Photo of students watching presidential election Photo courtesy of: Jessica Wikander BY: JESSICA WIKANDER, STAFF WRITER Tuesday was Election Day, and for many students, this marked the first presidential election they were able to vote in. To bring students together from all political backgrounds for this momentous occasion, the College Democrats and Republicans teamed up…
Photo Courtesy of: Morgan Kilger BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR Want to see Grammy-nominated artists? Emmy-nominated artists? St. Bonaventure University students can — for completely free. Throughout the 2024-2025 performing season, The Regina A Quick Center for the Arts is offering a wide net of concerts and rotating galleries. “The Hunger and Resilience collection is…
Photo of drop box Photo courtesy of: Isabel Marzullo BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES EDITOR Now through Nov. 19, Jandoli Women in Communication will collect pads and tampons of all sizes for the Cattaraugus County School District. The idea was born in September during a meeting. “I met with the co-presidents, Ellie Foley and Claire Fisher,…
Promotional materials for the production Photo courtesy of Janell Clingenpeel BY JANELL CLINGENPEEL, BONAVENTURE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATER St. Bonaventure University’s Theatre Department is excited to open its ’24-’25 season with the play “After the Revolution,” by Amy Herzog. Directed by visiting guest artist Steve Crosby, the play is about an American family thrown into…
Photo: Frankie Debari BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Senior guard Chance Moore had a game-high 18 points in his St. Bonaventure men’s basketball debut, leading the Bonnies to a 70-56 victory over California State University, Northridge Monday night in the Reilly Center. Moore, a transfer from Missouri State, didn’t start in Bonaventure’s exhibition against Alfred. However,…
Photo: Frankie Debari BY: ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team begins its 2024-2025 regular season Monday night, hosting California State University, Northridge in the Reilly Center. The Bonnies are coming off a 63-39 victory against Alfred in an exhibition game last Wednesday. The Matadors will be playing in their first game since…
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: AIDAN SHINNERS, STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team defeated Division III Daemon 71-57 Friday night in an exhibition matchup. The Bonnies opened the game with an all-guard lineup including freshmen Zoe Shaw and Mackenzie Pettinelli. Returners, redshirt seniors Dani Haskell and Isabellah Middleton as well as junior Tamar…
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: WILL NUNN, STAFF WRITER As we near the return of Bonnies men’s basketball in the Reilly Center, it is difficult not to feel optimistic about the upcoming season. Despite the low expectations entering the year, the Bonnies have the makeup to challenge the best in the conference. Bonaventure was tabbed…
Photo: Aidan Shinners BY: KYLE MAIER, SPORTS EDITOR Jim Crowley, St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball head coach, detailed the versatility and depth nine new players will add to his 2024-25 roster ahead of the team’s first game tonight. “We have a lot of different things we can do with our lineups,” said Crowley. “We have…
Photo of fallout shelter Photo courtesy of David Scibilia BY DAVID SCIBILIA, MANAGING EDITOR Rev. Francis Kearney, the 14th president of St. Bonaventure University, walked into his office in mid-November of 1961 — just three months since assuming the position — and saw a pamphlet on his desk. It was from The State Education Department,…
Student Filling Out a Voter Registration Form Photo: The Bona Venture BY CHRIS DOODY, STAFF WRITER With election day approaching on Nov. 5, some students said they’re prepared to vote in this year’s presidential election. With more than just a presidential election on the line, Tom Buttafarro Jr., director of the office of government and…
The university Administration Building Photo: David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS EDITOR Over the next couple of months, St. Bonaventure University’s Faculty Senate will be reviewing outcomes of the general education requirements to evaluate their relevance to students’ education today. In 2016, the faculty senate undertook a revision of the Gen Ed curriculum…
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: AIDAN SHINNERS, STAFF WRITER International talent fills one third of St. Bonaventure University’s women’s soccer’s active roster. Graduate student and first-year Bonnie Thea Juul found out about Bonaventure after winning the Northeast 10 Conference in her senior season at The College of Saint Rose. Bonnies women’s soccer head coach Donny…
St. Bonaventure University Photo: David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER The Budget Committee of the Student Government Association created the 2024-2025 budget for new and existing clubs last month, allocating funds to campus clubs. The committee functions off of a fixed budget; they have a set amount of money to divide between…
Photo of STEP Team Photo courtesy of @sbu_step on Instagram BY: ISABEL MARZULLO, FEATURES EDITOR “The goal of STEP as a club on campus is to increase the representation for minorities, as well as bring a creative element,” said Kendra Jeffery, a psychology major and STEP Team captain. Stepping is an African-based tradition that uses…
Photo: St. Bonaventure Athletics BY: QUINN BURGESS, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Michael Bucko, a junior golfer from Johnson City, New York, had a slow start to his Division I golf career. In his first season at Bonaventure, Bucko’s top finish was tied for eighth 76-76 in the 2022 Murray Cup against Siena College. During his sophomore season,…
Photo: Frank DeBari / The Bona Venture BY ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team defeated Division III Alfred 63-39 in Wednesday’s annual exhibition game. The Bonnies starting lineup featured four newcomers: junior guards Jaxon Edwards, Dasonte Bowen and Lajae Jones, alongside senior guard Melvin Council Jr. Graduate center and co-captain Noel Brown…
Photo: @bonnies_mbb on Instagram BY: KYLE MAIER, SPORTS EDITOR St. Bonaventure men’s basketball transfers Melvin Council Jr., Chance Moore and Dasonte Bowen defined individual and team expectations at a media session in the Reilly Center Monday. Council, a transfer senior guard from Wagner College, said the Bonnies ultimate goals are an Atlantic 10 title and…
BY ANDREW HALE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team takes on Division III Alfred University in its annual preseason exhibition game Wednesday night in the Reilly Center. The Bonnies, projected to finish 10th of 15 teams in the Atlantic 10’s Preseason Poll, face a familiar Alfred team. The two squads have played against each…
Students, alumni, professors gather for the dinner celebration Photo: @BonasJSchool on Instagram BY GENEVIEVE BLUMBERG, STAFF WRITER The Jandoli School of Communication celebrated its 75th anniversary, bringing a sea of alumni, students and faculty together to recognize years of success, and those who made it possible. Deb Henretta ‘83 contributed to the renovation of the…