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
Gibbs receives veterans’ award for work on Stolen Valor proposal
By Kiara Catanzaro News Assignment Editor Greg K. “Doc” Gibbs, program director of educational leadership, received the George B. Evans Grassroots Veterans’ Advocate of the Year Award. Gibbs attended the National Sons of The American Legion Convention in Houston, Texas where he was honored as a distinguished guest and sole recipient of the award. “The… Keep Reading
March of Dimes box found open, emptied in La Verna
By Mary Best Advisory Editor On Tuesday, a Bona Venture reporter received a tip about an alleged robbery of one of the March of Dimes collection boxes in Café La Verna. The boxes had only been in the café for about a week, according to an anonymous tipper. Vito Czyz, director of Safety and Security,… Keep Reading
Monica Thomas named director of Franciscan Health Care Program
By Kiara Catanzaro News Assignment Editor Monica Thomas, former University of Scranton education and wellness director, was recently named to the position of Director of Franciscan Health Care at St. Bonaventure University. Thomas previously worked in Pennsylvania before taking over the university’s health care program. “In this role, I was responsible for the development of… Keep Reading
Father Francis offers special prayers for Syria
By Hannah Gordon Assistant News Editor Pope Francis called for a day of fasting and prayer on Sat., Sept. 7 to recognize increasing violence in Syria and threat of further war. Members of the St. Bonaventure community also took part. However, with such short notice, no specified event was created. “We figured what could we… Keep Reading
Family Business Club makes plans for full year of events
By Hannah Gordon Assistant News Editor The SBU Family Business Club is planning a variety of opportunities to students that are interested in business-related programs, seminars or entrepreneurship, Carol Wittmeyer, associate professor of management, said. According to Wittmeyer, membership in the Family Business Club gives students access not only to informative club meetings but tours… Keep Reading
LASO to host Spanish comedian
By Kiara Catanzaro News Assignment Editor The Latin American Student Organization (LASO) is set to host Spanish comedian Sara Contreras tomorrow in the Regina A. Quick Center of the Arts at 5:30 p.m. Contreras has been hailed as one of the country’s best female comedians. She works in various platforms in television and film. Contreras… Keep Reading
Trietley scores promotion, now oversees Department of Athletics
By Nate West News Editor Rick Trietley, former vice president of Student Life, was promoted to the Vice President of Student Affairs position by University President Sister Margaret Carney, O.S.F., over the summer. The first official announcement came came at the same time the Student Life division was renamed to Student Affairs. “I’m very excited… Keep Reading
Security adds 2013 Jeep Patriot to vehicle fleet
By Kiara Catanzaro News Assignment Editor Safety and Security Services purchased a Jeep Patriot in May 2013. This is the second Jeep that St. Bonaventure University funded; the first was purchased in May 2011, according to Vito Czyz, director of Safety and Security Services. “The newer Jeeps are more mobile, four-wheel drive vehicles,” Czyz said.… Keep Reading
New email update creates problems
By Nate West News Editor The St. Bonaventure email system temporarily went down last week, preventing some students from communicating with peers or professors, according to Michael Hoffman, executive director of information technology. “Due to a forced migration to a new version of the Microsoft email system, some students were unable to email faculty and… Keep Reading
Department of Finance receives CFA endorsement
By Nate West News Editor The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute has endorsed the St. Bonaventure University finance program, according to an Aug. 1 press release. St. Bonaventure was one of just 43 schools in the United States honored by the CFA’s Recognition Program. The Recognition Program helps promote ethics-based investment education to develop serious… Keep Reading
Richter Center adds new, state-of-the-art cardio equipment at minimal cost
By Kiara Catanzaro News Assignment Editor The Richter Center received new cardio equipment during the summer. Rob DeFazio, director of the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership (CARL), talked about the new updates students will see from the project. “The biggest change that we made was the cardiovascular equipment and its new features,” DeFazio said.… Keep Reading
Princeton Review recognizes Bona’s
By Hannah Gordon Assistant News Editor St. Bonaventure University has yet again been included on The Princeton Review’s “The Best 378 Colleges” in the nation and named a “Best Northeastern College.” The annual list, which is released each summer and only recognizes 15 percent of the nation’s four-year colleges, has included St. Bonaventure several times.… Keep Reading
Heavy rains flood parking lot on campus
By Nate West News Editor Last Sunday, Sept. 1, a heavy downpour led to the flooding of the lower part of the parking lot behind Shay and Loughlen Halls. According to Phil Winger, associate vice president for facilities, that parking lot is not capable of draining water from a storm that large. “The very hard… Keep Reading
Have bus…will travel
By Betsy Pray Staff Writer If you’re looking for a cheap weekend getaway – whether it be to a big city, another country or a football game – St. Bonaventure’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) has the answer. CAB has planned three bus trips for fall 2013: to New York City on Sept. 21, Clifton Hill… Keep Reading
Gamers gear up for Grand Theft Auto 5
By Miguel Lopez Contributing Writer Although the new generation of gaming consoles (Playstation 4 and Xbox One) are right around the corner, some of the biggest titles of the year will still be released in the current-generation Playstation 3 and Xbox 360. Among those titles is the latest adventure in the Grand Theft Auto… Keep Reading
Campus crawls with curious critters
By Emma Zaremba Features Assignment Editor We’ve all heard the stories, the warnings and we’ve probably had an encounter or two ourselves with the creatures on campus. It’s possible the Franciscan lifestyle so prominent around campus has let the St. Bonaventure wildlife feel a bit too comfortable. There is a family of skunks that seem… Keep Reading
Pursuit of happiness
By Alexandra Salerno Advisory Editor Mathematics 107 professor Harold Anglovich admits his subject can sometimes be mundane for students. “It’s boring material as far as I’m concerned,” said Anglovich, who has taught at St. Bonaventure for three years. “I break things up a little bit. I like to make students smile, make them laugh and… Keep Reading
Fulfilling feast at the farm
By Daniel Leopold Contributing Writer Looking for an atmospheric breakfast experience that can rival your mom’s pancakes? Stop your search at Sprague’s Maple Farms. Sprague’s twisting driveway and immense seating area make the short trip for breakfast more of an experience than a simple dining effort, especially on your first visit. A not-so-well-kept secret around… Keep Reading
Captain’s log: Women’s soccer set for success
By Heather Monahan Features Editor Steve Brdarski has stressed team unity since taking his role as head coach of the women’s soccer team. But every team needs guidance, and Brdarski said the three senior captains, goalkeeper Megan Junker, midfielder Alyssa Lapp and midfielder and defender Courtney Hoenicke, are doing a phenomenal job in their leadership… Keep Reading
Senior O’Connor makes SBU history
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor Senior midfielder and attacker Emmett O’Connor broke St. Bonaventure’s all-time assists record last Sunday, notching his 23rd career assist in a 5-1 win over the Howard Bison (0-4). O’Connor scored a goal, his second of the year, earlier in day at the Duquesne Invitational in a 2-1 win against… Keep Reading