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
Lightpole undergoes emergency repairs
By Hannah Gordon News Editor The Plassmann Hall parking lot lighting underwent emergency repair this week. The light pole at the north end of the lot suffered the loss of the underground electric feeder leaving the lot unacceptably dark, according to Phil Winger, associate vice president for facilities. A temporary light was put on the… Keep Reading
APEC data betters efficiency
By Lian Bunny News Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure’s Academic Program Evaluation Committee (APEC) is an organization that assesses student learning in every department and school on campus. Starting in 2009, the program analyzes what students should be learning, whether students are meeting learning objectives and how to enhance student learning. The committee conducts their examinations… Keep Reading
Media coverage of Ebola was irresponsible
By Ashley-Kate McCann Contributing Writer With media outlets publishing less news on Ebola, there has been a dip in the scare tactics that had been so common in the preceding weeks. What was clearly more prevalent than the disease was the fear being spread about the “outbreak” of the disease. According to a Washington Post… Keep Reading
Leftover Hickey food should be donated
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor Giving back to the community is one of the things stressed to students here at Bonaventure. With this teaching, it’s expected that the University does its part to ensure that as a whole, we really are practicing what we preach. It’s important to recognize that St. Bonaventure is located… Keep Reading
LGBT club overlooked the importance of recognizing asexuals in the St. Bonventure community
By Bri Roberts Contributing Writer In the Oct. 31 edition of The Bona Venture, Hannah Gordon wrote an article titled, “Spectrum doesn’t exclude asexuals.” Spectrum, St. Bonaventure’s LGBTQIA+ organization, has ruffled a few feathers in their attempt to publicize their club while celebrating Ally Week last week. At first, several students voiced their concerns because of… Keep Reading
Senior rugby player shows true grit
By Taylor Nigrelli Opinion Editor Laura Clesse knows the thrill that winning a rugby game can bring and the utter humiliation of a blowout defeat. She’s experienced the confidence of walking into a game, knowing the other team doesn’t have a chance and the hopelessness of being on the other side of that type of… Keep Reading
Bona’s ends season in disspointing fashion
By Emily Mulcahey Staff Writer Saturday’s frigid air brought with it a cold that had nothing to do with the weather itself. As the Bonnies took the field to face off against Kutztown, there was a new feeling for many of the players. That day, when they stood across the field from their opponents, would… Keep Reading
Icemen have frigid start to season
By Gavin Lindahl Sports Assignment Editor It’s been a rough start for the club hockey team as it began its 2014-15 season. The team has gone 0-5 since starting four weeks ago, with four of those losses on home ice. Through the opening five games, the squad has been outscored 28 goals to seven. According… Keep Reading
Audiences fall for Gyllenhaal
By Pat Tintle Sports Assistant Editor Over the past decade, Jake Gyllenhaal has been vigorously building his case to be named an Academy Award winner, and with his latest film, he may have finally found his winning role. “Nightcrawler,” the dark, highly anticipated award contender released last Friday, focuses on the struggles of Lou Bloom… Keep Reading
A conservation conversation
It is no secret that St. Bonaventure’s campus contains a diverse array of natural elements. Mountains, trees and miles of grass occupy the campus and the areas around it. Many students enjoy the land but do not think about different ways of using and preserving it. The Land Use Initiative, part of the Campus Sustainability… Keep Reading
All about that bass
By Nairée Taveras Contributing Writer The SBU step team is back, and going harder than ever before. After its successful opening performance at the basketball pep rally, the dancers are looking forward to another good performance. The team is hosting a talent show for the community on Wednesday, Nov. 12 and Thursday, Nov. 13 in… Keep Reading
Bonnies to battle Vikings at home
After a difficult week of practice, the women’s swimming and diving team competed against Atlantic 10 rivals Duquesne and LaSalle last weekend in Pittsburgh, Pa. Sophomore Tanja Kirmse led the way for the Bonnies, winning the 200-yard freestyle, the 200-yard butterfly and the 500-yard freestyle. Juniors Adelyn Graf and Elizabeth Malone turned in second-place finishes… Keep Reading
Reaching a fever pitch
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor A step into the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Wednesday night would offer a first-hand demonstration of the talent present at St. Bonaventure. Bonacoustics held its first performance of the year on Wednesday. The group performed nine songs, which included duets and group numbers. The grand… Keep Reading
Sour note on Senior Night
By Pat Tintle Assistant Sports Editor The men’s soccer team celebrated senior night last Sunday as they played their last home game of the season, but the Bonnies were unable to bid the future graduates farewell with a win, as the team fell to Saint Joseph’s, 2-1. The Bonnies struck first with a goal from… Keep Reading
Taylor-made pop
By Nicolette DiMura Staff Writer Taylor Swift shook off her country roots with a new sound in her recently released album, “1989.” Swift released her first pop album on Oct. 27. Her first single, “Shake It Off” immediately made it to number one on the Billboard charts. The bold record, she said, was inspired… Keep Reading
Club basketball bounces into Bona’s
By Luis Rodriguez Contributing Writer Students with a passion for basketball have found a new team to play for: the St. Bonaventure club basketball team. After seeing many talented players walk in and out of the Richter Center, Amir Dastoori, a sophomore accounting major, came up with the idea to start a club basketball… Keep Reading
Side Lines
The women’s basketball team begins its season with an exhibition game tomorrow against Edinboro University at 2 p.m. The Bonnies return a host of players who started for them last year. Junior forward Katie Healy returns after being named to the All-Atlantic 10 First Team last year, and junior guard Nyla Rueter comes back after… Keep Reading
A shift to thrift
By Lauren Zazzara Staff Writer Last Wednesday, my friend and I visited the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store on N. Union Street (near the Olean Mall). The purpose of our venture was to pick out my Halloween costume. But as soon as I walked in, that purpose was thrown to the back of my… Keep Reading
A good Halloween scare
By Taylor Nigrelli Opinion Editor If you’re flipping through channels or perusing Netflix tonight, chances are you’ll come across a few Halloween movies. Scary movies can be fun and/or predictable, but rarely good. John Carpenter’s “Halloween” shatters all of those stereotypes. The 1978 classic tells the story of an escaped mental patient (Michael Myers) stalking… Keep Reading
Dancing at Lughnasa
By Carrie Penepent Contributing Writer St. Bonaventure’s theater program, presented its production “Dancing at Lughnasa” by Brian Friel in the Garret Theater Oct. 22 through 25. Dancing at Lughnasa is a memory play told from the point of view of the adult Michael Evans, the narrator. This play was based on the lives of Friel’s… Keep Reading