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Fredonia music industry students find a new home in Thompson Hall renovation

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCHLOE 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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Ashley’s recs: What to read, watch and listen to over winter break

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Reading Time: 4 minutesASHLEY HALM Special to The Leader The dorms are slowly emptying out, classes are winding down, course evals are (not) getting completed. In no time at all you might find yourself sitting in your childhood bedroom, unsure of how to pass the time between now and the start of the......
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New class spotlight: Writing for role-playing games

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Reading Time: 2 minutesLYDIA 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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Reading Time: 2 minutesCHRISTINE 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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The double, double toil and trouble of COVID-19 has no effect on Fredonia TADA’s production of Macbeth

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Reading Time: 6 minutesCHLOE KOWALYK Staff Writer  Fredonia Theatre and Dance’s production of “Macbeth” is quickly approaching.  However, putting on a show during a global pandemic is not an easy task.  The show is being directed by Paul Mockovak, who has an extensive background in theatre, musical theatre, concert dance and music alike. ......
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How you can stay informed and involved post-election

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCHLOE KOWALYK Staff Writer  On Thursday, Nov. 12, the American Democracy Project hosted their final event of the semester. Featuring a diverse set of panelists, the ADP hoped to provide students with multiple resources and ways to stay involved with politics after the election.  The panelists included Dr. James Hurtgen,......
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“Julie and the Phantoms” TV series review

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Reading Time: 3 minutesNIKKI INDELICATO Special to The Leader TikTok has been a strong platform where many teens can show and share their passion for people and pop culture, including television shows. Months ago, the TV show “Criminal Minds” was taking over the app by storm. Fans were posting how much they loved......
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An album review of “Terra” by Eric Alexandrakis

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Reading Time: 3 minutesASHLEY HALM Special to The Leader With song titles like “Satan’s Fried Scapegoat Breakfast” and “Now Boarding: Flight EA918,” it’s clear that Eric Alexandrakis isn’t your typical singer-songwriter. Indeed, a first encounter with Alexandrakis’s particular brand of ‘60s-inspired psychedelic rock might evoke a feeling similar to getting hit in the......
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