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all of the books were business books for finance and investment classes. Struble believes that college textbook theft has become a bigger problem for area colleges lately. “Well, I think everybody’s seen a bit of an uptick,” said Struble. “For us, it’s been dramatic” said Jadlos. She went on to add, “We haven’t had any thefts out of the library in years, and then all of a sudden we get hit two consecutive days.” Although security has no description of the perpetrator(s), they believe that they are not Fisher students. As Struble said, “It’s unfortunate someone from the outside can come in and kind of change our perception of safety and security. [It’s] probably one person from the outside that is doing this and that changes how Fisher is perceived.” Another area of Fisher that has seen increased book theft is the campus bookstore. Manager Dan Edes estimates that at least a couple thousand dollars have been lost due to theft during the last year. “I think it’s unfortunate (about) the library,” said Edes. He added, “It’s a hard
There are non-for-profits that will take clothes, furniture and kitchenware without a question. But there is a non-for-profit that scrutinizes all donations. That’s because this donation can save a life. The American Red Cross made a stop at St. John Fisher College in early February, where they put donors through a step-by-step process before donating their blood. The first few steps happen right at home. The District Supervisor of Operations for the Greater Rochester chapter of the American Red Cross, Brian Smith, said “We like someone who has a meal in them and lots and lots of good fluids –like water, juice, sports drinks, that sort of thing—to get their hydration levels to an optimal level. ”So the night before and the day of donating blood, drinking plenty of water and eating some food that’s high in iron will make donating easier. Donors should also wear comfortable clothing, like a shirt with sleeves that can be rolled up above the elbow easily. Be sure to bring a list of any prescription and/or over-the-counter medications that could be in your system at the time of donation. Donors must be 17 or older and weigh at least 110 pounds. Once you get to the donation site, the process officially begins with signing in. Walk-ins are acceptable, but the Red Cross prefers if you register online beforehand. “We have to have positive identification. A driver’s license with your date of birth is usually the best way to go. Student ID’s do work, but we prefer the date of birth to be shown. Once you have donated and have a donor card, that’s our favorite form of identification,” said Smith. After signing in with an ID, step two starts. First, donors will read the American Red Cross’ manual to make sure they meet their criteria and are able to donate. Next there will be a private and confidential interview where someone from the staff will ask you different follow-up questions such as your health history and places you’ve traveled to recently. You also have the opportunity to ask the staff questions. A common question among interested donors is in regards to piercing and tattoos. Each state is different with their tattoo and piercing regulations. New York State is a non-regulated tattooed state. “We look at that as a little bit of a risk, so we don’t allow people to donate with a fresh tattoo. You have to wait one year. As long as piercings are done professionally with sterile procedures, they are perfectly acceptable,” said Smith. It’s also not a
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Photo by Robin Lalisse St. John Fisher College Associate Director of Safety, Lee Struble showing the kind of textbooks that have been stolen.
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Lavery Library is a place where St. John Fisher students usually feel it’s safe to keep their minds focused on studying without having to worry about the security of their personal belongings. Those days, along with the textbooks of some students, are gone. On Friday, Feb. 1, there was a report of textbooks being stolen from the second floor of the library, according to Fisher’s Associate Director of Safety and Security Lee Struble. The following Monday, there were three more similar incidents. Fisher’s Director of Lavery Library, Melissa Jadlos, explained that these are the first reported thefts of any valuables in the library in the last four to five years. Since the incidents, security measures have increased at the library and patrons are being reminded not to leave personal items unattended. Struble added that almost all of the textbooks taken were in excess of $100 in value each; one book was part of a set which is valued at $240. He also said he believed
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Stolen textbooks Continued from page 1 economy, people need money. I’m not sure who these people are or why they need money, but when you get economic hard times, people are looking for ways to make money.” Edes explained that security measures have been put into place because of the thefts at the book store. There are two cameras outside the bookstore and the textbook section has been closed off after the first couple weeks of school the past two years. Both Struble and Edes mentioned that they have received information that there is an increase on textbook thefts in other colleges in the area. Barnes and Noble operate: Fisher, Nazareth and SUNY Brockport bookstores. According to Robert Kehoe, the chief of University Police at SUNY Brockport, the college experienced three separate incidents
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of book thefts at their college bookstore last year. The thieves were young women who had no affiliation with the college and reside in the city of Rochester. They came to Brockport for the sole purpose of shoplifting textbooks. During a three-week period, Kehoe said, “More than $1,000 in textbooks was stolen from the bookstore. Four arrests were made and each arrest resulted in the stolen books being recovered.” He added, “This is a fairly lucrative method of theft to steal books because they’re so valuable and they can be resold pretty quickly on the secondary market at various textbook stores for pretty good dollars.” Kehoe added that the SUNY Brockport bookstore made a business decision to install surveillance cameras in the facility after the incidents. Fisher’s Director of Campus Safety and Security, Mike McCarthy said, “That while
You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year to be considered for financial aid, including loans. Renewal of aid for late filers will be subject to funding availability.
You can begin filing your 2013-14 FAFSA now! April 1, 2013 is the priority filing date!
KATHLEEN FALLON This blotter is a summary of topics covered during weekly SGA Senate meetings.
Gender Neutral Housing: Allowing a male and a female student to live in a dorm room together; want to test in Founders Hall; SGA passed, moving resolution on to ResLife. Senior Move Out: Instead of moving out by 6 p.m. day of Commencement, move out by 9 p.m.; SGA passed, moving resolution on to ResLife. Athletics Facilities Calendar: A calendar posted online & in SLC lobby stating which sports team will occupy a specific athletic location; resolution passed. New Printer in Basil: Making one quick-print station in Cyber Café; resolution tabled until second read through. Search Committees: New Director of Safety and Security & Director of Health and Wellness Center needed; current director’s retiring and already gone.
