizens a lot to… Keep Reading
Feelin’ trashy, looking classy
Had the 2016 Trashion Fashion show not opened with a disclaimer of the designer’s unorthodox materials, deciphering the model’s garb from actual runway designs might have been difficult. The annual show, which takes place in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, features student designs made of recycled materials, from plastic bags to bottle… Keep Reading
The okay outdoors
Many people are terrified of the potential effects of global warming; I would guess a typical Bonaventure student is not going to complain. A shorter, milder winter means more time in both semesters for students to enjoy the great outdoors and all that entails. Any student who has been through at least one academic year… Keep Reading
Conservative Conservation
During last week’s 12th Republican debate, Ohio Governor John Kasich did the extraordinary by confessing the ordinary. “I do believe we contribute to climate change.” Now for someone who has gone through middle school science, this might not seem like much of a story. “Presidential candidate professes belief in science,” said no news headline ever.… Keep Reading
Hope perseveres over harm
We, as a country, are not within a time period where feelings matter over facts, but in a time where facts are reflecting feelings. As of March 16th, 2016, 217 people have been killed by police officers within the United States, according to The Counted, an ongoing investigation by The Guardian about people killed by… Keep Reading
Henretta discusses personal brand
By Rachel Konieczny News Editor Deb Henretta, ’83, presented her talk “Developing Your Personal Brand” on Wednesday as the 2016 Leader in Residence, prompting students to consider how they present themselves to others online and in person. Henretta, a senior advisor to SSA & Company, a management consulting firm, and former global president of e-business… Keep Reading
Presidential search progresses
On Tuesday, Rob Daugherty, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Robert discussed St. Bonaventure’s search for a new university president in the Hayes Conference Room of Hopkins Hall. During the press conference, Daugherty talked about the next steps the search committee is going to have to take in order to find a new university president.… Keep Reading
Miller receives Woman of Promise award
By Shannon West Staff Writer Chernice Miller, a senior journalism and mass communications and theater major, has been named the 2016 recipient of the Dr. Mary A. Hamilton Woman of Promise award. The award is named after Mary A. Hamilton, Ph.D., who was a professor of journalism and mass communications at St. Bonaventure University. The… Keep Reading
Taylor discusses history of Native American athletes
By Christina Root Assistant News Editor St. Bonaventure held the eighth RaceMatters event of the semester, “Behind the Indian Mascot Mask: The Changing Face of the Native American Athlete,” on Monday. The event featured a presentation led by Michael Taylor, Ph.D., a visiting professor of culture, race and ethnicity at Ithaca College. Taylor is also… Keep Reading
Agape Latte brings over 100 people to event
By Rachel Konieczny News Editor Agape Latte held its first club meeting Tuesday, drawing over 100 students for a night of faith and coffee. Natalie Wasek, sophomore accounting major and club leader of Agape Latte, said it’s purpose is to learn more about faith and religion in an inviting social environment. Wasek said the club… Keep Reading