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Latinos Unidos showcases Carnival event after unexpected delays

Abigail Jacobson
Reading Time: 2 minutesABIGAIL JACOBSON News Editor After unexpected delays, Latinos Unidos’ Carnival is set to electrify Dods Grove with Latin food and live music. Latinos Unidos (LU) hosts their Carnival event every year, usually during Multicultural Weekend in March. Carnival typically occurs alongside events by groups within the Intercultural Center.  However, “This......
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PAC keeps students ‘Company’ with recent musical performances

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMIA CIECHALSKI  Life & Arts Editor  As the semester begins to wrap up, it seems we all could use a little company.  That’s exactly what Fredonia’s Performing Arts Company (PAC) had in mind as they recently performed a musical of the same name. “Company,” performed on April 11-12 in the......
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 [SATIRE] Theater kids are taking over Fredonia

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Reading Time: 2 minutesMIA CIECHALSKI  Life & Arts Editor  It’s official: Theater kids are taking over SUNY Fredonia.  There is no reason to panic, though, because I’m here to tell you what to be on the lookout for and how to avoid them.  It’s no secret that Fredonia is known for its performing......
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TADA transforms Shakespearean play into a modern classic with “Twelfth Night” performance

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMIA CIECHALSKI  Life & Arts Editor  The Theater Department added modern flair to traditional Shakespeare with its recent rendition of “Twelfth Night.” Directed by Professor Paul Mockovak, the play represents the Theater Department’s second production of the spring semester. Shakespeare is well-known in the English language and theater world, so......
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Pick a card, any card: Students premiere tarot art depictions

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Reading Time: 5 minutesMAISIE STRADER Special to The Leader The Magician, by Julian Santos. Photo by MAISIE STRADER | Special to The Leader Warning: Depictions of violence. All people believe different things; some believe in magic, and others do not. However, just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t real.  Tarot......
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Roommates release song on Valentine’s Day in support of domestic violence survivors

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Reading Time: 4 minutesMIA CIECHALSKI  Life & Arts Editor  Warning: This article contains mentions of domestic violence. Music is one of the best ways to let out emotions that are otherwise difficult to express.  To that effect, two best friends and roommates, now creative partners, released their very first single “you should leave......
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[POEM] Inheritance of Fate

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Reading Time: 2 minutesANONYMOUS They decided my fate the moment they picked my name. It means ewe in Hebrew — A symbol of purity and innocence, Timid and dainty. Unlike its male counterpart, A symbol of power and force, Regarded and respected. I wish I were strong and immovable, But I was born......
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[POEM] Ghosts

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteANONYMOUS  She said, “I believe in ghosts. Friendly ones, The kind that wear worn-out sneakers And mysterious corduroy trousers, Frolicking invisibly In once-tidy leaf piles, scattering Orange like sparks through the air. I believe in twilight ghosts In misty mantles, Clinging to their scraps of earth-bound cloud Like Adam and......
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[POEM] Static Bathe Waves

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Reading Time: 4 minutesANONYMOUS Warning: Mentions of blood. There is a radio in the woods. You can hear it if you walk through the creek. It is always on the other side. You have to walk through the creek to find it. That’s important. Part of its plan. It wants you to be......
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Lucas West takes center field with national anthem performance on the Bills’ biggest stage

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Reading Time: 3 minutesGWENYTH KIRKWOOD Staff Writer Lucas West gets ready to perform the national anthem at the Bills game. Photo provided by Lucas West | Special to The Leader If you were to ask a Western New Yorker their dream in life, nine times out of 10, you will be met with......

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