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Holiday traditions: a juxtaposition of cultures

Reading Time: 3 minutesAMBER MATTICE Staff Writer Holidays are an integral aspect of culture, and, because of this, it is important to recognize that the celebration of certain holidays differs from one culture to another. Christmas in particular is celebrated differently by almost every family both in the United States and across the......
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Stayin’ alive during dead week Fredonia upperclassmen give tips for surviving dead and exam week

Reading Time: 2 minutesNAOMI LYNCH Social Media Manager   Dead week. No, we aren’t literally dead, but nearly all of the students resemble animated corpses as finals week looms ahead in a rush to cram information in their heads. While most of us are practicing our zombie shuffle, freshman students are filled with......
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‘Kaleidocharted’ The Riveters host annual Fall Show

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Reading Time: 3 minutes[metaslider id=4685] AMBER MATTICE Staff Writer   The Riveters once again blew their audience away on Nov. 14 as they held their annual Fall Show. Making an appearance alongside Fredonia’s well-known a capella group were The Buffalo Chips and The Royal Pitches from the University of Buffalo. The groups complimented......
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A fun night of song and dance Vocal Point holds Fall Showcase

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Reading Time: 3 minutesHOLLY BURDICK Special to The Leader Hard work and dedication truly pay off. Vocal Point, Fredonia’s show choir, proved this to be true this past weekend. Its Fall Showcase was held on Saturday Nov.14. All of the passion, work, sweat and persistence exerted throughout the semester finally paid off. Vocal......
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Advice from ‘Family Guy’ and ‘James Bond’ composers: Ethos presents Lee Sanders and DJ Brady

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCARLY KNASZAK Assistant Reverb Editor     When someone puts in a DVD, he or she automatically wants to skip through the trailers and get right to the movie. But, everyone is forced to stop and watch the SONY Pictures logo and accompanying theme music everyone is familiar with. That......
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Review: ‘It is what it is!’ ‘The Merry Widow’ proves brilliant

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Reading Time: 3 minutesKRIS HARRIS Staff Writer Wild merriment and tender love filled the Rockefeller Arts Center’s Marvel Theatre, as the Hillman Opera played last weekend with its hilariously updated version of Franz Lehar’s “The Merry Widow.” The production was truly a feast for the eyes and ears, from extravagant costumes, entrancing dance......
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CrossFit and praying mantises: Meet the winner of the Fredonia Speaks Essay Contest

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Reading Time: 6 minutesS.L. FULLER Editor in Chief   Name: Meredith Nugent Year: Senior Major: Biology Essay: “Beauty in Strength,” written about the book “Wintergirls” by Laurie Halse Anderson     Meredith Nugent plays the trumpet, wears oxford-style shoes and is a biology major. She also has nine tattoos, plays rugby and does......

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