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Inside Fredonia’s first annual Dance-A-Thon

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 28, 2016

September 28, 2016

ZOE KIRIAZIS Special to The Leader Prepare to put your best dancing shoes on, grab all your friends and come have fun in Steele Hall’s Fieldhouse when the Student Dance Organization will present Fredonia’s first ever Dance-A-Thon. From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, Fredonia students and......

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If you quit, you can’t

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 28, 2016

September 28, 2016

LERON WELLINGTON Staff Writer Fame and accolades are pretty great, but the person behind them is usually the most interesting part. That is definitely the case with Rita Moreno, who delivered the annual Convocation Address last Wednesday. Her presentation, titled “If You Quit, You Can’t,” showed us the sharp......

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Review: ‘Piano Men’ impress with concert recreation

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 28, 2016

September 28, 2016

SHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer A magical night happened on Sept. 23 when “Piano Men” Broadway stars Craig A. Meyer and Donnie Kehr took the stage to recreate hits from the dynamic duo of Elton John and Billy Joel. From the outfits to the simple characteristics of John and Joel,......

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Kahn and Selesnick take Fredonia through an artistic journey: Visiting artists lecture

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 21, 2016

September 21, 2016

BETHANY CLANCY Special to the Leader With 170 pieces in the Marion Art Gallery, exceeding any other amount of work an artist has had in there, Nicholas Kahn and Richard Selesnick took the Visual Art and New Media Department students on their venture through the art world. On Sept.......

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Review: Gypsy jazz, brews and pre-war blues: The Pizza Trio at EBC West

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 21, 2016

September 21, 2016

BREANNA BRYCE Special to the Leader To a college student, the best parts of life are beer, pizza and Friday nights. Though this writer is underage, the patrons of Ellicottville Brewing Co. were able to enjoy all three this past Friday, in a way. Hailing from Buffalo, The Pizza......

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The moments that make it all worth it: Notes from a study abroad program to Galway, Ireland

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 21, 2016

September 21, 2016

CLAIRE O’REILLY Staff Writer Welcome back to Galway! It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a month since I said goodbye to America. As I find myself growing more comfortable here, I quite often have to pinch myself as a reminder that I’m really here, I’m really in......

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G.W. Eggers remembered: Dr. James Welu gives lecture on Dunkirk artist

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 21, 2016

September 21, 2016

JORDAN PATTERSON Assistant News Editor Dunkirk native George William Eggers’ art exhibit opened as his past work was remembered on Friday during a lecture given by Dr. James Welu. G.W. Eggers was known for his artistry, as well as for the decisions he made while director of esteemed art......

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“Piano men” kick off Pops concert series: Inside the tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 21, 2016

September 21, 2016

SHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer If you’re in the mood for a melody, then on Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. there will be a tribute in honor of Billy Joel and Elton John in the Rockefeller Arts Center. As part of the DFT Communications Pops Series, performances will be done......

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The ‘Witch’ is Back: The Blair Witch Project sequel in theaters now

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 21, 2016

September 21, 2016

MOLLY VANDENBERG Special to The Leader With temperatures beginning to slightly drop (finally) and September coming to an end, Halloween will be here before we know it. With scary movie marathons and leaves changing on the trees, horror fans are in their glory during this time of the......

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Reporter’s Notebook: Talking with Rita Moreno

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 20, 2016August 16, 2019

September 20, 2016August 16, 2019

LERON WELLINGTON Staff Writer This past Friday, I was eating my lunch between classes when I received an email from a member of Rita Moreno’s management, Sean Katz. He messaged saying that the interview I requested could be a possibility. And that possibility would only be available that day,......

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