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by Nicole Russo in News
It's not unusual to find students pulling an all-nighter on a college campus. But add dancing, music and a good cause and what do you have?
The 26th Annual Teddi Dance for Love, which raised $32,776.91 for Camp Good Days and Special Times on Feb. 8 and 9.…
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by Mike Spier in News
The St. John Fisher College Cardinals upset the top-seeded Ithaca Bombers, 88-68, in the semifinals of the Empire 8 Conference tournament on Friday night at Ithaca College.
With the win, the fourth-seeded Cardinals advance to the finals to face third-seeded Nazareth College, a team they have not beat thus far this season, on Saturday at 3 p.m.…
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by Mike Spier in News
Apparently, the third time wasn't the charm.
St. John Fisher College was edged by Nazareth, 64-63, on Saturday afternoon in the Empire 8 Conference Championship finals.
It was the third time the Cardinals have lost to the Golden Flyers this season.…
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by Megan Baker in News
Music filled the campus center on Friday, Feb. 22 as "guitar heroes" gathered to raise money for the rebuilding of New Orleans.
Scott Michaels, Frank Catalano, Ryan McQueen, Justin Acker and Matt Galvin battled it out onstage to classic rock hits such as Tom Petty's "Last Dance with Mary Jane" and Stevie Ray Vaughn's "Pride and Joy.…
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by Kyle Hayes in News
Dr. Robert Loss, a prominent Rochester dermatologist and a member of the St. John Fisher Board of Trustees, died at the age of 56 on Friday, Jan. 25 of an aneurysm that ruptured in his aorta.
A memorial service and mass were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb.…
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by Megan Baker in News
Want an extra $300?
In hopes of bettering the economy, the United States Congress passed an economic stimulus package on Feb. 7 that will give $168 billion in refund checks to 130 million Americans. In order to qualify, you must have made at least $3,000 and file a 1040 or 1040EZ federal tax return with the IRS for 2007.…
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by Tori Parmenter in News
Students have probably all seen, or at least heard, about the antics that happen over spring break. Thanks to MTV, we are all guided to think that spring break is a rite of passage - something students strive to do before they graduate from college.
However fun spring break can be, safety can become a problem for students enjoying the sun and surf.…
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by Megan Newell in News
On Dec. 21, 2007, Donald Bain, president of St. John Fisher College, was reappointed to the Seventh Judicial District's Judicial Election Qualification Commission in New York State. Originally appointed to a one-year term in February of 2007, he will now be serving a three-year term.…
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Dining hall services up for grabs
by Kelly Weyer in News
You may or may not have noticed the people milling around the dining hall, clipboard in hand as they observe students going about their daily routine.
Sometimes they are even sitting down talking with students and asking them questions.
In June, at the end of the fiscal year, St.…
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by Alma McKee in News
The Office of Campus Ministry developed a new program called "Catholicism for Dummies" in hopes of getting students interested in the Catholic faith.
Deacon Tom Jewell, director of Campus Ministries, stated that Marie Griffiths, assistant director of Campus Ministries created and facilitates the program.…
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Campus offers new perspective on diversity
by Matthew Osborn in News
What do peanut butter, Super Soakers and traffic signals have in common?
All three are the innovations and achievements of African-American inventors. February signifies Black History Month, a time when achievements by African-Americans don't go unnoticed.…
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by Kyle Hayes in News
Splatters, ladders and paint chips, oh my.
For its third year, Students With A Vision (SWAV) will be helping student volunteers give Rochester-area schools a facelift for 2008 with Project Community Convergence (PCC) on March 29 and April 5.
SWAV Renovation Project Coordinator and PCC Committee Chair Ian Tierson calls PCC a "chance to enter into the surrounding community and assist some areas of high need.…
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by Megan Newell in News
The Ganondagan State Historic Site, Rochester-area colleges and the George Eastman House, along with other area contributors are sponsoring the first Rochester Native American Film Festival. The festival will take place over three months from Feb. 4 to April 8.…
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by Lyz Mancini in News
The Wellness Center can be considered an easy fix for small to medium aches and pains. However, students should recognize the difference between Rite Aid and a doctor's office.
"Students have the misconception that this is a drugstore, but it's a medical facility," Director of Health Services Maureen Niche said.…
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Beginning in the fall, Fisher will offer its students a major in Statistics. Courses in mathematical foundations of statistics and statistical methods used to solve problems in the social and behavioral sciences and professions will be offered.
The College will require that statistics majors complete field experiences with community partner organizations in which they apply statistical principles and methods in real-world contexts.…
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Housekeeper for Keough Hall, has become a familiar face for those living in Keough hall. He talks about why he would trade places with his dog.
by Megan Baker in News
Q. How did you end up here at Fisher?
A. I worked for General Motors for 30 years, and then I retired. I took care of the house, golfed and hung around. When my daughter decided to come to school here, I came out of retirement because there were benefits for having a parent work for the school.…
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