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Reeling in history: Fredonia Radio Systems Archive Project

Jules Hoepting
Reading Time: 4 minutesJULES HOEPTING Managing Editor  Fredonia Radio Systems (FRS) has been reeling in history — literally. The club’s Archival Project consists of taking reels of audio tape, cassette tapes, mini discs and compact discs stored in the station’s archives and digitizing it. Once digitized, the files, along with any behind-the-scenes information......
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“The Dolls of New Albion: A Steampunk Opera” review 

Contributor to The Leader
Reading Time: 4 minutesLYDIA TURCIOS Art Director Is that the call of the great beyond, or an operatic high C? Trick question; it’s both! The SUNY Fredonia Performing Arts Company has just wrapped up their rendition of “The Dolls of New Albion: A Steampunk Opera,” an audioplay written by Paul Shapera.  This opera......
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SUNY Fredonia students use Activities Night to showcase their unique personalities

Contributor to The Leader
Reading Time: 4 minutesCHLOE KOWALYK News Editor Bright yellow pants, colorful signs and microphones were among many eye-catching attractions SUNY Fredonia’s students used to draw attention to their clubs at Activities Night. Hundreds of students gathered in the Steele Hall Fieldhouse to showcase their favorite clubs and encourage their peers to sign up......
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Local “CREATE Project” non-profit serves those dealing with childhood sexual abuse and its aftermath

Contributor to The Leader
Reading Time: 3 minutesCHLOE KOWALYK News Editor Since second grade, Valerie Walawender has held a vision: one day, she would help others. She drove through less-fortunate neighborhoods with her parents and went to school where she and her siblings were practically the only white students in the school. She was constantly surrounded by......
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Black History Month — More than just a 28-day celebration

Contributor to The Leader
Reading Time: 3 minutesNIKKI INDELICATO Assistant Life & Arts Editor It has been 46 years since Black History Month was first designated to be nationally observed in the month of February. Since then, the importance and celebration for it has continued to grow year after year.  But just like any celebration, it’s important......
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Show review: Last Call Entertainment returns to BJ’s

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Reading Time: 6 minutesJORDAN BUDD Staff Writer  ​​On Wednesday, Feb. 2, Last Call Entertainment, a local concert promotion company, created and run by SUNY Fredonia students and alumni teamed up with one of the town’s bars, BJ’s. The flyer featured a stacked lineup. The indie cowboys of Buffalo, Johnny & the Man Kids,......
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Activities Night: A once in a semester experience

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Reading Time: 2 minutesHEATHER OCCHINO Special to The Leader The semesterly-held Activities Night event was hosted in the Steele Hall Fieldhouse on Saturday, Jan. 29 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Many students visited to check out what tables representing different clubs had to say.  SUNY Fredonia offers a variety of clubs for......
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SUNY Fredonia alumna Dr. Lori Ana Valentín set to speak at Writers @ Work events

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Reading Time: 2 minutesLEE PYE Special to The Leader Dr. Lori Ana Valentín, a 2009 SUNY Fredonia graduate with a B.S. in Biochemistry, is coming back on Feb. 7 to educate current Fredonia students about her experiences. She will speak at a science writing workshop, how writing relates to every career path, including......

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