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Follow Up From “A Rude Awakening in Francis Hall”

Cold snowy night outside of Francis Hall Photo courtesy of Genevieve Blumberg BY: GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER The cause of the repeated fire alarms in Francis Hall on Jan. 30 between midnight and 3 a.m. was traced to the lack of a heating system in Serra House, the building attached to the west end of… Keep Reading

SPORTS/Women's basketball

Preview: Bonaventure Women’s Basketball Looks to Even Season Series with Loyola Chicago

Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR    The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team, tied for 10th in the Atlantic 10 standings, hosts Loyola University Chicago on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Reilly Center.     The Ramblers (12-14, 8-7 A-10) sit eighth in the A-10. They defeated the Bonnies 60-52 at… Keep Reading

Men's Basketball/SPORTS

Osasuyi Shines Defensively in St. Bonaventure’s Home Loss to Saint Joseph’s

Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: WILL NUNN; CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, SPORTS EDITOR    There are few fanbases as passionate–in the good and the bad–as that of the St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team. This was never more evident than in a 71-65 loss to Saint Joseph’s University sparsely populated Reilly Center on Wednesday night.    The Bonnies (14-12, 3-10… Keep Reading

Men's Basketball/SPORTS

Bonnies Fall To Duquesne, Split Season Series

Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: AIDAN SHINNERS, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team split season series with Duquesne University following a 78-73 loss Saturday at the Reilly Center.  The Bonnies (14-11 3-9 A-10) came back from an 18 point first-half deficit taking the lead late in the second half, only for the… Keep Reading

NEWS

Clearing up the “Housing Crisis” at St. Bonaventure

Devereux Hall and other university buildings Photo courtesy of The Bona Venture Archive BY: DANIELLE CLARK, STAFF WRITER As housing selection approaches, some St. Bonaventure University students remain concerned about last year’s housing process, when some students did not receive assignments until late summer.    Ursula Herz, director of residence life, said that there was no… Keep Reading

NEWS

A Rude Awakening

Cold snowy night outside of Francis Hall Photo courtesy of Genevieve Blumberg BY: GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER  On Thursday, Jan. 29 at 12:30 a.m. fire alarms sounded off through Francis Hall, causing students to evacuate the building in 5-degree temperatures.    Alarms stopped and started at random times throughout the night. When the first alarm went… Keep Reading

FEATURES/Staff Spotlight

50 Years Later

Professor Anne Lee and Dr. Rich Lee Photo courtesy of Dr. Rich Lee BY: LILY PETERSON, STAFF WRITER Dr. Rich Lee and Anne Lee are both professors in the Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University and are co-editors of local news platform, TAPinto Greater Olean. They also spend their summers abroad with students… Keep Reading

SPORTS/Women's basketball

St. Bonaventure Women’s Basketball Not Deterred by Injuries

Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; STAFF WRITER   On Feb. 4, the St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team ended its five-game losing streak, defeating Davidson University 59-50.  In that game, senior forward Gabby Robinson left with an injury.      Bonnies Head Coach Jim Crowley described the injury as an ankle sprain.    “It was a good ankle sprain,”… Keep Reading

Baseball/SPORTS

St. Bonaventure Baseball Brings High Hopes Into New Season

Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; STAFF WRITER   Coming off a 2025 season that ended 20-29 (11-19 A-10), the St. Bonaventure University baseball team prepares their first season in a newly renovated Handler Park.      Many of the Bonnies players have high hopes for the season, including junior outfielder Conner Vercollone.      “This is hands-down the best team I’ve ever been a part of at St.… Keep Reading

FEATURES/Staff Spotlight

From “Dumb Phones” to Dining Hall Dates

Dr. Chris Bopp and Dr. Tara Walker on their wedding day Photo courtesy of Dr. Tara Walker Dr. Chris Bopp and Dr. Tara Walker with their artwork BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Dr. Tara Walker, associate professor of communication, and Dr. Chris Bopp, associate professor of computer science, are one of the multiple couples across St.… Keep Reading

