Photo: Andrew Hale / The Bona Venture BY: WILL NUNN; CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, SPORTS EDITOR In today’s age of college basketball, the once-sparse transfer from Division II to Division I is becoming increasingly popular. Even still, many of those who decide to make the jump up to the highest level of collegiate basketball struggle to make an…
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team opened the season 5-0, its best start since 2009. They collected wins over Division II Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, Niagara University, Binghamton University, Canisius University and the University at Buffalo, posting an average scoring margin…
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; STAFF WRITER Coming off a dual meet win over Canisius University, St. Bonaventure University’s men’s and women’s swim and dive teams travel to Cleveland, Ohio to compete in the Magnus Cup invitational tournament from Nov. 20-22. The 2025 Magnus Cup is being hosted by Cleveland State, and will…
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SAWYER BURKE; NEWS EDITOR Coming off a challenging 11–35 season, the St. Bonaventure softball team is looking to use the offseason as a launching point for a major turnaround this spring. That rebuild began with significant changes to the program’s leadership, highlighted by the arrival of new head coach Camden…
Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: WILL NUNN; CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, SPORTS EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team improved to 5-0 for the second consecutive season with a 75-61 win over Robert Morris University. Senior forward Frank Mitchell led the Bonnies with 19 points a season-high 16 rebounds and three steals, shooting 9-of-14 from the floor.…
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Laycee Drake’s double-double lifted the St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team to a win 64-57 win over the University at Buffalo on Wednesday evening at the Reilly Center. The Bonnies recorded their fifth straight win and remain perfect on the season. The Bonnies led…
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team looks to stay perfect against the University at Buffalo Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Reilly Center. Bonaventure enters the matchup 4-0 after a 66-61 home win Friday over Canisius University. Coming off a 67-59…
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: WILL NUNN; CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, SPORTS EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team defeated Youngstown State University in thrilling fashion Saturday 84-80 to remain undefeated on the season. It was a balanced scoring effort for the Bonnies (4-0), who were led by 18 points from senior guard Cayden Charles. Junior guard…
Fr. Steve saying mass in the Grotto shortly after midnight on Nov. 12, 2025 Photo courtesy of Chris Doody BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF St. Bonaventure University students gathered for Snow Mass (Midnight Mass) in the Grotto, celebrating the season’s first snow fall, shortly after midnight on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. “Snow Mass was an old…
Crowded Hickey Dining Hall during common hour on Nov. 12, 2025 Photo courtesy of Chris Doody BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND LILY PETERSON, STAFF WRITER Enrollment at St. Bonaventure University has steadily increased 20% yearly since 2020; however, infrastructure has not seen many changes to adapt for the increased student body. A recent Yik Yak…
Student frustrated after registering for classes Photo courtesy of Sawyer Burke BY: LEAH ANSON, OPINION WRITER Spring 2026 registration began on Oct. 31, leaving many Bonaventure students in a panic over class sizes and the limited number of sections for required courses. Some essential courses fill up before registration even begins, while others are only…
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: WILL NUNN; CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF; SPORTS EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team has won three straight games to kick off the season. After a defensive struggle in the season opener against Bradley, the Bonnies offense kicked into gear, earning an 89-70 win over Canisius University on Saturday and a 75-66…
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: AIDAN SHINNERS; STAFF WRITER The St. Bonaventure University women’s lacrosse team finished up fall ball with one goal in mind, returning to the Atlantic 10 Championship tournament. Junior goalie Katelyn Hicks said the team used their fall play days as an opportunity to experiment with a few different lineups and…
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR St. Bonaventure University’s baseball players praised the school’s decision to install a new artificial turf field while $1.5 million renovations continue at Handler Park at McGraw-Jennings Field. Many fans, players and coaches continue to debate which surface is better—artificial turf or natural grass. Handler Park…
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team meets Little Three rival Canisius University for the 60th time Friday at 6 p.m. in the Reilly Center. Bonaventure leads the all-time series 30-29. They hold a 19-8 record against Canisius at the Reilly Center, and head coach Jim…
Photo Courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: WILL NUNN; CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF; SPORTS EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team retained the Br. Ed Coughlin Franciscan Cup Wednesday, defeating Siena University 75-66. The Bonnies (3-0) were led by junior guard Darryl Simmons II, who scored 24 points and shot 9-of-13 from the field. Senior forward Frank Mitchell tallied…
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR St. Bonaventure University’s women’s basketball team erased a 10-point second-half deficit in a 68-65 win against Binghamton University on Tuesday to improve to 3-0 on the season. Trailing 40-30 in the third quarter, Bonaventure answered with a 15-4 run to take the lead. Both…
Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: SEAN WALLACE; SPORTS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR The St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball team defeated Niagara University 74-56 Friday in the Gallagher Center to improve to 2-0 on the season. Both teams traded scoring droughts in the first half. Niagara opened the second quarter with a 10-0 run to take a 19-18 lead. Bonaventure responded with a 15-0 run and never trailed again. Three Bonnies…
Students working in The Warming House, December 2024 Photo courtesy of Alice Miller Nation BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The Warming House saw a 123.13% increase in guests served in October compared to the start of the year. More guests are expected due to cuts with national SNAP funding, according to Alice Miller Nation, Director of…
“Learning to Fly” by Barbra Fox Photo courtesy of Avery Braswell BY: AVERY BRASWELL, STAFF WRITER Nestled in the heart of campus, the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University offers students, faculty and visitors a chance to step away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse themselves…