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
SBU needs more out of starting five
Expectations can be hard to meet, and the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is finding this out the hard way. Going into the season, the Bonnies were projected to finish fourth in the Atlantic 10. Yet, as the season nears its end, the Bonnies find themselves with a 14-12 (4-9) record and an inconsistent, under-performing roster.… Keep Reading
Turnovers lead to loss
By Pat Tintle Sports Editor The men’s basketball team hosted another 6-6 Atlantic 10 team last Wednesday, but fell to Richmond 71-56. The Spiders improved to 14-12 (7-6), while the Bonnies fell to 13-11 (6-7). With freshman guard Jaylen Adams out for the season with a broken finger, junior guard Iakeem Alston started the game with… Keep Reading
Friar speaks on human trafficking
By Lian Bunny News Editor “Then did the idea begin to break upon my mind…that I had been kidnapped. But that I thought was incredible. There must have been some misapprehension – some unfortunate mistake…The more I contemplated my situation, however, the more I became confirmed in my suspicions…I felt there was no trust or… Keep Reading
Students to participate in Rite of Election
By Julia Mericle News Assignment Editor On Sunday, five St. Bonaventure students, who are members of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), will participate in the Rite of Election as they prepare to enter the faith of the Catholic Church. Bishop Malone of the Buffalo Diocese will lead the celebration at the St.… Keep Reading
Shuttleworth stuns Skeller
By Kellen Quigley Contributing writer Justin Shuttleworth took the Rathskeller stage on Valentine’s Day. Armed only with a guitar, an iPad and a peddle board, Shuttleworth created a full concert experience comprised of his own songs, old and new, and covers of artists he admires. Shuttleworth is a native of Hamburg and currently attends college… Keep Reading
Students learn more about Bona’s graduate programs
By Jason Klaiber Staff Writer Students looking to further their education after an undergraduate degree visited St. Bonaventure’s graduate information session on Tuesday in the Doyle Hall Trustees Room. “At the grad level, because the students already have an area they’re focusing on, the questions tend to get deeper into curriculum and requirements,” Bruce Campbell,… Keep Reading
Young gives TED talk
By Katie Tercek Contributing Writer TEDxBuffalo, a branch of TED talks, invited Dr. Kimberly Young, a journalism and mass communication professor at St. Bonaventure University, to speak on Oct. 14, 2014. “TED,” which stands for technology, entertainment and design coverage, was founded in 1984 and enables people to share their ideas through short talks. Young’s… Keep Reading
Knock knock, don’t let the flu in
By Tristan King Staff Writer College students go out to party, take bites of friends’ lunches and share beverages. These things can potentially cause illness. There are some precautions students can take to avoid getting sick. Dressing warmly is key. Layering is necessary. Proper attire includes hats, scarves, gloves, thermals and socks. Frequent hand washing… Keep Reading
SBU hosts Black History Month events
By Nicolette DiMura Staff Writer St. Bonaventure has several groups devoted to promoting diversity on campus, such as the Black Student Union (BSU), Latin American Student Organization (LASO) and Let’s Talk About It. BSU’s mission is to enrich St. Bonaventure with African American culture. Since this month is Black History Month, BSU has several upcoming… Keep Reading
Inconsistencies problem for Bonnies
The only thing that has been consistent for the Bonnies this year has been their inconsistency. After starting the season 12-3, the Bonnies proceeded to lose seven games in a row. Then, after three consecutive hard-fought games – two of which resulted in wins – the Bonnies were blown out by George Washington 70-48 last… Keep Reading
Picture perfect
By Andrea Fernandes Features Editor For the past few weeks, the Bona community has been forced to deal with an overload of snow and undesirable temperatures. However, an upcoming photography contest in honor of continuing Thomas Merton’s 100th birthday celebration will encourage students to take advantage of the weather. Merton loved all that nature… Keep Reading
Fall housing selection begins
By Julia Mericle News Assignment Editor As the housing application deadlines approach, students across campus are choosing their roommates, selecting housing locations and trying to calculate their potential lottery numbers. Applications for Townhouses, Garden Apartments and Shay Suites are due by Friday, Feb. 27 in Reilly Center room 204 by 4 p.m. Students who attended… Keep Reading
Bona’s announces new interim business dean
By Rachel Konieczny Assistant News Editor As of Friday, Feb. 13, Dr. Carol Fischer will operate as the new interim dean of the School of Business. She is overseeing the restructuring of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program and certain undergraduate programs during her tenure. Upon the departure of former dean of the School… Keep Reading
Spring into fashion week
By Lauren Zazzara Features Assignment Editor With the wind chill reaching below minus 30 last weekend, it’s hard to imagine spring ever coming. But the fashion world is ahead, and from Feb. 11 to 19, New York City hosted the biannual Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, where designers showcased their spring and fall 2015 collections. Trends… Keep Reading
Oscars generate interest and controversy
Grab a bag of popcorn, a pair of sweats and a comfy seat, because the 87th Academy Awards, better known as The Oscars, are live this Sunday. The annual award show recognizes the best films from the previous year, and the winners receive the “Oscar statuette.” The show will begin at 8:30 p.m. on ABC.… Keep Reading
Skaters’ season ends in obliteration by Bulls
By Gavin Lindahl Sports Assignment Editor With a 15-1 loss to the University at Buffalo and a 4-1 loss against Cortland last weekend, the club hockey team’s season is finishing the way it started. With only one game remaining (last weekend’s game against Binghampton was postponed, date to be announced) and devoid of any significant… Keep Reading
Urban art club takes steps to redefine art
St. Bonaventure University’s Urban Art Club has expanded its horizons in recent months with new projects. Established in 2012, the organization brings students together through the use of art forms such as graffiti, hip hop and rap. The club aims to provide students with an outlet for expression while creating works of art. “The Urban… Keep Reading
All The Kingsmen
By Pat Tintle Sports Editor After giving “Kick-Ass” fan-boy approval, and after giving the “X-Men” franchise a well-needed shot in the arm, director Matthew Vaughn has yet another comic book franchise to add to his résumé. “Kingsman: The Secret Service” is Vaughn’s latest adaptation of a cult comic book series. Unlike “Kick-Ass” and “X-Men:… Keep Reading
Bona’s homerun champ carries on success
By Pat Tintle Sports Editor Only one person can say she holds the St. Bonaventure softball homerun record, and that is accounting graduate student Ashley Snider. Although she has used up her eligibility, Snider, the former Bonnies centerfielder, still remembers the day she carved her into the Bonaventure record book. “It was opposite field,” Snider, a… Keep Reading
Another Fat Tuesday
By Caitlyn Morral Contributing Writer The traditional festival, Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday was celebrated on Feb. 17. The religious ritual is celebrated from country to country with customs that have been practiced for hundreds of years. Fat Tuesday signifies the last day of indulgence before the weeks leading up to Easter, or the… Keep Reading