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ST. JOHN FISHER COLLEGE
APRIL 8, 2015
OPINION Let’s talk about sex, page 6
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St. John Fisher veteran appointed school’s seventh president MANAGING EDITOR
OLIVIA LOPEZ ojl06013@sjfc.edu
After a six-month selection process, it was announced on March 19 that Dr. Gerard Rooney will take over as president. President Dr. Donald Bain will step down at the end of the 2014-2015 academic year. Co-chair of the search committee Victor E. Salerno reflected on the process and the final result. “When it came down to it, Dr. Rooney did the best job and in our minds had the best credentials and happened to know Fisher so well and was so dedicated to Fisher,” he said. “It was a very easy decision for the search committee to recommend to the board and the board was very happy and excited with the final decision.” Rooney has been working at Fisher for 18 years. The interview process allowed him to see his time at Fisher in a more detailed light. “It really gave me an opportunity to
reflect on my own progression and my career here at Fisher, and look at how the responsibilities that I’ve had, the experiences that I’ve been given, have prepared me for a leadership role at the president’s level,” he shared. One of the reasons why Rooney stood out to Salerno was because it was clear what he wanted. He noted that other candidates were looking for a president position at any college or university as he added, “It was quite obvious that most of the people [candidates] were looking to be a president, where I would say Dr. Rooney was looking to be president of St. John Fisher College.” Junior Michael Montemalo was the student representative for the search committee. Montemalo worked as part of the search committee for the entire six-month process, acting as a voice for the student body. In this role, Montemalo reached out to students throughout the process to SEE NEW PRESIDENT ON PAGE 2
“ ...Dr. Rooney was looking to be president of St. John Fisher College. ” Dr. Gerard Rooney will be St. John Fisher’s next president | Photo provided by SJFC website
Student Government Association president wins unopposed election STAFF WRITER
MYLES YOUNG-THORNTON mey00856@sjfc.edu
After this year’s Student Government Association (SGA) elections, Anthony Lee became the St. John Fisher College student body’s new president. Lee will finish this year in his current position as Vice President of Student Activities. He said that this position has influenced him greatly in
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becoming a substantial leader in the Fisher community. Current SGA President senior Chris Genrich also believes that Lee is best suited to take his place as he said, “He is dedicated, focused and hardworking.” Other constituents also see this in Lee, as sophomore Khari Demos said, “He is a hardworking person he definitely is a good candidate to be elected for president.” Lee took advantage of the opportunities at Fisher
since his freshman year. “As a freshman, my second semester, I wanted to get more involved,” he said. He became the Vice President of Student Activities because he felt it was best for him. In order to prepare for being a leader on campus, Lee has participated in Emerging Leaders and applied to be a part of Leader Shape, which is a program based on building leadership skills. Director of Campus Life and SGA Advisor Teah Terrance was
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a big influence with Lee’s development as he said, “She really helped me develop and present opportunities to me which is why I did emerging leaders.” Genrich also helped prepare him, as Lee said, “He has been suggesting things and helping me through making decisions and making sure that I don’t mess up.” This dedication to perfecting and progressing his skills as a leader is paralleled by his interest in social activities. “He
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is a very involved person, he went to my high school, so he has really grown as a leader,” said graduating senior Deepika Sivakumar. Lee wants to make some changes for his tenure as president he said, “One of my big plans is to decrease the gap between the student athletes and the rest of the student body… I’m trying to increase student representation at athletic events...” He also wants SEE NEW STUDENT ON PAGE 4
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April 8, 2015 | NEWS
Fisher lecturers discuss ever-present issues in today’s society Lobene Lecture PHOTO EDITOR
JULIA LAUDE
jml01974@sjfc.edu | @JuliaMaeLaude
A Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor captured the St. John Fisher College audience, explaining the distraction of technology our everyday lives. MIT professor Sherry Turkle visited Fisher on March 23 to speak with students, faculty and staff at the Lobene Lecture and give her perspective on technology. Fisher alumnus Mark Lobene, who along with the Digital Cultures and Technologies Program and the School of Arts and Sciences, brought Turkle to campus. Many of the event coordinators were excited to hear her speak. “I’ve actually been reading her stuff since before I went to grad school,” said professor and event coordinator Jeremy Sarachan. “I got very much involved because I was very excited she was coming.” At the event, Turkle spoke about how the advancement of technology affects how we think and speak. She explained when we get bored, we turn our boredom into a problem and try to solve it with technology. She added that through her experiences, she has seen people’s lives become so consumed by technology that they can’t wait even a few minutes without checking their
phones. She went on to share her research and how she conducted tests to see how individuals react to being alone. In one research project, Turkle’s subjects were instructed to give themselves an electrical shock after a certain amount of time to indicate that their borem. Her experiment determined that people find it uncomfortable to be alone for six minutes and that they’d rather give themselves shocks than sit alone in quiet reflection. Students took away from this lecture how much time they actually spend on their mobile devices. Media and communication student Connor Chmiel said, “It really opened my eyes to a lot of different ideas and concepts that I haven’t thought about. I get so caught up in technology that I don’t think about the consequences of what happens.” Before Turkle spoke at the event, she spent the day with students in the digital cultures major in a questions and answers panel discussion. All of the students were given readings of her research so they would be prepared when asking questions. Sarachan felt that bringing in someone of Turkle’s stature would inspire students. “When you see someone this gifted and knowledgeable and committed to her field, it gets students excited about learning and gets them excited about the field of digital studies,” he said.
Dr. Sherry Turkle speaking at SJFC | Photo by Julia Laude
Trovato Lecture LEAD REPORTER
PEGGY HOGAN-RAO mmh05976@sjfc.edu
Rochester City Police Officer Moses Robinson spoke to students at St. John Fisher about the issue of gang violence in the City of Rochester as part of the Joseph A. Trovato Lecture on March 26. He discussed with the audience ways to encourage inner-city kids to stay out of gangs and to get along with each other in peaceful ways. Director of the ethics minor program Dr. Linda McCammon and senior Bryan Reed coordinated the Trovato Lecture on the topic of “Gangs, Youth Violence, and Race Relations in Rochester: Assessing the Scene from the Trenches.” Robinson has been working as a Certified Resource Officer for the Rochester City School district for 18 years and helps provide a safe school environment in the City of Rochester. After meeting Robinson at a conference in August, Reed asked Robinson to come speak to students about the issue of gang violence. The idea that gang violence, youth violence, prison and drug culture are all connected was a focal point of his lecture. He then went on to present ideas on how to help the kids in the city. Robinson emphasized on the idea that all the kids want is someone to listen.
