In regards to an opinion piece, titled “Unapologetic WolfPack,” published online on Feb. 6, 2014. As I was the focus of this exercise in opinionated homerism, allow me an opportunity to defend myself, given that Mr. Laurrie went so far as to question my ability to uphold journalistic integrity over a series of Tweets he’s…
Even numbers not always the best option for dorm life Many things come in even numbers. Noah packed his ark with animals paired by twos. Cars have four wheels. Eggs are packed by the dozen. However, this is not ideal for Bonaventure’s housing options. Adding more variety to the housing options would reduce pre-housing application…
NFL linebacker rewards students who offer time, not money This past weekend, Buffalo Bills player Arthur Moats made the trip to campus to talk to members of the St. Bonaventure community. This was all the result of volunteering, or at least the pledge to do so. In partnership with The United Way and VolunTeen Nation,…
This editorial represents the opinion of The Bona Venture staff. On Nov. 14, 2013, a university press release announced the Town of Allegany Planning Board granted St. Bonaventure’s request to rezone the property for Bonaventure Square. Kinley Corporation, the former lead developer of the project, was unable to secure funding for the Bonaventure Square development…
By Amelia Kibbe Features Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure is known for its small class sizes. One of the aspects the school considers most appealing is the student-to-professor ratio. Because of this, students need to participate more often in class. Many of the classes I currently take are largely discussion-based. Professors assign reading for homework and…
By Matthew Laurrie Opinion Editor We are WolfPack. Hear us roar. The St. Bonaventure student section, which placed fifth in the 2013 Naismith Student Section of the Year contest, has been under attack recently regarding its raucous conduct. But the voice of our school will not be silenced. John Wawrow, a sports reporter for…
By Hannah Gordon News Assignment Editor If you want someone to take your opinion seriously, the first thing you have to do is disregard all spelling and grammar rules. Next, forget what anyone told you about fact checking. No one cares if what you say is true or can be supported with real information. Oh,…
By Kerri Linsenbigler Associate Editor Excluding the townhouse parking lots, there are 214 available daytime parking spaces on St. Bonaventure’s campus. Of these, 163 are available for students. Out of all these open student parking spaces, none are near Hopkins Hall or the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, both places of student employment.…
By Emma Zaremba Features Editor The list of activities for students on weekday afternoons and weekends is far from endless. Few opportunities are available on campus and the Bona Bus’ Walmart/Allegany route doesn’t satisfy boredom for long. It’s time for Bonaventure to spice up the nightlife for its students. The addition of a second Bona…
This editorial represents the opinion of The Bona Venture staff. As students, we should be constantly challenging the status quo when it comes to food options in the Hickey. The spring semester brought some delightful dairy changes to the dining hall, but it should only be the beginning of the upgrades. The biggest change came…
“I’m in a long-distance relationship and find myself thinking about it way too often. What are ways to keep myself from doing that?” ________ Long-distance relationships can certainly be difficult to manage, especially during the college years. Don’t let your emotions get the best of you. Participating in an extracurricular activity will not only keep…
Emily Sullivan Associate Editor This past Tuesday, I had to leave my townhouse earlier than normal to get to a plenary for Clare Forum. Normally on Tuesdays, I get a ride with one of my roommates, especially since it’s so cold out. Since I had to walk, I threw on my thickest pair of jeans,…
Alexandra Salerno Advisory Editor A few months ago, I took a picture of a tree on campus, and it received more than 50 double taps. (That’s likes on Instagram for those who are bravely living without smartphones). Yet, as #instaworthy as I’m sure we all agree our beautiful school is, unfortunately, there isn’t a common…
This editorial represents the opinion of The Bona Venture staff. The infamous “Polar Vortex” has been barreling through the northeastern part of the United States over the past few days, and Bonaventure has certainly seen the backlash of this grisley weather. The accumulation of snow and ice as a result of the storm are apparent…
Bob’s office was next to mine in the Merton Center and that allowed a lot of my ability to have a window in on his life. Bob preferred to be called Brother Bob to Father Bob, even though he was a friar and a priest. Brother Bob felt that the title of “Father” removed him…
Kevin Rogers Editor-in-chief Many greetings and welcome to a new edition of The Bona Venture. I’m excited for the chance to lead a crew of excellent student journalists as we strive to make this paper a well-respected and well-crafted source for all things Bonaventure. As you’ll notice, we’ve already made some changes from previous editions.…
This editorial represents the opinion of The Bona Venture staff. Our Bonaventure memories may never fade, but our ID card pictures will. Open the wallet of any student on campus to find his or her trusty Bona ID card. It’s easy enough to tell who spent a few semesters as a Bonnie just by looking…