The Student News Site of St. John Fisher University

The Student News Site of St. John Fisher University

The Student News Site of St. John Fisher University

The Student News Site of St. John Fisher University

The Student News Site of St. John Fisher University

The Student News Site of St. John Fisher University

Race, Diversity and Improving Environments all Discussed During Fisher’s Diversity Series Panel 

Race, Diversity and Improving Environments all Discussed During Fisher’s Diversity Series Panel 

March 9, 2021

By Nandi Sommers '21, staff writer On Friday, February 26 St. John Fisher College held a virtual discussion panel with faculty and staff regarding the Diversity Series.  The Diversity Series discussion...

In Person or Online? How Classes Were Organized for this Semester

In Person or Online? How Classes Were Organized for this Semester

March 8, 2021

By Kelsey Braun ’22, Editor in Chief The COVID-19 pandemic has changed what classes look like for students at St. John Fisher College.  In the fall, due to rising COVID-19 cases, the school was forced...

Photo by Cardinal Courier Staff Writer Jenna Costello.

No Fans for Sports, Fisher to Livestream Games

March 5, 2021

By Jenna Costello '22, Staff Writer With competition in sports beginning again soon,  St. John Fisher College announced there will be no spectators allowed at athletic events this spring in accordance...

Photo by Hans Reniers on Unsplash

Research Study by Chemistry Professor, Students Complete After Nearly 4 Years

March 4, 2021

Over the summer, St. John Fisher College’s Chemistry Professor Alexey Ignatchenko received a grant of more than $200,000 from the National Science Foundation. This grant went towards furthering research...

Photo by Quick PS on Unsplash

Fisher Fails to Make Decision Regarding Giuliani, So Alumni Pen Letter

March 2, 2021

St. John Fisher College has set the precedent that as an institution, it will not tolerate destructive or offensive behavior. Whether it be suspending a cheerleading squad for racist comments in 2019,...

Students Grateful S-P-U Grading Continues for Third Semester

Students Grateful S-P-U Grading Continues for Third Semester

March 2, 2021

St. John Fisher College has elected to continue the S-P-U grading system for the third consecutive semester and many students have been grateful.  The S-P-U policy allows students to earn credits for...

A sign on a dorm room reads upper quad, maximum security prison. In the spring semester of 2021, many students are contemplating if returning to campus is worth it after so many COVID-19 changes to on-campus life. (Cardinal Courier Photo by Madison Weber)

Some Colleges Facing Financial Fall as More Students Choose Off Campus Housing Amid COVID-19

March 1, 2021

With students transitioning to all online or hybrid classes, some are entertaining the conversation if returning to campus is worth it.  According to recent news reports, SUNY Brockport announced it...

Local Organization Looking for College Student Mentors

Local Organization Looking for College Student Mentors

February 26, 2021

Since the COVID-19  pandemic, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester said it is looking for new volunteering mentors for local youth in the area. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester...

Season of Lent begins: How the Fisher Community Can Participate

Season of Lent begins: How the Fisher Community Can Participate

February 25, 2021

Last week marked the start of Lent beginning with Ash Wednesday on February 17. Throughout the next 40 days, St. John Fisher College will be providing students with a multitude of events to celebrate the...

Teddi 39 took place both in person and virtually in February of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photos provided by Jack Laino and Abigail King)

Teddi 39: More Dancing, Locations and Donations, the Socially Distanced Fundraiser Brought in Over $123k

February 23, 2021

On Friday, Fisher students could be found dancing in Cleary Auditorium, dorm rooms, public viewing areas and more to make Teddi 39 — the first virtual Teddi — the best one yet.  Despite the economic...

Photo by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash

BOYCE: COVID took my spring break, what now?

February 22, 2021

Well it’s almost March and usually St. John Fisher College student have some kind of spring break for a week. But in late October of 2020, the school announced it was delaying the start of the spring...

In partnership with the Monroe County Sheriffs Office, St. John Fisher College has installed a disposal unit for medications on campus. The announcement was made on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (Photo by Adelisa Badzic)

Fisher Installs Permanent Medication Disposal Unit for Safe Drug Disposal

February 19, 2021

St. John Fisher College has announced the installation of a permanent disposal unit for medications on campus. In a partnership between the Wegmans School of Pharmacy and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, ...

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