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Ethos New Music Society hosts Third Coast Percussion

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015September 1, 2019

February 18, 2015September 1, 2019

KORI BARKLEY Staff Writer Ethos New Music Society kicked off its 15th Newsound Festival with the “vibrant” and “superb” Third Coast Percussion ensemble this past week. Hailed as groundbreaking for their expansion of the percussion repertoire, “Third Coast Percussion explores and expands the extraordinary sonic possibilities of the percussion repertoire......

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‘The Vagina Monologues’ takes strides towards gender equality

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015August 25, 2019

February 18, 2015August 25, 2019

MO SADEK Staff Writer Over the Valentine’s Day weekend, Fredonia hosted its 12th annual production of “The Vagina Monologues.” The performance, written by Eve Ensler, is a collection of monologues encapsulating various aspects of the feminine experience ranging from the miracle of birth to the mistreatment of women in society.......

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FRED Fest Q&A with Dr. Herman

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

February 18, 2015

JORDYN HOLKA Managing Editor Last week The Leader sat down with Dr. David Herman, vice president of Student Affairs, in search of answers to questions regarding the recent cancellation of FRED Fest. Questions were gathered from the student body at Student Association’s General Assembly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12. Jordyn......

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The bigger … the better? The astronomic rise of the “phablet”

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

February 18, 2015

NAOMI LYNCH Special to The Leader phablet (noun) – a smartphone having a screen which is intermediate in size between that of a typical smartphone and a tablet computer. Origin Early 21st century: blend of phone and tablet (http://www.OxfordDictionaries.com) The days of the four-inch smartphone are long gone. If you......

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Advice Column: motivation for getting out of bed

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

February 18, 2015

BRIONA SAAS Special to The Leader Hello, or should I say good morning, to all my fellow students! This week I’m going to give you all some advice on how to win the daily battle of being able to get out of bed and go to class! I know we......

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Duggan captivates audience with late Beethoven

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 11, 2015

February 11, 2015

KORI BARKLEY Staff Writer Sunday night marked an outstanding “homecoming” piano recital presented by Father Sean Duggan, professor of piano at the School of Music. For his first performance in Fredonia since his leave of absence last year, Father Duggan played from memory what are considered two of the greatest......

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True life: I’m dating a gamer

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 11, 2015

February 11, 2015

MO SADEK Staff Writer Dating is the like the final boss of a videogame. In its early stages, a date seems harder than it is. Sure, you’ll get tossed around a bit, and lose a few times, but eventually something will click and it’ll work out. Don’t get too comfortable......

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Independent project leaves students ‘speechless’ PAC presents ‘Really Really’

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 11, 2015

February 11, 2015

REBECCA HALE Reverb Editor The Performing Arts Company’s first independent project of the semester, “Really Really,” was a big success on Saturday, Feb. 7. Directed by sophomore triple major in English, acting and philosophy, Miquon Jackson, “Really Really” is a contemporary play that explores the issues of the “Me Generation.”......

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A tight Oscars race to the finish line

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 11, 2015

February 11, 2015

CONNOR BURTON Special to The Leader Much like last year’s Oscars race, this year’s ballot is such a tight race in the major categories that it could be anyone’s year. In past years, winners have been easy to predict, but the 2015 Academy Awards are filled with excellent films and......

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How To Kick Ass On Singles Awareness Day/Weekend

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 11, 2015

February 11, 2015

NAOMI LYNCH Special to The Leader Valentine’s Day is the most overrated commercial holiday ever. I’m pretty sure that St. Valentine was the bee’s knees, but a lot of people use this holiday to shower “loved ones” with gifts that they could give them on any other day of the......

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