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
Franciscan friends
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor The St. Bonaventure community will gather this evening in the University Chapel in Doyle Hall, celebrating the life and death of St. Francis. Students and ministry leaders will take part in a narrated reenactment of St. Francis’ journey from life to death. The student-led performance begins at 6 p.m. and… Keep Reading
Franciscan poetry is a “slam” dunk
By Nicolette DiMura Contributing Writer In honor of Franciscan Week, the Chattertons organized a poetry reading that focused on Franciscan beliefs, figures and values. The event was well attended by mostly the freshmen class and some upper classmen. “It’s a great week to just remember St. Francis,” Fr. Francis, one of the friars at the… Keep Reading
Spotlight shines on interns
The Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) announced the winners of the Intern Spotlight Competition on Sept. 26. The competition is held to recognize students’ outstanding internship achievements, while promoting these great experiences to the Bonaventure community. Pam Ferman, Career Counselor and Employer Relations Coordinator, explained the process of choosing the winners. “We wanted to… Keep Reading
Climate calamity: issue should be taken seriously
By Brett Keegan Contributing Writer Say what you will about science, but if you want modern medicine or technology, you can’t pick and choose empirical facts. They operate beyond opinion and form the framework of what most consider “reality.” So when 97.1 percent of the scientific community believe humans have a role in climate change,… Keep Reading
Pet of the week
Maddox is a four-month-old male who has endured more than any kitten ever should. He was found with a broken leg and a large wound on his side. However, Maddox is good as new and ready to find his new home. He has yet to be neutered, but he is up to date on all… Keep Reading
SBU should provide transportation for off-campus assignments
By Katelin Brooks Contributing Writer At St. Bonaventure University, the education program provides its students with great opportunities. I’m one of those students, and I couldn’t be happier with the program, except for one aspect: transportation isn’t provided for required academic work. The university will run into problems with transportation if this concern is not… Keep Reading
Move aside, Katniss
By Luis Rodriguez Contributing Writer With films such as “The Hunger Games” all the rage these days, it seems as if survival movies are becoming fan favorites. However, Katniss may have to put away her bow and arrow for a new group of survivalists in the action-packed “The Maze Runner.” “The Maze Runner” is based… Keep Reading
Scarves 101
By Lauren Zazzara Contributing Writer Scarves are an autumn and winter essential. Having one snuggled around your neck to block out the biting air at St. Bonaventure can conserve a couple degrees of heat, and every degree matters. With lightweight and silkier scarves, there are many other ways to wear them other than around your… Keep Reading
Dancing into culture
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor Students, faculty and members of the community gathered on Sept. 27 to celebrate the annual Bonagany festival. Groups and clubs were present at the event, promoting their image while also hoping to raise funds. One group that stood out this year was Asian Students in Action (ASIA). The group… Keep Reading
Bonnies love this: The joys of the Natural World
It’s that time of the semester when Natty Lab groups begin to test their experiments and gather data about how far a golf ball will roll or how long before sugar dissolves in water. What could be more fun than that? You might say that watching paint dry brings more excitement to the table, but… Keep Reading
Pet of the Week
By Casandra Nguyen Contributing Writer Lundt is a four-year-old chocolate lab. He was abandoned in Olean, N.Y. recently and no one has come to claim him. He is up-to-date on his required shots, but he has yet to be neutered. Lundt isn’t particularly fond of cats but other than that he is extremely playful. The… Keep Reading
March of Dimes walk to be held October 4
By: Zachary Newcome Contributing Writer On October 4, 2014, St. Bonaventure will be holding a March for Dimes walk. For the past three years, St. Bonaventure University has been helping the cause. They will be partnering with two local corporations, CUTCO and Seneca Casino & Hotel, according to a university press release. Since 1938, March… Keep Reading
Business professors publish paper on social networking
By: Julia Mericle Assistant News Editor Dr. Carl J. Case, professor of business information systems and Darwin L. King, professor of accounting, recently published their paper entitled “Business Electronic Social Networking: Does Organization Size or Industry Sector Matter?” in the journal “Issues in Information Systems.” According to Case, an increase in Web 2.0 usage among… Keep Reading
Stock Box
By: Max Scardetta Contributing Writer Trading Activity Buy: Trinity Industries (TRN) Trinity Industries, Inc. is a diversified industrial company that owns market-leading businesses which provide products and services to the energy, transportation, chemical and construction sectors. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Trinity utilizes its plants in Mexico and southern United States for its manufactured parts and… Keep Reading
Apple has done it again
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor There was a lot of excitement on campus with the release of the new Apple iPhone 6. Some students admitted that they took the trip to the local BJ’s just to get a feel of the phone, which was released on September 19. “The iPhone 6 is sleek and… Keep Reading
Relaxing on the runway
By Lauren Zazzara Contributing Writer Sportswear has been on runways for the past few years. From Gucci to Alexander Wang, designers are putting sport-inspired influences on many of their designs. Mesh in particular was popular this summer and can still be carried over into fall. In addition, varsity jackets, bright and fun high-tops, and baseball… Keep Reading
2014 Francis Week begins Saturday
By: Hunter Samuelson Contributing Writer Beginning this Saturday, St. Bonaventure’s ministry team will kick off a weeklong Franciscan fiesta to honor the life of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and creation. The purpose of this annual event is to revive the message of St. Francis and enlighten faculty, staff and students about a… Keep Reading
Fake it ‘til you make it
By Lian Bunny News Assignment Editor If you enjoyed “The Heat” and “21 Jump Street,” “Let’s Be Cops” is a must see. “New Girl” dynamic duo, Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr., are a hilarious combination, as they impersonate cops to take down an ominous drug lord. Johnson gets to showcase his comedic talent as… Keep Reading
TLC celebrates quarter-century milestone
By Amelia Kibbe Features Editor St. Bonaventure’s Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) will celebrate its 25th anniversary this fall. The center hopes to install new initiatives to attract a broader range of students. Dr. Gordon De La Vars, along with a panel of faculty members, established Bonaventure’s TLC 25 years ago this fall. Today, TLC… Keep Reading
ABR author to visit campus
Adam Braun, author of “The Promise of a Pencil,” will visit campus on September 28 and 29, and 10 lucky students will have the chance to eat with him. “The Promise of a Pencil”is this year’s All Bonaventure Reads book. After reading the book this summer, each freshman had to write an essay relating to… Keep Reading