St. John Fisher College

Taking a Hit: What it Means for Athletes

How to Brand Yourself

Aftermath: Fisher’s Thoughts on Violence

March 2018 Volume 3, Issue 5 Editor in Chief Diana Russo

Managing Editor/Sports Editor Brian Boye Contents News Editor Olivia Musacchio

Lifestyles Editor Goods Eats: Is Going Vegan Mikaela Huber Really Better for your Health? Mikaela Huber Design Editor 4 Kate Perry

Designers Shelby Liddle How to Brand Yourself Olivia Wild 5 Olivia Musacchio Photo Editor Brittney Bender

Assistant Photo Editor Valerie Bucella Rochester’s Art Hotspot Joshua Bsoul Social Media Editor 6 Noelle Acquilano

Staff Writer James Bailey Aftermath: Fisher’s Evan Bourtis Joshua Bsoul Thoughts on Violence Britni Martin // Photo by Diana Russo Natalie Gates 9 Olivia Wild Christina Johnson Nicholas Klein Editorial Justin Miles ost are 18 years old when American luxury. The price tag can Sammy Robinson they are told to have a be dreadful but students and families Colin Witman Abandoned Golf Course plan for the next 50 years. hope that this debt will disappear Brian Boye M Accountants 12 College seems to guarantee finan- with success. Devin Dzikowicz cial stability and a future plan, but Education is power but money is Lauren Witmer what does a college education really power as well. Those with the most mean? financial stability seem to rise above Mission Statement Taking a Hit: What it means Regardless of where you choose the general population. In the past The Cardinal Courier was created to to fulfill your degree requirements, five years, Harvard has given honor- provide the St. John Fisher College for Athletes every student who graduates receives Colin Whitman ary degrees to high-profile people, community with quality news coverage. 14 the same diploma. This piece of pa- including, Oprah Winfrey, Mark Not only will this news agency work to per says, ‘I am qualified and have the seek, investigate and report the news, Zuckerberg, Steven Spielberg and skill set for this certain job.’ it will strive to do so with honesty and However, there is one difference: President George H.W. Bush. integrity. The Cardinal Courier will the college brand. It seems as if a de- In cases like this, schools will disre- provide the campus with a medium in Rochester’s Diappearing gree from an Ivy League school can gard rigorous requirements because which to read interesting news articles, it is more important to be a part of an thought-provoking editorials and enter- Sports Scene hold more value. Does this mean that @cardinalcourier a college education represents finan- individual’s already successful brand. taining features. Cardinal Courier staff 18 Evan Bourtis cial stability, rather than intelligence? It is a win-win situation because members hope to inform and educate Generally, a college education when someone rises to the top, that their readers. sjfcCardinalCourier seems necessary but it really is an university rises with them. Cardinal Courier | 3690 Cover Photo: U.S. Army Graphic from the U.S. Army Website East Ave. | Rochester, N.Y. 14618 | Phone: (585) cardinalcourieronline.com 2 Cardinal Courier | Issue 5 March 2018 385-8360 | E-mail: [email protected] How to Mikaela Huber Good Eats [email protected] Brand Is Going Vegan Really Better for your Health? Yourself

Q & A with Mary Therese and Kent Friel, Fisher alumni and owners of the Mary Therese Friel Modeling Agency

By Olivia Musacchio [email protected]

