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University seeks to “right-size” for right service

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Reading Time: 2 minutesJACOB SANTOS Special to The Leader Within the last few years, the number of students enrolled at SUNY Fredonia has been in decline. A decrease in enrollment has resulted to a smaller budget given by New York state. The 2016-2017 budget was reduced by $1.4 million in comparison to its......
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A child’s best friend: Professor’s study shows strong bond between children and pets

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Reading Time: 3 minutesANGELINA DOHRE Special to The Leader A recent University of Cambridge study was published in the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology that came to the conclusion children are more attached to their pets than they are to their own siblings. Psychology professor Nancy Gee was one of the collaborators who......
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Professional Development Day: more than a day off

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Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=8277] DAN ORZECHOWSKI Staff Writer One Friday every semester is designated to be Professional Development Day. But in the eyes of many students, this translates to a three-day weekend. Workshops are offered throughout our campus for faculty and staff to provide tips and learning strategies. Students are encouraged to......
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Delta Chi de-recognized by SA

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCOLIN PERRY Editor in Chief The Fredonia chapter of the Delta Chi fraternity was officially de-recognized by the Student Association at last Thursday’s general assembly meeting after a close vote among student representatives. The fraternity’s Fredonia chapter, which according to its Facebook page has maintained a presence on campus since......
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Immigration executive order sends shockwaves through SUNY

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Reading Time: 4 minutes[metaslider id=8235]   CAMRY DEAN Staff Writer   On Dec. 7, 2015, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump called for the U.S. to bar all Muslims from entering the country. “Donald J. Trump is calling for a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country’s representatives can......
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Chamberlain receives Lanford Prize

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Reading Time: 2 minutes  DAN ORZECHOWSKI Staff Writer   Each year the Lanford Prize is given to a member of the graduating class who has displayed all-around achievement while representing Fredonia’s values. Sarah Rose Chamberlain has been named this year’s recipient of the prize from the Oscar and Esther Lanford Endowment of the......
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Gordon, Eklum and Hartling Nominated for Chancellor’s Award

Reading Time: 3 minutes  JAMES LILLIN Staff Writer The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is one of the highest academic honors that can be received by a student attending a SUNY institution. This year, Fredonia has nominated three students to receive the award: senior biology major Zachary Eklum, senior public relations and Spanish......
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Fredonia marches for women’s rights

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Reading Time: 3 minutes[metaslider id=8122] DAN ORZECHOWSKI Staff Writer A crowd speckled with pink huddled in front of Mason Hall the day after President Donald Trump was sworn in. These people were protesters. Participants bearing signs and flags marched as one throughout Fredonia’s campus. While chanting “women’s rights are human rights,” the parade......

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