March 11, 2026
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Club spotlight: Black Student Union

Students, residents protest ICE in downtown Fredonia

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The Leader
Life & Arts

How is Greek life recruiting new members in the midst of a pandemic?

Contributor to The Leader
Reading Time: 4 minutesCARLY SUMMERSON Special to The Leader There is no doubt that this semester is drastically different than any other.  Colleges across the country have had to undergo numerous changes in order to bring students back to campus during a global pandemic. With that being said, SUNY Fredonia has come up......
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Caitlin Sweet’s “Portraits of Society: Mental Effects”

Contributor to The Leader
Reading Time: 2 minutesALYSSA BUMP Life & Arts Editor Caitlin Sweet’s solo art exhibition shines a light on the harsh reality of societal pressure.  “Portraits of Society: Mental Effects” features 15 acrylic paintings that have been created over the past three years.  In her artist statement, Sweet said, “This group of paintings is......
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Jiggy By Nature: Fredonia-born brand plans to take over the world

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Reading Time: 4 minutesJESSICA MEDITZ Editor in Chief While walking around Fredonia’s campus and being involved in the community, you may have noticed a spark in social media presence for the student-run business, Jiggy By Nature. You might’ve also come across the name on stickers around campus, on students’ laptops or across the......
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Hannah and Matt on Music: “Fetch the Bolt Cutters”

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Reading Time: 3 minutesHANNAH 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 Leader
Reading Time: 3 minutesBRENTON 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

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Reading Time: 3 minutesALYSSA 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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Highlighting Fredonia’s all-black student government

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Reading Time: 5 minutesALYSSA 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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