1. Mary Therese, you have experience on both sides of own. So, WE are the agency and the agency is US. The two All photos by Valerie Bucella the business as a coach, agent and model. Is it import- cannot be separated. So everywhere we go, our actions ant for students to gain experience in their own fields to reflect the entire company. The people who we represent ategories exist in been shown to increase a said Falanga. “Most notably ethical and health rea- create a successful brand for themselves? also reflect the values of our company, which ultimately almost every- person’s risk of heart dis- are Omega-3 fatty acids.” sons,” said sophomore Karli Experience is key in defining success. If you want to be reflect back on us. We have a strong brand reputation thing. There are ease, high blood pressure Falanga said Omega-3 French who chooses not successful, you have to be actively involved in your cho- because we treat it with a great deal of care and respect. vegans, vegetari- and stroke, as well as other fatty acids have and an- to eat meat. “I had to do a sen field. Internships are naturally one way for students ansC and omnivores. Which chronic diseases such as ti-inflammatory effect, research project in high to gain experience, but there are many other ways. Here 4. Kent, you joined the Mary Therese Friel Modeling one are you? type 2 diabetes and obesi- which reduces the risks of school actually, so I did it are two often overlooked methods. 1. Volunteer. Find a Agency in 1995, and created a brand that reflects both The vegan diet consists ty.” heart disease, arthritis and on the meat industry and non-profit organization that needs help in your chosen of you. How can students working with multiple people of no animal products or Even though a meat eater even dementia. I watched all these docu- field and volunteer to assist in some way. 2. Network. create a brand that equally reflects everyone involved? byproducts and vegans eat may be at risk for certain Sophomore Aleccia mentaries and I was super Find industry groups in your field, attend their network- You can’t. Teams are made up of individuals, but if you only plant-based foods. diseases, vegetarians and Mack is an omnivore. She horrified.” ing events and introduce yourself to the professionals are going to be a successful team you have to focus on The vegetarian diet consists vegans could be at risk acknowledged that she One of the things that who attend. Opportunities don’t just happen, you have the group direction, not individual concerns. Those who of everything but animal as well. They might have can get protein from other disturbed French was how to make the effort to seize them. Success comes when have the strongest voices will naturally drive that group products. Meat eaters, or insufficient amounts of non-meat products, but re- lenient the Food and Drug your personal brand reflects the value of your knowledge, direction. A good team leader can assign roles to the specifically omnivores, can protein, vitamins and min- alizes it is easier to eat meat Administration (FDA) was experience and capabilities. members that best suit their individual strengths. Win- eat anything. erals in their diet, as well than to find alternatives. on some of its guidelines, ning ultimately defines the brand of a team. Ethical reasons aside, as an overall deficiency in “I get protein from meat including the number 2. Mary Therese, you found your passion in modeling, all three diets have their calories. When an individ- so I include it in my diet,” of somatic cells that are competing and helping others. How can students find 5. Kent, how can students communicate their brand in a drawbacks, according to ual lacks vitamins like A, D, said Mack. “I’ll get stuff allowed in milk. Schwartz their niche and what makes them unique? job interview? Jonathan Falanga, visit- B12, iron and zinc, they can from vegetables and dairy also said the diet appeals Passion is inside you. Why did you decide to go to col- A personal brand is something that is evident in your ing assistant professor of become underweight. and then I’ll get the meat to to her because it can help lege? What made you choose the degree path that you are body language, your speech, how you interact with others Biology. Sophomore Kate help build muscle and you stop conditions like heart on? If you want productive direction in your life, focus and how you dress and present yourself. It is best that “Diets that are primar- Schwartz is a vegan and know, have a balanced diet.” disease and high choles- on the fire that you have within. Life will present you with you define this for yourself so that you appear consistent ily meat based have an takes B12 to supplement Whether it is a person- terol. opportunities and choices. If you work hard, listen to over time. A personal brand is someone’s impression of increase in saturated fat her diet. Since this vitamin al preference, a decision “It’s arguable that a vegan what is happening and stay true to your values, you will you, it is not something that you need to voice. Prior to and cholesterol intake,” said comes from the dirt that related to the environment diet is better for overall be in a good position to capitalize on opportunities that interviewing, spend time aligning your resume and the Falanga. “These types of cows eat, she lacks this or the way someone was health, in the U.S. at least, will help you define your own niche. various electronic profiles that you have with the way lipids are found in abun- nutrient. raised, most have a reason since this kind of diet does that you appear in person. Research the company and the dance in animal products “Fat is essential to any behind their choice to be typically cut back on sat- 3. Mary Therese and Kent, you have a solidified brand position before going to an interview so that you are pre- such as meat, poultry, fish, diet, and there are some vegan, vegetarian or a meat urated fat and cholesterol, for yourself and your agency. What is your advice for pared. At a job interview, focus on communicating your eggs and dairy. Excess fat, healthy fatty acids that can eater. as well as overall calories,” students who want to create a unique brand? strengths and skills and forging a connection with the especially saturated fat, has be lacking in a vegan diet,” “It’s environmental, said Falanga. In our situation, the values of the agency are rooted in our interviewer.

