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Local music lock-in showcases student talent

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Reading Time: 2 minutesSHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer Students from Fredonia made the decision to create a collaboration of music and creativity by having a local music lock-in on Saturday, Dec. 3. Eann Robinson, a senior music business major, with his friend Kiman Baldon or “DJ360,” a senior audio production major, hosted the event......
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Orchesis comes ‘Full Circle’: Dance company presents 360 degree experience

Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=7944] BETHANY CLANCY Staff Writer On Tuesday, Nov. 29, Orchesis Dance Company, a student-run dance company, put on their show of the semester, titled “Full Circle.”  The show was the culmination of countless hours of work by students choreographing, designing and, of course, dancing. Some students that were present......
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‘The Man Who Came to Dinner’ ends semester with holiday chaos

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Reading Time: 2 minutesZOE KIRIAZIS Staff Writer The Department of Theatre and Dance opened the next show in their season on Nov. 30 with George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s play, “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” directed by theatre professor James Ivey. The show follows the chaotic happenings and events following famous......
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Total Yuppies and Passed Out close the semester at BJ’s

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Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=7900] KRIS HARRIS Staff Writer As the end of the fall semester comes upon us, it’s completely understandable to try to blow off some steam before the responsibilities of finals set in. Some turn to quiet ventures such as a movie or reading book, while some prefer jamming out......
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A not so merry Christmas: ‘The Man Who Came to Dinner’ comes to Fredonia

Reading Time: 2 minutesMOLLY VANDENBERG Staff Writer They say there’s no place like home for the holidays, or in Sheridan Whiteside’s case, someone else’s home. “The Man Who Came to Dinner” is the last Walter Gloor Mainstage Series production of the semester. It’s an American comedy in three acts, written by Moss Hart......
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‘Arctic Song’ debuts in the U.S.: Musical written by former Moody Blues player

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Reading Time: 3 minutesAMBER MATTICE Reverb Editor After approximately 20 years of writing and planning, musician and former member of both the Moody Blues and Wings Denny Laine’s musical “Arctic Song” had its U.S. debut here on Fredonia’s campus. The musical touches on issues of climate change through a fantastic story about an......
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NSSLHA and Golden Key host Operation Christmas Child program

Reading Time: 2 minutesANGELINA DOHRE Special to the Leader The Fredonia chapters of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) and the Golden Key International Honour Society collaborated to collect donations for their Operation Christmas Child project. The mission behind this project is to help send supplies to children in need all......
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Applause for Paws raises funds for no-kill shelter

Reading Time: 2 minutesLERON WELLINGTON Staff Writer Everyone loves dogs, and everyone loves giving back. Naturally, the event Applause for Paws, hosted by Interactive Theatre Society, was a hit with raising money for Lakeshore Humane Society. The annual fundraiser featured games, activities and performances that helped keep audiences entertained while raising money for......
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Ring Road Singers mark first performance with new name

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCONNOR HOFFMAN Managing Editor On Nov. 14, the Ring Road Singers, formerly known as Whitachoir, performed their first fall concert after their recent rebranding. Dave Waterland, the group’s music director, explained the idea behind their group’s decision to rebrand themselves. “When you base your group’s name off one composer, it......
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Who runs the world?: Girls A look back on 2016 for women in pop culture

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Reading Time: 3 minutesZOE KIRIAZIS and AMBER MATTICE Staff Writer, Reverb Editor In 2016, women cannot be ignored in the world of pop culture. We are seeing women become more powerful in television, movies, video games and in real life as well. We are seeing women shine. More than just “Beauty” One of......

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