By Whitney Downard Staff Writer Christmas is a time for tradition. Every year, we stress about finding the perfect presents for our friends and family members, but our most cherished memories are often the times spent together. Traditions can be silly, serious or heart-felt, but each brings people together in celebration of Christmastime and everything…
By Majella Shields Staff Writer Hi everyone, and welcome to the final Fashion Focus of the semester. I can’t believe it’s almost over. Let’s take a step back from the madness of finals and take a moment to concentrate on fashion. First thing’s first, happy December. It’s finally the season of good will, and of…
This editorial represents the opinion of the Bona Venture staff With winter and cold weather quickly approaching, it’s the time of the year when people should be truly thankful if they have a warm home for the holidays. When the wind begins to pick up and the snow begins to fall, there’s nothing quite like…
By Amelia Kibbe Staff Writer The end of the semester may only be a few weeks off, but many St. Bonaventure students have not yet shifted their focus to studying. Instead, they are looking forward to their upcoming Thanksgiving breaks. Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and many students are anxiously counting down the days until…
By Majella Shields Staff Writer Hi all, and welcome to this week’s Fashion Focus. I can’t believe we are coming to the end of the first semester. It has gone by so quickly. Time really does fly when you’re having fun. As the semester comes to a close, this means one thing — Christmas…
By Emily Sullivan Opinion and Associate editor I love Christmas time. There’s nothing quite like watching the snow fall onto the lights outside my house while listening to Bing Crosby croon some Christmas carols. But when stores go from spooky decorations and costumes to Christmas trees and Santa decorations before Halloween is even over? I…
By Ryan Horan Contributing Writer St. Bonaventure alumni are looking to help ease the stress of Christmas shopping this year for their follow Bonnies with the Alumni Gift Guide. The Alumni Gift Guide is an online listing of St. Bonaventure alumni that make great gifts for the Bonnie in your life. There is a…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Bonaventure. Snow and carols usher in the much-anticipated end of the semester, but one obstacle stands in the way of students’ holiday celebrations — final exams. Finals bring high-stress and anxiety to the usually joyful Christmas season. University Ministries hopes to calm students’ nerves at the…
By Jillian Hammell Staff Writer The thought of break brings a smile to the faces of Bonaventure students, and the cheer of the holiday season will follow each student home. Along with the happiness of the holidays, students can look forward to the countless traditions that make Christmastime special. “Christmas is my favorite holiday,”…
By Mary Best Managing Editor The SBU Concert Choir and Concert Band spread Christmas cheer singing (and playing) loud for all to hear last Sunday for their annual Christmas concert. The choir, directed by Kathryn A. Black and accompanied by Griffin Kramer on piano, displayed their intricate vocal skills in select choruses and solos from…
By Samantha Berkhead Associate Editor Virtually anyone who has stepped foot on St. Bonaventure’s campus will wax poetic about the “Bona Bubble” — a figurative entity insulating the university’s students, faculty and staff from the outside world. Even a year ago, I had little intention of leaving this distinctive place. There was so much I…
This editorial represents the opinion of The Bona Venture staff Finals week is approaching. Stress levels are high and patience is low. Presentations, tests and papers take over our lives. In times like these, we could all use a little pick-me-up. The creators of the Facebook page “Sbu Compliments” are trying to do just that.…
By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor Next Friday, the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is giving students and community members the opportunity to see one of the most recognizable holiday scenes through the eyes of hundreds of different artists. The Quick Center will be hosting a crèche, or nativity scene, walk displaying the…