4 Cardinal Courier | Issue 5 March 2018 Issue 5 March 2018 | Cardinal Courier 5 Rochesters’ Art Hotspot

All photos by Josh Bsoul

Josh Bsoul laxation areas with Wi-Fi and din- ern space doesn’t attract students. Benz-Gehrke believes that the The University of Rochester hosts [email protected] ing rooms that offer anything from “Frankly, we just do not have unique atmosphere should intrigue events at the venue but it is currently 565 Blossom Road, Suite L small snacks to four course dinners. enough college students,” said students. “There is always something the only local college with ties to AR- Rochester, NY 14610 The building is also composed of Benz-Gehrke. “This is a great place new here, it is never the same,” said TISANworks. Benz-Gehrke said that full stages and even a film screen- for them. They could come with (585) 288-7170 RTISANworks, a not so Benz-Gehrke. she wishes local colleges would col- ing room. Each dining room has friends, hang out all day and do The gallery was created 19 years laborate with them more often since typical art gallery, is a hid- vast seating, preventing guests from homework.” http://artisanworks.net ago and has transformed into a 1,500 ARTISANworks is such a unique and Aden hotspot in the heart of feeling secluded or cramped. Every Even though the space provides sq. ft. warehouse that showcas- spacious environment. North Winton Village. relaxation area is quiet, comfortable basic study necessities and it is only Hours es multiple exhibits with different ARTISANworks is determined to However, this isn’t a normal pic- and appealing to the eye, because of 10 minutes away from Fisher, stu- Friday and Saturday themed rooms. Paintings, photo- share its passion of bringing art and ture perfect art gallery because it is the sporadic art. dents may refrain from visiting the 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. crowded with a variety of art pieces. Similar to a small cafe, people bring location because of its hours. ARTI- graphs, sculptures and even motor- culture to Rochester. For only $8, But don’t let the chaos fool you, this ized vehicles span the walls of each students can experience this eclectic their laptop and coffee as they sit at SANworks is only open on Fridays Sunday non-for profit hosts dinners, wed- room, including the American room, space. In order to receive unlimited one of the several relaxation areas. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Noon - 5 p.m. dings and other special events. However, Event Director Victoria and noon - 5 p.m. on Sundays. the French dining room, the retro admission, a one-year membership ARTISANSworks has multiple re- Benz-Gehrke notices that this mod- Even with the limited hours, room and the F-black room. can be purchased for $30.

