Preview: Bonaventure Meets La Salle in Potential Finale for Schmidt
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR No. 13 St. Bonaventure University (15-16, 4-14 A-10) faces No. 12 La Salle … Keep Reading
Women’s Basketball Opens Season Against Mansfield
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball starts its regular season against Division II Mansfield University of Pennsylvania Monday at 6 p.m. in the Reilly Center. Bonaventure’s key players include guard Aaliyah Parker, a graduate transfer who recorded 19 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals during last week’s exhibition… Keep Reading
Is St. Bonaventure University Haunted?
A foggy scene of Mt. Irenaeus. Photo Courtesy of Natalie Pronio BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ghost stories at St. Bonaventure University have become a tradition that have been passed down through the generations. Some students have experienced paranormal phenomenons, others in the past have experienced professors in touch with spirits. “In my sophomore year, I… Keep Reading
SBU Stance on Large Language Models
“Ask Reilly” chatbot found on mysbu.edu. Photo courtesy of Chris Doody BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND SAWYER BURKE, NEWS EDITOR As artificial intelligence fast-tracks its way into nearly every part of daily life, it can be difficult to determine the right time and place for its use. In particular, the domain of academics has become… Keep Reading
Registration Tips as Students Prepare for Spring and Winter 2026 Courses
BY: DANIELLE CLARK, STAFF WRITER Course registration begins Oct. 31 for graduate students and continues through Nov. 12 for first-years. St. Bonaventure University encourages students to plan ahead and meet with advisers before their registration times open. Student registration priorities for spring and winter 2026 have been assigned based on credits earned, according to the… Keep Reading
Why Finding Three Bucks Feels So Good
Three dollars found in pocket. Photo courtesy of Leah Anson BY: LEAH ANSON, OPINION WRITER Money — what every college student needs. The instant excitement of finding a dollar on the ground or in an unexpected coat pocket is scientifically proven to boost someone’s mood. So, what specifically does finding money trigger in the brain?… Keep Reading
Effects of Video Games on Students
BY: ROBERT MCCALL, OPINION WRITER In today’s world, video games have become a highly contested topic. Games like Clash Royale, Wordle, Fortnite and Minecraft all impact our health to some degree. As children, people saw video games as a detriment to our health; however, what if video games actually helped you? While many of us… Keep Reading
Bonnies Men’s Basketball Brings New-Look Roster Into Season
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: WILL NUNN; CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, SPORTS EDITOR After the first full offseason under General Manager Adrian Wojnarowski, the St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team has a new look for the 2025-26 season. In the current age of collegiate athletics, the transfer portal rules the offseason. As a bi-product of this, the Bonnies… Keep Reading
Bonnies Women’s Basketball Aims to Compete With Revamped Roster
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SAMUEL WEILERT; STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball season officially starts on Nov. 3, with their season opening matchup being against Mansfield University. The team has a completely new look this year, with only two returning players from last year’s squad. One of those players, sophomore guard Mackenzie Pettinelli,… Keep Reading
Dodgers, Blue Jays Battle in World Series
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; STAFF WRITER The Los Angeles Dodgers look to win their second consecutive World Series championship, and the only team standing in their way is the top-seeded Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers, led by two-way player Shohei Ohtani and defending World Series MVP Freddie Freeman look to be… Keep Reading
Bonaventure Tops Daemen in Exhibition Game
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball defeated Division II Daemen University 79-68 in an exhibition game Wednesday in the Reilly Center. Tied at 68 with 2:10 left in regulation, sophomore guard Mackenzie Pettinelli’s corner three sparked an 11-0 run to close out the game. She finished… Keep Reading
Bonnies Cruise to Exhibition Win Over Alfred
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: WILL NUNN; SPORTS EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team took down Division III Alfred University Wednesday in its season-opening exhibition game 101-40. The Saxons jumped out to a quick 11-5 advantage three minutes into the first half, before the Bonnies began a scoring barrage led by junior guard… Keep Reading
Preview: Bonnies Women’s Basketball Tips Off Season Against Daemen
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR St. Bonaventure’s women’s basketball opens its season with an exhibition game against Division II Daemen University at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Reilly Center. Bonaventure enters the season without its top three scorers from last year. Guard Dani Haskell graduated, while guard Zoe… Keep Reading
Skunks Taunt SBU Students
Edited map of St. Bonaventure University campus to show skunk sightings Original photo courtesy of sub.edu BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Students and staff have repeatedly noticed skunks around St. Bonaventure University’s campus. Some have given the skunks names, others fear being sprayed, most are inconvenienced. “A parent came up to a group of RAs and… Keep Reading
Federal Work Study Opportunities Remain Limited for Some SBU Students
Jacob Durgala (L), 20, a sophomore sports management major and Trevor Johnston (R), 20, a junior accounting major, work the front desk at Friedsam Memorial Library Wednesday night, Oct. 22, as part of their campus work study. Photo courtesy of The Bona Venture BY: DANIELLE CLARK, STAFF WRITER Enrollment at St. Bonaventure University steadily increased… Keep Reading
SBU Safe App Aims to Keep Students Protected, Connected, and Informed
SBU Safe app on iPhone Photo Courtesy of Lily Peterson BY: AVERY BRASWELL STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure University recently rolled out a new campus safety app, SBU Safe, that officials say is packed with features to help students get help fast, report incidents, and look out for one another — all from the convenience of… Keep Reading
Mitchell, Jackson Bring Canadian Flair to Bonnies Basketball
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: WILL NUNN; SPORTS EDITOR During the offseason, the St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team reloaded their roster. The retooling brought some international talent to Olean, including two new additions that call Canada home. Frank Mitchell, a native of Toronto, Ontario, comes to Bonaventure for his senior season after spending two… Keep Reading
Decker Brings Experience to Bonnies Softball
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; STAFF WRITER During the 2026 season, the St. Bonaventure softball team will be managed by first-time head coach Camden Decker. Decker joins the Bonnies following three consecutive 30 plus win seasons as an assistant coach with the Troy University Trojans. Decker led the Trojans to a 34-22 record… Keep Reading
$1.5 Million Renovations at Handler Park Nearing a Close
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SAWYER BURKE AND SAM SWEATMAN; STAFF WRITERS Handler Park at McGraw-Jennings Field is getting a $1.5 million facelift this offseason, marking one of the most significant upgrades to St. Bonaventure University’s baseball facilities. Developments began in May after being delayed in 2024 and are expected to be completed… Keep Reading
Preview: Bonnies Golf Travels to Apalachin for Matthews Auto Intercollegiate
BY SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com St. Bonaventure’s golf team will compete in the Matthews Auto Intercollegiate, its fourth tournament of the season, on Sunday, Oct. 5 and Monday, Oct. 6 at the Links at Hiawatha Landing in Apalachin, New York. Bonaventure returns to the two round 36-hole event hosted by… Keep Reading
Experts Weigh In As Bona Mostly Silent
BY AVERY BRASWELL, STAFF WRITER The professional staff at St. Bonaventure University is not talking – at least publicly- about the backlash to the viral social media post of Student Government Association President Emma Gavazzi appearing to gloat over the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. University President Jeff Gingerich has promised disciplinary action… Keep Reading