FEATURES/Staff Spotlight

A Calculated Match

The Bysieks at the beach Photo courtesy of Edward Bysiek Wedding photo of Evelyn and Edward Bysiek Photo courtesy of Edward Bysiek BY: SAWYER BURKE, NEWS EDITOR  Love is in the air at St. Bonaventure University, where Edward Bysiek, professor of accounting, and Evelyn Bysiek, professor of finance, share not only a workplace in the… Keep Reading

SPORTS/Swim

A-10 Championships Meet on Deck for St. Bonaventure Swim and Dive

Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SAMUEL WEILERT; STAFF WRITER   From Feb. 18-21, St. Bonaventure Bonnies Swim and Dive will travel down to Hampton, Virginia to compete in the Atlantic 10 Championships meet.     The Bonnies are coming into the tournament with high hopes of gold medals, as said by two-time A-10 Rookie of the Week freshman swimmer Kate Hill.    “This is… Keep Reading

FEATURES/Staff Spotlight

“Love Saved Us,” said Dr. Zhang

Photo of Dr. Xiao-Ning Zhang and Dr. Charles Walker Courtesy of Dr. Charles Walker BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “Love saved us,” said Dr. Xiao-Ning Zhang, professor of biology and director for the biochemistry program at St. Bonaventure University, and Dr. Charles Walker, professor emeritus of psychology. “We have been together as a couple for a… Keep Reading

Extra Point/SPORTS

Extra Point: Winners and Losers of the NBA Trade Deadline 

Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR    The National Basketball Association trade deadline passed Feb. 5 at 3 p.m., leaving teams with brighter futures or bleaker outlooks. Here is a breakdown of winners and losers after the deadline.     Winner: Utah Jazz – Utah acquired one of the league’s top two-way players from the Memphis Grizzlies, forward Jaren Jackson Jr., at minimal risk. Utah will not… Keep Reading

OPINION

 “The Great Divine” Noah Kahan

BY: DANIELLE CLARK, STAFF WRITER   Noah Kahan has built his career on writing songs that feel personal, but “The Great Divine” may be one of his most emotional yet.    While interpretation differs for all listeners, I believe that the song reflects something like Kahan looking back at a relationship filled with misunderstanding and things… Keep Reading

SPORTS/Women's basketball

Spiders Dominate Second Half, Knock Off Bonnies Women’s Basketball

Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR    Half a game behind 10th place in the Atlantic 10 standings, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team fell 75-52 at the University of Richmond Wednesday night.     Teams that finish between the No. 5 and No. 10 seeds automatically advance to the second round of the A-10 tournament, which begins March 4. … Keep Reading

SPORTS/Women's basketball

Preview: Bonaventure Women’s Basketball Faces Second-Place Richmond on the Road 

Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR    The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team, which won on a go-ahead field goal over Duquesne on Saturday, travels to face Richmond on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Robins Center.     Graduate guard Laycee Drake’s jumper with four seconds left in overtime sealed Saturday’s win for the… Keep Reading

SPORTS/Women's basketball

Drake’s Go-Ahead Jumper Lifts Bonnies Past Dukes in Overtime Thriller

Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR   The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team earned its second straight victory with a 72-71 overtime win over Duquesne on Saturday.    The Bonnies (14-11, 5-8 A-10) opened the game with a 12-3 run and held a 12-8 lead at the end of the quarter.     The Dukes (7-16, 0-12 A-10) answered with… Keep Reading

Men's Basketball/SPORTS

Bonaventure Wins a Thriller Against Fordham

Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SAM WEILERT; STAFF WRITER   The St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball traveled down to New York City to match up with conference rival Fordham Rams Saturday afternoon and walked out with a 70-67 win.     The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with Fordham (12-12, 3-8 A-10) taking a 19-13 lead in the first 10 minutes, only for Bonaventure (14-10, 3-8 A-10) to strike back… Keep Reading

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