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It’s time to think about filing your financial aid application for 2013-14!!!
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Fisher has not alerted local authorities about this issue, it is certainly a possibility if the thefts continue.” Struble described how security thinks the perpetrator(s) are stealing the text book. He said, “They wait for students to leave them in the study rooms while they go to the bathroom or leave the room for a minute.” He added that the school wants to continue to make the library as convenient as possible for students without having to resort to drastic security measures, such as locking up the study rooms or having students sign in and out of the rooms. Struble said, “Well, theft is the number one crime that occurs on college campuses and a large percentage of that is unattended items.” He added, “You hate to say it, but you can’t leave things laying around, where you could three or four years ago, and people did. Now we’re being victimized by it.”
NOTE: Students and parents who have completed their federal tax return should view and transfer their tax information using the IRS Data Retrieval process when completing the FAFSA. If you and your parents have not filed your 2012 federal tax return, you should estimate 2012 income figures, if necessary, in order to meet the April 1st priority filing deadline. After your 2012 federal income tax return has been filed, update your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval process with actual 2012 income figures .
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Continued from page 1 problem if a donor isn’t sure of their blood type. “A lot of people donate for the first time to learn their blood type. So if you’re successful with a donation, you should get that information in about four to six weeks,� said Smith. When the Q&A is over, you’ll also get a mini physical exam to make sure you’re healthy enough to donate. “We check your pulse, blood pressure, hemoglobin level to ensure you have enough to share with us and that we’re not going to do you any harm or harm to anybody else,� said Smith. After all of that, they’ll take you into the
donation area to start saving lives! “We have a special staff called donor specialists. They’re trained by the Red Cross with our procedures and criteria to do the physical screening, the questionnaire and actually drawing the blood,� said Smith. Nursing students aren’t on staff, but several often volunteer and often ask a lot of questions to learn more. Once they take the needle out and put some gauze on to help the blood clot, donors are then ushered into a reception area— The Canteen—where they can snack and drink water or juice for the required 10 to 15 minutes or until they feel up to moving again. After that step, they’re finished! Freshman, Erica Maeder, wanted to
donate blood when the Red Cross came to campus because she has O-positive blood making her a universal donor. Although she wasn’t able to donate, she has given blood in the past and said, “I loved it mainly because I didn’t get light headed afterwards. It went rather quickly and it was a nice experience. It wasn’t painful and I was doing something positive.� O-negative is the universal red blood cell donor and when people think of shortages, chances are they’re talking about red blood cells. O-negative also helps during emergency transfusions. Even though O-negative is universal and helpful, every blood type is needed; there isn’t a bad blood type.
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Dayshawn Simmons, the Resident Director for Haffey Hall, believes that those who choose to be a Resident Adviser (RA) should take the opportunity to grow and evolve as a student leader. “An RA is someone who displays passion for their school and wants to encourage others to do the same,� said Simmons. “They set forward a positive example in the hope that other students will follow.� According to Simmons, students who want to become role models or those who want to help incoming students with the transition to college, should apply to be an RA. “Every RA has a different skill set and personality,� he said. “All the RAs come together so that we have this great team that encourages and supports each other.� A list of RA duties can be found on the Residential Life section of St. John Fisher College’s website. According to Brandon Lyles, the current RA at Murphy Hall, the position requires time and dedication. “Developing a greater understanding of their own identity as well as the identity, of the residential community, is important,� Lyles said. Lyles added that discovering the importance of community and displaying positive behavior towards relationships and personal health are also import ant aspects of the position. An “open door policy� helps to establish relationships with other students. According to the website, the requirements for being an RA include enrollment at Fisher for at least a semester and living on campus for a year. An RA must also be enrolled in the RA seminar course with an overall GPA of at least a 2.5. Students interested in becoming an RA must first attend an information panel to make sure the position is a good fit for them. The student must then apply for the position – a process which has four steps: completing two questionnaires; submitting a resume; and interviewing to evaluate a student’s understanding of the position. If accepted, the student will take part in training and help prepare the residence halls for other students before the semester begins. For more information or questions about becoming an RA, contact Stephanie Ketterl, Associate Director of Residential Life, at (585) 385-8281 or sketterl@sjfc.edu.
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Fisher Funnies
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Dear Ava, My boyfriend and I broke up in the fall because I was going away to college and he was staying home. For the first couple of weeks I was completely heartbroken but I eventually let it go. We’ve tried talking since then, but it always turns into a fight. After a month or so without talking our conversations became civil and it actually felt calming to talk to him. We talked for a while and he admitted to missing me a lot (I miss him too). At the end of one of our conversations he said goodbye and called me by one of our old “pet names.” Now I am totally confused on what do to: do I stay single or do I pursue this relationship again? After four years is it worth it to go again? -- Heartbroken and confused
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More Class Options Needed Jasmine Montgomery Staff Writer jdm07369@sjfc.edu
As a transfer student coming into St. John Fisher, having graduated from another institution, I already have taken the 60 credit hour maximum for my major. But now I’m finding myself stuck taking classes that, albeit they’re still for my degree, are just not what I am looking for when it comes to my career. I decided to do a little survey and spoke to my friends from different majors. My friends in the School of Nursing said they were happy with all the classes they are offered. And then there were those in the Chemistry program who said they wish they had some classes being offered here at Fisher that are not. Candace Benjamin, a junior chemistry major with a concentration in biochemistry, is pleased with her major and
feels that the classes she takes will help in her pursuit of a research career but, she also has other interests. “I wish that there was a class in color chemistry, chemistry dealing with the way that colors interact with one another.” Quintell White, a junior double management and Spanish major, said “I would have liked to take Sign Language. It’s not really for my major, but I feel like I could benefit from communicating with different types of people.” Personally, I wish they offered more public relations classes. But instead of just complaining about what isn’t being offered at Fisher, I decided to go speak to Dr. David Pate, Dean of the School of the Arts. When I explained to him my concern about certain classes not being offered, his response was, “Not every class is offered for every student.” Programs are made with the incoming freshmen students in mind. The goal is to build the most well rounded program for students to graduate in four years, but it doesn’t really help when you are a transfer student or are looking for a different curriculum.