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This special guarantees Tier 0 financing for 4-year college graduates within the last 3 years and Tier 1 status for 2-year college graduates and current 2 & 4 year college students. This financing applies to Ford models up to F-550. Issue 5 March 2018 | Cardinal Courier 9 safety, and hoped for change. De- However, he believes that they that’s kind of general knowledge that Regardless of the precautions set in spite the opposing views on these should go through extensive back- probably anyone would follow.” place, Harman believes that cam- issues, Fisher joined the discussion. ground checks like examining their After each demonstration of public puses are one of the primary targets Students, faculty and staff stood up self-restraint and common sense. violence, the Safety and Security for people who want to harm large against gun violence at a nationwide “I don’t know the specific ones Department evaluates the situation groups. But he thinks that at-risk school walkout and signed a sym- right now that are in the office,” said and then attempts to understand individuals are those who don’t know pathy banner that will be sent to the Mulherin. “But possibly if we had why it happened. They look for the a lot about firearms and are there- high school in Parkland. some more higher ex-military or same warning signs at Fisher and fore afraid of them. Harman said the Although several students at even someone who has worked with then decide if procedures should be media is to blame because they don’t Marjory Stoneman Douglas gained the police before and has extensive implemented on campus. present a true representation of what national attention for speaking out background checks ran on them.” “Safety and Security recognizes guns can do to society. against this violence, Fisher students John Harman, professor of political the numerous real and perceived “One of the fallacies about crime made it apparent that their voice science, is in favor of arming safety threats that face college campuses,” should be heard too. and security officers to protect ev- said David DiCaro, director of safe- control is that it’s done all through Jennifer Rossi, professor of Amer- eryone on campus. ty and security. “In the last several laws and the definition of criminals is ican Studies, believes that student “I think that it would frustrate or years, there have been many secu- people who don’t obey the laws,” said involvement is important. “It shows complicate a potential shooter’s ac- rity-based activities that have been Harman. “So the people who end up people how real this issue of human tion plans,” said Harman. initiated by the Safety and Security being restricted are the people who life is and human life shouldn’t be Every year since the Virginia Tech Department in an effort to secure the are law abiding in the first place and political,” said Rossi. shooting in 2007, Harman hosts campus, raise awareness and bring a it doesn’t do a whole lot to keep the However, sophomore Nichol safety awareness events for students magine being in high greater sense of safety to the college weapons out of the hands who aren’t Salvador said that the only people who are interested in learning how to school again. Sitting community.” going to obey the law.” at a small desk in a who should own a gun are those who take matters into their own hands in cramped and hot hunt a hostile classroom with at least and situation. 20 other students. The have It shows people how “This is teacher looks over pro- an edu- last night’s homework tective “ cational as students glance at au- real this issue of institu- the clock and wish the school day thority. tion and away. “It’s human life is and that’s our IIt’s just like any normal day. But obvi- job is to then the fire alarm goes off. Just ously educate like every year, you and others get impos- human life shouldn’t peo- up in an orderly fashion to evac- sible to ple and uate the building. It seems like an get rid this is of guns be political, certain- ordinary fire drill, but it’s far from all ly one any normal routine. togeth- ” of the You and your peers were tricked er and -Jennifer Rossi things into meeting a former student I feel people face-to-face, who used the fire like we are con- alarm to bait everyone into the need more restrictions on who could cerned about and need to be educat- hallway. get guns,” said Salvador. ed about in terms of something they This happened to everyone who At Fisher, some think that students, could effectively do in those very was at Marjory Stoneman Douglas faculty and staff would be safer if the trying circumstances,” said Harman. High School in Parkland, Florida on security officers were to have access Student Albana Mitchell does not Feb. 14. On that day, 17 lives were to firearms. Currently, the security feel like she would know what to do taken and 17 more were injured by officers do not have access to any in the event of a shooting. 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz. guns on campus. “I assume that I probably just either As a result, people nationwide Senior Quinn Mulherin thinks that try to get away if I could or stay put debated gun laws and school security officers should be armed. and hide,” said Mitchell. “But I feel like Photo by Brittney Bender

