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Caribbean Student Association brings cultural spice to Fredonia’s campus

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Reading Time: 3 minutesNERON SIMPSON & LEANA SHARPE Special to The Leader The contrast between the town of Fredonia and any Caribbean country is evident, to say the least. Cold, frigid temperatures compared to warm and humid climates seem to stand out most.  As students of Caribbean descent, we oftentimes are reminded of......
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Markasia McCreary student profile: Journey to becoming a businesswoman and the president of Black Student Union

Contributor to The Leader
Reading Time: 6 minutesALYSSA BUMP Editor in Chief There is no question that the loss of a loved one can leave a lasting imprint on the lives of those left to mourn.  For Markasia McCreary, the loss of her biological father in 2019 — and his absence during the majority of her childhood......
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Zach Yek student profile: Crossing borders between Malaysia, Fredonia, Berkeley and now, the cosmos

Contributor to The Leader
Reading Time: 8 minutesALYSSA BUMPEditor in Chief After growing up in the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Zach Yek came to Fredonia to pursue higher education as a physics major “out of necessity.”  “We were very poor. Malaysia is a very nice place, I have a lot of good to say about......
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Angeline Ginsberg student profile: Art, ink, ceramics

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Reading Time: 7 minutesALYSSA BUMP Editor in Chief As a young high school student disenchanted with daily lectures and assignments meant to regurgitate information, Angeline Ginsberg developed a passion for hands-on learning.  “With art there is never a wrong answer … it’s very hands-on, very tactile,” said Ginsberg. Now a senior at SUNY......
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Chaotic but spectacular: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” movie review

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Reading Time: 3 minutesKAILYN REYNOLDS  Special to The Leader  There are only a few things in life that are certain besides death, preparing your taxes and the possibility of doing never-ending laundry either for yourself or others.  Writers and directors Daniel Kwana and Daniel Schinert — who also work under the name “Daniels”......
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Meet Ilene Thompson: SA President and so much more

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Reading Time: 6 minutesALYSSA BUMP  Editor in Chief  (All photographs courtesy of Ilene Thompson.) Raised in the Bronx, N.Y. by a single mom with three siblings, Ilene Thompson, a junior psychology major with a minor in public health, has been working since she was 14 years old.  “Having my own independence and my......
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Director’s notes: Soon-to-debut short film “The Cryptid Cast vs. The Goopy Ganker”

Jules Hoepting
Reading Time: 8 minutesJULES HOEPTING  Managing Editor  (All photos courtesy of Jackson DiCarlo.) “Out for intrigue and out of their league” is the slogan of the soon-to-debut short film, “The Cryptid Cast vs. The Goopy Ganker.”  What’s the 45-minute film about? “A host of a monster-themed college radio show that gets herself and......
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Local Lo-Down radio show: Getting behind the scenes of Fredonia’s music scene

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Reading Time: 2 minutesCHLOE KOWALYK News Editor This year marks 10 years since The Local Lo-Down took to the FM waves at Fredonia Radio Systems (FRS).  However, after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down several clubs and activities for about two years, The Local Lo-Down was put on pause.  The Local Lo-Down is a......
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