In a perfect world you could come into college with that dream job in mind and pick your major and take all the classes that suit your interests. But the fact remains, we don’t live in a perfect world. The best way for a student to get the full experience is to exhaust all options. Finding out from academic advisers which classes are good to take or what is close to what you want to do with your life. Pate explained that sometimes the classes are under different names and you wouldn’t know that they exist if you don’t read the class curriculum. Talk with the professors that teach something close to what you want to take to see if a course can be developed. “Faculty is always looking to keep the curriculum relevant, but of course these things take time.” said Pate Independent studies and internships are always a option. “When in doubt: ask. The answer is not always going to be yes, but often times there are ways to work around it,” said Pate. So if there is something that you are interested in I suggest that you make it known. The only way change occurs is if attention is brought to it.
Dear Heartbroken and Confused, When I first read this my immediate response was “go for it!” If you really do miss him it might be worth a shot. Just be sure that what you’re feeling is not nostalgia for times past; sometimes the line between love and loneliness blurs. Take it slow and test the waters before you dive right in. Remember that Skype and texting can only get you so far. It’s the little things in a relationship—which can only happen in person—that make it feel extraordinary; like holding hands, cuddling and kissing. Complete honesty—with yourself and with him—about how you’re feeling is going to be key if you really want this to progress. Feeling overwhelmed is natural in a situation like this and the fair thing would be to let him know your feelings. If you are both invested in this flirtation becoming a relationship then you can make it work. But, if you find that compromise is difficult and neither of you are happy then maybe it’s just not the right time to try again. Best of luck, Ava
Looking for a job or an internship? Plan on attending the 22nd annual Rochester Area Career Expo (RACE) Thursday, February 28, 2013 Time: 2:00—5:00 P.M. Doubletree Hotel, Jefferson Road, HenrieDa, NY For More InformaIon Go To: hDp://www.Racda.Org/Race/ParIcipants
Please call the Career Center if you have any questions: (585) 385-8050
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Just wait for the shuttle Campus Chatter Christina Guzman Staff Writer cg09609@sjfc.edu
Fisher commuters you are not alone, I know what you’re thinking everyday when you try to find a parking space. It’s frustrating, irritable, and makes you whisper under your breath—or shout—profanities. Being a commuter myself, I know the struggle of finding a parking space for classes is a challenge. One morning I asked Darcy Geddis, my daily shuttle driver, what she has observed and noticed concerning commuter parking this current semester. “Early person gets the spot,” she said bluntly as we hit a red light. She explained that, “most kids are aware of parking and parking services.” I shared with Geddis that I wasn’t aware of the parking services, and I’ve been going to Fisher for over a year now grinding my teeth as I run late to class, due to lack of spaces. Another commuter informed me that I could park across the lot, and the bus— also known as Geddis—will drive me over to campus. Senior Marcus Costich shared that the “biggest issue is finding parking for my 9: 30 morning class. The only real option is to arrive at 8:30 for a spot or park at Park and Ride.” He added that most of the time he arrives late and gets parking tickets for parking in faculty/visitor spots.
Sophomore Emily Keenan thinks that the construction this year has played a major role in lack of parking spaces. She said that “the main parking lot in front of the science center should only be for faculty and commuters, and not visitors because it is the only parking lot closest to the classrooms.” Parking spaces aren’t the only issue. The other half of the buzz around the Fisher hallways is the tickets given out by security. Kennan believes “it is awful how security gives tickets out when we park in “not acceptable” parking just because we want to make it to class on time. A school that we pay a lot for, already is profiting for their lack of facilities.” Fisher students, shouldn’t we be penalized for the lack of parking available for commuters? Commuter Council has said that the issues of parking have gotten worse due to the construction. We’re told to use the Park ‘n’ Ride lot, but, during these cold days, the walk is not enjoyable from that lot to campus. Parking in Murphy is another option but it is usually not used due to poor location. And lastly, parking by Pioch and Wegmans School of Nursing is usually packed because the lot is also used for events. Commuter Council shared some of their ideas to fix the problems: limit the amount of parking stickers that Fisher gives out and/ or adding another parking lot. Which isn’t a bad idea if there’s construction already occurring; why not kill two birds with one stone? This is a difficult situation that concerns not just commuters, but also faculty and security. While you and I must wait to see what will be done of this issue, remind yourself that this is not forever.
What are your plans for Spring Break?
Compiled by LaQuan Hounshell Going to Aruba to sit on the beach and figure out post graduation plans. J.P Russo Senior Computer Science Syracuse, N.Y.
Hanging at home watching TV and relaxing with the family. Lorena Rodriquez Junior Nursing Bronx, N.Y.
Going to Spain to travel and explore the culture. Josh Fribush Senior Sociology Albany, N.Y.
House sit for a friend and sleep. Cecilia Zygmont Sophomore International Studies Higganum, C.T.