10 Cardinal Courier | Issue 5 March 2018 Issue 5 March 2018 | Cardinal Courier 11 Abandoned golf course

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ue to surrounding neigh- were only four holes left and that the a field and a section of woods con- borhoods and Interstate course would be closed soon. necting to East Avenue. Additionally, The former golf course property // All photos by Brian Boye 490, Fisher has a limited “Sometimes I feel like the golf team facilities has taken down trees, com- amount of space to grow. is at a disadvantage because we have pacted the soil and built a road near However,D the land on the south side recreation and education, including backyards,” said Biology Professor Vir- to get to our place of practice, where- the front of the property. of campus has remained minimal- as other sports like softball, lacrosse The current uses of the land are putting in educational signs about ginia Maier. ly developed. As the college’s next and football is all right here on cam- varied. As the Hermance Family trees and wildlife. During the last Recreational opportunities such master plan begins to develop, ideas pus,” said Livoti. “They don’t have to Chapel was constructed, dirt was week of classes this semester, tem- as snowshoeing and cross country for what to do with this piece of land go very far for it.” staged on the south side of campus. porary signs from the Environmental skiing have been discussed as well. We think it has continue to be discussed. “The golf course was almost a The Biology and Sustainability Issues class will be installed on a path Behind Fisher’s own trail is the Wyn- For decades, the primary use of this breakeven proposition,” said Athletics departments intend to expand this on the south campus to show the ds Woods Trail, part of the Town of benefits“ for students, not land was for the Fisher golf course. Director Bob Ward. “The profit did usage in the future to prevent the potential of this area. Pittsford’s expansive trail system. Students were not charged for using just academically but for not exceed the cost for maintenance land from becoming too developed. “I think of that area as a golden Junior Jackie Marasco first used the the course during the school year and at a high enough percentage.” Sustainability Program Director Mi- opportunity for engaging a really wide land for sledding when she lived in student life. We’d like it was open to the public, where mul- part of the student body with under- Murphy Hall as a freshman. tiple leagues played. The prices for Today a mowed trail runs between chael Boller wants to use the area for to work together with standing more about nature and the “It’s pretty much the only space the public were lower in comparison environment by having things right where we can go be outside in nature athletics and facilities to to the other golf courses in the area. there in walking distance,” said Boller. on campus, there’s not really other The typical players were young adults make a plan that does all Some professors also use the land places to go,” she said. starting out or elderly people, since for their classes. The Issues in Sus- Although nothing is planned spe- those things. Right now the holes were of lower distances than typical golf courses. tainability class cleaned up tail swal- cifically, Ward listed tennis courts, we are waiting for the However, some of the holes were low worts, an invasive species. The graduate living, a concessions stand, administration to give a shortened in order to build the Plant Biology class planted seedlings a new softball field, bathrooms and and softball fields. When the to monitor their growth. a locker room as other potential op- little more support for track and field program began, the Birds, deer, foxes, chipmunks and tions for the land. that. holes were shorted again to provide squirrels have been spotted on this “We think it has benefits for stu- space for practice fields. In 2014, the land. Some students utilized this area dents, not just academically but for -Virginia Maier golf course was closed and it was no to run an experiment with motion student life,” said Maier. “We’d like ” longer mowed. photography to see this type of wild- to work together with athletics and Senior Meghan LiVoti was recruit- life. facilities to make a plan that does ed for golf and was informed about “This is a great opportunity for stu- all those things. Right now we are the golf course. When she arrived dents to start the process of lifelong waiting for the administration to give at Fisher, she found out that there learning that they can do in their own a little more support for that.”

12 Cardinal Courier | Issue 5 March 2018 Issue 5 March 2018 | Cardinal Courier 13 his year, according to a report done by the NCAA’s Sports Science Institute, over 2,000 college athletes will suffer from a concus- sion. Whether it be in a practice or in a game, these concussions are not only affecting their abilityT to compete, but their ability to live. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects brain function. Concussions are usually caused by a blow to the head or violent shaking to the head. Contact to the upper body is also a common cause of concussions. In hard hitting athletics such as football, hockey, la- crosse and wrestling, concussions are the new norm in the world of injuries. Currently on the National Collegiate Athletic Associ- ation’s (NCAA) information page about sports related concussions on their website, wrestling accounts for the most concussions amongst athletes. Although, with a sig- nificantly smaller number of programs than other college sports, the data percentages do not equate to the most viewed college sport: football. Selling more tickets than any other sport in the NCAA as well as having the most viewers for a national cham- pionship, football is the most widely sought-after sport in college athletics. Surpassing all other college sports by averaging 41,000 fans at Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) game, football is the most viewed and attended college sport. Despite being the most popular among the other 23 men’s and women’s sports, football also has the most concussions out of them all. College football players responded in a study through various universities where results were anonymously gathered about reporting concussions, resulting in the fact that for every concussion reported six were left unre- ported according to an article by CBS Sports. At St. John Fisher College, according to the athletic training staff, the football team reported 14 concussions, around 10 percent of the entire team, during the 2017 Photo by Brittney Bender season. In college sports, one of the leading reasons that ath- letes don’t report concussion symptoms is solely due to the fact that they do not want to miss game or practice time. Damien Mousso, a former football player and cur- rent freshman at St. John Fisher, was knocked out of the game he loves due to an unsafe amount of concussions. “When I had my third concussion, I got it during the first quarter of a football game,” said Mousso. “I knew I was concussed because I couldn’t focus on the hand Colin Witman signals my coach was giving. But, I wanted to play through Taking a hit: [email protected] it. I knew I had to.” Jim Grant, head athletic trainer and trainer for the foot- ball team at St. John Fisher, is no foreigner to the world of What it means for Athletes concussions. “If someone were to report to us during the game or we saw a hit where the athlete appeared to be disorientated Story continued on page 16

