At 88 years old, Liz Whitney Quisgard continues to dedicate “a lifetime of effort” to creating art. Residing in New York City, she believes moving to NYC is essential to even have a chance at becoming a world-famous artist because it’s the center of western art. Knowing her career…
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Assignment Editor The women’s basketball team is off to one of its best starts in school history, winning 16 straight games. The Bonnies longest winning streak was 18, back in the 2012-2013, where they went 14- 0 in conference play and made it to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament.…
Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., will retire as the president of St. Bonaventure University. The announcement came via email to students and staff this morning. “Now, having served nearly 12 years as your President, I begin this new year and new academic semester confident it is the right time and the correct season to announce my…
Player: Gabby Richmond Height: 6-1 Year: Junior Hometown: Chicago, Ill. Position: Forward What does the team need to work on? “Not getting in our own way, not letting one game affect the next and just playing together as a team.”
By Ethan MacKrell Contributing Writer There’s no better feeling than getting your first goal out of the way and taking the pressure off your shoulders. This past weekend, Joe Chinelly scored the first goal of his Bonaventure career off of a pass from line mate Andrew Farnham. Chinelly, a freshman on this year’s St.…
By Nick Konotopskyj Sports Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure’s hockey team played two games against Ithaca this weekend with Ithaca taking the first game in a shootout 6-5 and the Bonnies taking the second game 3-2. For the Bonnies, it was their second win on the season, and it puts their record at 2-3-1. Forward…
By Kevin Rogers Managing Editor Students from 10 colleges rolled into St. Bonaventure for a battle of legal know-how as SBU Mock Trial hosted its second annual “Friar Faceoff” tournament last weekend. In mock trial, students play the role of lawyers and witnesses as they develop the best defense or prosecution in a case…
By Daniel Leopold Staff Writer College quickly becomes a time in every young adult’s life when school, free time and work become a stressful balancing act. The excitement and adventurous feeling experienced during the first couple of weeks of the semester soon wears down as the prospects of essays and finals draw near. Sometimes…
By Emily Sullivan Opinion Editor On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Garret Theater opened its doors to a crowd of people, all waiting to be seated and watch SBU Theater’s performance of “The Walls” by Lisa Dillman. The set, skillfully designed by Becky Misenheimer, associate professor of theater, looked normal enough; a few doorways, a…
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor In the words of golfing great Ben Hogan, “the most important shot in golf is the next one.” St. Bonaventure Golf Head Coach John Powers subscribes to a similar philosophy of the game he plays, coaches and loves. “One of the biggest things that can hinder your performance on…
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor I see it on social media every Sunday during football games: fellow football fans complaining about penalties for hits to the head and showing a general lack of concern for player safety. This is not very different from how many professional and college athletic organizations treated the issue for many years.…
By Zach Waltz Assistant Sports Editor Senior midfielder and attacker Emmett O’Connor broke St. Bonaventure’s all-time assists record last Sunday, notching his 23rd career assist in a 5-1 win over the Howard Bison (0-4). O’Connor scored a goal, his second of the year, earlier in day at the Duquesne Invitational in a 2-1 win against…
By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor Last year, while working for the St. Bonaventure sports information office, I had the opportunity to travel with both the men’s and women’s cross country teams. The intense dedication and commitment to the sport I witnessed to last season has finally begun to pay off for the women’s team this…
By Harrison Leone Assistant Sports Editor This past year following St. Bonaventure sports has given the SBU faithful a lot to ponder. To aid in the retrospection, the Bona Venture presents its inaugural Sports Razzberries. Without further ado: The “Beast Mode” Award for Best Single Game Performance: Eric Mosley. The senior guard put the team…
By Pat Tintle Staff Writer After 36 straight road games, the softball team played their first home game of the season on Wednesday. The Bonnies (6-32, 2-12) split the doubleheader against Binghamton to end their 12-game losing streak. Tomorrow, the Bonnies will host Charlotte (16-22, 4-8) for a doubleheader. The games will begin at noon…
By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor St. Bonaventure is no stranger to social media. With multiple parody Twitter accounts and last year’s infamous BonaMemes Facebook page, students can easily stay up to date campus happenings. However, two students decided to focus their efforts on a social media page aimed at spreading kindness on campus…
By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor Fr. Reginald A. Redlon, O.F.M., the 15th president of St. Bonaventure University and a professed Franciscan friar for 68 years died Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Holy Name Friary in Ringwood, N.J. at 90 years old. Redlon was born on January 10, 1922 in Westbrook outside of Portland, ME. After…
By Matthew Laurrie Features Assignment Editor Worldwide, 121 million people suffer from depression and other mental health issues, according to the World Heath Organization. One new group on campus is working to combat this statistic. To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is a nonprofit organization aimed at providing help to people affected by…
By Mary Best Managing Editor SBU Theater has canceled their winter production of “A Christmas Carol” in lieu of a one-act play festival titled “Knowing and Un-Knowing.” Ed. Simone, director of the theater program, changed the show as a result of the turnout at last week’s auditions for “A Christmas Carol.” “Although we had…