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Less is more: WNYCO performs world premiere of Mahler chamber arrangement

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 12, 2014

February 12, 2014

Glen Cortese conducts the WNYCO as they perform his arrangement of Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde.” Photo courtesy of Melissa Rechin / Photo Editor COURTNEE CESTA Assistant Reverb Editor More than 115 years after it was first composed, Mahler’s “Das Lied von der Erde” was given new......

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Five of the most anticipated books of 2014

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 6, 2014

February 6, 2014

KRISTEN SHULTIS Special to The Leader A new year means a whole list of new books. Every year there are tons of books that you hear about from people around you; recommendations such as “read this,” and “this is such a good book.” With the help of Goodreads.com, we chose......

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Interactive Theatre Society to put on murder mystery dinner

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 4, 2014

February 4, 2014

REBECCA HALE Staff Writer This weekend, murder will run rampant in the Williams Center. In the Horizon Room, the Interactive Theatre Society will put on “Where There’s a Will,” a student-written and directed murder mystery. Co-written by Rachel Gregg, Sam Ploetz, Tiffany Conners and alumni Shawn Hallet, the event will......

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Mason Hall rundown Spring 2014

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 4, 2014September 2, 2019

February 4, 2014September 2, 2019

COURNTEE CESTA Assistant Reverb Editor Students in Mason Hall are being presented with some amazing opportunities this semester and are preparing an outstanding line-up for the spring. Check out what’s in store for Mason this semester! Western New York Chamber Orchestra performs world premiere of Mahler’s “Song of the Earth”......

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Mason goes ‘a la mode’ for Poetry and Pie

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 4, 2014August 17, 2019

February 4, 2014August 17, 2019

HANNA NEUMANN Staff Writer “Maybe this house has magic poetry powers,” said Peter Mason, senior English major and creative writing minor who was the a la mode poet at the Poetry and Pie Night on Jan. 31, 2014 in a select poet’s home. The featured writer was author Jade Sylvan......

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GRAMMY win brings Fredonia alumnus praise, swag and Twitter trends

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 4, 2014August 15, 2019

February 4, 2014August 15, 2019

MAGGIE GILROY Reverb Editor The cafeteria of Westfield Secondary School added a new addition to its decor Friday evening: a red carpet fit for a GRAMMY winner. Members of the Westfield community filled the quaint school’s cafeteria eager to greet Kent Knappenberger, recent winner of the first ever GRAMMY Music......

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‘Sound of Music’ telecast garners huge ratings and mixed reviews

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 11, 2013August 15, 2019

December 11, 2013August 15, 2019

MAGGIE GILROY Reverb Editor The hills are alive with … a former American Idol? As soon as the casting was announced for NBC’s live telecast of “The Sound of Music,” with former American Idol winner and country superstar Carrie Underwood in the leading role of Maria, fans of the beloved......

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Jennifer Lawrence: be my best friend?

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 11, 2013September 2, 2019

December 11, 2013September 2, 2019

HANNA NEUMANN Staff Writer Jennifer Lawrence, also known as J. Law, is transcending compared to other women in popular culture. She is blunt and straightforward with her opinions and self which is unlike many other stars in her generation. She is relatable to her audience and fans, and she is......

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The light at the end of the McEwen tunnel

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 5, 2013

December 5, 2013

TYLER MASON-DRAFFEN Staff Writer If you’re reading this article, you’re still probably recovering from the colossal amount of food you ate for Thanksgiving. Delicious, yet very, very grotesque. Unlike a lot of other campuses, Fredonia is one SUNY school that actually had a full week off for break. During the......

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The December Movie Preview

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 5, 2013

December 5, 2013

ALYSSA HUNTER Staff Writer The holidays are approaching, so I am sure your days will be filled with cheerful, holiday-oriented films. The holidays can be a bit overwhelming, but if you feel the need for an escape, here are the films expected to pull you away from the holiday cheer.......

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Less is more: WNYCO performs world premiere of Mahler chamber arrangement

Five of the most anticipated books of 2014

Interactive Theatre Society to put on murder mystery dinner

Mason Hall rundown Spring 2014

Mason goes ‘a la mode’ for Poetry and Pie

GRAMMY win brings Fredonia alumnus praise, swag and Twitter trends

‘Sound of Music’ telecast garners huge ratings and mixed reviews

Jennifer Lawrence: be my best friend?

The light at the end of the McEwen tunnel

The December Movie Preview