BY BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER Repairs to the roof’s of Robinson and Falconio halls at St. Bonaventure University completed earlier this week as workers prepared the freshman residence halls for winter weather. “There was a manufacturing defect in some of [the] materials that were used,” said Jared Smith, Bonaventure’s director of Facilities Operations. “It was…
Pictured from left to right: Vicky Hartzler, Mason Palude, Bart Lambert, Larry LaRocco David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR “Democracy is at stake in the 2024 election,” said Larry LaRocco, a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. “We’ve had attacks on the norms of how we conduct our democracy and…
Jacob J. Tarr Photo courtesy of Notice Board BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR State Police were unable to identify a motive behind the forcible touching of an unidentified St. Bonaventure University female student by a Pennsylvania man outside of Francis Hall on Oct. 31. “He wasn’t a student — he was there to commit…
Bonaventure students on the most recent Sorrento trip Photo Courtesy of @studysorrentosbu on Instagram BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure University students have the opportunity to travel to Oxford, England; Salamanca, Spain; and Sorrento, Italy through the university’s study abroad programs, allowing them to experience new cultures while earning college credit. The Francis E.…
CAB promotional materials for the Cedar Point trip Photo Courtesy of @sbucab on Instagram BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR The Campus Activities Board at St. Bonaventure University is increasing the number of events it hosts, hoping to get more Bonaventure students in attendance. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) plans events for students, such as bingo,…
Francis Hall at St. Bonaventure University David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, STAFF WRITER The Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University received a $250,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Nov. 1. The grant will provide healthcare education in Cattaraugus County, which has some of the highest rates…
The alleged perpetrator Photo Courtesy of Notice Board BY: NEWS STAFF New York State Police arrested a Pennsylvania man Wednesday in connection to a reported “fondling” incident on St. Bonaventure University’s campus, according to a Thursday press release. According to the release, police arrested Jacob J. Tarr, 30, of Roulette for forcible touching and endangering…
Chicken received by a student Photo Courtesy: William McCallum BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR Riley Faso and Emma Gavazzi, both sophomores at St. Bonaventure University, went to eat lunch together at their campus’ main dining hall, the Hickey Dining Hall. After assembling their salads and picking a table, the pair started to eat. But Gavazzi…
A Plassmann lounge after renovations are completed Photo Courtesy: Jared Smith BY: JULIA BABCOCK, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Plassmann Hall is undergoing renovations that will provide a more-modern learning environment for St. Bonaventure University’s students and faculty. “[The] second and third floor[s] will be completed by the end of this year,” said Jared Smith, director of Facilities…
Headshots of Larry LaRocco (D-Idaho) and Vicky Hartzler (R-Missouri) Photo Courtesy: Noticeboard BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, STAFF WRITER Former members of the U.S. House of Representatives will be coming to St. Bonaventure University to meet with students, speak in classes and give a public forum from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14. Every two years, Bonaventure participates…
Doyle Hall David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR St. Bonaventure University’s residence halls are at 98% capacity. There are currently no plans to build more undergraduate housing, but the university is in the process of building graduate housing, said Ursula Herz, Bonaventure’s director of Residence Life. “It’s a general rule for any…
Bonaventure students on a previous EF trip Photo Courtesy: Andrew Dombek BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, STAFF WRITER Students at St. Bonaventure University have the opportunity to participate in a new study abroad program titled, “The Black Experience in Europe.” Each year, the leaders of Education First College Study Tours decide what they want students to learn…
The walkway between McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry and the library Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Winters at St. Bonaventure can cause icy walkways and snowy streets. Bonaventure’s Facilities Operations department is responsible for ensuring the campus is safe for driving and walking. On average, Bonaventure receives 42 inches of…
A table that shows the number of documented rape cases from years 2016 to 2022 Data compiled from Bonaventure’s 2018, 2022 and 2023 Clery reports BY DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR Students and administrators are split on the efficacy of campus initiatives put in place to lower documented rape cases at St. Bonaventure University after data…
The blue light station between Swan Business Center and Plassmann Hall Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Roslyn Stein, a sophomore public health major, said she feels safe at St. Bonaventure University. Stein said the blue light safety stations and the emergency phones are a major player. “I feel safe [at…
The William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Most business students at St. Bonaventure University are required to complete an internship. With new endowment funds, the cost of these internships can be reduced. The School of Business at Bonaventure was recently given the Brian and…
A student working on an EGUMPP assignment David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: BROOKE JOHNPIER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Claire Fisher, a junior communication, social justice and advocacy major at St. Bonaventure University, had taken the EGUMPP course as part of her required classes. “EGUMPP did not help me personally,” said Fisher. “The way the [program] was set…
A picture of the wall hangings in the second floor of the Reilly CenterDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR St. Bonaventure University released its annual security and fire safety report in accordance with the Clery Act this Monday. The Clery Act requires all colleges and universities that receive federal funding to disclose…
The St. Bonaventure University sign in front of the Doyle Hall ChapelDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Some St. Bonaventure University students look for jobs on campus at the end of the spring semester, leaving fewer for incoming freshmen. Bonaventure provides opportunities for students to have jobs on campus through a website…
A prospective student tour groupPhoto courtesy of: Jacqueline Quinn-Kilger BY: MORGAN KILGER, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Henry Stoothoff, a freshman sports media major, visited St. Bonaventure University from Kansas City in early March 2022, touring campus for the first time. Stoothoff said that during his tour, he instantly felt like he would get a more personalized…