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Fredonia is becoming more diverse: But if minorities don’t feel comfortable on campus, does it matter?

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VICTOR SCHMITT-BUSH Assistant News Editor Fall 2017 marks Fredonia’s most diverse year for incoming freshmen, with more than 30 percent from underrepresented minority groups, according to Fredonia’s Right Serving, Right Sizing final report. Even so, students and staff have become increasingly critical of the school’s intentions. If anyone has been......
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Fredonia Radio Systems found guilty of violating statute

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SETH MICHAEL MEYER Assistant News Editor Fredonia Radio Systems (FRS) was found guilty of violating Statute O-6 Article II of the Student Association in a court case on Nov. 13. The statute violated regards to membership requirements of a club, specifically stating that “membership for Constituted groups shall be open......
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Philosophical debate brings back age-old question: Is abortion morally acceptable?

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SETH MICHAEL MEYER Assistant News Editor   On Nov. 7, Fredonia hosted a debate that discussed the morality of abortion. Dr. John Keller, associate professor at Niagara University, argued that abortion is immoral while Fredonia’s own Dr. Stephen Kershnar, chair of the philosophy department, argued that abortion is moral. A......
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Aitcheson and Apthorpe elected to SA presidency and vice-presidency

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JAMES LILLIN Staff Writer   After about 700 votes were tallied during last week’s Student Association elections, junior Spanish adolescence education major Connor Aitcheson and junior public relations major Hannah Apthorpe were elected to the SA Presidency and Vice-Presidency, respectively. “Students have this perception that the students that serve on......
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Flood runs rampant through town, campus: Heavy rains cause problem in Fredonia

CURTIS HENRY Sports Editor   In the ongoing battle of man vs. Mother Nature, Mother Nature remains undefeated. Torrential downpours all weekend led to various points of flooding throughout the town of Fredonia and the SUNY Fredonia campus on Sunday night. The Buffalo Niagara International Airport reported 1.99 inches of......
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Blackface and Halloween: A love story

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DAN ORZECHOWSKI News Editor   America has a long history with blackface, and come Halloween time, we’re all reminded that it’s still around. Blackface, the theatrical makeup used by non-black people to represent a person of color, has lingered in our Halloween traditions. Pumpkins are carved, candy is dished out......

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