Photo of Dr. Xiao-Ning Zhang and Dr. Charles Walker Courtesy of Dr. Charles Walker BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “Love saved us,” said Dr. Xiao-Ning Zhang, professor of biology and director for the biochemistry program at St. Bonaventure University, and Dr. Charles Walker, professor emeritus of psychology. “We have been together as a couple for a…
BY: DANIELLE CLARK, STAFF WRITER Noah Kahan has built his career on writing songs that feel personal, but “The Great Divine” may be one of his most emotional yet. While interpretation differs for all listeners, I believe that the song reflects something like Kahan looking back at a relationship filled with misunderstanding and things…
The House of Peace at Mt. Irenaeus Photo courtesy of Natalie Pronio BY: DANIELLE CLARK, STAFF WRITER Mt. Irenaeus is hosting their annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 23. The event, hosted by University Ministries and the Mt. Irenaeus community, gives students a chance to cook, relax and spend the day together at The Mountain. Ministry…
Car covered in snow outside of the Central Receiving parking lot on Dec. 3, 2024 Photo courtesy of Chris Doody BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The winter weather has started at St. Bonaventure University with the first snowfall last week, followed by multiple days of snow. “I collaborate with the Director of Facilities, Mr. Jared Smith, when…
Netflix home screen on TV in dorm room Photo courtesy of Evan Young BY: LEAH ANSON, OPINION WRITER Nothing beats the comfort of watching your favorite TV show. Whether you’re watching them cuddled up on the couch or eating a warm meal, these shows are simply unmatched. They help us decompress and make us feel…
BY: DANIELLE CLARK, STAFF WRITER As the holiday season approaches, St. Bonaventure University’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern is preparing for its annual Giving Tuesday campaign. Giving Tuesday is a national day dedicated to giving back and supporting charitable organizations that make a difference in their communities. “Giving Tuesday is a day of giving,” said…
Group of the Oxford 2025 students Photo courtesy of Riley Fleming BY: SADIE KAZACOS, ALANNA REISENBERGER AND STEPHANIE VANCHERI, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS This summer we had the privilege of studying abroad in Oxford. Although only 6 weeks of our summer were actually spent in the city, the memories will remain with us forever. Since returning to…
BY: ROBERT MCCALL, OPINION WRITER In students’ lives today, social media plays a major role in shaping how we make decisions, communicate, and structure our daily routines. Many people think social media poses detrimental risks, yet there are benefits people tend to overlook as well. Dr. Benjamin Gross, Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology at…
BY: DANIELLE CLARK, STAFF WRITER Course registration begins Oct. 31 for graduate students and continues through Nov. 12 for first-years. St. Bonaventure University encourages students to plan ahead and meet with advisers before their registration times open. Student registration priorities for spring and winter 2026 have been assigned based on credits earned, according to the…
BY: ROBERT MCCALL, OPINION WRITER In today’s world, video games have become a highly contested topic. Games like Clash Royale, Wordle, Fortnite and Minecraft all impact our health to some degree. As children, people saw video games as a detriment to our health; however, what if video games actually helped you? While many of us…
Edited map of St. Bonaventure University campus to show skunk sightings Original photo courtesy of sub.edu BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Students and staff have repeatedly noticed skunks around St. Bonaventure University’s campus. Some have given the skunks names, others fear being sprayed, most are inconvenienced. “A parent came up to a group of RAs and…
Jacob Durgala (L), 20, a sophomore sports management major and Trevor Johnston (R), 20, a junior accounting major, work the front desk at Friedsam Memorial Library Wednesday night, Oct. 22, as part of their campus work study. Photo courtesy of The Bona Venture BY: DANIELLE CLARK, STAFF WRITER Enrollment at St. Bonaventure University steadily increased…
SBU Safe app on iPhone Photo Courtesy of Lily Peterson BY: AVERY BRASWELL STAFF WRITER St. Bonaventure University recently rolled out a new campus safety app, SBU Safe, that officials say is packed with features to help students get help fast, report incidents, and look out for one another — all from the convenience of…
SIMM Logo Photo courtesy of Jack Valenti BY: JACK VALENTI, STAFF WRITER AND NOAH VALENTI, STAFF WRITER Students in Money Management (SIMM) is a student-run investment club overseen by Dr. Jim Mahar and led by student leaders Jack Valenti and Aaron Lusak. The fund currently manages about $775,000 and gives students hands-on experience in equity…
BY CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Construction of the addition and remodel to the John J. Murphy Professional Building has begun at St. Bonaventure University. “The plan is for Murphy to be reopened in Fall of 2026,” said Aaron Chimbel, Dean of the Jandoli School of Communications. The Murphy building will be entirely shut down and the…
Golf cart parked outside of Safety and Security [Doyle Hall] Photo: Chris Doody BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER On the bright spring afternoon of March 19, Lily Peterson, a freshman health science major, was making her routine walk from Loughlen Hall to a class at Francis. Listening to music, while still on high alert for…
CLAIRE FISHER: ON BEHALF OF SBU COLLEGE DEMOCRATS Photo: @sbu_collegedems on Instagram Often, when things do not go our way our immediate response is to be disappointed. We want to be clear, we are not simply disappointed. We are afraid. Countless voters: women, Black, gay, trans, Christian, Jews, teachers, veterans, sexual assault survivors and immigrant…
Photo: SBUnfurled X BY ALLIE ELKINS, SPORTS EDITOR The X (formally known as Twitter) account, SBUnfurled, has amassed 6.9k followers as a St. Bonaventure men’s basketball fan account since its creation in 2019. The man behind the curtain is Derek Howard, a lifetime Bonaventure fan and alumni who created the account for fun five years…
PHOTO COURTESY OF GOBONNIES BY JONNY WALKER, ADVISORY EDITOR With an 85-67 rout of Fordham Wednesday night, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team got back to .500 in Atlantic 10 Conference play. But two-thirds of the way through their conference season, the Bonnies (15-9, 6-6 A-10) have only consistently proved one thing: their inconsistency. Wednesday’s…
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY KYLE MAIER, SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Following yet another invitational where they broke numerous records, the St. Bonaventure men’s and women’s track teams compete at the Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships next week. This signifies the approach of the outdoor season, which brings rule changes and environmental obstacles that St. Bonaventure athletes…