May 26, 2026
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Life & Arts

‘Fredonia is what made this art possible’ Alumni from 2012 work together to release album

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Reading Time: 4 minutesCLAIRE O’REILLY Staff Writer   For college students, wondering about what they are going to do when they get out of the safe bubble of the Fredonia campus seems to be a common source of anxiety. “Can I really go after my dreams?” is a big question most students may......
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‘The craziest show this year’ Made Violent takes BJ’s with Sixties Future and Feverbox

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Reading Time: 2 minutesTORIN O’BRIEN Special to The Leader   Anarchy. This might be a stretch in describing last Thursday night at BJ’s — but it’s close. The bedlam that ensued during the live performances had bouncers scrambling through mosh pits and crowd-surfing patrons. The show was sweaty; it was loud, and it......
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Gaining perspective at Kasia Coffee Clubs cosponsor exhibit showcasing student work

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Reading Time: 2 minutesSHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer   Art Forum and Illustration Club held their first art exhibit recently at Kasia Coffee. This exhibit was meant to show the community of Fredonia the hard work that Fredonia students put in this semester. The exhibit had a variety of art to show: illustration, photography,......
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The many scenes of love SOTA presents Opera Scenes

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Reading Time: 3 minutesEMMA SCHAIBLE Special to The Leader   It was a cold April Sunday, but things were heating up at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House as the Fredonia Student Opera Theatre Association (SOTA) presented Opera Scenes. This annual Fredonia event showcased students with immense talent and devotion to passion in a......
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Laine, Lombardo and Ramsey come to Fredonia Songwriters night a success

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Reading Time: 2 minutesKRIS HARRIS Special to The Leader   This past Tuesday students, faculty and community members alike were treated to a night of storytelling and true musicianship. The music industry program presented Songwriters Night, featuring the likes of several esteemed musicians. The first group highlighted was John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey,......
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Keeping dancers — and the audience — on their toes Fredonia Dance Ensemble puts on show seven months in the making

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Reading Time: 3 minutesAMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb editor   The lights dimmed and soft, whimsical music filled the Marvel Theatre on the night of April 8. The audience members were immediately engrossed in the performance before them, although they had no idea what was in store. Fredonia Dance Ensemble had been preparing for......
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Lurking Lucy looks over the woodlot: Art student’s jarring sculpture grabs attention

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Reading Time: 3 minutesAMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb Editor   The woodlot behind Rockefeller Arts Center is home to many a discarded project. Various things lurk behind trees and in the brush. And if people venture there, they are sure to find something worthwhile. It is here where “Lucy” was found. Directly on the......
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Being ‘professional with professionals’ WYNCO/Women’s Choir collaboration delights on all fronts

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Reading Time: 3 minutesEMMA SCHAIBLE Special to The Leader   Inside the immaculate King Concert Hall, the audience was surrounded by the peaceful and splendid musical sound of orchestra and choir. On a snowy April afternoon, the Western New York Chamber Orchestra’s (WNYCO) “Chords and Cords” concert, conducted by Glen Cortese, seemed as......
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