Taking a Hit: What It Means for Athletes
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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.