Dr. Chris Bopp and Dr. Tara Walker on their wedding day Photo courtesy of Dr. Tara Walker Dr. Chris Bopp and Dr. Tara Walker with their artwork BY: CHRIS DOODY, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Dr. Tara Walker, associate professor of communication, and Dr. Chris Bopp, associate professor of computer science, are one of the multiple couples across St.…
The Bysieks at the beach Photo courtesy of Edward Bysiek Wedding photo of Evelyn and Edward Bysiek Photo courtesy of Edward Bysiek BY: SAWYER BURKE, NEWS EDITOR Love is in the air at St. Bonaventure University, where Edward Bysiek, professor of accounting, and Evelyn Bysiek, professor of finance, share not only a workplace in the…
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 Rachel Konieczny Photo Editor A new retirement plan will allow St. Bonaventure faculty to enter into retirement more gradually. Announced last Friday, the new phased approach to retirement permits faculty members to gradually reduce their teaching workload over a period of up to three years, according to Erik Seastedt, director of human resources. “Faculty…
This editorial represents the opinion of The Bona Venture staff. Drivers might have found themselves inconvenienced behind the Reilly Center around lunchtime Monday. Anyone attempting to drive around the back half of campus found his or her progress stymied by an unannounced closing and had no choice but to loop around the long way to reach his…
By Heather Monahan Features Editor Senior year is usually a time that brings up a mix of emotions. There’s obviously some fear and anxiousness as to what life after Bona’s holds, but excitement and anticipation usually do a good job of masking any negative feelings. In general, the year is a time to celebrate accomplishments…
By Jillian Hammell Assistant Features Editor With spring teasing Bonaventure students earlier this week, the campus is ready to welcome nicer weather with fun activities. Mount Irenaeus, the university’s Franciscan mountain retreat, provides both students and faculty with the pleasure of peace and quiet. The staff at Mt. Irenaeus has planned overnights to allow any…
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…
Nancy Ryan and Courtney Callahan By Kerri Linsenbigler Features Editor On Fridays, nearly 1,200 workers on Bonaventure’s campus eagerly await their paychecks. The hard-earned money may go toward bills, books or even entertainment. If it weren’t for Nancy Ryan and Courtney Callahan, however, none of these things could be accomplished. Callahan, the payroll clerk, manages…