To help the inner-city students not get involved with gangs, they need to know that someone cares. Robinson explained that the kids in the inner-city of Rochester want to know someone will listen. If they understand someone is reaching out and making an attempt to listen, there is an increased chance of breaking the barriers between the city students and the students living in the suburbs. The city students do not feel like anyone is caring for them at home so joining gangs is their only way to survive. Robinson makes the point that every person in a gang has a gift, but they just can’t find it. It is because they do not know what their unique gift is that they turn to gangs as a place of acceptance. Robinson works to teach the audience how to break out of the mentality of “us vs. them” that exists. Freshman Mitchell Buck thought it was a good presentation and that it is an important issue. “Reality is we are close to the inner-city and we need to be more aware of the community,” he said. Robinson gives a couple other names for gangs, as he said, “What we call gangs, they call tribes in Afghanistan” and “What we call gangs, in the suburbs they are called delinquents.” No matter what they are called, McCammon believes that this issue needs to be addressed because she strongly believes that this issue of gang violence is “destroying the fabric of this country.”
Rochester City Police Officer Moses Robinson speaking to Fisher students | Photo by Peggy Hogan-Rao
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make sure the student body was well represented. “I never had the privilege to work with Dr. Rooney before, but he has been active with the students on campus beforehand. I got a lot of that feedback from students I talked to. They really enjoyed working with Dr. Rooney and trusted that he would keep the college going on the path that it’s going,” he explained. Because Rooney is from the Fisher environment, many feel that this helped him through the interview process. Montemalo explained the state
of the college currently, “The college is at a very strong point right now and it’s not in need of drastic change, it’s just in need of continuity.” Rooney explains how his experience at Fisher was a big pull when it came to being selected. As he shares, “A lot of people feel that the direction the college is moving is a positive one. Therefore, continuity in leadership as opposed to a change in somebody coming from the outside might be more well received in that type of environment.” The search for the new president was a very transparent process which allowed the Fisher community to observe and get involved. Students,
faculty and staff were all able to see the final candidates and ask questions and give suggestions to the committee. The search boiled down to three finalists who all spent at day here at Fisher, giving students, faculty and staff a chance to meet the candidates. The other two candidates were Lorrie Clemo, current provost and vice president of academic affairs at State University of New York At Oswego, and Anthony Arretz, current president at Mount St. Joseph University of Cincinnati, Ohio. Regarding the three finalists, Salerno said, “The three finalists were very good without a doubt. Dr. Rooney was a little bit better.”
In his position, Salerno was responsible for leading the voting process, which he said was smooth. “I had everybody vote anonymously and we didn’t make it public within the committee. Gerry got the vast majority of the votes and then last Friday I presented to the board and the board voted unanimously. It was well worth the effort and I’m looking forward to work with Dr. Rooney,” he explained. Rooney is currently the vice president of enrollment, advancement and planning for Fisher. Rooney and his staff are working to look for someone to replace his current position at Fisher. The new president will be effective starting July 1, 2015.
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Who’s Who at St. John Fisher College NEWS EDITOR
SARAH FREDENDALL sef03277@sjfc.edu
St. John Fisher College’s Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges (WWAAUC) list came out recently and 27 students made that list. WWAAUC is a national organization where students are recognized at their colleges and universities, then at the national level. The college and the national committee set certain criteria, such as the minimum grade point average and a student’s involvement. There is other criteria that is set specifically by the college and it can vary from college to college. According to Vice President of Student Affairs and Diversity Initiatives Dr. Richard DeJesus-Rueff, who is on the committee that picks Fisher students, a student must have at least a 3.0 GPA in order to be considered. The committee also looks at what the student has achieved on campus through his/her involvement in clubs and other activities. What the student does off campus for the community is also a large part of the criteria used to determine eligibility. Some common trends for recipients at Fisher are SWAV, Teddi, Relay and varsity athletes. There are two ways to be recognized. First, a staff member can nominate a student. Second, committee members have a master list of all graduating seniors and go through them one by one, not wanting anyone to be passed by. According to DeJesus-Rueff, in any given year, there are about 40 to 50 students nominated. In general, any year can have 25 to 40 recipients. There is no minimum or maximum number of students that can receive the award. This is because the committee doesn’t
want to say for this year, there will 25 recipients and there are only 20 people who are truly eligible for the award. The committee doesn’t want to award it to people who don’t really deserve it and it doesn’t want to put the cap and have more people eligible than there is room for. According to the Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges website, “This procedure of nomination succeeds in highlighting the individual and diverse service to community and school. These are the students who enhance the positive image of the American students through their contributions to community and school.” In addition, “All nominations must be endorsed by a college’s faculty or administration.” The program was originally founded by Henry Pettus Randall, Jr. in 1934. He was an outstanding student at the University of Alabama and received several offers to join honors societies. However, the membership fees were very costly and he could not afford them. According the Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges, “His personal financial struggle inspired him to create an honors program based on achievement rather than financial ability.” DeJesus-Rueff said about the honor, “It is an honorary recognition that we hope will encourage the recipients to keep getting involved and hopefully encourage others to get involved as well.”
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April 8, 2015 | NEWS
New Student Government Association President CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
the student-athletes to know that there are opportunities out there for them as well and he wants them to participate in those opportunities and events when they happen. Lee ran without opposition, like many other candidates did. Even though he ran unopposed, if enough people voted “no,” the elections would have had to be redone. Every year, the SGA elections are often overlooked by students. Since only 526 of the undergraduate students voted, each vote has more power. “Due to low voting numbers, students don’t realize how much their vote actual means because there are such low numbers,” Genrich said. Having most positions uncontested can serve as a positive sign to other students. “A lot of people think that only one person running is a bad thing, but there’s a possibility that anyone could have the position because there isn’t too much competition,” Genrich said. When he ran for president himself, he had only been at Fisher for half a semester and he ran unopposed, too. Lee knows he didn’t become president on his own as he said, “I do want to say thank you also to the rest of the student body for voting for me I would not be here without your support. I can’t wait to start.”
New SGA President Anthony Lee with new St. John Fisher College President Dr. Gerard Rooney with the Fisher mascot | Photo provided by Chris Gernrich
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Props &Drops By Valerie Kolossovsky
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Drops to the bug infestation in Murphy. No one wants to hear an annoying little buzzing noise while they are trying to finish up the semester. #Yuck #NastyBugs
Drops to the dorm wifi being in and out. Now is not the time for Blackboard to shut down when students have so much work to do! #EndOfTheYearStress #DormWifi
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Props to the opportunities given to students for tickets to the shows at the auditorium theatre. SAB and Fisher Players worked together to give students cheap tickets to some great shows. #ItsShowTime!
Drops to the people stealing couches from Founders. Don’t people have anything better to do than steal couches from residence halls? #Really?
