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
CAB may hire student employee for weekend bus
By Rachel Konieczny News Editor A student worker position may open on the late night bus to update students on the location of the bus. Peter Bertoldo, junior Spanish and French major and Campus Activities Board (CAB) secretary, and Jackie Roberts, senior journalism and mass communication major and CAB co-public relations chair, proposed the… Keep Reading
Bonnies prepare for the Big Red
By Dominic LoVallo Assistant Sports Editor St.Bonaventure’s men’s club basketball team had the week off from gameplay and has been using this time to prepare for its upcoming three game series against the Cornell University Big Red. The Bonnies are currently fifth in the North Atlantic West of the National Club Basketball Association (NCBBA). The… Keep Reading
Housing process changes for next year
By Riley Eike Contributing Writer Due to an increase in students applying for on-campus apartment housing, the housing process changed. According to Rebecca Wager, assistant director for residential living, there’s a new requirement that juniors have to live on campus. This year, townhouses that were left open were given to staff members who needed them,… Keep Reading
Franciscan features: Fr. Francis
For Fr. Francis DiSpigno, O.F.M, becoming a Franciscan was something he has toyed with since childhood. DiSpigno, executive director of University Ministries, first became infatuated with Franciscan life at the age of 11, after learning from his older brother who was attending the Franciscan St. Anthony’s High School, on Long Island. “I don’t think anyone’s… Keep Reading
Rock the vote, it’s your right and duty
Voting: It’s your civic duty – that’s what I’ve heard people say. Until recently, I brushed them off along with those who swear they can save the planet one recycled bottle at a time. They are nice sentiments, but how realistic are they? I guess I never thought my vote really counted among the hundreds… Keep Reading
Women’s basketball team raises breast cancer awareness at annual Pink Game
By Shannon West Staff Writer The win against Saint Louis also brought funding towards raising awareness for breast cancer. “The Pink Game is a game that is used to raise awareness for specifically breast cancer,” said Seth Johnson, director of marketing and promotions. “We use it as a way to celebrate survival of all forms of… Keep Reading
Play your way
After producing Barbie dolls for 57 years, Mattel decided that its dolls should begin to model the body types of real women rather than the ‘ideal body type’ that is only obtainable by a nice pair of genes and a lot of time spent in the gym. Barbie strives to represent the ideal woman in… Keep Reading
Trumped Up
I often wonder, as an economic conservative, if Donald Trump can even understand the words coming out of his mouth. Trump has been known for saying things without thinking. In fact it has become a key strategy in his presidential campaign. During last week’s GOP debate, Trump defended his plan for a 35 percent tariff… Keep Reading
Book drive benefits community
The St. Bonaventure International Education Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi, held a book drive during the men’s basketball game this past Saturday. The book drive raised many books for children in need in the Olean and Allegany communities, according to senior Brianna Wilson, Honors Society student co-president. Jeff Dempsey, the society’s co-president and a senior… Keep Reading
A supreme injustice
In the wake of the unfortunate passing of Justice Antonin Scalia at the height of election season, the executive and legislative branches of the American government find themselves in quite the scuffle. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) does not plan on allowing President Obama to pass a new associate justice onto the court. The… Keep Reading
SGA Constitution update
The St. Bonaventure University Student Government Association (SGA) held a special meeting Thursday for formal reading of the proposed amendments to the organization’s constitution. On Feb. 23, SGA will again meet in order for the senate to vote on the proposed amendments. Following the senate vote, any amendments which passed with a two-thirds… Keep Reading
Dining valentines
By Sean Lynch Valentine’s Day is this upcoming weekend, and Bonaventure students are getting ready to spend the day with their loved ones. What students plan to do can be the most important part of the day. Freshman marketing major Selena Clemons, an Olean native, shared her insight on some of the best restaurants… Keep Reading
Strangers in the night
“Some day, When I’m awfully low/ When the world is cold/ I will feel a glow just thinking of you/ And the way you look tonight.” These are the touching lyrics to Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight,” the song sophomores Anna Rine and Luc Pizzone danced to the night they met. Rine and… Keep Reading
Editor tells parents’ love story
Let’s face it, long-distance relationships are hard. Plus, adding in some collegiate deadlines, a whole slew of obligatory meetings and the pressures of weekend life doesn’t make maintaining a healthy love life any easier. Fortunately, though, some are able to manage these pressures with an unexpectedly beautiful outcome; maybe I’m biased though, since I like… Keep Reading
Coming to a playlist near you: new Kanye West
By Thomas Cottingham Kanye West, Grammy-award-winning rapper and producer, has some huge plans this week for the music and fashion industry that have been kept secret for years. West will be presenting his new clothing line, Season 3, on a global scale in select theatres all over the world on Feb.11. That’s not all:… Keep Reading
Lendin’ students Lenson
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts unlocked the doors to its newest gallery, featuring the work of late artist Michael Lenson, on Jan. 24. “Michael Lenson: Public and Private” is located in the Paul W. Beltz Gallery on the second floor of the Quick Center, highlighting the work of Lenson, a renowned 20th… Keep Reading
Men’s fashion in music
By Simone Robinson Contrary to popular belief, the most iconic and dominant forces of fashion are not solely women. There is a pool of talented men from all corners of the industry, particularly in music, who have changed the pace of fashion. With their bravery, confidence and musical artistry, and let’s not forget their… Keep Reading
Alums unite again
Bonaventure alumni will return for the 42nd annual Homecoming Weekend, beginning today and ending Feb. 14. The festivities begin today with Bona Pride day, and everyone is encouraged to sport his or her best Bona’s gear. Throughout the day, different events are being held such as the Bonnies4Bonnies networking event from 3 to 5 p.m.… Keep Reading
Franciscan features: Fr. Ross
By Hannah Gordon Fr. Ross Chamberland, O.F.M., is no stranger to the religious life, but rural areas—well, that’s a different story. Fr. Ross, professor and director of the Lateran Center for Catholic Identity, was raised in Nashua, New Hampshire—the second largest city in the state with a population of about… Keep Reading
Stathius gets first job at the D-1 level
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure women’s lacrosse team hired Allison Stathius to be the assistant coach. Stathius was hired in the beginning of February after a week into pre-season. Aside from coaching club lacrosse, this is her first Division I coaching job. Stathius was a four-year starter at Division I Monmouth… Keep Reading