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
Back from break
How much can you stuff into your dorm room? Well, that depends on how you got to Bonas. While some students can pack everything in their car, others need to be more conscious of luggage regulations. Smithtown native Jennifer Eng, a sophomore journalism and mass communication major, flew out of New York City and into… Keep Reading
Carney announces departure
Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., the 20th university president, announced her retirement Tuesday, sending waves of conversation across campus. Students received the news via email, in which Carney explained her gratitude to the university and that a committee has plans to begin looking for a new president. “Now, having served nearly 12 years as your president,… Keep Reading
Professors from Bonaventure: Pauline Hoffmann
Pauline Hoffman, Ph.D, is “all Bonas” nowadays, but she described her undergraduate experiences at Bonaventure as a love-hate-relationship. The dean of the Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication said her initial love for Bonaventure was sparked during her first visit to campus, which was prompted by her interest in the school’s journalism… Keep Reading
Embrace to the face
Members of the Bonaventure community embraced more than just Africa, as they took pies to the face in fundraising for the Student Government Association’s new official charity, Embrace it Africa. On Thursday, Jan. 21, admissions held Pie In The Face: Ambassador Edition in support of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization started by Bonaventure students—which was named… Keep Reading
University bans hoverboards on campus
By Rachel Konieczny News editor St. Bonaventure University banned hoverboards on Monday in an effort to protect against a potential fire hazard. “Several reported actual fires have occurred regarding these devices,” said Ralph Aloia, assistant director of safety and security and campus fire and life safety officer. Aloia said Bonaventure, among other colleges, acted early… Keep Reading
Moodle updates include new appearance
By Brandon Fields Staff writer St. Bonaventure updated its academic online platform, Moodle, upgrading from Moodle 2.6 to an improved Moodle 2.9. According to instructional support specialist Karla Bright, Moodle 2.9 operates almost the same as 2.6, but it now has a fresh and updated appearance. “I feel that it is important for us to… Keep Reading
Bonaventure to offer online strategic management course
By Riley Eike Contributing writer St. Bonaventure University School of Business partnered with LBL Strategies, a strategic management education company based out of Chicago, to offer a continuing education certification in strategic management. The course will be a 10-week, online program resulting in a certificate awarded jointly by St. Bonaventure and LBL Strategies. The class… Keep Reading
Martin Luther King analyzed in talk
By Shannon West Staff writer Barry Gan, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, gave a presentation titled, “MLK: The Reluctant Leader” in The Loft on Wednesday to pay homage to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Gan stated that for Dr. King, leadership was “thrust upon him” and that he “felt obligated to do… Keep Reading
Delaney named interim wellness center director
St. Bonaventure University appointed Tom Delaney, Ph.d, as the interim director of the wellness center for the 2016 spring semester. The former director, Roger Keener, Ph.d, resigned from the position in December. Delaney worked with for the university for 40 years as a part of the school of education, and said he is happy to… Keep Reading
Hilmey named dean of arts and sciences
By Alexis Young Staff writer On Sunday, St. Bonaventure announced David Hilmey, Ph.d., as the new dean of the school of arts and sciences. Hilmey completed his graduate work at the University at Buffalo in 2001 and received his Ph.D in chemistry from The Ohio State University in 2006. From 2006 to 2008 Hilmey worked… Keep Reading
Sr. Margaret steps down as president
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor After serving nearly 12 years as university president, Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., announced Tuesday the spring 2016 semester will be her last. Sister Margaret’s time as president ranks as the fourth longest, behind Fr. Tom Plassmann, O.F.M, 29 years; Fr. Joseph Butler, O.F.M., 24 years; and Fr. Mathius Doyle, 15… Keep Reading
Letter to the Editor: A poem from the Urban Art Club
We honor and celebrate the life and tireless work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Please remember, as this man demonstrated, your words are only a supplement of your spirit and your actions. As this piece shows, race and identity are significant to our past, constantly evolving in our present and will be… Keep Reading
Keep life weird
Often, when I tell someone that I like music from genres like folk-punk or thrashcore, I get an odd look and some sort of comment on how weird that is. The common thought is that it is a negative thing to consume culture outside the mainstream. People react uncomfortably when they learn that someone has… Keep Reading
A newsworthy welcoming
We live in a digital age. This is a reality that The Bona Venture hasn’t taken advantage of enough. As we usher in a new semester, preparing to spend late nights in the newsroom, the quality of our print publication will continue to be a priority. However, our digital presence will no longer… Keep Reading
Dayton flies past Bonnies
By: Nick Konotopskyj Sports Editor The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team dropped its second straight conference game on Tuesday night in the Reilly Center to the Dayton Flyers. The Bonnies lost by a score of 85-79 in a game that was anything but status quo. Dayton went into the locker room with a 45-18 lead… Keep Reading
Christmas cheer with music to hear
On Sunday, Bonaventure’s Department of Visual and Performing Arts presented outstanding concert band and concert choir performances to celebrate CNN’s Hero Of The Year, Maggie Doyne. Both the SBU concert bnband and choir centered their performances around Christmastime, featuring both classic and modern interpretations of Christmas classics. The event began with the concert choir performances… Keep Reading
Students don ugly sweaters to fundraise
By Brandon Chin Staff Writer The America Marketing Association (AMA) unleashed its second Ugly Sweater Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 4, keeping fun at an all-time high and conventional fashion at a low. “We saw an even better turn out this year,” said Laura Meyers, a graduate assistant and co-president of AMA. “We raised… Keep Reading
A one-man Christmas Carol
By Lauren Zazzara Features Editor Ed. Simone, Ph.D, filled the Garret Theater with the holiday spirit on Saturday with his one-man show of Charles’ Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. A Christmas Carol revolves around Ebeneezer Scrooge, a grumpy and greedy old man with a penchant for the phrase “Bah Humbug!” and a hatred of Christmas.… Keep Reading
Professors from Bonaventure: Paul Wieland
By Andrea Fernandes Associate Editor He’s the oldest professor teaching at Bonaventure who also spent his undergraduate years here; he’s the guy who sits in the truck outside the Reilly Center during basketball games, guiding students who want to go into the broadcasting field. He’s the guy who never fails to relay his knowledge… Keep Reading
Finals countdown
Endless cups of coffee, nonstop hours of typing and a less-than-ideal amount of sleep for Bona’s students means finals week is near. Students said whether they have to take exams or write final papers, they have many different studying and working techniques. While some students said they simply read through their notes to study, others… Keep Reading