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
Gosnell’s vile actions deserve more coverage from the media
By Nate West News Editor “This case is about a doctor who killed babies and endangered women. What we mean is that he regularly and illegally delivered live, viable babies in the third trimester of pregnancy — and then murdered these newborns by severing their spinal cords with scissors.” That is the opening paragraph of… Keep Reading
Disgruntled high schooler needs a shot of humility, reality
By: Matthew Laurrie Features Editor I’d like to take this opportunity to formally thank my dream college for denying my overachieving, entitled self circa 2011. The day I received notice of my rejection from my first-choice school was – in hindsight – quite possibly the best nugget of news I’ve ever learned. And while a… Keep Reading
Newscaster deserves no sympathy for mistake
By Deirdre Spilman Opinion Editor During my three years as a journalism and mass communication major, I have learned media, reporting, editing and other important aspects of the business. I have also learned the job market is extremely competitive. I need to seize an opportunity whenever one is presented. Newscaster AJ Clemente seized his opportunity… Keep Reading
Monstrous abortion doctor’s abhorrent crimes can’t be excused
By: Gwen Furmanek Assistant Opinion Editor If you have a weak stomach, hold on tight because a monstrous doctor has committed an atrocity of unspeakable depths. Kermit Gosnell, a 72-year-old Philadelphia doctor, is being charged with four possible first-degree murder charges for the deaths of four infants, according to an April 24 CNN story. In… Keep Reading
Spectrum hosts second annual True Inspiration
By Kiara Catanzaro Staff Writer Violence towards the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community has occurred for decades. However, many groups have formed across the nation to help students in the community. Spectrum, Bonaventure’s gay-straight alliance for the campus’ LGBT students and straight allies, created its own support group for these students. Spectrum hosted… Keep Reading
Becoming extraordinary through the years
By Tate M. Slaven Staff Writer For students, Bonaventure’s campus is a temporary home. Many come for four years, and then they are gone. More often than not, it is the professors that find their way to campus and eventually make Bonaventure their permanent home. Patrick Panzarella, professor of English, stumbled upon St. Bonaventure University… Keep Reading
Brown and White bound for Billiken country
By Skye Tulio Sports Editor After a one-win weekend, the baseball team travels to St. Louis for a three-game series against the Billikens. The series begins tonight at 7:30 and concludes Sunday at 1 p.m. “St. Louis is probably the best team in the conference,” Coach Larry Sudbrook said. “They won 41 out of 42… Keep Reading
On the road again, exploring Europe
By Kevin Cooley Staff Writer It would definitely be a challenge to chronicle my adventures in Northern Ireland so far, but not because there is a lack of adventure to chronicle. The difficult part would be deciding which of the hundreds of tales I’ve collected would be worthy to include, not to mention deciding which… Keep Reading
Bonnies ‘paws’ and reflect on beloved four-legged friends
By Heather Monahan Features Assignment Editor Most pet owners would agree that there are few things better than coming home after a hard day and being greeted with an excited, tail-wagging dog or a purring cat. Four-legged friends always make our days better by providing us with their unconditional love and affection. “On a list… Keep Reading
Bonnies break losing streak vs. Bearcats
By Pat Tintle Staff Writer After 36 straight road games, the softball team played their first home game of the season on Wednesday. The Bonnies (6-32, 2-12) split the doubleheader against Binghamton to end their 12-game losing streak. Tomorrow, the Bonnies will host Charlotte (16-22, 4-8) for a doubleheader. The games will begin at noon… Keep Reading
Snaps for poetry slam
By Mary Best Editor-in-Chief Enthusiastic snaps, laughs and rip-roaring applause filled the Rathskeller Wednesday night as St. Bonaventure’s best poets took the stage in the SBU Spring Slam sponsored by the Slam Poetry Club. The biannual slam featured 11 poets — seasoned veterans and fresh-faced slam newbies alike, all performing their pieces in their own… Keep Reading
My big fat Greek vacancy
By Matthew Laurrie Features Editor Sigma, Beta, Zeta, Pi, Delta, Nu – each word conjures up ancient characters that spark images of overindulgent college students in all their Greek life glory. But here at Bonaventure, sororities and fraternities haven’t been offered as part of the college experience for students for decades. Unrecognized social societies in… Keep Reading
Johnson exemplifies SBU spirit
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Assignment Editor It’s not uncommon for students to have a litany of grievances about the college or university they attend. You can see it every day here at St. Bonaventure. We complain about the food at the Hickey and lament poor class registration times. It seems there’s always something for us… Keep Reading
Muffin Boy Clothing develops into sweet business venture
By Jillian Hammell Assistant Features Editor A child’s imagination has no limitations. Young minds brainstorm hopeful futures and creative ideas. For some, the inner child disappears when thrown into the real world. But for one Bonaventure student, his childlike imagination has led to early success. Freshman journalism and mass communication major Tristan King founded Muffin… Keep Reading
Sophomore showcases skills
By Zachary Waltz Staff Writer As the women’s lacrosse team continues to search for their first Atlantic 10 win, one laxer has provided a bright spot for the team. Sophomore attacker Jenna Schlagenhauf leads the team in goals with 36 and assists with 13, making her the team points leader. Her 36 goals place her… Keep Reading
Zoinks! Zombie craze rises
By Alexandra Napoli Staff Writer Imagine getting a terrifying campus alert… Attention students of St. Bonaventure University and citizens of Olean! Multiple sightings of what seem to be zombies roaming throughout Cattaraugus County have recently been reported. These deranged, walking corpses are allegedly headed south towards Olean, looking for brand new flesh to feed on.… Keep Reading
Bonnies take pit stop in Alfred St.
By Mike Specht Staff Writer After last weekend’s trip to Wheeling, W. Va., the men’s rugby team will take on Alfred State tomorrow at 3 p.m. While both schools categorize their teams as club sports, Alfred State is a Division III rugby program, while St. Bonaventure is a Division I team, part of the Empire… Keep Reading
Math adds up at Bona’s
By Ryan DeOrdio Staff Writer Some see an undecipherable language: an unsolved mystery that causes the worst kind of tension. Others see an epic jigsaw puzzle that’s practically and personally rewarding. Regardless if one’s to evade or embrace it, math is a universal challenge. St. Bonaventure University has 15 math majors and five math minors,… Keep Reading
New $100 graduation fee leaves students heated
By Nate West News Editor At the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Tuesday, April 16, it was announced that starting with the class of 2014, graduate and undergraduate students will be required to pay a $100 graduation fee. The decision to impose a fee was made to help offset the increasing costs of commencement… Keep Reading
Drumming for human rights
By Jackie Roberts Staff Writer When the word “genocide” is mentioned, what comes to mind? Many think of the Holocaust of World War II. Others may be reminded of the Stalinist Soviet Union. The genocides still occurring today on and off our borders have become a worldwide problem. This past Monday night, “Drums for Darfur”… Keep Reading