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Go home, sleep a lot and spend time with the family. Liz Merrill Freshman Childhood Special Education East Amherst, N.Y.
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Going to Florida with my dad and brother to relax on the beach.
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Olivia Edens Sophomore Biology Henrietta, N.Y.
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Vagina Monologues takes a new tone LIFESTYLES EDITOR
JHERELL DRAIN jdd04972@sjfc.edu
St. John Fisher’s theater club, Fisher Players, addressed the theme of domestic violence through its premiere Friday night of “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer.” The show, which featured the performance of writings aimed to eliminate violence against women and girls, was directed by, and stars, senior Julie Moslow. The showcentered on several individuals— mostly women—who have experienced difficult and sensitive situations. While watching the play, Moslow advises audience members to reflect on the issues that people, especially women, are facing in society—in hope that they will make a positive change to help. Moslow’s performance of a funny, honest and sassy teenager made the audience laugh as she began to recount her experience at a party. From there, Moslow successfully shifted her mood from cheerful to serious when describing her character’s near rape. Moslow’s performance focused on her character’s nearly tragic night at a party. After getting into a car with a guy named “Maurice,” Moslow’s character is almost raped after driving to an empty parking lot. Sophomore Laura Pollessini’s performance, during “Fur is Back,” focused on a more serious response to the casual question “What’s up?” Pollessini’s character delves into a range of troubling issues, such as rape and abuse. The show also covered cultural issues that affect women. In “Dear Ama,” senior Elise Sielski’s character, who’s Muslim, reveals her reluctant marriage to an older man. The-
decision regarding the marriage was made without the consent of Sielski’s character, who was only 5-years-old at the time the decison was made. The play’s dramatic and emotional themes were coupled with genuine performances by the actors and actresses. In “My House is Wallpapered with Lies,” sophomore Gretchen Dykes and seniors Amanda Kapus and Allison Marciano portrayed three young girls faced with a serious question: Why does God make people violent? Despite being college students, the three young women played young girls realistically. Along with the performances from the cast, the play also benefitted from the simple set design. The only props used consistently throughout the entire play were a lamp and a chair, which the play’s narrator, junior Paula Bernardoni, sat in throughout the entire play. Other props used by the characters, such as a gravestone and other chairs, were brought onto the stage as each character began a new scene. Although simple, the props used in the play—coupled with the overall setting— shifted the focus entirely on the monologues of each of the characters. With each character revealing serious—often traumatic— experiences, the quaint setting allowed for little distractions. The play’s theme of domestic violence has recently become a prominent issue in the Rochester community. In particular, the death of a State University of New York College at Brockport student, Alexandra Kogut last September, by her then-boyfriend, Clayton Whittemore. According to the Moslow’s note in the play’s program, the “horrific incidents surrounding violence” that occurred last year urged her to address the issue within this year’s play.
Photo by Taylor Ramsey Megan Ryan in her performance of “I’m thinking I closed my eyes for the last time.”
Cardinal Critiques “Zero Dark Thirty” A must see movie STAFF WRITER
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Zero Dark Thirty ■■ DIRECTOR Kathryn Bigelow ■■ RATING: R ■■ RUNNING TIME 157 MINUTES
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From the time the Navy SEALs boarded the helicopters at the end of the movie, the intensity level of “Zero Dark Thirty” was through the roof. In the film, Jessica Chastain plays the roll of Maya, a CIA agent in charge of discovering and locating those responsible for Al Qaeda attacks on the United States. Maya was recruited out of high school and since then the CIA had been her life. Her expertise includes interrogations and, although her style is a little rough around the edges, her intentions are honorable. She prefers to work alone and she proves that she can get the job done that way. Maya immerses herself into the job and dedicates her whole life to finding Osama Bin Laden. After a 10-year hunt, she finds a lead and is determined to pursue it until Bin
Laden is found. The director, Kathryn Bigleow did an effective job with the layout of the movie, showing great organization and effects.
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Chastain has a powerful presence and genuinely displayed emotion throughout the film. This is shown during the first scene of the movie in which Maya helps other C.I.A agents torture a man who may have information regarding a possible attack on the United States. Maya holds her ground by not giving in to help the man and urges him to tell the truth so he can survive. While watching this scene, I wanted to help the man being tortured. On the other hand, he helped with the attack on Sept. 11, 2001, so there was no time for playing games. “Zero Dark Thirty” is the kind of movie that would cause you to turn off your phone the whole entire time. It is an incredible movie and worth spending two and a half hours in a dark theater.
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Teddi Dance for Love makes a difference Photos provided by photo editor, Julia Laude
Top: The Teddi Dance begins its 24 hour marathon with a Zumba Left - ( L to R) Back-Trevor Wilkes, Joe d’Aguostino, Ryan Sherman, Front- Tony Diperma, Matt Naton, Chis Dugan Below: A phot collage showed memories from Teddi’s past.
Right - Lauren Ownes, Olivia Lopez, Krystyna Loes, Doralie Lopez, Keala Mahoney, Nina Fufaro, Heather Telaak Below: The inside of the Student Learning Center was lined with Teddi banners.
