Vision 2020Bain plans for College growth
President Bain has introduced a new vision for the next decade that will propose several new programs, expand on student services and allow students to participate in an environment that is widely concerned with staying up to date and cutting edge.…
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Letter from the editor
You may be wondering, what is this mini newspaper doing in the middle of my Courier? Don't be alarmed, there isn't anything odd going on here.
As an end of the year gift to you, we decided to put together a special section that takes a look at Fisher through the years.…
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Uncovering Fisher's fabled urban legends
Ever heard the rumor that Kearney is haunted? Have you ever wondered why Fisher doesn't have a pool or a track? And why don't Founders or Keough have overhead lights? Most of us have speculated about these questions, amongst others.
Mike McCarthy, Director of Safety and Security was asked about the suspected haunting in Kearney.…
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Hangin' with the boysThe story behind Fisher going co-ed
In 1947 St. John Fisher College was founded by Father Hugh Haffey, along with Bishop James E. Kearney in 1949. It was set forth to follow under the Basilian order and serve exclusively as a men's college. It never was foreseen to become a co-ed college, but instead considered investing in similar professors with Nazareth College, an all women's college, to obtain a prominent staff.…
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The history of the Cardinal Courier
Look around the Cyber Café (or any other campus hang-out) on a given day, and you will most likely see at least one person reading the Cardinal Courier. The Courier is a basic element of campus life here at Fisher, but how did this publication come to be?
Less than 10 years ago, the Courier did not yet exist.…
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President reflects on five years of service
St. John Fisher College has seen many generations pass through its halls, and with them, many changes. Through the halls of Kearney hang pictures of students, some in color but most in black and white.
Donald Bain has been at St. John Fisher for 34 years, longer than most of the faculty, and is reaching the end of his fifth year as president of the College.…
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Coach recalls playing in NCAA Final FourWomen's basketball made two tournament appearances
Every November when the Lady Cardinals lace up their sneakers, hit the hardwood and tip off a new season, the main goal is to cut down the nets and hoist up the NCAA Division III National Championship trophy in March. It's been twice in the program's 34-year history that they've made it to the title game and had to watch their opponent do just that.…
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From players to coachesKramer and Davis adjust to new roles
He holds Fisher football's single season record for passing yards. She started in all 72 games during her four-year career. Those are some pretty good credentials for a couple of coaches on the Fisher staff.
Rob Kramer, former quarterback for the Fisher football team, and Dani Davis, former midfielder for the Fisher soccer team, came back in the fall despite having graduated in the spring.…
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Bills camp mutually beneficial
Few things have changed the face of St. John Fisher College quite like the Buffalo Bills organization moving its training camp to Fisher's suburban campus.
One might have to go back to the {19year} decision to admit females to find an event that similarly altered the historic trajectory of the College.…
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