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
Yik Yak users should show restraint and respect
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor Just when I thought social media couldn’t get any more hectic, Yik Yak has quickly become a hit at St. Bonaventure and college campuses nationwide. For those who have yet to download the app, Yik Yak is essentially an anonymous Twitter feed with everyone’s “yaks” from your surrounding area. It… Keep Reading
Bonas should be proactive in protecting students’ sexual health
By Emily Jo Manchester Contributing Writer Let’s be honest, people on this campus have sex. We’ve all had neighbors that underestimate their noise levels and the squeakiness of ancient dorm room furniture.Personally, I’ve had plenty of discussions about the phenomenon with friends, had professors allude to it in class, and had Residence Assistants (RAs) lecture… Keep Reading
Fire Safety Inspections Need Improvement
Staff Editorial A St. Bonaventure upperclassmen sits in his or her dorm room, contemplating whether to put off studying until tomorrow or sometime further in the future. There’s a knock at the door. “Fire safety inspection.” The student stands up confidently and opens the door, if the guests have not yet entered. Generally the group… Keep Reading
Women’s rugby stays undefeated
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor The women’s rugby team improved to a perfect 3-0 record last Saturday against Fredonia in a 27-10 win. Senior scrum half Erin Ballou said the Bonnies’ fast pace offense played a large role in winning the game. “This past weekend, a big factor to our success was being able… Keep Reading
Men’s soccer loses 5-0 to Rider
By Pat Tintle Assistant Sports Editor The men’s soccer team continued their early season struggles last weekend as they dropped their first road game of the year to Rider, 5-0. Coach Mel Mahler was disappointed with his team’s performance, particularly the lack of offense against Rider, as well as the season so far in… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure falls in overtime, 1-0
By Pat Tintle Assistant Sports Editor Coming off of a 3-0 loss to Delaware, the men’s soccer team hosted Western New York rival Niagara last Sunday. Despite playing to a 0-0 tie in regulation, the Bonnies fell short in overtime, losing 1-0 to the Purple Eagles. “It was disappointing,” Coach Mel Mahler said. “I think… Keep Reading
SBU prepares for Army during bye week
By Emily Mulcahey Contributing Writer Having had an almost perfect season last year and dealing a blow-out win to Syracuse to start this season, it seemed that the St. Bonaventure Men’s Rugby Club had reached their dawn without darkness. However, even the most skilled competitors can have a tough game. The Bonnies could not pull… Keep Reading
Ruggers win again
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor The women’s rugby team is 2-0 after beating Niagara 51-0 last weekend and will take on Fredonia this weekend. The team travels to Fredonia this Saturday to take on the Blue Devils at 11 a.m. Junior lock Carley Doyle said despite the large margin of victory last weekend, the… Keep Reading
October Nights: Postseason set to excite
By Pat Tintle Assistant Sports Editor The 2014 MLB playoffs are taking form, and what better way to celebrate than to speculate? Let’s start with the American League. As of today, with just a little more than ten games to play, the Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City Royals and Oakland… Keep Reading
Bonnies under the lights
By Gavin Lindahl Sports Assignment Editor The St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team split its weekend with one win and one loss at the Cornell Tournament. The squad lost its opening match to Temple University, 1-0, but the Bonnies rebounded the following day by shutting out Virginia Military Institute with a 2-0 win. … Keep Reading
Caher runs her way into A-10 recognition
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor While cross country may not be the most popular sport on campus, junior Kerry Caher is certainly grabbing attention with her recent success on the cross country course. Caher was named to the All-Atlantic 10 First Team after placing 13th at the Championships with a personal record time of… Keep Reading
Gridiron greatness: NFL returns
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor With two weeks already over in the National Football League season, one thing is clear: no one is safe. Starting with the AFC East, it appears as though the perennially disappointing Buffalo Bills are on the right track to have a good year. Starting 2-0, the Bills are currently… Keep Reading
Dan Kerns wins Constitution Jeopardy
By Catherine Brown Contributing Writer The final round of Constitution Jeopardy took place on Sept. 17 in the Walsh Amphitheater; Dan Kerns, a senior philosophy major, won the contest. The game began at 7 p.m. and lasted about an hour. Kerns, Steve Kibbe, a senior political science major, and Tyler Piraino, a junior political science… Keep Reading
Bonas ranked No. 3 for value in North
By Shannon West Contributing Writer The U.S. News & World Report 2015 list was released last week, ranking St. Bonaventure University No. 3 as one of the best values in the North. It ranked No. 24 out of 181 institutions in the Best Regional Universities in the North, making it the No. 1 institution… Keep Reading
Athletic field to be dedicated tonight
By Julia Mericle Assistant News Editor A dedication service is planned today at 6 p.m. for the new Tom and Michelle Marra Athletic Fields Complex. Tom Marra, ’80, who played baseball at Bonaventure, and his wife donated $1 million toward the project. Marra said building the new complex was a way for the university to… Keep Reading
HEOP high achievers honored at recognition ceremony
By Andrea Fernandes Features Assignment Editor Select students of the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) were honored for their outstanding academic achievements on Monday, Sept. 8. Each year, the staff of HEOP holds an Honors/XAE Reception in the Trustees Room of Doyle Hall. Students who are part of the program are recognized for having a… Keep Reading
Greg Mitchell chosen as Lenna Visiting Professor
By Lian Bunny News Assignment Editor The Lenna committee chose published author, blogger, documentary producer and advisor, Greg Mitchell, ’70, as this year’s Lenna Visiting Professor. The professorship is funded through gifts from the late Betty S. Lenna Fairbank and Reginald A. Lenna of Jamestown. Established in 1990, it is designed to bring reputable scholars… Keep Reading
Bona’s, Hilbert take next step toward partnership
By Rachel Konieczny Contributing Writer St. Bonaventure University and Hilbert College recently appointed Teresa O’Rourke as executive director of the strategic alliance study being conducted by the two Franciscan schools. Since starting at her new office on Aug. 25, O’Rourke noted that she is focused on the students’ benefits, where new opportunities, programs and courses… Keep Reading
Student Veterans Associations prepares for school year
By Hannah Gordon News Editor St. Bonaventure’s Student Veterans Organization (SVO) welcomed its new advisor and announced its focuses for this school year. At The Service Collaborative of Western New York, Serve New York funded the AmeriCorps VISTA position given to Morgan Woodson, the faculty advisor for the Student Veterans Organization. Woodson said… Keep Reading
Enrollment figures declining for 2014-15
By Taylor Nigrelli Opinion Editor St. Bonaventure University has released its enrollment figures for the 2014-15 school year, revealing further decline in that department. There are 1,784 full-time undergraduate students and 383 graduate students. That’s down 2.9 percent from last year’s 1,837, 9.3 percent from five years ago when the student population was 1,967… Keep Reading