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Mr. Fisher competition challenges gender roles
photo by Julia Laude ( L to R) Bill Walter, Matt Turner, Jose Ramos, Mike LaFave, Christopher Ford ASSISTANT LIFESTYLES EDITOR
CHRISTOPHER FORD cjf09196@sjfc.edu
The Student Activities Board hosted its annual male beauty pageant, “Mr. Fisher,” in the Cleary Auditorium. Audience members who attended the free event enjoyed an evening of refined talent, stylish fashion, and a fair bit of contestant deprecation; as five nominated candidates suffered through multiple elimination stages in hopes of donning the Mr. Fisher sash. Keeping the event loose and lighthearted, Masters of Ceremony Stephen Pavente and Shannon Davis provided both color commentary and amusing interactions with both the contestants as well as the panel of judges. The judges, who scored and, ultimately eliminated the contestants as the night progressed, included both staff members of the Student Life office, as well as students. In accordance with traditional, and fully produced beauty pageants, candidates for the prestigious title had to: demonstrate their prowess in style; showcase a personal talent; answer both trivia and interview questions; and the final contestants had to
Matt Turner cooks a grilled cheese sandwhich for the talent portion of the competition
face off in a surprise challenge. As far as the judges and crowd were Naturally, the level of competition was high, and with two cash prizes awaiting concerned, however, Student Government the first and second-ranked candidates, the Association President Turner executed the stakes were even higher. Nominated by their most amusing act. He admitted, “I literally fellow students, the Mr. Fisher contestants don’t have any talents,” as he slowly, but included Jose Ramos, Matt Turner, Bill surely, cooked a grilled cheese sandwich Walter, Mike LaFave and Christopher Ford. between two clothing irons. The judges were apparently not too imDecked in collared shirts and hip shoes, pressed with this each contestant had long-winded act, certainly earned their “The winner was if not original and spot in the limelight, decided in a unique tasty performance, but it would be senior Turner was the Jose Ramos who would surprise challenge that as first contestant to be proudly earn the title eliminated. “Mr. Fisher.” tested the candidate’s The second The path to victory, abilities to apply makeup round of the contest however, was not an easy one. Even as the to girl while blindfolded. ” brought the remaining four contestants contestants took their front and center to turns performing their rehearsed talents, there was no clear leader answer a series of questions about female among them. Ramos wowed the audience related topics. Contestants were asked to list with a recitation of a heartfelt and origi- current celebrity couples in addition to namnal poem he had written. Walter admirably ing brands of makeup and designer clothing. rapped to “Same Love” by Macklemore. These tasks apparently were quite formidaLaFave covered “Twinkle Twinkle, Little ble in the minds of the contestants, who had Star” on his violin. And Ford covered “Rock very little to say on any of the subjects. The evening also got a little romantic in honor & Roll” by Eric Hutchinson on his guitar.
Winner Jose Ramos answering interview questions
Photo by Julia Laude
photo by Julia Laude
of St. Valentine as contestants were asked to describe their ideal Valentine’s Day date. For contestant Walter, this meant asking an emcee to escort his girlfriend in the audience to another location so he could share his plans for her to the audience without spoiling the surprise. Apparently his dream date didn’t impress the judges as he and Ford were both eliminated, leaving Ramos and LaFave to compete for the larger of the two cash prizes and of course, the “Mr. Fisher” title. The winner was decided in a unique surprise challenge that tested the candidate’s abilities to apply makeup to girl while blindfolded. Of course from an objective point-ofview, it doesn’t make much sense to test makeup familiarity and date-planning experience in a beauty pageant, but it’s these slightly obscure details along with the casual candidates, high-value raffles and general intimacy between the judges, audience, and performers that made the competition an entertaining event. The pacing of the evening was impressive, and the relationship between the contestants and the audience was one that you could only find in a comfortably small school like St. John Fisher. To put it simply, Mr. Fisher was a success.
Photo by Julia Laude ( L to R) Bill Walter, Matt Turner, Jose Ramos, Mike LaFave, Christopher Ford
Sports CARDINAL COURIER
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
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One last effort to recruit athletes SPORTS EDITOR
DANNY LINSNER djl08048@sjfc.edu
The St. John Fisher athletic department hosted a recruiting event to make one final push to convince recruits to attend Fisher. The event is one of many recruiting events hosted by the Fisher athletic department throughout the year. For the women’s soccer team, which was in attendance, this event is a make-it or break-it in order to ensure that they will get the best possible recruiting class for next season. Women’s soccer head coach and associate athletic director Jill McCabe talked about the importance of recruiting to help make her team better. “It’s critical,” McCabe said. “It’s the only way you’re going to get the players you want, the team chemistry you want, and the level of player you want.” The event began with a talk with athletic director Bob Ward and the Associate Director of Freshmen Admissions. The two talked with the students and their parents, who had the option to come to the meeting with their
son/daughter, about what each student can expect during their freshman year at Fisher and any other final paperwork that needs to be filled out before they attend college. The recruits then went and had lunch with a professor in the major that the recruit would be interested in. The recruits discussed with their professors all about the major at Fisher and some of the important classes that a student would have to take in that major. The students continued their tour around campus, following their lunch with their professor, by one of the student tour guides. The students visited all parts of the campus, from academic, to athletic, to social buildings that are on campus. Following the tour, each of the recruits split up and went to attend meetings with the team they were interested in. The teams talked with each of their recruits about the many benefits of playing for their teams and the many benefits of attending Fisher. Most teams had their head coach or one or two of their assistant coaches talk during their meetings.
