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Prancing Devils make performing debut

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

April 12, 2017

SHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer Who knew that prancing could be so much fun? The Prancing Devils, a dance group new to campus this year, held its first annual Prance-a-thon on April 7 in the MPR showcasing flips, tricks and sparkly outfits. For the last six months The......

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There’s bravery in poetry: Spoken-word poet McGlynn appears on campus

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

April 12, 2017

AMBER MATTICE Life & Arts Editor “I thought I was in love with a ghost, basically. That I was in love with a dead thing,” said Karyna McGlynn about her initial discovery of slam poetry. McGlynn is a spoken-word poet and visiting assistant professor of creative writing......

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VANM Senior Shows display a college education

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

April 12, 2017

KARA CEKUTA Staff Writer The first of two VANM Senior Shows will be showcased in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery from April 14-20, with a reception on Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m. The show, titled “Negative Space No. 8,” will feature eight of......

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Pride drag show walks back in time

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

April 12, 2017

NUNET CLITANDRE Special to The Leader On April 14, Pride Alliance will be hosting its annual spring drag show. The theme this semester is “Decades in Drag.” Rochester-born drag king Notorious LEZ will be the host for this semester’s show. The show will feature student drag......

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Music industry veteran Rizzo shares stories and advice with students

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017August 15, 2019

April 12, 2017August 15, 2019

[metaslider id=9055] BETHANY CLANCY Staff Writer McEwen 202 filled on a Thursday evening is an unusual sight, but not when music industry professor Stuart Shapiro cancels class for a guest speaker who knows his way around the music industry on both ends: performance and business. With a......

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New Politics and Joywave headline spring concert

Contributor to The LeaderApril 5, 2017August 15, 2019

April 5, 2017August 15, 2019

[metaslider id=8970][metaslider id=8970] MORGAN HENDERSON Special to The Leader Joywave and New Politics played Fredonia’s annual spring concert on April 1 at 7:30 p.m. It was evident that there was excitement throughout the gym. For some, this was their first opportunity to see the groups live. John Greenan, a......

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Film producer Sama to host seminars

Contributor to The LeaderApril 5, 2017

April 5, 2017

JAMES LILLIN Staff Writer Legendary Hollywood producer Franco Sama has worked with the likes of Will Smith, Francis Ford Coppola and David Arquette through his booming production company Samaco Films and will be bringing his expertise to the Fredonia campus with several events lined up for this week. Sama’s stay......

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Activist Wanjuki warns against rape culture, Trump presidency

Contributor to The LeaderApril 5, 2017September 1, 2019

April 5, 2017September 1, 2019

NUNET CLITANDRE Special to The Leader Wagatwe Wanjuki, a prominent feminist and anti-rape figure, came to Fredonia on March 30, closing out Women’s History Month to talk to students about rape culture in President Donald Trump’s America. She wore a red t-shirt with the words “I Won’t Keep Calm......

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Cancelled Callaway masterclass back on

Contributor to The LeaderApril 5, 2017August 15, 2019

April 5, 2017August 15, 2019

ZOE KIRIAZIS Staff Writer Once upon a January, Liz Callaway, a veteran Broadway actress, was scheduled to conduct a vocal masterclass composed by School of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance students. However, after an unexpected snowstorm, her initial appearance was cancelled. The masterclass has been rescheduled and......

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Noontime at Reed showcases music students in casual setting

Contributor to The LeaderApril 5, 2017August 15, 2019

April 5, 2017August 15, 2019

[metaslider id=8985] AMBER MATTICE Life & Arts Editor One thing Fredonia does not lack is music-related events. It seems as though there is always something happening on campus that involves music in one way or another. Despite the multiple ways that music is integrated into campus life, there are......

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Prancing Devils make performing debut

There’s bravery in poetry: Spoken-word poet McGlynn appears on campus

VANM Senior Shows display a college education

Pride drag show walks back in time

Music industry veteran Rizzo shares stories and advice with students

New Politics and Joywave headline spring concert

Film producer Sama to host seminars

Activist Wanjuki warns against rape culture, Trump presidency

Cancelled Callaway masterclass back on

Noontime at Reed showcases music students in casual setting