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When art and tech meet: new student-made mural highlights campus ITS Center

Contributor to The LeaderJune 15, 2023June 12, 2023

June 15, 2023June 12, 2023

EJ JACOBS Life & Arts Editor In the corner of Thompson Hall, there is an office that keeps the school’s online uses going. This place is the Information Technology Service Center (ITS). These past two semesters, all of the Technology staff on campus moved into Thompson Hall. This meant that......

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Things to think about for move-in day

Contributor to The LeaderJune 14, 2023June 14, 2023

June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

ISABELLA INZINNA Special to the Leader Bedding, check! Toothbrush, check! Batteries, che– wait those were left at home. It’s easy to forget some essential items when moving into your dorm room. However, we’re here to make sure that doesn’t happen. With a complete packing list provided by a mother of......

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Fredonia student Jacob King releases new album, ‘Healers’

Contributor to The LeaderMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

JORDAN BUDD Special to The Leader Jacob King opens the door to his latest album with a chasm of sounds. Light acoustic strums float around the head while a contrasting pitch-altered scream sounds like wind blown in from another dimension. It’s called “The Universe.” The intro song tells the story......

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From Buffalo Bills linebacker to backing up students: Director of Multicultural Student Services David White

Contributor to The LeaderMay 8, 2023May 7, 2023

May 8, 2023May 7, 2023

ALANA WINGATE Staff Writer Education, culture and family are the first elements you’ll notice when entering David White’s office. Black cultural representation in the form of art, numerous frames filled with family photos and higher education, fill the walls and shelves of White’s office. White is the previous Director of......

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Fredonia Chamber Choir sings its way to the American Prize semi finals

Contributor to The LeaderMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

MEGAN KIDBY Scallion Editor The melodious voices of the Fredonia Chamber Choir, led by Dr. Vernon Huff, have struck a chord with judges. The Fredonia Chamber Choir is one of four choirs that will make their way to the semifinals of the American Prize for Choral Performance. The 2023 American......

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A deep dive into Fredonia counseling services

Contributor to The LeaderMay 5, 2023May 4, 2023

May 5, 2023May 4, 2023

SYLVANA CUBILLOS Special to The Leader As college students, there are many factors that can negatively impact our mental health; from our academic duties, social pressure, and for some, being away from home. To help those students, Fredonia has the Counseling Center as a necessary resource to give to its......

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Sigma Kappa’s annual philanthropy concert ‘Jammin’ for Jessa’ returns

Contributor to The LeaderMay 5, 2023May 4, 2023

May 5, 2023May 4, 2023

WILL KARR Editor in Chief Sororities and fraternities often have the largest number of members out of all student clubs and organizations on campus. Meg Orrange, the philanthropy chair for Fredonia’s Greek Life sorority Sigma Kappa, believes that it is important for fraternities and sororities to use their numbers to......

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Preparing for the role: ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Contributor to The LeaderMay 5, 2023May 4, 2023

May 5, 2023May 4, 2023

MICHAEL WILLIAMS Staff Writer Audiences packed Marvel Theatre this past weekend for the second to last show in the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series, “Romeo and Juliet,” When preparing to play Juliet, junior musical theatre major Jules Pearson had to do things a little different. “Shakespeare is very informed to the......

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A celebration of music to binge drinking bonanza: The origins of Fred Fest

Contributor to The LeaderMay 4, 2023May 4, 2023

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

TOPHER ELKINS Special to The Leader You wake up at around 10 a.m. It’s Friday, you look out your window to see people walking down your street with gallon jugs full of alcohol. This is what it’s like living on Canadaway Street during Fred Fest weekend. If you ask a......

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[OPINION] ART-icle: An Inside Look at the Current Senior Exhibition

Contributor to The LeaderMay 3, 2023May 2, 2023

May 3, 2023May 2, 2023

JIMMY KELLER Special to The Leader While looking at the charcoal and pastel drawings by artist Christopher Dorner, I couldn’t help but also see my reflection in the glass. My mirrored face almost simultaneously placed myself in a landscape that reminds me of home. The tranquil, open skies in his......

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When art and tech meet: new student-made mural highlights campus ITS Center

Things to think about for move-in day

Fredonia student Jacob King releases new album, ‘Healers’

From Buffalo Bills linebacker to backing up students: Director of Multicultural Student Services David White

Fredonia Chamber Choir sings its way to the American Prize semi finals

A deep dive into Fredonia counseling services

Sigma Kappa’s annual philanthropy concert ‘Jammin’ for Jessa’ returns

Preparing for the role: ‘Romeo and Juliet’

A celebration of music to binge drinking bonanza: The origins of Fred Fest

[OPINION] ART-icle: An Inside Look at the Current Senior Exhibition