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Democracy 101 seeks to prevent the risks of being an uninformed society

SETH MICHAEL MEYER Staff Writer “The self is not something ready-made,” suggests American philosopher John Dewey, “but something in continuous formation through choice of action.” Dewey was a strong proponent of civic action in education, and his push for such reforms produced things like classes in civics and sparked interest......
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Accomplished Fredonia graduate returns to campus for Writers at Work series

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ANGELINA DOHRE Photo Editor Jim Ranney, Fredonia alumnus and Director of Communications for New York State Senator Patrick Gallivan made a recent appearance at his alma mater. Ranney is a 25-year veteran of broadcast journalism and former station manager and news director of WBFO/WNED-TV in Buffalo. This past week he......
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This Fall’s undergraduate enrollment spike relieves department tensions

VICTOR SCHMITT-BUSH Special to the Leader This Fall marks Fredonia’s second highest undergraduate enrollment in its almost two century legacy. Out of 191 years, this was “the first time since the 2014-2015 academic year that the campus enrolled more than 1,000 first-year students,” according to Fredonia’s campus report today. Dean......
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WCA Home celebrates its 125th anniversary at Lanford Home

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[metaslider id=9956] JAMES LILLIN Staff Writer The Women’s Christian Association (WCA) Home of Fredonia has been a Fredonia landmark since 1892, with its spacious, Victorian halls offering a home to elderly women in Fredonia who have found themselves in need of assisted living. “Our goal during this anniversary year is......
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Bill that would protect students from additional fees is likely to pass

ALEXANDRIA NIEVES and DAN ORZECHOWSKI Special to The Leader and News Editor A bill passed by the New York State Senate and Assembly could cover the cost of salaries, inflationary costs, collective bargaining and mandatory operating costs, protecting the pockets of SUNY and CUNY students. The “Maintenance of Effort” bill......

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