14 Cardinal Courier | Issue 5 March 2018 Issue 5 March 2018 | Cardinal Courier 15 Story continued from page 15 pected a concussion, they would be out of the game, at that point unable to return that day and then would have or slow to get up, we would evaluate them to see if they son and Phil Villapiano, recently reached out to parents to go through our protocol. This includes a daily check had any symptoms or neck pain,” said Grant. “Symptoms about keeping their children from participating in tackle of their symptoms, which they report to us. There are a few different symptoms lists that can be used with some can be headache, dizziness, loss of memory, blurry vision. football in order to protect their brains from any future slight difference in what they ask. The one we current- If we suspected a concussion, they would be out of the damage, according to an article by the New York Post. game at that point, unable to return that day and then ly use asks them to rate 22 symptoms. Their symptom “I think that this is a personal choice,” said Grant. “It’s score will determine what we do on a daily basis, but we would have to go through our protocol.” certainly something that needs to be looked at, especially Many athletes who suffer from a concussion do not usually will do a Sway balance and reaction test on them with all the research showing the long-term effects of just feel the impact after the play or after a night of sleep. daily until this returns to their normal. At some point we what repetitive sub-concussive blows can lead to down The effects of concussions can occur anywhere in many will ImPACT test them which is what we use to base- different situa- the road, like line test our athlete’s neurocognitive function. They can tions from the early dementia begin light biking if tolerated when the symptom score is next days in the and Chron- below 15. If they feel worse, we stop. Once they have no classroom to When I had my third ic Traumatic symptoms, and have a normal Sway and ImPACT, they sitting down and Encephalopathy are allowed to increase their activity. For football, they lift reading a book. (CTE). I think weights. If they tolerate this with no return of symptoms “ we allow them to practice with no contact, followed by a “I had a football offers so concussion, I got it during contact practice. If they have no return of symptoms, they headache and much more to an are cleared to return to play. A return of symptoms would I couldn’t con- athlete, such as centrate, and I the first quarter of a foot- be moving back a step and repeating the process. As for dedication, team- the Return to Learn piece, this is up to what the athlete was always tired,” work, work ethic, Photo from U.S. Department of Agriculture’s photostream via Flickr said Mousso. “In can tolerate. If their symptoms don’t worsen they can go etc., so it can the classroom ball game. I knew I was to class. If they feel worse, if it is a class with a computer teach young ath- I struggled to screen or something like that, they may have to leave. We maintain focus or letes so much.” generally tell them to take breaks while doing any home- any sort of con- concussed because I Throughout work to lessen the likelihood of their symptoms worsen- centration.” this national de- ing. Usually I would say if they are returning to play, they With a con- couldn’t focus on the bate on whether usually are returning to learn, but sometimes this may cussion lasting or not tackling in Q&A not be the case. anywhere from football should 3. Has the NCAA done anything regarding concus- days to months, WITH JIM GRANT, head hand signals my coach be allowed, and sions such as rule changes, new protocols or safer trying to tough it after extensive Athletic Trainer equipment? out only prolongs research on the pain and can was giving. But, I wanted concussions, the Yes. Within