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
Club service requirement un-Franciscan
By: Kevin Cooley Staff Writer Saint Francis’ followers opted to join him as he travelled and spread his wisdom. They chose to do so without Francis having to threaten them or force them to participate — such a policy would undo the culture of humble servitude that it sought to create. The Student Government Association’s… Keep Reading
Conflict in Syria demands our attention: innocent lives at stake
By: Emily Sullivan Opinion and Associate Editor Unless you live under a rock, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about the horrible things happening in Syria. For those of you who don’t know, Syria is a country in western Asia, specifically in the Middle East. It’s a small country; according to the CIA’s website, Syria’s population is… Keep Reading
Graduation fee blows more than sparklers at building opening
By: Heather Monahan Features Editor Even if you were unable to see first-hand the travesty that was the opening ceremony for the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center, you definitely heard about it. In light of these events, I think it’s time to take another look at the mandatory $100 graduation fee. The… Keep Reading
‘Blurred Lines’ soundtrack for summer, not rape
By: Mary Best Advisory and Opinion Editor “Blurred Lines” is the song of my summer. I liked jamming to the smooth bass lines whether on a road trip or during my pre-sunrise commute to work. It’s just another 2013 radio hit. Yet, it’s also become the undeserving target for criticism about its “rape-y undertones” and… Keep Reading
Minimum wage makes it difficult to live independently
By: Kiara Catanzaro News Assignment Editor For me, the difference between minimum wage and a living wage is the difference between eating ramen noodles and a home-cooked meal. Because of my minimum-wage job, I have grown accustomed to the ramen-noodle diet. Recently, I learned that President Obama proposed increasing the federal minimum wage from… Keep Reading
Film festival has silky-smooth kickoff
By Jackie Roberts Staff Writer Sit back, relax and enjoy the show. Throughout September and October, the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will host this year’s film selections for its All Bonaventure Views (ABV) series. “Silkwood,” the first ABV film to be aired, will be shown on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 11:30 a.m.… Keep Reading
Seniors gather ’round at Rathskeller
By Heather Monahan Features Editor Senior year is usually a time that brings up a mix of emotions. There’s obviously some fear and anxiousness as to what life after Bona’s holds, but excitement and anticipation usually do a good job of masking any negative feelings. In general, the year is a time to celebrate accomplishments… Keep Reading
Bonaventure community tunes into hottest fall television shows
By Emily Sullivan Opinion Editor It’s finally that time of year. The television shows that left us frazzled with cruel cliffhangers and a thousand questions will finally make their return and give anxious and excited fans the answers they crave. In the short time between a season finale and the season premier, a lot can… Keep Reading
Which club’s the fairest of them all?
By Heather Monahan Features Editor Running a club on campus can be difficult. Keeping an organization active and members interested is a struggle club leaders often face. Luckily, St. Bonaventure holds an annual club and organizational fair that not only allows freshman to join different clubs on campus in one centralized place, but also… Keep Reading
Fashion Focus
By Majella Shields Contributing Writer Hi all, welcome to Fashion Focus. I am the new girl on campus, Majella, otherwise known as “Ireland.” I am looking forward to sharing my thoughts and views on all things fashion with you lovely Bonnies. Add me on Facebook or follow me on Instagram @todayimwearing1, go on and… Keep Reading
Monkeying around
By Dan Leopold Contributing Writer Small platforms sit high atop the trees, connected by strips of wire. Children zip through the air on tethers, screaming with excitement. And a certain Bonaventure student dangles 20 feet above the ground, trying to catch his breath after unsuccessfully attempting to complete an obstacle. Of course, I’m describing… Keep Reading
Macfarlane has built a winner at SBU
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor Last year, while working for the St. Bonaventure sports information office, I had the opportunity to travel with both the men’s and women’s cross country teams. The intense dedication and commitment to the sport I witnessed to last season has finally begun to pay off for the women’s team this… Keep Reading
Footballers seek trifecta
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor The men’s soccer team started off its season with back-to-back 3-1 wins against Buffalo and Niagara, making this the first time since the 2009 season that the Bonnies have defeated both teams. Junior midfielder/defender Steve Carcaterro said that the game against Buffalo in particular was very important to the… Keep Reading
Former pro joins women’s soccer staff
By Heather Monahan Features Editor When Tia Nardella, assistant coach of the women’s soccer team, came to St. Bonaventure, she brought with her a plethora of unique experiences that will add a new dynamic to the team. Nardella spent most of the past year playing professional soccer with UPC Tavagnacco in the top Italian league,… Keep Reading
Ruggers ready to scrum
By Gavin Lindahl Contributing Writer The men’s rugby team will open its season tomorrow at the pitch behind McGraw-Jennings Field against Wheeling Jesuit University in what can be expected to be a lively scrimmage. The last match between the two clubs, played this past April, ended in a dramatic fashion as Wheeling gave up the… Keep Reading
Golfers ready to tee off new season
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor The men’s golf team can look to the incipient 2012-13 season with an attitude of growth and progress. Following an eighth-place finish in last season’s Atlantic 10 tournament, Coach John Powers said he and the team performed well in the final tournament of the campaign. “I felt like that… Keep Reading
Stop using Moodle as an academic crutch
By: Kevin Rogers Managing Editor There are few things more disappointing than selling back textbooks at the end of the semester and getting a few bucks back for a book that cost $100. The financial sting is much deeper if, after 15 weeks of class, the book was hardly ever needed. In my experience, Moodle… Keep Reading
Obama’s speech deserves credit for education vision
By: Mary Best Opinion and Advisory editor If the last sitting president to visit a college in your hometown was Millard Fillmore, it’s only natural to get excited when you find out the President of the United States is rolling in to talk about the increasing education costs. That’s exactly what happened when The White… Keep Reading
EIC excited for new semester
By: Samantha Berkhead Editor-in-Chief It’s hard to imagine what this university would be like today without the impact of several illustrious individuals who have ventured onto campus to begin their good journeys over the last 150 years. From Thomas Merton to Andrew Nicholson, we students spend time learning about the achievements of our predecessors, about… Keep Reading
Students would use bikes more if university provided more bike racks
By: Sean O’Brien Assistant Opinion Editor I don’t drive on campus, for reasons almost as numerous as the miles I don’t drive. It’s too expensive, and the trips aren’t long enough to justify the gas “my” (parents’) Jeep Liberty would guzzle. So, to cut down on travel time from my townhouse to class, I brought… Keep Reading