For McCabe and her women’s soccer team, she explained that most of the recruiting is done by herself and some of her assistant coaches. McCabe says that some of her assistant coaches can’t do recruiting because they have full time jobs to go along with coaching, so they do not have a lot of time to commit to recruiting for her team. The day concluded in the evening with dinner at the Ward-Haffey dining hall. The students and their parents were able to taste many variety of foods that the dining hall offered, and a chance to talk one-on-one with the players on their prospective team about the experiences on the team and at Fisher overall. After the dinner, many of the teams went off-campus to a social event to give the recruits a fun night out while at Fisher. The women’s soccer team offered such an event and took some of their recruits to a glow bowling event sponsored by the Commuter Council. The recruits were able to stay overnight with a player on the team that is the recruit is hoping to play for. The recruit stays the
night. Then, in the morning, the players have brunch and touch base one last time with their team before going back home. For Fisher, these recruiting events can be extremely invaluable to help build a strong athletic program. Also, the recruiting events can have a big impact on whether or not a player will come to Fisher or choose to go somewhere else. “It had a huge impact on me,” said Kirsta Pilla, a junior and current member of the women’s soccer team. “I went on a recruiting event, and I stayed with a girl that went to the same high school as I did, and I really good time. The next morning, I told my mom that I wanted to go Fisher.” When prospective women’s soccer recruit Elise Viola came to St. John Fisher she had already made her decision to attend St. John Fisher in the fall; today was just confirmation of a decision made many months ago. “Everybody was very nice today,” Viola said after dinner. “Everybody was like ‘How can I help you?’ “How can I make your day easier?’ It really made me feel better about coming to Fisher in the fall.”
COURIER SCOREBOARD MEN’S BASKETBALL
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Fisher 82, Stevens 73
Stevens 54, Fisher 43
Stevens at St. John Fisher, Feb. 16
Stevens at St. John Fisher, Feb. 16
Stevens
31 42 73
Stevens
21 33 54
SJFC
36 46 82
SJFC
26 17 43
Points - Assists:
Points - Assists:
Stevens - Jones 16-2, Thompson 16-2 SJFC- Lott 18-6, Wier 16-1
Stevens - Krause 16-3, Avis 12-4 SJFC - Cusack 13-0, Seavitt 11-0
Fisher 77, Hartwick 60
Fisher 68, Hartwick 57
Hartwick at St. John Fisher, Feb. 15
Hartwick at St. John Fisher, Feb. 15
Hartwick
25 35 60
Hartwick
23 34 57
SJFC
29 48 77
SJFC
27 41 68
Points - Assists:
Points - Assists:
Harwick - Bradley 20-1, Keane 13-2 SJFC - Plata 17-2, Lott 14-5
Hartwick - Dumas 24-0, Foglia 20-1 SJFC - Velasco 34-2, Buckner 12-2
Fisher 78, Nazaerth 50 St. John Fisher at Nazareth, Feb. 12
SJFC
43 35 78
Nazareth
27 23 50
Points - Assists:
SJFC - Lott 17-4, Kinard 13-1 Nazareth - Stephens 20-2, B. Ford 9-1
Nazareth 65, Fisher 50 St. John Fisher at Nazareth, Feb. 12
SJFC
15 35 50
Nazareth
24 41 65
Points - Assists:
SJFC - Velasco 14-4, Buckner 10-1 Nazareth - Kelly 21-3, Shaw 14-9
Fisher 75, Houghton 62
Fisher 80, Houghton 70
St. John Fisher at Houghton, Feb. 5
St. John Fisher at Houghton, Feb. 5
SJFC
34 41 75
SJFC
35 45 80
Houghton
21 41 62
Houghton
29 41 70
Points - Assists:
Points - Assists:
SJFC - Plata 21-1, Lott 19-7 Houghton - Confair 14-1, O’Brien 11-4
SJFC - Cusack 25-2, Buckner 23-1 Houghton - Gaffney 25-1, Hammersley 15-4
Compiled by Emily Mein
STANDINGS
*-Denotes Empire 8 Conference opponent
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
MEN’S BASKETBALL
AS OF FEB. 17
AS OF FEB. 17
1. Stevens 2. Ithaca Fisher 4. Utica 5. Nazareth 6. Hartwick 7. Elmira 8. Alfred 9. Houghton
Empire 8 W L 1. Ithaca 13 1 2. Hartwick 9 4 3. Stevens 8 6 4. Fisher 7 7 Utica 7 7 Nazareth 7 7 7. Elmira 4 10 8. Houghton 0 0 Alfred 0 13
Empire 8 Overall W L W L 11 3 21 4 10 4 17 8 10 4 17 8 8 6 12 13 7 7 15 10 4 9 12 12 3 11 6 19 2 11 6 18 0 0 1 24
Overall W L 23 2 17 7 14 11 12 13 12 13 10 15 9 16 10 14 6 18
UPCOMING GAMES BASEBALL
Date Sat. Feb 23 Sat. Feb. 23 Sat. March 2 Sun. March 3
SOFTBALL
Opponent vs. King’s v s. Plattsburgh vs. Penn St. Altoona (DH) vs. Aurora
Time 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
MEN’S INDOOR TRACK Date Opponent Time Sat. Feb. 23 NYSCTC Championship TBA
MEN’S BASKETBALL Date Opponent Fri. Feb. 22 vs. Ithaca* Sat. Feb 23 vs. Utica/Stevens* (must win on Friday to play Saturday)
Time 8:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
MEN’S LACROSSE Date Opponent Thurs. Feb. 28 v s. Clarkson Tues. March 5 at Piedmont Fri. March 8 vs. Birmingham-Southern Tues. March 12 vs. Brockport
Time 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Date Tues. Feb. March Tues. 12 5 Wed. March 6 Fri. March 8 Fri. March 8
Opponent at (DH) at Emory Nazareth* at Lagrange (DH) vs. St. Thomas
Time 1:00 p.m. p.m. 6:00 5:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m.
vs. Methodist
3:00 p.m.
WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK Date Opponent Time Sat. Feb. 23 NYSCTC Championship TBA
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Date Opponent Fri. Feb. 22 vs. Ithaca* Sat. Feb. 23 vs. Stevens/Hartwick* (must win on Friday to play Saturday)
Time 6:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
WOMEN’S LACROSSE Date Fri. March 1
Opponent at William Smith
Time 5:00 p.m.