the last five years or so the NCAA has man- aid to long term dated that every institution have a concussion protocol in NCAA decided problems that place. This must include a baseline concussion test, steps to make multi- 1. How do football players get concussions more will haunt an in- to play through it. I knew to evaluate and monitor and then have a return to play ple changes that often than other athletes, as in what is the main dividual after he cause for concussions in the sport? progression as well as a return to learn plan. For football, or she has hung make the game the NCAA has changed rules to help alleviate concussion up their cleats. I had to. safer and injuries It’s because of the contact/collision associated with and head injury. Most recently is the targeting rule and “After those -Damien Mousso easier to diag- blocking, tackling, etc. A concussion can be sustained previously, (back in the 70s or 80s) was the addition of a concussions nose, said Grant. from a single hit or multiple hits over the course of a spearing rule. This was specifically added because of the ” game or practice or it can be due to the head hitting the I’ve noticed it’s “Within the increase in neck injuries. harder for me to last five years or ground or another player’s body part. retain information,” said Mousso. “I also struggle to con- so, the NCAA has mandated that every institution have a 2. What is the protocol for an athlete who gets a 4. Do you agree with parents not allowing their centrate for long periods of time.” concussion protocol in place,” he said. “This must include concussion during a game, from the second that children to play the sport because of concussions? The long-term effects of concussions have not just a baseline concussion test, steps to evaluate and monitor contact is made all the way to being cleared? I think that this is a personal choice. It’s certainly some- impacted the college athlete, but it has also caught the and then have a return to play progression as well as a attention of celebrities. So most of the time in our situation it is the athlete com- thing that needs to be looked at, especially with all the return to learn plan. For football, the NCAA has changed Super Bowl halftime performer Justin Timberlake was ing to us reporting symptoms. We don’t have the benefit research showing the long term effects of what repet- rules to help alleviate concussion and head injury. Most asked before the big game whether or not he would let of seeing a reply or usually having someone alert us to itive sub-concussive blows can lead to down the road, his two-year-old son play football in the future. Timber- recently is the targeting rule.” a hit that could potentially be a concussion. If someone i.e. early dementia and CTE. I think it would probably be lake responded to the media by dismissing any chance More research is being done by multiple organizations were to report to us during the game or we saw a hit wise to not allow tackling until a certain age. Even though of his son ever suiting up in shoulder pads and a helmet, including the NFL and the NCAA to learn more about the where the athlete appeared to be disorientated or slow little kids don’t obviously hit as hard, there is certainly a according to the New York Times. brain and concussions. Only time will tell whether foot- to get up, we would evaluate them to see if they had any risk with this at such a young age. I think football offers so Timberlake is not alone. Three retired National Football ball is a safe avenue of athletics for many youth in Ameri- symptoms or neck pain. Symptoms can be headache, much more to an athlete, such as dedication, teamwork, League (NFL) linebackers, Nick Buoniconti, Harry Car- ca to go down. dizziness, loss of memory, blurry vision, etc. If we sus- work ethic, etc so it can teach young athletes so much.

