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‘Black Gala’ excellence: BSU fashion show returns + photo gallery

Contributor to The LeaderApril 3, 2023April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

ALANA WINGATE Staff Writer With fresh lineups, bolder themes, cultural expression and heritage, the yearly fashion show organized by Fredonia’s Black Student Union (BSU) made its memorable return. This year’s fashion show titled, “Black Gala,” was held on March 25 in the Steele Hall Fieldhouse at 6 p.m. The focus......

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The Mason: Special Edition

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 29, 2023March 29, 2023

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023

This issue of The Leader is dedicated to my friend Mason Campbell. Mason and I were both raised in the same religion. After leaving the church, Mason tried to live life on his own accord, but it was difficult for him to navigate through life without having a strong support......

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Fast Forward: Rowan Brown displays the art of non-conformity

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 21, 2023March 19, 2023

March 21, 2023March 19, 2023

DAKOTA RICHTER Special to The Leader With art being such a wide form of creativity, there are many ways someone can express themselves. Fredonia freshman Rowan Brown, an art history major, has expressed her creativity in many different ways, but it took her a while to find out what her......

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A smashin fundraiser: Pie A Deepher

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 10, 2023March 9, 2023

March 10, 2023March 9, 2023

ANDIE VÉLEZ-DAVIS Staff Writer Delta Phi Epsilon’s “Pie A Deepher” made a sweet return for its annual fundraising event. For almost ten years, Delta Phi Epsilon has held a philanthropy fundraising event for the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). Delta Phi Epsilon is one of the......

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English Department opens new Writers’ Lounge

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 9, 2023March 9, 2023

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

EJ JACOBS Staff Writer When your creative outlet is writing, it’s important to have a comfortable space that is able to help cultivate that creativity. At the beginning of the Spring 2023 semester, the Writers’ Lounge opened on the second floor of Fenton Hall, which used to be referred to......

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BSU set to highlight black influence on fashion

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 8, 2023March 8, 2023

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

WILL KARR Editor in Chief Graphic by NICOLE THORSON | Staff Artist. Although people may be following the latest fashion trends, they often don’t know their specific origins. At this year’s Black Student Union (BSU) fashion show, BSU is working to showcase trends that originated in Black culture. This year’s......

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Blue Devil Ball brings NYC flair to MPR

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 7, 2023March 8, 2023

March 7, 2023March 8, 2023

ISABELLA INZINNA Special to The Leader Image of attendees at the Blue Devil Ball by ISABELLA INZINNA | Special to The Leader. The Blue Devil Ball was unlike any other ball you may have ever seen in a fairytale. Get rid of all the ball gowns, glitter and tiaras and......

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Find a friend: International Buddy Program returns

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 25, 2023February 25, 2023

February 25, 2023February 25, 2023

EJ JACOBS Staff Writer Being the new kid at school can be a challenge in itself. But, being from a foreign country can make adapting even harder. Fredonia’s International Buddy Program is here to help. The International Buddy Program is a program that connects a SUNY Fredonia student with an......

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Skating to the rhythm of love: Fredonia Radio Systems hosts romantic Rock ‘n’ Skate

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 25, 2023February 25, 2023

February 25, 2023February 25, 2023

ALANA WINGATE Staff Writer FRS’ Rock ‘n’ Skate made its reappearance for the Fredonia community to appreciate. Many changes were made for this year’s Rock ‘n’ Skate fundraiser for Fredonia Radio Systems. Rock ‘n’ Skate is an annual ice skating event held by FRS to raise money for future events......

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Student artists depict physical realities in ‘Analog’ exhibit

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 25, 2023February 27, 2023

February 25, 2023February 27, 2023

WILL KARR Editor in Chief Fredonia art students are stepping outside of their digital art majors for the “Analog” exhibition at the Emmitt Christian Gallery. The “Analog” exhibit, located in Rockefeller Arts Center, room 217, displays student artists’ exploration of several mediums. “Analog” features work from 12 student artists, who......

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‘Black Gala’ excellence: BSU fashion show returns + photo gallery

The Mason: Special Edition

Fast Forward: Rowan Brown displays the art of non-conformity

A smashin fundraiser: Pie A Deepher

English Department opens new Writers’ Lounge

BSU set to highlight black influence on fashion

Blue Devil Ball brings NYC flair to MPR

Find a friend: International Buddy Program returns

Skating to the rhythm of love: Fredonia Radio Systems hosts romantic Rock ‘n’ Skate

Student artists depict physical realities in ‘Analog’ exhibit