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WSBU 88.3 FM “The Buzz” puts the spotlight on the campaign for A Bolder Bonaventure

Nov 3, 2022

Great info was shared during a trio of interviews produced by WSBU 88.3 FM “The Buzz” throughout October 2022.

News Director Cassidey Kavathas and Station Manager Tom Seipp produced and livestreamed interviews highlighting Athletics, the Jandoli School of Communication and other pillars of the Bolder Bonaventure campaign. 

Catch up and learn more via the links below!

Dean Aaron Chimbel talks about the Jandoli School & the Bolder Bonaventure campaign

AD Joe Manhertz talks about Athletics & the Bolder Bonaventure campaign

VP for University Advancement Bob Van Wicklin talks about the Bolder Bonaventure campaign

 
About Kavathas and Seipp

Pictured_Cassidey Kavathas
Cassidey Kavathas is a junior journalism major and history minor at St. Bonaventure. She serves as the editor-in-chief of The Bona Venture and news director of WSBU 88.3 The Buzz. She has previously reported with The Chautauquan Daily, PolitiFact NY and The Olean Times Herald. She currently reports for TAPinto Greater Olean and is a writer for St. Bonaventure's Office of University Advancement. 
 






Pictured_Tom Seipp
Tom Seipp is a senior sports media major at St. Bonaventure. He serves as the station manager of WSBU 88.3 The Buzz. He has also served as the editor-in-chief of The Bona Venture Newspaper, now serving as an associate editor. Seipp also currently reports for TAPinto Greater Olean. 



 
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