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
Novel comes to life
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment editor On Jan. 25, Aquila Theatre, based in New York City, brought its version of “Wuthering Heights” to the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The play was based off of the novel by Emily Brontë. “I really wanted to stay true to the spirit [of the book]”… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure contributes to local economic growth
By Lian Bunny News Editor St. Bonaventure University generated $144.5 million in regional economic impact – money spent in the surrounding community – in 2013, according to the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities’ (CICU) analysis. This report includes an output impact of nearly $124 million and a $20.5 million impact of students and visitors… Keep Reading
Security Investigates Vandalism
By Julia Mericle News Assignment Editor The Office of Safety and Security continued to investigate the vandalism of the “Witness Walk” artwork that occurred sometime between Jan. 21 and Jan. 22. According to Ralph Aloia, interim director of Safety and Security, the department has narrowed down the time frame and is still pursuing leads. Aloia… Keep Reading
Fun while you run
By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer On Jan. 24, St. Bonaventure students teamed up with Franklinville Elementary School and the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) to hold their second annual Sports Day for children in grades Pre-K through sixth. “Sports Day is a chance for our students to spend some time in the gymnasium on the weekend with… Keep Reading
Iulianello competes in ice cross downhill
By Staff Writer St. Bonaventure graduate student Michael “Iggy” Iulianello is participating in the ice cross downhill Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championship on Jan. 22-24. Similar to ski and snowboard cross, ice cross downhill is an extreme sport that challenges riders to descend a steep iced hill in only ice skates. Competitors navigate a series… Keep Reading
MLK display vandalized
By Lian Bunny & Melissa Scott News Editor/Photo Editor The Urban Art Club’s work in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) was vandalized in the University Chapel in Doyle Hall sometime between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. St. Bonaventure University Ministries used the artwork for its interactive “Witness Walk” on Monday, Jan. 19.… Keep Reading
NSF funds new STEM Scholarships
By Rachel Konieczny Assistant News Editor The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded St. Bonaventure University $594,287 to assist in recruiting academically eligible students interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for the fall of 2015, among other STEM program opportunities. The five-year grant is the work of former dean of the School of… Keep Reading
Bona’s friar Ordained Priest
By Hannah Gordon Czech Correspondent Ross Chamberland, O.F.M., welcomed the new semester at St. Bonaventure University as an ordained priest. Father Ross, director of the Lateran Center, was ordained a priest Jan. 3 at 11:00 a.m. during Mass at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston. This wasn’t a decision, Father Ross said, but a calling. “I… Keep Reading
Donor helps clubs
By Lian Bunny News Editor After low funding for St. Bonaventure clubs in the fall of 2014, the university’s board of trustees donated $50,000 to the Student Government Association (SGA) to distribute to campus clubs and organizations. The board of trustees funds were donated by an anonymous alumnus. Tom Missel, director of marketing and media… Keep Reading
Environmental studies major announced
By Lian Bunny News Editor St. Bonaventure University will offer a major in environmental studies starting in the fall of 2015. The program will replace the environmental science program. Rather than focusing on technical aspects, like environmental science, this new major is designed to be flexible, letting students choose classes based on their interests and… Keep Reading
Comedy sparks contoversy
By Tristan King Contributing writer “The Interview” is a movie that recently flooded media outlets due to its controversial content. Sony produced the movie, they anticipated a Christmas Day release date. The movie centers on the fake assassination of North Korean Dictator, Kim Jung-un. James Franco plays Dave Skylark alongside producer Aaron Rappaport (Seth Rogen),… Keep Reading
Start the presses: BV back to weekly printing
By Harrison Leone It’s no great revelation that print journalism has seen its prime come and go. As the situation stands now, we may one day have to explain to our grandchildren the basic concept of a newspaper. It is a field that seems to become weaker with each day, as newsrooms everywhere are stripped… Keep Reading
Oxford program presents Honors Scholarship Opportunity
By Jason Klaiber Staff Writer For the second straight year, the Francis E. Kelley Oxford Program is presenting its participants belonging to the honors program with the opportunity to take an honors course abroad with the assistance of scholarships at Oxford University in England. This summer’s program will take place from July 3 through Aug.… Keep Reading
Fanny’s journey
By Azarias Perez Contributing writer This semester break was perfect to catch up on some good ‘ole reading; for instance, Mansfield Park, by the Romantic English novelist, Jane Austen. Mansfield Park is considered the most scandalous of Austen’s six recognized works, which allows for an engaging and captivating read. The story centers on the physical… Keep Reading
Psych prof’s pictures
By Lian Bunny News Editor The Image City Photography Gallery in Rochester, N.Y. has accepted three of Dr. Charles Walker’s photographs for display at the juried Magic of Light exhibit, which runs through Jan. 20. According to Walker, a psychology professor, the gallery chose three of the four images he sent. The museum sold one… Keep Reading
Light of equality
By Luis Rodriguez Staff Writer In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, students and faculty came together to bear witness to society’s imperfections. The walk began at the Thomas Merton Center and ended at the University Chapel. Students paused along the candlelit path to listen to short speeches by fellow students and faculty… Keep Reading
Bonnies comeback shoots down Hawks
By Pat Tintle Sports Editor With the national television spotlight upon it, the men’s basketball team came back from a first-half deficit to defeat Atlantic 10 rival St. Joseph’s 70-61 last Sunday. The team started the game with four turnovers within the first ten minutes of play. Despite giving the Hawks an early lead, the… Keep Reading
Bona’s to save an estimated $100,000 on electricity bill
By Rachel Konieczny Assistant News Editor St. Bonaventure University will partner with BQ Energy of Poughkeepsie, New York to save an estimated $100,000 or more on its electric bill as part of a new solar electric project being developed in Olean. The project, Solean, is among eight projects in Western New York and 141 in… Keep Reading
Director of Safety and Security leaves Bona’s
By Zach Newcome Staff Writer Vito Czyz, former Director of Safety and Security, took a new job as the emergency coordinator at the West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) over the semester break and will be leaving St. Bonaventure. In a press release regarding Czyz’s new job, Rick Trietley, Vice-President of Student Affairs, said he appreciated… Keep Reading
Buffalo Brief
Not every student at St. Bonaventure is from Buffalo, but sometimes it certainly seems that way. Many of these students are, to extreme degrees, interested in the professional and college sports of that great town. To cater to our proud Buffalonians, the BV is excited to unveil the “Buffalo Brief”, a breezy synopsis of all… Keep Reading