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Dr. Yohuru Williams presents “Simply because people refuse to see me: The Black Lives Matter movement in historical context”

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CHLOE KOWALYK Staff Writer Approximately 80 years ago, thousands of Black Americans began the organized effort to gain equal rights under the law.  No more than a decade later, the civil rights movement began after Rosa Parks boycotted public transportation.  Today, millions of Americans have joined the Black Lives Matter......
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Fredonia presents FREDwell Lounge in recent push for mental health support

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ALYSSA BUMP Life & Arts Editor After a year of isolation, many students are looking for face-to-face interaction whenever possible.  Luckily, the new FREDwell Lounge is now open to all students. The lounge is located on the second floor of the Williams Center in room S221.  In an email sent......
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[Column] Recipes for broke college students: Guacamole with tortilla chips

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JUSTINA EODICE  Special to The Leader  Ready in 15 minutes. Serves around three to four people. Ingredients 2 avocados 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp salt  2 tsp pepper 2 tbsp diced white onion 2 tsp crushed garlic  Tortilla chips of your choosing (for a healthier option try lightly salted)......
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“Dos Mundos” photography exhibit travels to Marion Art Gallery

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CHLOE KOWALYK Staff Writer The lives of many have slipped through the cracks of the American dream, living only in the shadow of our “great” nation. Their stories are being swallowed up by hardship and inequity. However, through photojournalism and the work of talented photographers, Americans can gain direct insight......
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Fredonia music industry students find a new home in Thompson Hall renovation

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CHLOE KOWALYK Staff Writer SUNY Fredonia faculty members Stuart Shapiro, Armand Petri and Dr. Linda Hall have been busy during the extended winter break.  Students can expect to return to a brand new renovation in Thompson Hall.  A new music industry venue was built in W101, where a large, empty......
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New class spotlight: Writing for role-playing games

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LYDIA TURCIOS Special to The Leader It’s 2020, so chances are you’re familiar with role-playing games, more commonly known as RPGs.  Why is this relevant? Fredonia’s English department is offering ENGL 299: Writing For RPGs in the spring of 2021. Professor Shawn Merwin, a Fredonia faculty member returning after 20......
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Chautauqua County Rural Ministry is here to help for the holidays

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CHRISTINE WHITECAR Special to The Leader As many families find themselves more in need than ever this holiday season, the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry has stepped up to help. This year, the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry is hosting a family sponsorship program which allows members of the community to donate......

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