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Props to pharmacy students planning a 5K in honor of the late Dr. Scott Swigart. This event is organized and sponsored by students. All of the proceeds will benefit pancreatic cancer research. #CrushCancer
Drops to the registration process as a whole. Hey, you need to take these classes in order to graduate, but we are not going to offer it all the time so good luck! Not to mention if you don’t get into the class you want, your whole schedule is messed up. #GoodLuckGuys
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Props to the new meal plan options being put in place for the 2015-2016 school year. Some of the new options are unlimited and you will be able to use two meal swipes in one dining period. The school listened to all our feedback and changed this for the better! #FisherFood #Finally
Let’s talk about sex EDITORIAL BOARD
EMILY MEIN OLIVIA LOPEZ VALERIE KOLOSSOVSKY GREG POKRIKI
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Props to Student Activities Board for the great SkyZone events. SkyZone is a great place for college students to go and act like little kids for a couple of hours. #KeepThemComingSAB #WeLoveSkyZone
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April 8, 2015 | OPINION
The Cardinal Courier Editorial Board, created in 2003, is comprised of four members of the newspaper’s senior staff. Three of the four board members must agree on an issue for an unsigned editorial to appear, making it the official opinion of the Courier. Letters to the editor are welcomed and encouraged. Letters must be signed and no longer than 300 words in length. The Courier reserves the right to select which letters will appear and to edit them to meet space constraints. College life offers many opportunities to meet new people and try new things. As much as this applies to the academic world, it applies to our social lives as well. This includes our sex lives. As college students, let’s not ignore the obvious, sex is present in our lives. Relationships are part of the atmosphere of a college life. This isn’t to say everyone is having sex, but the majority of students are in the experimental stage of relationships whether it’s serious, a night of fun or anything in between. As a college newspaper, it is our job to inform our readers and create discussion about current events and themes relevent to the community of St. John Fisher College. So how could we ignore the most popular one: sex. We’re not necessarily proposing a sex column as much as it is a cultural critique of the moment. The Health and Wellness Center on campus hands out free condoms, encouraging safe sex, so we’re here to provide a place to discuss sex and encourage safe sex too. When it comes to discussing sex openly and honestly, college media is leading the way. For many years, college newspapers have had sex columns, and some award-winning. Having students write about love and relationships in these sorts of columns is beneficial be-
cause those writing it might be experiencing the same things the readers are. experiencing. We encourage students to get involved in our foolhardy discussion about relationships. First dates, sexual activity, the concept of cheating, walk of shame/fame, jersey chasers, does size really matter-all and prevalent topics happening in today’s college youth. Or lighter subjects, like what’s sexy to you, fitness center flirting, cheap date options, drunk dialing or texting and even some love letters to inanimate objects. The more we talk about sex, the more comfortable people are with the concept. We are surrounded by images of sex in the media, in movies, TV shows and even video games, but what we see isn’t necessarily the reality we’re facing. Unfortunately, many negative sexual experiences happen because students are uninformed or don’t know otherwise. We want to provide students with a platform to talk about sex, to ask the right questions and let Fisher’s voice be shared about something so casual, yet so private. We want this column to have different forms. One is the question and answer form, where we provide a safe place for people to drop questions they may have, anonymously. If you don’t feel like asking a friend or you’re embarrassed, we’ll answer them to the best of our ability. We want to allow you to feel safe about asking questions. Another form we want to use is a he said vs. she said-type column. Most schools have trouble with their sex columns when it’s written only by one person because there isn’t another perspective involved. Many columns receive criticism but by using both male and female feelings about a topic, we’ll give the diversity needed when talking about things like love and relationships. We want this to be successful. We think it’ll make for an interesting addition in our campus newspaper. But in order for this to work, we need your help and perspective on these issues. By opening this new column to everyone, we hope to include various insights to provide a diverse sex column. Whether you’d like to anonymously give your opinion, or write a story for us, the student body needs to discus things that we are all privately wondering. Help us name our column: cardinalcourier@sjfc.edu
OPINION | April 8, 2015
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Campus Chatter
“If you won the lottery what would be the first thing you buy?�
By Valerie Kolossovsky
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Colby Brown Sophomore Media Management Marion, NY
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April 8, 2015 | LIFESTYLES
April 8 - April 21 Wednesday, April 8 7 p.m.: Guest Speaker: Joe Erhmann Cleary Family Auditorium Thursday, April 9 7 p.m.: Science Symposium Lecture with Dr. Ernest Smith ‘94 Basil 135 8 p.m.: SGA Fitness: Zumba Michaelhouse Performing Arts Space Friday, April 10 9 a.m.: First Friday Lecture Series “The Italian American Identity: Past and Present” Skalny Welcome Center 3 p.m.: Ed.D. Open House Alesi Academic Building 7 p.m.: Fisher Players Present: An Evening of Culture - Faith County II Cleary Family Auditorium 9:30 p.m.: SAB Presents: Spoken Word Artist Junhae; Open Mic Night Basil 135
Saturday, April 11 7 p.m.: Fisher Players Present: An Evening of Culture - Faith County II Cleary Family Auditorium
Thursday, April 16 8 p.m.: SGA Fitness: Zumba Michaelhouse Performing Arts Space
Sunday, April 12 11 a.m.: Sweat For Vets 5K Fun Run St. John Fisher Golf Course 1 p.m.: Irish Studies Program Presents: The Irish and the Titanic Golisano Midlevel Gateway 3 p.m.: SGA Fitness: Yoga Upper Fitness Room 8 p.m.: SGA Fitness: Yoga Upper Fitness Room 8:30 p.m.: SGA Fitness: Zumba Upper Fitness Room
Friday, April 17 12 p.m.: Symposium: Remembering Marshall McLuhan Golisano Gateway
Tuesday, April 14 12 p.m.: Healthy U Presents: Cooking with Joel Kraft - Super Foods 8 p.m.: SGA Fitness: Zumba Michaelhouse Performing Arts Space
Tuesday, April 24 8 p.m.: SGA Fitness: Zumba Michaelhouse Performing Arts Space
Sunday, April 19 3 p.m.: SGA Fitness: Yoga Upper Fitness Room 8 p.m.: SGA Fitness: Yoga Upper Fitness Room 8:30 p.m.: SGA Fitness: Zumba Upper Fitness Room
Alcohol Awareness STAFF WRITER
DIANA RUSSO
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As college students, many tend to believe they are immune to the potential harms that coincide with the consumption of alcohol. However, the statistics suggest otherwise. It is crucial to know how to prevent and avoid situations brought on by alcohol consumption. Alcohol can be dangerous, especially when peer pressure is involved. Some people don’t think about the consequences alcohol has on them if they have too many drinks. The numbers provided by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, displays the implicatons of consuming too much. It is estimated that 1,825 college students ranging from 18-24 years old die from unintended injuries related to alcohol consumption, including car crashes. In the same age range, it is reported that 696,000 college students are assaulted by a student under the influence of alcohol. Of these, 97,000 report this abuse as sexual assault. About 20 percent of college students experience stress and harm related to alcohol and are therefore diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The high percentage of college students diagnosed with AUD explains why approximately one in four college students report changes in their academics. These changes include a rise in the number of students who report an increase in the number of classes they miss, the inability to follow the pace of their classes, receiving lower grades on tests, assignments and overall grades. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s sister website, The Cool Spot, there are preventative measures you can follow to avoid peer pressure and dangerous situations related to drinking. If you feel pressured to drink and prefer not to, you always have the choice to
say no. Others tend to respect you more and begin to pressure you less if you are capable of being assertive. Saying no will draw less attention to the lack of your desire to drink, compared to responding insecurely. You can decide to drink soda rather than alcohol. Choosing to drink nonalcoholic beverages allows others to
notice that you can still have fun sober and therefore, those who desire to pressure you to drink, won’t. There is also no reason for you to feel like you’re supposed to attend an event where you know people will be drinking. It is suggested that you plan fun, non-alcoholic events with your friends to avoid uncomfortable situations.
