Student Activities Related to Communication/Journalism
Communication/Journalism majors are encouraged to get involved in campus organizations as a way to build their resumes and portfolios. Our alumni and prospective employers tell us that campus involvement is an important part of securing one's first job.
The Cardinal Courier
The bi-weekly Cardinal Courier was founded in 2002 by a group of students who wanted to revamp the former campus newspaper. Starting off with about ten students, the newspaper now has over 50 staff members with an additional ten on the editorial staff. Students brainstorm and write stories, edit, take photos, lay out, sell advertising, and market the newspaper. The Cardinal Courier has been recognized for its excellence with several awards by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and the New York Press Association. Students may receive academic credit for the Courier for two semesters through the Communication/Journalism Department. However, most students are involved with the Courier throughout their collegiate career. During class, students are engaged in conversation with professionals from the field, participate in brainstorming sessions, and work in groups to find solutions and ways to improve the newspaper.
Editor-in-Chief: Amanda Nasso
Advisor: Steve Boerner
Fisher TV Club
The Fisher TV Club promotes student involvement in the field of broadcasting; it provides students with the opportunity to develop and practice their production skills as well as other on and off air responsibilities. It also provides students with real world experience and skills that can be used in seeking an internship and employment.
The club also broadcasts CTV (Cardinal Television) on the campus cable system weekly during the semester.
General Manager/President: Emily Flanders
Assistant Manager/Vice President:
Pete Hawryschuk
Advisor: Cecil Felton
Ad Club
The Collegiate Chapter of the American Advertising Federation (CCAAF) promotes student involvement in the field of advertising through interaction with other colleges, the Rochester Advertising Federation, and advertising agencies as a means to developing advertising skills and making connections for internships and employment.
President: Anthony Gleason
Vice President: Jordan Lombardi
Advisors: Professor Mary Lopocaro
PRSSA
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) provides Fisher students who are interested in public relations the opportunity to learn more about the profession through networking and professional development. As PRSSA members, students have access to regional and international conferences where they can learn about the latest innovations in the field and begin building their network of contacts leading to careers in public relations or related fields.
In 2008, Fisher PRSSA leaders kicked off "Rochester Professional Connections," an annual networking event where local professionals share best practices with students.
President: Matt Schwert
Vice President: Rachel James
Advisor: Kyle F. Reinson
PRIMA Connections
Students interested in gaining hands-on experience with Rochester area non-profit and small business clients should consider applying for a job with PRIMA Connections, Fisher's very own student-run firm. With PRIMA, all Fisher students can take a freelance job in public relations, special event planning, advertising, marketing or digital media. Students also are hired for the firm's executive management team each December.
Executive Director: Devan Piccone
Operations Director: Rachel James
Creative Director: Rocco Carzo
Advisor: Kyle F. Reinson
rahzine.com
rahzine.com is the student online magazine. The magazine publishes near the end of the spring semester and features a different theme in each issue. Students gain experience in magazine writing, photography, and web publishing. Currently, the magazine is a joint venture between three classes: Magazine Writing, Photography for the Media and Web Design.
Faculty Advisors: Professors Mary Loporcaro and Jeremy Sarachan
The Angle, SJFC Literary Magazine
The Angle is St. John Fisher College’s literary magazine. Their mission is to provide the St. John Fisher community with a venue to showcase its creative artwork, poetry, and prose. The Angle strives for readership loyalty by providing its community with an insightful and credible student-run publication. The Angle prides itself on exposing its readers to different viewpoints. They believe this promotes free expression of ideas, whether or not the staff agrees with all ideas published within the magazine.
Faculty Advisor: M.J. Iuppa
JoRoffs, SFJC Yearbook
JoRoffs comes from the Latin translation of Johannes Roffensis, meaning John of Rochester.
St. John Fisher College's student run yearbook covers sporting events, special activities, and day to day life on campus, serving as a record of each passing year. Students can gain experience taking photographs, designing page layouts, writing and more with JoRoffs.
Editor-in-Chief: Destinee Paynter
Advisor: Tom Rodgers
C/J majors may also get involved in the Student Government Association (SGA), and the Student Activities Board (SAB), as well as any of the other over 50 clubs and organizations on campus