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Trump the tyrant Violence at Trump rallies escalates, Trump condones

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CONNOR HOFFMAN Assistant News Editor   The President is supposed to be a person who can unite the nation and not cause division and violence. Donald Trump has made me quite worried lately with the hateful and violent energy at his rallies, and how he has dismissed — or even......
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The new 17-meals-per-week plan FSA to offer lower point plans with more meals

CONNOR HOFFMAN Assistant News Editor The Faculty Student Association (FSA) has decided to make several changes to student meal plans for next year in order to deal with inflation and decreasing enrollment. Darin Schulz, the executive director of FSA, explained that FSA’s financial situation this has had an effect on......
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Enrollment down, tuition to go up, Fredonia to keep fighting Fredonia stays optimistic about admissions efforts

JAMES LILLIN Special to The Leader Fredonia is currently stuck in the middle of a statewide collegiate crisis, where flagging enrollment is resulting in slashed budgets, thinned services and fired faculty. Over the past few years, enrollment at Fredonia has decreased by around 20 percent, according to Admissions, resulting in......
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Eating bran and avoiding murders Fredonia celebrates Vonnegut connection with Joel Cohen

JAMES LILLIN Special to The Leader   Today, two events featuring Joel Cohen, the co-founder of Ragged Edge Press who is known for his artistic collaborations with Kurt Vonnegut, will take place on campus. The first event, a screening of “Kurt Vonnegut’s 1978 Fredonia Commencement Speech: Tralfamadorian Beads of Amber,”......
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Soaking up the sun Inside the Solar Chautauqua campaign

CONNOR HOFFMAN Assistant News Editor   It looks like the residents of Chautauqua County may soon be able to enjoy the sunshine in more than one way as a result of the Solar Chautauqua campaign. The Solar Chautauqua campaign is an educational effort organized by various different local groups to......
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‘My foundation, my rock: EDP’ Many honored at Education Development Program Awards

CAMRY DEAN Special to The Leader                         Dozens of students were honored on March 15 at the 34th annual Educational Development Program (EDP) awards ceremony.             The program, which has been on SUNY campuses since the early 1960s, provides motivation, support and financial assistance to students who have the......
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Hardwork pays off Four seniors receive the Chancellor’s Award

JORDAN PATTERSON Staff Writer   Although it may seem like putting in the maximum effort in school sometimes goes unnoticed, students do receive recognition for their hard work. On Feb. 22, the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence recipients were announced. Fifteen Fredonia seniors were nominated but only four seniors......
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Still ‘Outstanding’ Mock Trial season ends abruptly, Forman and Bernstein receive awards

CHARLES PRITCHARD Staff Writer   Fredonia is home to many student clubs and organizations. Some are lighthearted and meant for fun, but others requiring a lot of work and dedication. Fredonia Mock Trial is one such group that requires technical knowledge, preparation and practice, which makes it a serious commitment......
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‘Stick with it!’ Panel encourages women to stay strong in STEM fields

SHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer   Women’s Student Union, in conjunction with Latinos Unidos, presented “Gender and Racial Inequalities in STEM,” a panel and presentation about what women face in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. The presentation was hosted by Patricia Valoy, a Columbia University graduate with a......

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