There is no reason to go against what you want or feel just to please others. You have the choice to stay true to your values and desires even when pressured to drink. If those around you are drinking, it may be beneficial to remind yourself of the risks and reasons why you should shy away from consuming alcohol.
Empty beer can on St. John Fisher’s campus | Photo by Julia Laude
LIFESTYLES | April 8, 2015
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Andrea’s Appetite: Café edition LIFESTYLES EDITOR
ANDREA NARDI
amn06712@sjfc.edu | @AndreaNardi9
Whether you’re looking for a quick cup of coffee to-go or a place to grab a bite with friends, Boulder Coffee has it all. The atmosphere is unlike other cafés. Indie, laid back music is played in the background, creating a relaxing feel that is perfect for doing homework, catching up with friends or enjoying some alone time with a cup of coffee or tea. The interior is furnished with vintage furniture, including a green sofa and television sets with antennas and television knobs attached to them. The television sets look like they are from
the 60s, and a few of them are even turned on, showing a static screen. The walls are decorated with artwork created by locals of Rochester and most pieces can be purchased by customers. To buy a piece of art, simply contact the artist by using the information provided on the card located alongside the piece. Wall decorations are constantly changing, allowing customers to look around and find a new favorite wall hanging nearly every time they visit this local coffee shop. It is also a cool way to support local artists. Another way Boulder Coffee supports local musical artists is by holding open mic nights. Each artist will play about three songs. This is a great way to either showcase your own talent, or to enjoy and encourage the talent of Rochester locals.
The menu ranges from coffee to sweet treats to lunch items, such as soups, salads and sandwiches. Alcoholic beverages are also offered. In my recent visit, I ordered a vanilla chai latte and a red velvet truffle. The latte was made to order and served warm, with sweet flavors of vanilla. The truffle had a moist red velvet interior with a white chocolate coating and topped with sprinkles. Each time I order from Boulder Coffee, whether it is a coffee or dessert, the menu items always have the same great taste This café is consistent with the quality of their food and drinks. Boulder Coffee has four locations, including establishments on Park Avenue, Alexander Street, Genesee Street and a seasonal location at the Public Market. The Park Avenue Boulder location will
be changing its name, so in order to get the original Boulder products and atmosphere, visit the other locations. As for the new cafe, the menu items will still consist of healthy and quality options, as well as coffee, tea and alcoholic beverages. However additional items will be added and improvements will be made to existing items. If you have any suggestions on restaurants the Courier should review, please feel free to send me an email.
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April 8, 2015 | LIFESTYLES
“The Mountaintop”: Dr. King’s last night on earth STAFF WRITER
ASHLEY BROWN amb09049@sjfc.edu
“I’ve been to the mountaintop,” the voice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. echoes during his last speech in a dark room. The stage brightens and reveals the set in a small Memphis hotel room with two double beds, yellow walls and peach furniture visible. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Royce Johnson) enters through the hotel room door, fidgety and tense after calling out to one of his friends to get him a pack of Pall Mall cigarettes. He takes a notepad from off one of the beds and begins to pace the room as it’s storming outside. Preparing for his next speech, Dr. King orders room service and moments later a maid comes knocking at the door. Bursting in with an attitude, Camae (Joniece Abbot-Pratt) serves Dr. King his coffee and makes small talk with the man she identifies as a great preacher. Dr. King flirts with her before his phone rings with a call from his wife and kids. He gestures Camae to wait in the chair beside the door to make sure she won’t leave just yet. The next act of the play shows Dr. King and Camae sharing her Pall Mall cigarettes, discussing the death threats that Dr. King has received and talking about civil rights. At one point, Camae dresses herself in Dr. King’s suit coat and shoes, stands up on one of the beds and gives what she believes could be the best speech about civil rights. Adding dramatic moments throughout the play, there are loud strikes of thunder and lightning each causing Dr. King to jump as he’s expecting it to be one of his enemies getting him. The last
Royce Johnson and Joniece Abbott-Pratt | Photo provided by Ken Huth time the thunder strikes, Dr. King holds his chest and falls over. Camae runs to help him, holding him and accidentally lets his birth name, Michael, slip from her mouth. Following the slip of tongue, Dr. King visibly becomes angry, questioning if Camae was sent to observe him as a spy. He flips the mattresses off the bed, throws all the furniture in the room over to look for recording devices before the lights go dim and Camae is in the spotlight. It’s here that she reveals she is an angel, sent by God to prepare Dr. King to move onto the other side. For the remainder of “The Mountain-
top,” Camae and Dr. King discuss his life and how he will die the very next day. He’s worried that the fight for civil rights won’t exist after he’s gone, but she tells him, “The baton will keep being passed.” By the end of the play, there’s a montage playing that shows what the world will be like after he dies, including people fighting for civil rights, future presidential elections, world trauma such as 9/11 and other historical events of our country. From the darkness, Dr. King steps forward and gives his last speech before Camae tells him that it’s time. “The Mountaintop” gave a wonder-
ful, emotional interpretation of how Dr. King’s last night was spent on earth in a quaint Memphis hotel room. Johnson brought Dr. King to life on stage and showed the reality of Dr. King’s motives he had behind all of his actions. Pratt was an absolute joy to watch and brought comical moments that eased the overall seriousness of the play. The play is a definite must see, especially if you’re looking to learn more about Dr. King and civil rights or even hear a story that is relatively untold. “The Mountaintop” will be at Geva Theater in Rochester for the entire month of April.
