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Student art sale raises record-high donation for The Literacy Volunteers

Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2021April 30, 2021

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021

ALYSSA BUMP Life & Arts Editor Every semester, Fredonia art students organize an art sale in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Williams Center. This semester, it took place on April 19 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thirteen tables were set up with products to sell that ranged from ceramic......

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Kesha and AJR take on SUNYFEST

Contributor to The LeaderApril 27, 2021April 27, 2021

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021

CHLOE KOWALYK Asst. News Editor For the first time ever, SUNY featured a systemwide virtual music festival on Saturday, April 24. A few weeks before the concert, all SUNY students were sent a survey where they could vote for the opening and main acts for the event. The virtual concert......

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Neat nature near Fredonia

Jules HoeptingApril 22, 2021April 22, 2021

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021

JULES HOEPTING Design Editor Fredonia, N.Y. is a pretty good place to be. Housing is comparatively cheap, you’re an hour away from a major city, Buffalo, an hour away from another large city in a different state, Erie, and an hour away from the largest state park in New York,......

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How to make the best of living on an unsustainable campus

Contributor to The LeaderApril 22, 2021April 22, 2021

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021

JESSICA MEDITZ Editor in Chief LYDIA TURCIOS Special to The Leader Most of us are probably aware of the environmental apocalypse that is brewing in the world right now. Luckily, there are endless suggestions and resources on how to reduce your carbon footprint and do your part to save the......

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Growing dopamine: Why gardening is good for your mental health

Jules HoeptingApril 21, 2021April 22, 2021

April 21, 2021April 22, 2021

JULES HOEPTING Design Editor Study after study has shown gardening is good for the brain and the body. And in a time of unprecedented stressors, finding ways to keep yourself healthy is essential. So, why not pat some seeds into some dirt? Growing and eating your own food has proven......

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Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Our Town”

Contributor to The LeaderApril 20, 2021April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021

NIKKI INDELICATO Staff Writer If you listen closely, you can hear the faint sound of applause in the background. Lights are starting to brighten and breaths of anticipation are coming from the actors. The curtain rises. You are finally home again. After a year of something you love being taken......

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Chief Justice Craig D. Hannah: Succeeding against all odds

Contributor to The LeaderApril 20, 2021April 20, 2021

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021

CHLOE KOWALYK Staff Writer On Wednesday, April 15, Chief Justice Craig D. Hannah inspired campus and community members with his motivational speech and authentic anecdotes. Hannah serves as the Chief Judge of the Buffalo City Court and the Supervising Judge of the 11 City Courts in the Eighth Judicial District......

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Fredonia small business spotlight: Creations with Clare

Contributor to The LeaderApril 15, 2021April 14, 2021

April 15, 2021April 14, 2021

ALYSSA BUMP Life & Arts Editor If you have Instagram and go to Fredonia, you have most likely seen one of your friends raving about Creations with Clare on their Instagram story. If you haven’t, Creations with Clare is a small, one-woman business that specializes in “boho jewelry, with a......

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Hot Thrifts brings environmentally-conscious shopping to Fredonia

Contributor to The LeaderApril 15, 2021April 14, 2021

April 15, 2021April 14, 2021

MADISON BLASZ Special to The Leader The “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” saying is quite truthful. There’s something wonderful about heading to a thrift store and finding a unique piece of clothing that fits your style perfectly. Now more than ever, people are donating clothing, home goods, electronics......

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Album review: “GMT” by Eric Alexandrakis

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2021April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021

CHLOE KOWALYK Staff Writer Grammy award-nominee Eric Alexandrakis has come out with a new album, and it’s definitely interesting. Nominated for Best Spoken Word Album in 2019, Alexandrakis highlights his voice and unique poetry in his music. He has used his musical talents in many ways, including film production, providing......

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Student art sale raises record-high donation for The Literacy Volunteers

Kesha and AJR take on SUNYFEST

Neat nature near Fredonia

How to make the best of living on an unsustainable campus

Growing dopamine: Why gardening is good for your mental health

Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Our Town”

Chief Justice Craig D. Hannah: Succeeding against all odds

Fredonia small business spotlight: Creations with Clare

Hot Thrifts brings environmentally-conscious shopping to Fredonia

Album review: “GMT” by Eric Alexandrakis