Wed. March 6 Fri. Fri. March March 8 8 Wed. March 13
at Occidental atvs.Redlands Hartwick * vs. Geneseo
7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
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Baseball roster on deck for new season STAFF WRITER
TRAVIS LARNER tjl02379@sjfc.edu
The St. John Fisher baseball team is preparing to build off of one of the most successful seasons in program history and make another postseason run in 2013. Last season, the Cardinals tied a school record with 31 wins and took third place in the Mideast Regionals. “We hope we can make a run like we did last year,” said head coach Brandon Potter. “We’re really talented, and we have a lot of depth, which you need. Hopefully we don’t have a lot of injuries, which is always a big concern, and stay healthy. So far we have, and we’re hoping we can repeat what we did last year and go farther if we can.” “[We’re going to miss] the whole class of 2012,” said senior outfielder Sean Osterman. “Not to knock on anyone on this year’s team, but every guy in that class contributed in some sort of way.” Osterman is one of nine seniors on this year’s team. He and Ben Bostick will be mainstays in the outfielder for the Cardinals. Osterman, a Pittsford native, was named a Third Team All-American in 2012 by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings. “Last year’s team had some of the best team chemistry of any team I have been a part of,” Osterman said. “[Bostick] and I have big shoes to fill to try to get everyone on this year’s team to be on the same page and build chemistry so we can succeed as a team and not just as individuals.” Bostick was an All-New York Region First Team selection as a second baseman, but will make the move to the outfield for his senior campaign. He isn’t a complete stranger to the position, as he served as an all-star outfielder for the Newark Pilots of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League this past summer. “The biggest difference in preparing myself for the season has been learning how to play each outfield position,” Bostick said. “Aside from footwork drills and long tossing, I have talked with people about how to better myself at the game.” According to Potter, freshman infielder Mike Roman is one player to watch for this season. Roman, a sectional champion wrestler as a high school senior, was a Democrat and Chronicle All-Greater Rochester selection. Roman is vying to earn Bostick’s spot at second base. “We had a couple position players that came in that can make an impact,” said pitcher Justin D’Amato. “There’s a freshman, Mike Roman; he can make an impact starting at second.” D’Amato will lead the Cardinals pitching staff coming off the best season in college history. He finished a perfect 11-0, breaking his own record single-season win record. He also set a single-season record with 97 strikeouts.
The junior southpaw only needs three wins and 23 strikeouts to become the school’s all-time leader in both categories, surpassing new pitching coach Dan Jurik, who is the only player in school history to be drafted in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Junior Mohawk Valley Community College transfer Sean Badger and returning sophomore Ryan Smith will also be part of the Cardinals rotation “We have two left-handed pitchers, starters, Sean Badger and Ryan Smith,” D’Amato said. “They should have a big impact if they stay healthy.” Returning to close the bullpen is sophomore Thomas Dybas. In his freshman season, Dybas led Fisher with four saves with an ERA of 2.43 in 15 appearances, and was regarded by Potter as “one of our most talented pitchers.” The Cardinals open their season on the road with a doubleheader against Kings College and Plattsburgh State on Feb. 23 in Flemington, N.J. They continue their road trip with their annual stop in Winter Haven, FL for a seven-game stand. Fisher’s first home game is on March 26 against SUNY Brockport. “Playing in Florida is amazing,” Osterman said. “You can get outside in 80-degree weather. The worst part about our Florida trip is leaving.” Key players from the class of 2012 include Fisher’s corner infielders, two outfielders and three pitchers. First baseman Steve Karnyski became the first player from Fisher to be named a First Team All-American, and also earned Empire 8 Conference and New York Region Player of the Year Awards. He led the team in nearly every offensive category, setting single-season records in at-bats, hits, and runs scored while leading the team with a .427 batting average. Third baseman Peter Krysztof, outfielders Ben Ward and Matt Klock also graduated from last year’s team along with pitchers Jason Beaumont, Tim Johnson and Tim Sylvester. Key players who graduated: Jason Beaumont, pitcher Tim Johnson, pitcher Steve Karnyski, first base Matt Klock, outfield Peter Kryzstof, third base Tim Sylvester, pitcher Ben Ward, outfield Leading returners: Shane Barley, outfield, sophomore Ben Bostick, outfield, senior Justin D’Amato, pitcher, junior Thomas Dybas, pitcher, sophomore Nick Flemister, catcher, junior Sean Osterman, outfield, senior Chris Roeder, shortstop, junior Newcomers to watch: Sean Badger, pitcher, junior (transfer) Shawn Corrigan, pitcher, junior (transfer) Matt Creenan, designated hitter, junior (transfer) Mike Fahy, first base, junior (transfer) Bryant Moore, outfielder, sophomore (transfer) Erin Moskal, pitcher, freshman Mike Roman, second base, freshman
Stock photo of Fisher baseball player.