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“The Dovekeepers”: de Pablo’s return to CBS STAFF WRITER
ASHLEY BROWN amb09049@sjfc.edu
Actress Cote de Pablo thrilled fans in her debut return to TV for her new role in the historical drama, “The Dovekeepers” on CBS after her shocking exit from “NCIS” as Ziva two years ago. Premiering on March 31, “The Dovekeepers” was a two-night event based off the critically-acclaimed novel by Alice Hoffman and produced by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett (The Bible). The mini-series starts off in Rome with Flavius Josephus (Sam Neill) walking down the stairs into a bright room where two women, Shirah (de Pablo) and Yael (Rachel Brosnahan) await. Flavius threatens both women that they will remain his prisoners until they tell him the story of how they survived Rome’s attack on Masada. Shirah and Yael then take their seat at a table across from Flavius and their past secrets unfold. The flashbacks begin with Shirah journeying to Jerusalem in 58 A.D. after being sent by her mother for protection from the Romans. Shirah ultimately ends up taking care of her mother’s cousin’s children, one of whom is Yael. Acting as Yael’s mother,
Shirah cares for her and her brother, Amram (Diego Boneta) until the secret of Shirah’s affair with a married man, Eleazar Ben Ya’ir (Mido Hamada) is revealed. Soon after, Shirah is sent away to the desert with Eleazar’s unborn child, where she begins a new life after giving birth to their daughter, Aziza (Kathryn Prescott). There, she marries Sa’adallos (Andrei Claude), a wealthy man from Moab who saves her and Aziza. Eventually, they have a son, Adir
Cote de Pablo in “The Dovekeepers” | Photo provided by creativecommons.com
Hair, make-up and me: Eyeliner PHOTO EDITOR
JILL ALAIMO
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Julia with eyeliner on | Photo provided by Julia Laude when applying liquid eyeliner. Set your elbow on a flat surface and rest your pinky on your cheek. This will stabilize your body as much as possible which means fewer mess-ups. These need time to dry after applying, so be patient. Color Depending on the color of the eyeliner, it can have a different effect. Black will give you a striking, bold look, while brown will give a more natural look. Applying a flesh color to your water line can brighten your eyes and make you look more awake. Eyeliners can also come in fun, bright colors like neons and glitters. These are perfect for making a trendy statement. Eyeliner No-Nos The thing I see the most when I watch women applying their eyeliner is that they pull their eyelids too harshly. According to Viva Women, these facial movements, repeated over time, may lead to static wrinkles and result in a series of horizontal lines. If you need to pull your eyelid to help get that straight line, gently pull the skin taut and avoid the harsh tugs.
Masada. Without giving too much of the plot away, a majority of the flashbacks in part one of the mini-series set the scene, giving the audience the background information needed to understand the characters. No need to fear that the whole series is boring and only full of historical information because part two is definitely worth the watch. Filled with romance, action and heartbreak, the second part of the mini-series tears at your heart strings. De Pablo is worthy of making you cry (even if you’re not a crier) and gives an exceptional performance when you see the triumphs Shirah has overcome, the passion she has for making her way back to her soulmate, Eleazar, and the overall theme of following your heart. Prescott does a fabulous job in her role of Aziza, a warrior who proves that she can fight alongside the men. Adding to the astonishing portrayal of characters, Boneta gives a great performance for the madness that overcomes Amram following the brutal fighting against the Romans. “The Dovekeepers” is a surprising must see for anyone looking for something new to watch or interested in the story of Masada. The mini-series is available for download on iTunes and online at CBS.com.
“The DUFF”: Breaking stereotypes STAFF WRITER
JULIA LAUDE
By using different styles of eyeliner, women can achieve a variety of looks based on the formula and color of the eyeliner. Eyeliner is a makeup staple that every woman should have in their makeup kit. Eyeliner can give you many different looks depending on the color and formula, so don’t be afraid to experiment! Pencil Pencil eyeliner can be the easiest and least frustrating form to apply. Pencil is meant to create a soft line on your lid that can achieve a natural or smokey eye. Simply smudge the pencil on your eyelid and layer some eyeshadow on top to make sure it keeps from fading. Since pencil eyeliners are easy to work with, it’s important to take advantage of the variety of colors they come in. Gel Gel eyeliners are similar to pencils, but they have more color payoff and there’s no need to set with a powder. Gel liners can be packaged in different types of containers but the most common is a pot with a brush. When purchasing gel eyeliner, you will get your money’s worth. The average gel eyeliner, like Maybelline’s Eye Studio Lasting Drama gel eyeliner, comes with 0.11 ounces of product, while a pencil may only have 0.1 ounces, like Maybelline’s Eye Studio Master Drama pencil eyeliner. Liquid Liquid liners are meant to create a more precise line than gel or pencil. Liquid liners usually come in tubes with a brush or in a “pen-style.” These can be difficult to use, so don’t get frustrated the first time around. There are ways to help those shaky hands so you can create that perfect eyeliner you want. First it’s better if you sit down
(Andre Agius) and spend their time in the desert until Shirah receives a note from a dove from Eleazar, inviting her to Masada. Returning back to Rome in present day, Flavius asks for Yael’s past and a new flashback begins. A story unfolds about her love for a man, Ben Simon and features a lion as a symbol for him in her life. Yael, her father, Ben Simon and his wife flee Jerusalem once under attack and begin making their way to
When reminiscing over high school years, one common and recurring memory is the presence of the labels. For many, high school was tough because these labels often formed early on freshman year and stuck until graduation. Some labels could be positive, but often times these labels were negative and had a heavy impact on students. The recent film “The DUFF” takes the viewers to a typical high school and allows them to experience the labels placed on the average teenagers. One student attempts to revolutionize the labeling game once she finds out her label - the DUFF, or the Designated, Ugly, Fat Friend. As the DUFF, Bianca Piper adamantly fought to change the way her classmates viewed her. She befriended the “popular guy” Wesley Rush to “unduff” herself. The more they hung out and became friends, the movie transformed into a typical story-
line, where the girl gets the boy and everyone lives happily ever after. I expected “The DUFF” to be a non-stop comedy about high school students and their attempts to fit in. However in addition to comedic entertainment, the film portrayed the strong influence, and even the danger, of social media and cyber bullying that occurs in reality. To Bianca’s dismay, videos of her circulated through the social network of the high school students. Although the students knew the videos were embarrassing for Bianca, they still made them viral because they thought it was funny. The way social media is portrayed throughout this film demonstrates how it can be used negatively. The occurrences of cyber bullying and retaliation in this film might not seem like they are teaching a lesson but in reality they are. After viewing the movie twice in theaters, “The DUFF” showed me that labels are meaningless and only you can define yourself. This movie presents a strong message, but in a never-ending hysterical storyline.
Actress Mae Whitman | Photo provided by creativecommons.com
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Cheer team flies to the top
April 8, 2015 | SPORTS
COURIER SCOREBOARD MEN’S LACROSSE
STAFF WRITER
WAYNE MOORE
April 4 Stevens (6-5) 12, Fisher (5-5) 8 Stevens used a strong second half to defeat the Cardinals 12-8. The Cardinals were led by Matthew Condon and Tim Wagner who both had three goals. Tanner Swan tied a career-high with 16 saves.
