St. Bonaventure’s Latin American Student Organization, otherwise known as LASO, is part of the Damietta Center, an organization working on issues regarding diversity and inclusion at the university. LASO exists in order to preserve and nourish the culture of Latin American students, which is why it is an integral part of St. Bonaventure’s ambition to…
Photo by Vanessa Donadio, News Assignment Editor To advocate for themes of community, togetherness and acceptance among students on campus, St. Bonaventure held its first-ever “Comm{unity} Rally,” said organizer Nichole Gonzalez, dean of students and chair of the President’s Committee on Equity and Inclusion. Gonzalez said that she organized this event to “gather people…
The 2017 Fr. Joe Doino Awards highlight some of the brightest aspects of the university — its people. Dyanna Moreira, a junior psychology major, received the Donald L. Korben Community Service Award, said the award was a great honor. “I’m not a huge fan on getting awards because I am a very quiet and reserved…
By Mary Best Advisory Editor The St. Bonaventure Latin American Student Organization (LASO) partnered with the Campus Activities Board (CAB) to bring comedian Sara Contreras to campus last weekend. Her performance kicked off Hispanic Heritage month, which runs through Tuesday, Oct. 15. Josh Maxey, a senior political science major and president of CAB, said…
By Kiara Catanzaro News Assignment Editor The Latin American Student Organization (LASO) is set to host Spanish comedian Sara Contreras tomorrow in the Regina A. Quick Center of the Arts at 5:30 p.m. Contreras has been hailed as one of the country’s best female comedians. She works in various platforms in television and film. Contreras…