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Softball team prepares for doubleheader year ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
EMILY MEIN
eem00114@sjfc.edu
After finishing 34-14 last season, Coach Len Maiorani thinks that the sky is the limit for the St. John Fisher College softball team. “This year’s team is very, very good and could take this right to the very, very end,” Maiorani said. Eight seniors lead this year’s team of 24 girls who, according to Maiorani, have shown tremendous work ethic and leadership. “They’re great kids and they have worked harder than any group we have ever had,” he said. Sarah Stefanon, a senior pitcher, and one of this year’s team captains has her eyes set on winning the conference so that Fisher can host the Empire 8 postseason games. “That would be absolutely ideal,” Stefanon said. “I love our field and staying here would be amazing instead of going to Ithaca again.” Stefanon added that she wants her team to play hard and not regret what they’ve done or how they did it. Shelby Marie, the team’s catcher and second captain, said she wants to see the team not only come together, but win and achieve great things this season. Marie, also a senior, added that she just wants to relish the moment. “This is senior year, this is it,” she said. This year’s team also features eight freshman who, according to Maiorani, could get
some significant playing time this year. But, Maiorani added that the freshman will have to be patient because of the number of seniors on the team. Throughout the season, the Cardinals will play their various opponents in a series of double headers where the home and visiting
teams are switched after the first game. This means that Fisher will play each opponent twice in the same day - once as the home team and once as the away team, no matter the location. In past seasons, the Cardinals have gone to the Tucson Invitational in Arizona dur-
Softball huddling before the game
Photo by Danny Linsner
ing spring break but this year, the team was invited to the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association Lead-Off Classic in Columbus, Ga. “It’s invitation only; they invite the top 20 teams in the country so it’s very prestigious to get an invitation to this,” Maiorani said. The Cardinals have been invited to this event in the past, but the trip has never been possible because the dates didn’t coincide with Fisher’s spring break. “We have a chance to play big name Division III schools that are really good at softball,” Stefanon said. “The fact that we were invited to this tournament is a huge deal in itself. I think it’s going to be exciting.” Marie added that the event will be a test for the team and that it will show them what they are made of. According to Maiorani, the team is most looking forward to playing Ithaca. “They’re our rivals and they have a very rich tradition in softball,” he said. “We’ve kind of knocked their door down a little bit so it’s made the rivalry a little bit more intense.” Stefanon added that the emotion playing Ithaca brings is something that the team loves and looks forward to each season. “You’re gunning for one team and that’s Ithaca in our conference,” she said. “What I’ve seen from the team in the past few years is when we do the best is when we’re the most unified and this is a year that I’ve really seen that.” The softball team starts its season on March 5 in Atlanta, Ga. where they will take on Emory University.
Men’s Lacrosse sees underdog status as key advantage LEAD REPORTER
ROBIN LALISSE rl05145@sjfc.edu
After losing four All-Americans from last year’s 11-5 team, St. John Fisher’s men’s lacrosse team was ranked fourth in the Empire 8 preseason poll. But, for seniors Ryan Freije and Michael Boisvert, that is exactly where they want to start. “We’re definitely rated as an underdog, which is good, and I love that,” said Freije, a defensive midfielder and faceoff man. “That’s my favorite part about playing for St. John Fisher. We’ve always been rated as an underdog, and that’s huge. We’ll take advantage of that this year, too.” “I think being fourth gives us a reason,” said Boisvert, an attacker. “It gives us something to prove. We have to go out and show that we are better than the fourth-best team in the Empire 8, which we haven’t been able to do the past couple years, but this year we really feel like we have a good squad, and definitely should be better than fourth in the Empire 8.” But the challenge to prove that they’re better than fourth in the conference will be difficult, as eighth-year head coach John C. Johnson believes this year’s schedule is the best in terms of competition that he has had at Fisher. Besides the Empire 8 schedule, the Cardinals play RIT, and top 20 nationally ranked Endicott and Roger Williams University during the Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament in mid-March. Another obstacle will be the inexperience of the team in terms of depth, especially
on the offensive end. Coach Johnson said Fisher will have to lean on the defense early on because of that, and that inexperience is something that will have to overcome through a bit of trial by fire. “The experience part is going to be a little bit of an issue because we’re a little bit inexperienced,” said Johnson. “We have some experienced kids, but some of our depth is not experienced. We have a lot of our guys that our back that played significant roles the past couple of years for us, but we’re going to have to be in a position where we are going to count on some other kids to basically get to that level a little bit quicker, maybe.” The job to get the offense ready as soon as possible falls upon the shoulders of fifthyear assistant coach Mark Rice. Rice has seen a lot of progress, but knows that for the Cardinals to be at their best, a lot more needs to be done. “I think we’ve made big strides, said Rice. “We still have a ways to go to get to where we want to be, but we’re on schedule for what we are trying to do, and hopefully we’ll keep working hard to achieve what we need to.” On the defensive side, senior goalie Jamie Campagna returns as the starter, as he had a .533 save percentage while holding teams to less than nine goals a game while garnering 145 saves in a season where he started all 16 games. Though the Cardinals only return one of seven all-conference performers from last year’s team, Boisvert believes this team will have some acclaimed performers as well. “We’ve got a lot of really good players stepping into those shoes,” said Boisvert. “They’re definitely big shoes to fill, but I
feel like we have potentially a couple AllAmericans on this team as well who can step up and take a load on. I won’t go into who I think we’ll be an All-American, but I definitely feel like we have some potential All-Americans on this team.” Johnson said that though one of his goals is to always have his team get better daily, a major goal would be to win the Empire 8 and make it to the NCAA tournament, something Fisher has not done. “It would be a great accomplishment if we could make it to the NCAAs, and in order to do that, like coach said, we do have to get better every day, and we have to con-
tinue getting better,” said Boisvert. “There’s been a couple practices this year where we have not done that, and I think the attitude of the team in general, though is very good, and I really believe that we will get better and I think we have a good chance to make it to the NCAAs.” After the two disappointing practices, Boisvert saw a more focused team that needed to get much better. “I think that was the main consensus of the whole team,” said Boisvert. “The whole team saw the practice. The whole team really stepped up and the next couple practices were that much better.”
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