16 Cardinal Courier | Issue 5 March 2018 Issue 5 March 2018 | Cardinal Courier 17 and find experiences and if there’s a limited number here and creates promotional campaigns. Mike Gordon has in Rochester, particularly in professional sport, it requires always enjoyed watching local sports teams, including Rochester’s disappearing our students to extend beyond Rochester, beyond west- his hometown lacrosse team, the Buffalo Bandits, and the ern New York sometimes, if that is the area that they want Amerks. However, Mike Gordon hasn’t noticed a large to get experience in,” said Patrick Gordon. population of Fisher students at the games during his Evan Bourtis One current student who was able to get an internship, internship. Sports scene emb04651sjfc.edu and was eventually hired, is Gianna Sarkis, a media man- “I have a lot of fellow interns, from Fisher, but not really agement major who is currently working as a communi- a lot of students that attend the games,” said Mike Gordon. cations manager for the Rhinos. Mike Gordon believes that few students attend local Although the Rhinos aren’t playing for the 2018 season, sports games because the ticket prices may be too high. Sarkis is still able to reach out to fans to sell tickets and Instead, they may choose to attend collegiate sporting prepare for the following season. Sarkis explained that events to save money. the Rhinos decided to take a year break from play main- “I think that college students don’t necessarily have ly because of how difficult the change in the ownership the funds to attend sporting events that often, and even over to Wendy Dworkin and David Dworkin was, rather though the Knighthawks are priced at a lower level than than because of low game attendance, as one Democrat NBA [National Basketball Association] or certain leagues, and Chronicle article by Jeff Diveronica suggested. How- it’s still money that college students don’t have to attend,” ever, Sarkis explained that more ticket sales and increas- said Mike Gordon. “And I think a lot of leagues are look- ing sponsorships would have helped to keep the team on ing at a way to make it more affordable for college age the field for the 2018 season. students to attend.” Sarkis mentioned that a big problem in attracting col- To attract more college students, Mike Gordon said lege students to Rhinos’ games is informing them about that the Knighthawks have worked with college activity the teams in the area. boards to create student trips for a reduced price. Mike Since a lot of students aren’t from Rochester, Sarkis be- Gordon thinks this would be effective, since the last time lieves that they don’t know these local sports teams exist he went to a Rochester area sporting event was a college and that the ticket prices are decent as well. In addition, sponsored trip to an Amerks game. many college students prefer to spend their time watch- “I think that sporting events, in general, are attended by ing major national sports, rather than local sports. groups of friends that know each other from whatever “You’re going to be more likely to see a Barcelona match college or workplace,” said Mike Gordon. than going to see a Rhinos game because those play- ers are more known,” said Sarkis. Senior biology major James Felice, who is from ochester is home to the League, the Knighthawks have suffered a 32.37 percent Owego, grew up watching garbage plate, Wegmans decrease in attendance and the Amerks have suffered a Binghamton Mets games and Kodak. In recent years, 45.32 percent decrease from 2006 to 2017. (currently called Bing- Rochester has said goodbye Professor Patrick Gordon, who oversees the internship hamton Rumble Ponies). to some of its local sports program for the Sports Management department, said Felice went to games teams. that 229 Fisher students have completed internships at when he was in elemen- In the past 2½ years, local sports franchises since 2001. However, with the de- tary and middle school, Rochester has lost two local cline of Rochester area sports, internships and paid jobs mainly with his family, sports franchises, while the are becoming more competitive. but went to less games in fate of the Rhinos is uncer- “We rely heavily on our pro sports teams here in this high school. However, in tain after the owners called town to help students gain experience and complete college, Felice notices lo- a year break from play. internships,” said Patrick Gordon. “And with the loss of cal sports teams serve as a This decline has already created problems for students some franchises, we need to get more creative in where form of entertainment for who would like to work in the sports industry. we send students and give them some of those experi- him and his friends. In 2005, Rochester was ranked as the number one ences, even if it’s going to require us to search beyond “A big group of my Rmarket for minor league sport teams nationally, accord- Rochester.” friends went and we had ing to Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal. However, At Fisher, every sports management major is required a blast,” said Felice. “It was as of 2017, Rochester was ranked number 70, after a 32.2 to complete two internships, many of which are with like two years ago and it percent decrease in the attendance of local sports games, local sports franchises. However, some of Rochester’s was a playoff game, so it according to the Democrat and Chronicle. teams have left, such as the Rattlers, an outdoor lacrosse was really exciting.” One Democrat and Chronicle article by Brian Sharp team, and the , a professional Marketing major Mike credits the loss to a decrease in game attendance and lack women’s soccer team. Gordon works for the of sponsorships. According to data from the International “I think it impacts us because students have to go out Rhinos’ Stadium // // All Photos by Brittney Bender

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