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College hoops world expects big things for Bonnies
Published on April 15, 2021 in SPORTS by Sports Staff
By Tyler Smith, Sports Editor A magical season, one that resulted in Atlantic-10 regular season and tournament titles, ended in a disappointing loss in the NCAA tournament round of 64. For the majority of college basketball programs, especially mid-majors, those results would be things to cherish and revel in for the foreseeable future. Bona faithful will never forget the 2020-2021 season, but the Bonnies and the media have even more success in mind for 2021-2022. Outside of USA Today, most sports media outlets have ranked the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in the top 25 in their “way too early” preseason polls.
Freshmen reflect on their year at St. Bonaventure University
Published on April 15, 2021 in FEATURES by Features Staff
By Kelsey Purcell, Staff Writer It has been an atypical first year at St. Bonaventure University for the freshmen class of 2024. The pandemic led to safety restrictions which created an unusual first year experience. Masks are to be worn everywhere except for in dorm rooms, showers or in the dining halls when sitting and eating. Even when walking around outside on campus, students are required to wear a mask. Sydney Flaitz, a freshman health science major said, “Wearing masks on campus is fine. It isn’t that much of a hassle, but it is weird that we can’t see our classmates’ faces.”