I-490 reopened east of exit 27
Interstate 490 has now been reopened after the State Department of Transportation applied salt.
The I-490 strip east of exit 27 to the NYS Thruway was closed from 5 to 7 due to black ice. Minor motor-vehicle accidents had occurred between 4 and 5 p.m. due to icy conditions.…
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Dust triggers smoke detector to go off
Fisher students and faculty were shocked to hear the fire alarms go off in Basil Hall at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Monday afternoon. Everyone was escorted outside where they had to wait it out.
Fire trucks were called to the scene as students stood outside wondering what was going on.…
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Fisher weighs in on LackmannSenior Meagan Dueppengiesser picks up her order from the 50's Fishbowl. One thing Lackmann Dining Service promised to improve was hours of operation to better accommodate student schedules.
Lackmann Culinary has now been serving students for more than half a semester, some members of the Fisher community are completely satisfied with their service, while others feel it is 'lacking.'
College President Donald Bain has personally experienced all of the dining locations and meets with students on a regular basis to discuss their opinions of the service.…
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New York State cracks down on fake ID use
Most students memorize their address in kindergarten, but in college many underclassmen find themselves rehearsing street names and zip codes.
This time around, the address is one they may have never been to and the information is for a person who is three inches taller with a different hair and eye color.…
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Comparing Fisher security to local colleges
Two thefts from dorms in the first two months of the fall semester have Fisher students asking how it happened-and how other colleges deal with crime.
There are some policy differences, but in general, the St. John Fisher Office of Safety and Security takes similar measures to protect students as other area colleges, including East Avenue counterpart Nazareth as well as RIT.…
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Alumni get involved and connect with students
The Council of Presidents (COP) welcomed Alumni/Campus Relations Board members as guests to the Nov. 4 meeting.
Alumni Tom Nicchitta '94, Marty Van Dussen '80 and Kara Race '04 each outlined their plans to help current Fisher students and clubs.
Services that the alumni will be offering include working with career services to conduct mock interviews, helping with cover letter and resume editing and providing information about different jobs.…
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Q&A with Norma Smith
Norma Smith is a friendly face that you've seen if you've ever eaten lunch at the Ward/Haffey dining hall. She enjoys interacting with students and hopes to make a return visit to Italy someday.
Q: What does your job consist of?
A: I swipe student's ID cards through and then after I'm through, after the doors close, I clean the tables off in Haffey.…
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Proposition 2 protects animal rights
Last Tuesday's election made history in more ways than one. California voters passed Proposition 2, the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act.
Proposition 2 will amend the lives of millions of farm animals, confined in small crates and cages where they can hardly move for essentially their entire lives.…
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Security a major concern
Recent break-ins, unknown visitors on campus and stolen property.
According to students, these are some of the greatest concerns with security on campus.
"My biggest security concern is in the residence halls," sophomore Bethany Griffith said. "I'm also really concerned with students riding the RTS and with general security while people are walking on campus to and from the dorms late at night and when it's dark.…
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Destination: Spring Break
As the first holiday break approaches, students at St. John Fisher College are already thinking about plans for their break March 9 to 15.
Spring break is a prime time for college kids to unwind and relax before the end of the year. It can also be a week of nonstop partying, creating memories and having unforgettable experiences.…
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Class registration made easy
For some students, this week marks the first time you'll register for classes on your own. For some students, it's the last time. Either way, the Courier has you covered as you navigate the process.
Step One: Be prepared
It's not just the Boy Scout motto.…
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Day of Celebration to recognize Ethiopians
Day of Celebration (DOC) is an annual Fisher event in which students get the opportunity to immerse themselves in a foreign culture.
This year, it is co-chaired by Iaen Nylund and Franz Wright, who were the recipients of the 2008 Excellus Diversity Scholarship, which recognizes student leaders who show initiatives that pertain to diversity.…
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SPLC executive director presents on media rights
The Communication/Journalism department hosted Frank LoMonte of the Student Press Law Center (SPLC) in Washington, D.C. to speak to Communication classes about the importance of understanding the rights of media.
The Student Press Law Center is a not-for-profit organization that advocates the rights of student press and provides free information and legal advice.…
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Clothesline Project recognizes victims of rapeTradition allows victims to share their stories with others
Every two minutes the sound of a whistle being blown on the steps in front Lavery Library filled the courtyard below, while white T-shirts carrying messages from survivors and opponents of violence against women and girls hung from clotheslines strung between the trees.…
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Understanding College policy
Don't get caught off-guard when you get caught doing something against college policy.
It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with policy. The student handbook and the Office of Residential Life (ResLife) are here for the purpose of creating a safe and healthy environment for students.…
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Author addresses a cultural divideYoung discusses the 'multifaceted struggle' of the black community
Author, professor and performer Vershawn Young visited the St. John Fisher campus during Four Freedoms Week. His presentation addressed the multifaceted struggle to find personal identity and also racial integration.
Based on his book, Your Average Nigga: Performing Race, Literacy and Masculinity, Young's performance was given through spoken word, sharing personal reflection and evaluation of the issues in our society that inhibit racial growth and success.…
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