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Despite a stressful year, the St. John Fisher cheerleading team finished on top. The 2014-15 cheerleading team won a first-place trophy at the national competition in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in its only competition of the year. This year’s team began its season with tryouts in September, but shortly after the football season concluded, the team lost multiple girl. “Due to injury, illness and other school commitments, we lost girls throughout the season,” said coach Melissa Posella. Because of the loss, Posella decided to have tryouts again in early December. Following the second round of tryouts, the team came back early from winter break and began double-session practices. “This was when we began putting our routine together,” said freshman cheerleader Jillian Branciforte. “Over these double-session practices, we visited Core Athletix, a local all-star cheerleading gym.” The team practiced at the gym and received assistance with its routine. In addition to losing girls throughout the season, practice time was limited. Because they were cheering during men’s basketball games on Fridays, the cheerleaders had to make the most of late-night practices during the week. Despite losing girls and limited practice time, the team’s confidence remained. The girls didn’t let the changes affect the goals they wanted to accomplish during the season. “Our team came together despite the losses. We knew if we stayed confident and relied on each other, we could be successful. Teamwork and flexibility
April 1 Union (7-2) 19, Fisher (5-4) 12 Union led wire-to-wire as the 12thranked team in Division III defeated Fisher 17-12. The Dutchmen gained momentum early, scoring 14 seconds into the game. Nick Rossi was the leading scorer for the Cardinals, scoring four goals.
WOMEN’S LACROSSE
The cheer team poses with its banner | Photo provided by Jillian Brancifote was key for us - you had to play different roles,” added Branciforte. The team left Rochester confident with its training would bring success. Upon arriving at the competition, the team was hit with another blow as one of the cheerleaders was diagnosed with a concussion. The routine changed again due to the injury. On March 20, the team competed. As the cheerleaders reflected on their performance, they were confident and anticipated some sort of award. As cheerleaders from around the country gathered on the mats to listen to the awards, the Fisher team knew it’d hear
their name. “To hear our team announced as the division champions was the most rewarding experience of the entire season, especially after all that we have been through,” Branciforte said. The team received a banner, trophy, medals and national champion jackets. “These 28 girls were very dedicated. As a coach, I was proud of their perseverance. Words can’t describe the happiness I was able to share with them. We laughed and cried together, it was truly an amazing season,” Posella expressed about her team.
April 2 SUNY Cortland (8-1) 19, Fisher (6-4) 4 The Red Dragons outscored the Cardinals 11-1 in the first half on their way to a 19-4 win. Tara Mongahan scored seven goals and Emma Hayes-Hurley had five for SUNY Cortland. For Fisher, Nicole Hart had five saves on 17 shots. March 28 Nazareth (7-2) 9, Fisher (6-3) 6 A second half rally by the Cardinals came up short as the team fell to Nazareth 9-6. Kennedy Frink was the leading scorer for Fisher with two goals. Brooke Sullivan had three goals for the Golden Flyers.
BASEBALL April 4 Stevens (13-9) 4, Fisher (6-14) 0 (Game 2) Jayson Yano dominated the Cardinals over eight innings on their way to a 4-0 win. Yano struck out seven batters while only walking two. Stevens’ Michael Mule hit a two-run double in the third. April 4 Stevens (12-9) 5, Fisher (6-13) 1 (Game 1) The Ducks scored five runs in the first to lead them to a victory over Fisher 5-1. The five-run first was highlighted by a two-run home run by Ryan Mannello. Cody Witorski drove in the Cardinals’ only run.
SOFTBALL April 6
Fisher (12-4) 12, Pitt-Bradford (5-13) 2 (Game 2) The Cardinals scored six runs in the third in their 12-2 win over Pitt-Bradford. Katie Mazierski went 3-4, with two RBIs and Halie Schoff went the distance with four hits and a walk. April 6 Fisher (11-4) 10, Pitt-Bradford (5-12) 0 (Game 1) A strong pitching performance from Lindsey Thayer led the Cardinals to a 12-0 win. Thayer struck out 13 Panthers and allowed only one walk. Lauren Owens went 2-4 with a home run and four RBIs.
The cheer squad celebrates its title out on the sandy beach | Photo provided by Jillian Branciforte
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More than just a lacrosse goalie coach STAFF WRITER
BRIAN ANTONIO bma09364@sjfc.edu
Sports can bring people together. Teammates become siblings and coaches become mentors. St. John Fisher College goalie coach Jeff Schwartz tries to take that approach with every athlete that he coaches. As a result, Schwartz tends to have a very close relationship with his goalies. He knows that each of his players are unique and tries to form a connection to better understand them as players and people. That’s why when Schwartz’s wife, Johanna, passed away in the fall, past and present players reached out to him with support. They attended the funeral or simply expressed their condolences. “We were in the offseason and a lot of members of the team came which was very moving,” Schwartz said. “It wasn’t that I needed individual support really, but the fact that they were so unified in their support for me was very moving and very important to me.” His wife passed away due to complications from a surgery to repair a hernia. She had struggled with a series of illnesses for years, which included fighting cancer on two separate occasions. Although she was not very involved in the lacrosse portion of his life, Schwartz said she encouraged him to make it a priority because of how important it is to him. The importance of lacrosse in Schwartz’s life has influenced his coaching style. “I look at coaching more at teaching life than just a position. It has a lot more to do with how to conduct yourself under adversity and how to learn. It’s how to conduct yourself through life because sports in a way is a microcosm of life,” he said. “There are challenges presented, there are times when you win, times when you lose, all that. At least you’re able to learn from that.” Schwartz understands that the type of relationship he has with his players comes from the fact that he is a position coach. “It’s very different than most coaches have, there’s so much one-on-one time. I end up becoming really good friends with them and it usually transcends after they graduate. I’ve been through a few weddings because I’m trying to teach them so much more than how to be a goalie or how to be a shooter,” Schwartz said. “They learn how to learn and how to grow.” Sophomore Tanner Swan is the starting goalie for the Cardinals. He explained how much he has been influenced by Schwartz’s guidance. “He’s made a huge impact on both me as a player and as a person, he’s been a great mentor for me,” Swan said. “There are times in practice where we won’t even talk about lacrosse, but we talk about life.” Schwartz started playing lacrosse in high school and continued to play through college. Despite admittedly not being very good, he loved the game and continued to learn about the sport after his playing days were over. He was the goalie coach for Irondequoit High School for 16 years before coming to Fisher to coach for the men’s and women’s programs. Head coach John Johnson knew of Schwartz before the two began working together at Fisher. He was the longtime lacrosse coach at Canandaigua High School while Schwartz was at Irondequoit. Johnson says that the goalies who played under Schwartz were always excellent and seemed to
Big League Banter:
If you rebuild it, they will come SPORT EDITOR
GREG POKRIKI gfp04762@sjfc.edu
Tanner Swan stops a shot for Fisher | Photo provided by Norm Kieffer be trained really well. When Johnson came to Fisher, he knew how beneficial it would be to have Schwartz as a coach and asked him to join the staff full-time. Schwartz is referred to by many as a “lacrosse junkie.” He is constantly surrounded by the game. Besides leading the goalies at Fisher, he also coaches the fourth-grade-level Fellowship of Christian Athletes in the summer. Schwartz also attends the games of the local professional lacrosse teams, the Knighthawks and the Rattlers, but not because he is a fan. He goes to learn about lacrosse and become a better coach by watching the best play. “For me it’s very therapeutic,” Schwartz said. “Not only am I working with young people, but I’m keeping myself young as a result and I have the physicality of working with the goalies and it’s fun and challenging.” Schwartz is known by everyone he works with as one of the most knowledgeable lacrosse minds around. Although he coaches the goalies, he is a former attackman and many of the offensive players on the team come to him for advice on how to improve their shooting.
