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A Fredonia grad’s bucket list

Contributor to The LeaderMay 10, 2020May 10, 2020

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020

GIOVANINA VANCHERI Special to The Leader As a graduating senior whose final college semester was cut short, I have spent quite a bit of time thinking about what I am going to be missing out on. Award ceremonies and banquets, commencement or Azteca with Professor Ploetz… Like all other seniors,......

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Hannah and Matt on Music: “Fetch the Bolt Cutters”

Contributor to The LeaderMay 9, 2020May 9, 2020

May 9, 2020May 9, 2020

HANNAH LUTEREK AND MATT TURNER Specials to The Leader Matt’s Take: Fiona Apple is without a doubt one of the best lyricists of our time; she’s able to transform the best poetry into heartbreaking and engaging songs. Luckily, life isn’t as unfair as most would believe in these stressful times;......

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Q&A: Music industry embraces change with Dan Calderone of Eerie Shores

Contributor to The LeaderMay 7, 2020May 8, 2020

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020

BRENTON NEWCOMB Staff Writer There is no doubt that quarantine has hit the art community hard; it has shaken up and changed the way artists interact and share with fans. Musicians in particular are having a difficult time in an industry that relies heavily on performing live and engaging with......

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How to spend Mother’s Day during quarantine

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2020May 8, 2020

May 6, 2020May 8, 2020

ALYSSA BUMP Assistant Life & Arts Editor It may seem nearly impossible to do something enjoyable for Mother’s Day since most nonessential businesses are closed for the time being. However, fun can be found within the walls of your own home. Here are some ideas on how to make this......

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Hannah and Matt on music: Hype albums

Contributor to The LeaderMay 3, 2020May 3, 2020

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020

HANNAH LUTEREK AND MATT TURNER Specials to The Leader For this installment of “Hannah and Matt on music,” we wanted to review our favorite albums to get hyped up to, the albums that we need as much as a cup of espresso to get the day going. Matt’s Pick: “I......

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Highlighting Fredonia’s all-black student government

Contributor to The LeaderApril 29, 2020April 29, 2020

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

ALYSSA BUMP Assistant Life & Arts Editor Fredonia is a predominantly white institution. According to statistics from Fredonia’s website, it’s a 70 percent white institution; only 9 percent of students are African-American. With that being said, where can black students find representation? For the first time in Fredonia history, the......

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My take on Fernway’s ‘Welcome to the Ground’ EP

Contributor to The LeaderApril 27, 2020April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020

BRENTON NEWCOMB Staff Writer Last week, Fernway released their long-awaited second EP: “Welcome to the Ground.” On the EP, the group channels popular alternative group, The 1975, and infuses many different styles including funk, jazz and punk to create a cohesive work that solidifies their sound and achieves their goal......

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Hannah and Matt on Music: Comfy Albums

Contributor to The LeaderApril 26, 2020April 26, 2020

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020

HANNAH LUTEREK AND MATT TURNER Specials to The Leader For this installment of “Hannah and Matt on Music,” we wanted to review our favorite albums to cozy up to. So the next time it rains, be sure to bundle up with a blanket and grab a nice cup of tea......

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The Trident digitized: Annual magazine adjusts for the pandemic

Contributor to The LeaderApril 23, 2020April 23, 2020

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020

MARCIA HUNT Special to The Leader March 11 was supposed to be an exciting day for The Trident staff members — it was the deadline for submissions to the literary magazine, which would bring them one step closer to its annual publication. That morning, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the sudden......

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How WNYF is celebrating their 40 year anniversary during quarantine

Contributor to The LeaderApril 22, 2020April 22, 2020

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020

ALYSSA BUMP Staff Writer Right now, WNYF’s station is empty, and it will be for the rest of the semester. What a great way to celebrate their 40-year anniversary. It seems like it is nearly impossible for the station to put out content during these unprecedented times. There is no......

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The ‘surprisingly chaotic’ Canadaway Creek

Digging into the impact of Fredonia’s faculty cuts

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Reviving community through leadership on the field

A Fredonia grad’s bucket list

Hannah and Matt on Music: “Fetch the Bolt Cutters”

Q&A: Music industry embraces change with Dan Calderone of Eerie Shores

How to spend Mother’s Day during quarantine

Hannah and Matt on music: Hype albums

Highlighting Fredonia’s all-black student government

My take on Fernway’s ‘Welcome to the Ground’ EP

Hannah and Matt on Music: Comfy Albums

The Trident digitized: Annual magazine adjusts for the pandemic

How WNYF is celebrating their 40 year anniversary during quarantine