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 Corner: Medical Emergencies Response Team
Medical Emergencies Response Team, MERT, is an on-campus emergency response service that ensures Bonnies’ urgent medical care when they need it. Currently, the chief of MERT is Christian Kostowniak, a senior biology major, and the assistant chief is Hamaad Khan, a junior psychology major, among a number of officers. This club offers a unique experience,… Keep Reading
Men’s Lacrosse seeing early improvements
Despite an 0-3 record, the Bonnies’ young core are enjoying the ride As a bitter winter continues in New York, the spring lacrosse season gets underway. The St. Bonaventure men’s lacrosse team made their collegiate Division I and conference debut in the span of two weeks. The season for the Bonnies has been a roller… Keep Reading
The (sometimes) disappointing wolfpack
As I sat on press row during last Wednesday’s men’s basketball game, I turned to my right to make a comment to Jeff Uveino, the sports editor for The Intrepid, another campus media outlet. My comment was something along the lines of, “This student section is pathetic,” and that wasn’t the first time this thought… Keep Reading
Schmidt preaches defense as Bonnies stay hot
With three games left, the team sets after a double bye “It’s one game at a time,” said Mark Schmidt, head coach of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team. “Our goal is to try to get into the top four in the Atlantic 10. We’re tied right now, and we have four games left. We… Keep Reading
Res Ed changing housing lottery system
St. Bonaventure’s Residential Education department will introduce a new housing lottery system this year for students to select rooms for fall 2019. The new lottery system will be completely upon class rank and total credit hours. Previously, all students who paid a housing deposit received a lottery number. The number could then lower with GPA… Keep Reading
Mark Schmidt makes Bonaventure history
203rd win secures the men’s basketball coach’s legacy on campus Long before the buzzer sounded in the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball teams 79-56 rout over George Mason on Sunday, one could hear Bonnies fans cheer with great excitement, knowing they witnessed history. This was a day 12 years in the making. A day that head… Keep Reading
Bona’s students to attend Charles H. Wright museum
Black History Month honored with trip to Detroit African American museum Tomorrow, a group of St. Bonaventure students will take a bus ride to Detroit, Michigan, where they will be visiting the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in honor of Black History Month. “The trip came to fruition with the support of… Keep Reading
MERT brings Narcan to St. Bonaventure campus
America’s opioid epidemic gets too close for comfort In an opioid-related emergency, students on campus are trained to administer Narcan, a drug with life-saving potential. Narcan has the potential to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in dire situations. “Narcan is an opioid antagonist. Narcan replaces the active opioid on a receptor site, so… Keep Reading
McCarrick laicization could be ineffective
On Feb. 16, the Vatican announced that former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick had been laicized – that is, removed from the clerical state. Last summer, the allegations of sexual abuse and assault against McCarrick had sparked a crisis in the American church, alongside the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report that documented numerous cases of sexual abuse by… Keep Reading
Parkland shooting still leaving questions
Dec. 14, 2012, 9:32 a.m., “Mr. Locke is in the building, this is not a drill,” echoed from the loud speaker of my middle school. Two and a half hours of bewilderment later, the lockdown is over, and nobody in the building is hurt. Four miles away, a different story unfolded; 20 children and six… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure needs to raise dean’s list criteria
Campus needs to hold its students to a higher standard In my two-year search for a university that could make me feel at home while all the same pushing me to be my finest person, I settled upon St. Bonaventure because of the SBU bowls served in the Hickey Dining Hall, the small intimate campus… Keep Reading
Presidents Day provokes discussion
Should universities cancel in honor of past and present presidents? High schools and workplaces around the country closed Monday for Presidents Day. While recognized by schools and companies, it seems most universities did not cancel classes for the day. In many articles online, college students have discussed the concern about not having the holiday off.… Keep Reading
BonaResponds: Bees teach unity
I watched a really cool Ted Talk this week about honeybees a BonaResponds leader sent to me. He said I would enjoy it, and he was right. In fact, I have found myself thinking of it repeatedly over the past few days. We probably all know honeybees have had a rough time. Bee experts suggest… Keep Reading
Bold and bright will make a statement this spring
With spring just weeks away, fashion trends will be throwing away boring, dark tones and welcoming the bright and vibrant. Spring fashion brings in fun patterns, pastel colors and everything it can to make your wardrobe happy again. When a new season approaches, there are always going to be new trends. This coming spring there… Keep Reading
Unsung Hero: Director of Disability Services
Adriane Spencer is a crucial member in leveling the academic playing fields for students, providing accommodations and a welcoming ear for anyone who needs it. She has been a member of the St. Bonaventure community since her time as an undergraduate student. She received her undergraduate degree in elementary education, along with a master’s degree… Keep Reading
Sudbrook seeks improvement after rough season
Baseball team looks to improve in upcoming season “We sucked,” were the words baseball coach Larry Sudbrook said when asked how last season went for the Bonnies baseball team. “We didn’t play good defense and were fighting injuries.” However, the 2019 season is on the horizon, and the Bonnies have a chance to change Sudbrook’s… Keep Reading
Fleming reflects on Bonaventure background
Fleming’s coaching career began with journalism experiences Jesse Fleming, women’s basketball coach and St. Bonaventure University graduate, earned a degree in journalism and mass communication. He wrote for The Bona Venture newspaper his freshman year as a staff writer and held the position of sports editor his sophomore year. As an undergraduate, Fleming became interested… Keep Reading
Mets season is coming…
Nothing is harder than a being a New York Mets fan, but nothing is better. Ever since I could speak, I would always cheer on the Mets. I would be so excited to attend baseball games with my family. Putting on my baseball cap and David Wright Jersey has been a tradition for the last… Keep Reading
Men’s basketball team hits stride as March looms
Bonnies look forward to stretch-run after winning six of eight Much like a season ago, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball season has been the equivalent of a rollercoaster ride. After a 4-9 finish to non-conference play and a slow start to conference play, the Bonnies are hitting their stride at the best time of the… Keep Reading
Virginia governor needs to set a moral precedent
Back in September, thousands of Americans were calling current Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh unfit to serve, following the accusations of sexual assault by Christine Blasey Ford. Ford is a psychology professor at Palo Alto University and a researcher at Stanford University, making her a credible source. Kavanaugh was deemed fit by the committee to… Keep Reading