Before each game, the team goes over the “Schwartz Report,” a scouting report that Schwartz puts together which analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition’s goalie and where he should be targeted throughout the game by the attackmen. Since Schwartz provides the players with unwavering knowledge and guidance and has grown to mean a lot to them, some of the men on the team have showed their support of Schwartz during the passing of his wife. A few players on last season’s team laced their lacrosse sticks with purple netting to support Schwartz and his wife while she was battling breast cancer. Following her passing, Swan wanted to do something similar to honor her memory. He laced pink netting on his goalie stick so she can be remembered every time he uses it. “I think it shows the respect that all the players have for coach Schwartz and everything that he has done for them,” Johnson said. “It’s nice because head coaches get this or that or whatever. When you get a guy whose instrumental in your program, it’s great when they get some attention so people can know more about them.”
“The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: It’s a part of our past, Ray. It reminds us of all that once was good and it could be again. Oh people will come, Ray. People will most definitely come.” That is what Terence Mann told Ray Kinsella in “The Field of Dreams.” And it was poetic and romantic and gives me chills to this day. But the problem with baseball lately, at least the worry, is that people won’t come. Not that they won’t come to the ballpark, electing to stay in the luxury of their own home. Though somewhat disappointing to the sentimental, that is an accepted reality of the times. The real problem is that they may not watch at all. The pace of play in baseball has consistently slowed throughout this century. Last season an average game took three hours and eight minutes—a record high in the history of our country’s oldest passion. That number is up 19 minutes from a decade ago, and four minutes from just last year. The game is also slowing in action. The number of balls put in play is down. Strikeouts have skyrocketed. Runs are getting dangerously close to dead ball era levels. Those numbers are unacceptable. As our society demands things quicker and more action packed, baseball has become slower and more boring. MLB has enlisted some pace of play changes this year in attempt to make up some ground. Batters must stay in the box. Pitching changes have been timed and shortened. But, it won’t be a drastic improvement. To the average fan the changes likely won’t even be visible. So what is baseball to do? They seemingly must balance on the tight rope between preservation of the storied past and adaptations to the ever-changing present. The purity of the game hangs in the balance. Baseball is going through an identity crisis. Is it this old timers game full of serenity and romance? Or can it become the action packed, quick pace that our young society is borderline demanding? It has become overwhelmingly obvious, and to many (including myself) unfortunately true that baseball must find a middle ground between the two, sacrificing some of its core to adapt. Baseball must be rebuilt. Though the game that many others and I find perfectly fine must change. It has the challenge of creating large-scale changes while remaining similar enough to its old self to retain fans like myself and preserve its history. However, history is not the only thing needing preservation. Fandom and relevance needs just as much saving. For baseball’s own wellbeing the sport must be rebuilt, but with a surgeon’s touch. Though change is painful and growing pains are imminent, baseball must be rebuilt. After all, “If you build it, they will come.”
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April 8, 2015 | SPORTS
Track and field reaches nationals STAFF WRITER
TANNER SWAN trs08849@sjfc.edu
The St. John Fisher track and field program has quickly developed itself into a premiere program in all of Division III in just four years. The instant success of such a young program even has head coach Mike Henchen a bit surprised. “We are definitely further ahead of where I thought we would be at this time in our program’s history,” he admitted. Henchen has quickly propelled his program to national relevance. Both Devin Cornelius and Mark VanMarter qualified for nationals with Cornelius placing fifth, and becoming the program’s first All-American. “It’s an honor to be the first and I know I’ll soon be followed by many more,” Cornelius said. Henchen acknowledged the achievement of having qualifiers in nationals. “That’s a true testament to the hard work and dedication of Cornelius and VanMarter,” he stated. “They have proven that they are willing to make the sacrifices necessary to excel at the highest level. Having two athletes qualify at the National Championship was simply awesome.” The Cardinals are also quickly establishing their dominance in the Empire 8 conference for both their women’s and men’s teams. The men’s team won
the indoor season conference championship while the women placed second. Thus, when the conference awards were announced for the indoor season, there were three Cardinals honored for their accomplishments. Henchen and his staff were named Coaching Staff of the Year, Cornelius was named the CoField Athlete of the Year and VanMarter was named Rookie of the Year. This marks Cornelius’ third consecutive award including the 2014 outdoor season and Henchen’s second consecutive award. “Having our coaching staff recognized as the Coaches of the Year is reflective of how hard the entire staff has worked to achieve the goals we have
for both the men and women. The women’s relay team of Jess Colmeraur, Chelsea Cleveland, Chelsea Grupp and Morgan Mastin set a school record of 4:03.53 in the 4x400 meter for a finish of 13th place. Sarah Coon also contributed individually by setting a new school record of 3:05.75 in the 1000 meter. Assistant coach Kristine Wolcott added by acknowledging Coon’s accomplishment. “Her name would be in the dictionary for the word perseverance,” Wolcott said. “She fought through her set-backs and came out on fire breaking that record.” As the indoor season comes to a close, the Cardinals look to build on their
“They have proven that they are willing to make the sacrifices ” set for our program,” Henchen said. He also expressed his admiration in the awards that two of his athletes received. “They are absolutely deserving.” Fisher has shattered both individual and team records over the course of the indoor season. Fisher qualified 32 athletes in the ECAC Championships in New York City and broke school records for total points in the ECACs
momentum in the outdoor season. The track and field season is unique in that it features two separate seasons with an indoor winter portion and an outdoor spring portion. That means athletes like Cornelius and VanMarter will have another opportunity this year to grab national attention. While Cornelius looks to become a national champion in the heptathlon,
VanMarter hopes to place higher in the long jump. “[VanMarter] didn’t perform the way he wanted to there, but I think it was a really great experience for him,” Wolcott said. Regardless, both Henchen and Wolcott are pleased with the kind of credibility Cornelius and VanMarter are setting for the program, while giving recruits more reason to consider St. John Fisher as a legitimate option. “It’s bringing recognition to our program,” said Wolcott. “Athletes want to come here and have the chance to compete alongside [Cornelius] and [VanMarter].” Cornelius elaborated on the success his team has been able to achieve in such a short period of time. “I’ve been extremely lucky to be given the opportunities I have received in such a young program,” he said. “I worked really hard to continuously improve and the guidance of my coaches and support and competitiveness of my teammates has helped me and our team as a whole improve dramatically.” The improvement of the Cardinals and the establishing dominance in conference competition has other schools on notice heading into the spring season campaign. Henchen remains grateful of the opportunity given to him and seems excited for the future of his program. “The college has been fantastic in providing the resources required to move our teams forward and being able to hire great coaches has been one big and important element in making Fisher track and field a force to be reckoned with.”
