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
That’s a wrap: Bona’s sports year in review
By. Pat Tintle Sports Editor As the end of the spring semester approaches, another year of St. Bonaventure athletics has nearly come to a close. Bonnies have competed on the court, field and ice over the past eight months, and it’s about that time the Bonaventure community takes a step back and reflects on a… Keep Reading
Hot streak continues
By. Nick Konotopskyj Assistant Sports Editor It’s not about how you start; it’s how you finish. The softball team is hoping that’s the case as it has won six of the last nine games, including two out of three on the road this past weekend against conference foe Rhode Island. Although the Bonnies did win… Keep Reading
Let’s defend the philosophy trend
By Philosophy Club Members Thales of Miletus, often considered the father of Western philosophy, is famous for two reasons. First, he is one of the first known figures to replace supernatural explanations with natural ones. And second, for doing one of the most stereotypical philosopher things ever: tripping into a well because he was looking… Keep Reading
Rhapsody’s last note
By Hannah Gordon Czech Correspondent It’s mind blowing how in a few months, a city that began as completely foreign can become home. I went to Budapest last weekend. Most of my time was spent wandering around the Great Market Hall, the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest, and a small outdoor market selling… Keep Reading
Rumor has it
By Andrea Fernandes Features Editor Students at Bona’s said they are familiar with rumors and gossip around campus. Everyone seems to understand the effects that rumors have on students who are the subject of the rumor, yet they continue to gossip for a variety of reasons. According to some students, Bonaventure seems like a second… Keep Reading
A haven for kids affected by cancer
By Amelia Kibbe Managing Editor Kathy Nugent said she just wanted the kids to realize they weren’t alone. Nugent, the director of regional programs for CancerCare and a ’74 Bonaventure alumna, decided along with other CancerCare workers one way to do that was to create a camp for kids who had one thing in common—they… Keep Reading
Age of cliché romances
By Kellen Quigley Staff Writer The story had all the potential in the world, but it’s just another romance movie similar to Nicholas Sparks books. Parts of it are entertaining, some of the acting is good and the look is gorgeous. In the end, however, “The Age of Adaline” is a cheesy romance movie with… Keep Reading
Top athlete from the Southern Tier
By Garret Pasono Contributing Writer Optimism and progression are important things to have in sports. Junior third baseman Thad Johnson of the baseball team has that, and then some. “The main focus for every year is what it has always been; make the playoffs,” Johnson said. “I want to help turn this program around.” Throughout… Keep Reading
Ta-Ta
By Pat Tintle Sports Editor A shy journalism and mass communication newbie entered the newsroom of The Bona Venture to edit his first story two years ago—a piece detailing the ins-and-outs of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. As a sophomore, I had never written a news story before. I was barely a JMC major at… Keep Reading
So long, farewell
In a little over a week, students will say goodbye to their dorms, the Hickey, the De La Roche fish, Bonaventure weekends and their college friends. As the last full week of classes comes to an end, students have been working vigorously to complete final assignments and study so they can enjoy Spring Weekend. Students… Keep Reading
Putting their hearts in art
By Caitlyn Morral Staff Writer A senior art exhibit took place on April 24 in the San Damietta Room of Francis Hall. The show featured paintings, jewelry and sculptures created by seniors Meghan Ferrucci and Marc Peralta, who are both visual arts majors. The exhibit showcased a range of designs and concepts, including three-dimensional… Keep Reading
Bonnies get bounced from A-10s in first round
By Jonathan Sawyer Staff Writer The men’s tennis team’s route to an Atlantic 10 Championship was cut short at the hands of Duquesne, 4-0. The Bonnies could not get rolling after losing the doubles point early. During singles, Duquesne just kept going, winning three quick matches to punch its ticket to the next round. The… Keep Reading
Campus discusses race
By: Jason Klaiber Staff Writer In response to current turmoil in Baltimore and a student’s series of racist tweets, University Ministries hosted an open forum, during which students, staff and faculty members discussed race relations Wednesday in the University Chapel. Father Francis Di Spigno, O.F.M., executive director of University Ministries, moderated the forum. Every attendant… Keep Reading
JCC students to move in
By: Lian Bunny News Editor St. Bonaventure University and Jamestown Community College (JCC) officials finalized the decision to have Bonaventure house JCC students on its campus for the 2015-2016 academic year. Bonaventure could make about $205,000 on the agreement from JCC students’ room and board fees, based on the cost of a double room in… Keep Reading
“Alice’s Wonderland” show makes Bona’s mad happy: The SBU Hip-Hop Team brings a modern twist and shake to a classic
The SBU Hip-Hop Team hit The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts’ stage on April 28-29, taking attendees on a trip down the rabbit hole. Bringing a modern twist to a classic tale, the team twirled, twerked and tapped its way through the events of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Starring junior English major… Keep Reading
Fire starts in Loughlen microwave
By: Julia Mericle News Assignment Editor University Safety and Security officers evacuated the residents of Shay Hall and Loughlen Hall at 11:23 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 17. The evacuation was due to a fire inside a microwave on second floor of Loughlen. According to Ralph Aloia, St. Bonaventure’s fire and life safety officer, a resident… Keep Reading
Stock Box
By: Steve Zimmer Staff Writer Alumni Chicago Trip Last week, members of SIMM traveled to Chicago to meet with St. Bonaventure alumni at their respective businesses. The first meeting of the trip was a tour of the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) with Tom Scanlan ’89, vice president of ICAP. Scanlan gave students an… Keep Reading
Francis follow-up
By: Lian Bunny News Editor By closing the second, third and fourth floors of Francis Hall, St. Bonaventure University will save approximately $105,000, according to Richard Trietley, vice president of student affairs. Trietley said about a third of the money will be reallocated for residence life to use the money in other residence halls. It… Keep Reading
Spain talks on the “dark” triad: professor gives benefits of narcissism, manipulation and psychopathy
By: Lian Bunny News Editor Seth Spain, a management professor at SUNY Binghamton, delivered the talk “Nice guys/gals finish last: How ‘Dark Personality Traits Can Help People Rise Through Ranks on Tuesday.’” Spain, defined these characteristics as the “dark” triad: narcissism, manipulation and psychopathy. Spain has studied individual differences in personality and authored the article… Keep Reading
Walk to end hunger
By: Riley Eike Staff Writer Embrace It Africa (EIA) held the second annual Hunger Walk Sunday, April 26. The event, held on St. Bonaventure’s campus, raised $2500 for Bethlehem Parents School and Orphanage in Uganda. EIA is a nonprofit organization that was started by students from St. Bonaventure University. The team is focused on sustainable… Keep Reading