In light of boil water order, mayor confident in new water deal
Reading Time: 5 minutesFor the seventh time in the last two and a half years, Fredonia’s water isn’t safe to consume. But a new deal may put an end to the boil water orders....
Single-use plastics, including balloons, on the way out at Fredonia
Reading Time: 5 minutesMATT VOLZ Editor in Chief While many Fredonia students were enjoying their summer vacations, changes in connection with SUNY’s sustainability policy were announced, some of which may affect students. On July 18, an email was sent to the campus community by Sarah Laurie, Fredonia’s director of environmental health, safety and......
‘Field of Memories’ reconciles grief and loss with hope and remembrance
Reading Time: 3 minutesMATT VOLZ Editor in Chief Photo of the Field of Memories outside LoGrasso Hall. Photo by MATT VOLZ | Editor in Chief Warning: This article contains mentions of suicide. Outside LoGrasso Hall, students may notice a display of white flags with a sign that reads “Field of Memories.” But even......
Meal plans: The inside scoop
Reading Time: 2 minutesMost students use their meal plans and points to pay for food while on campus. So what exactly is in each meal plan, and what are points?...
Everything you need to know about driving on campus
Reading Time: 4 minutesNobody wants to begin their college career with a ticket. It's important to know driving rules and regulations before coming to school in the fall. ...
Fredonia switches from Google to Microsoft
Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter several years of utilizing Google Workspace, the school has made the switch to Microsoft Office, a change met with mixed reactions....
‘Hands Off!’ rallies make an appearance in Fredonia
Reading Time: 2 minutesALEX BUCKNAM Asst. News Editor On April 5, people across the United States took to the streets to protest President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The protesters had one message: hands off! The event, called “Hands Off!,” was a nationwide protest that took place in almost every large urban community......
University Police launch new bike patrol initiative
Reading Time: 3 minutesDAN QUAGLIANA Managing Editor Prior to last week, there were only two ways you would see University Police (UP) officers around campus: walking or in a patrol car. Now, you’ll see them on bikes, as well. On April 23, SUNY Fredonia’s University Police Department debuted bicycle patrols, meaning students will......
Banned professor Stephen Kershar faces job loss
Reading Time: 3 minutesALEX BUCKNAM Asst. News Editor Warning: This article contains mention of pedophilia. Dr. Stephen Kershnar, the philosophy professor who was banned from SUNY Fredonia’s campus and is currently suing the university, has been issued a retrenchment letter. According to a Buffalo News article published on April 14, Kershnar’s appointment at......
Tariffs, special elections and breaking records: The current situation in Washington
Reading Time: 3 minutesALEX BUCKNAM Asst. News Editor Washington has been busy these past two weeks with multiple events taking place, one being historical. Such happenings include two special elections in Florida to fill the vacant seats in the House of Representatives. Additionally, the record for the longest Senate speech was broken and......