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Baseball bounces back from losing streak STAFF WRITER
BRENDON LAMPHEAR bll08651@sjfc.edu
Expectations have already been exceeded when it comes to the St. John Fisher men’s baseball team. Going into this season, there was not much to talk about the team because the focus was on all of the players that were lost from last year’s team. In the outside world, expectations were low but within the team, the players knew they had much more potential than what most critics thought. Seniors on a sports team are comparable to white blood cells in the human body. These cells are looked upon to protect and defend the rest of the organisms against foreign invaders and keep the organism healthy. When the count is low, there may not be enough protection and the body may become weak from anything attacking it. This year’s Fisher baseball team has an extremely low count of white blood cells, or seniors, on its team. However the younger classes have most certainly stepped up their game so far, growing into their own roles quickly. This season the Cardinals have a rare combination of four captains, because none of them are seniors. “As a captain, I think the most important part of my role is to allow for my teammates, no matter what year they are, to have a say in the way we run our team,” said junior captain Terry Engels. “I have been able to earn the respect of my teammates throughout the season, and although it has not turned out to be the season we had expected, positive growth with
Left: Junior Mike Roman warming up at the plate. Right: Sophomore Frank Carnevale warms up. | Photo by Julia Laude strong leadership is very important in relation to building our young team.” Fisher started out slower than usual, going 4-8 through 12 games, and was looking to bounce back from a twogame losing streak. What stood between them and a victory was a doubleheader against the 25th ranked team in the country, Case Western Reserve University. Not only was the team ranked, but Fisher was also heading to Cleveland, Ohio to play Case Western on its own home turf. After being up 3-0 through three innings, Fisher realized that it could hang
with this nationally-ranked team and kept that confidence all throughout the rest of the game. After tying the game up at 4 in the sixth inning off of a Calvin Woolhiser single, Fisher swung the momentum its way. Mike Roman then ended the game with a ninth-inning double, scoring Woolhiser and giving Fisher its first big win on the season. It only got better from there for the Cardinals as they had all the momentum going into the second game of the doubleheader. Game number two was a game of big
innings. Fisher was up 5-1 until Case Western had a four-run inning in the sixth to tie the game. The Cardinals kept their intensity and broke this game open scoring the last eight runs of the game and ending the game with a final score of 13-5, sweeping the 25thranked team in the nation on their own turf. “Those two wins were a huge confidence boost for our team,” said Chris Dugan. “We were struggling a bit leading into those games and we were really happy to get two wins against such a well-rounded program.”
Women’s lacrosse looks to rebound SPORT EDITOR
DANNY LINSNER djl08048@sjfc.edu
Walking off the field on last May, following an NCAA loss to York College of Pennsylvania, the St. John Fisher women’s lacrosse team has two options going forward. The first option was to spend the summer thinking about the heartbreaking loss to York. But the second option was to use the loss as motivation and work toward coming back stronger the next year. The team chose the latter. “It was a really tough way to go out last year,” coach Linda Michele said. “We’re using that game as a, sort of, motivation, and we’ll be more prepared for this year’s NCAAs.” What made the loss to York College hard to take wasn’t the fact that the team lost, it was how the team lost. The Cardinals managed to go backand-forth with the Spartans in the first half, which would end 8-7. Fisher would continue to grow its lead in the second half, which got to as large as 12-8. However, York College was able to score five unanswered goals and took the NCAA tournament game 13-12. “The game was absolutely crazy,” senior Erin Ward said. “After the first half, we kind of felt like we had control of the game, but in the second half, we didn’t play well and it ended up costing us.” The NCAA loss ended a pretty im-
Kennedy Frink | Photo provided by women’s lacrosse team’s website pressive season for the Cardinals, who finished with a record of 15-5, which was the team’s third-straight season with 15 wins. The success of the past three seasons has put a lot of pressure on this year’s team to have a similar outcome. To add even more pressure, the team will be without Taylor Hughes, who was the team’s top offensive performer for the past few seasons. Hughes scored 217 goals and 87 assists while at Fisher, which are both records in program history. She also holds the Fisher lacrosse record for points with 304. “It’s had a little impact on us,” Michele said talking about how her team has adjusted without Hughes. “However, we have many other offensive weapons who should step it up this year.” So far this year, the team has relied
on the offensive weapons of senior Samantha Barton and sophomore Jordan Johnson. Barton has 21 goals and five assists this year, while Johnson has added 20 goals and five assists. Freshman Kennedy Frink is currently leading the team with 25 assists to go along with seven goals. Junior Nicole Hart has also played well in goal for the Cardinals this year. She has started all nine games, saved 34 shots and has averaged 9.36 goals allowed per game. In the beginning of the season, the team traveled to Puerto Rico to play two games over spring break. The first game of the trip was a very significant game for the Cardinals; it was a rematch game against York College. The Cardinals were unable to exact their revenge against the Spartans, falling 12-11. The team rebounded by winning its
second game in Puerto Rico 13-9 over Christopher Newport University. When the team returned from Puerto Rico, it got off to a good start to its nonconference schedule, winning the first four games over William Smith, SUNY Oneonta, Buffalo State and Ithaca. After that, the Cardinals suffered their first major setback of the year, falling to the nationally-ranked SUNY Fredonia Blue Devils 17-10. The Cardinals were able to get four goals from Johnson and three goals from Barton, but the Blue Devils were able to pull away from the Cardinals in the second half. The team was able to rally back from the by winning easily over Alfred 18-3. Barton scored four goals in the game, while freshman Kaitlyn Agedal scored three goals. However, the Cardinals couldn’t keep the momentum going, falling in 9-6 against Nazareth and 19-4 at Cortland. For Ward, there are a group of people who have to step up in the rest of the season in order for the team to be successful. “Our freshmen have played well so far this year,” Ward said. “There are going to be some games where they have put a lot of points, when some of the upperclassmen have an off game.” Fisher will have some difficult games coming up on its schedule, including games with Stevens, Utica and SUNY Geneseo. The Cardinals have to win these games if they want to accomplish their preseason goal of going further in the NCAA tournament.
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