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Jules HoeptingSeptember 25, 2021September 25, 2021

September 25, 2021September 25, 2021

JULES HOEPTING Managing Editor You grew up in a small town. The town formed around a canal or a railroad, but now is reduced to fields. The most exciting thing in the town is whatever the high school is doing. There are a few families who have been there forever,......

Life & Arts Opinion

John Buck: Prints and sculptures

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 25, 2021September 25, 2021

September 25, 2021September 25, 2021

LYDIA TURCIOS Art Director I had the pleasure of attending the John Buck exhibit of woodblock prints and sculptures at the Marion Art Gallery this past Friday, Sept. 10. I’ve been to quite a few of the exhibitions here at Fredonia and I am happy to say this is one......

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Mind over body: An eating disorder

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 11, 2021September 7, 2021

September 11, 2021September 7, 2021

ANONYMOUS Trigger Warning: The following article discusses eating disorders. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the Counseling Center at (716) 673-3424 or visit fredonia.edu/student-life/counseling for more information. I’ve always been fascinated by drastic weight loss and weight gain. I remember waiting in the check-out......

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How the continued cafe closures are affecting students

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 10, 2021September 7, 2021

September 10, 2021September 7, 2021

LYDIA TURCIOS Art Director Adjusting back to campus life has been a trial for many students. You might find yourself feeling as if you are stuck in limbo — almost, but not quite back to normal. The dining situation certainly has not helped. In a past article on the subject,......

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What I wish I would’ve known as a freshman

Contributor to The LeaderJune 11, 2021June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

CARLY SUMMERSON Special to The Leader Transitioning from high school to college can be a scary thing. I would know; I came from a place where I knew almost everyone by name since I was a kid to a random town in Western New York where I knew no one. ......

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From the desk of Jessica Meditz, Editor in Chief

Contributor to The LeaderMay 9, 2021May 9, 2021

May 9, 2021May 9, 2021

Four years ago, if you told me that my college years would’ve been like this, I would’ve looked at you like you had 10 heads. And no, I’m not talking about a certain virus that shall not be named (entirely). I’m alluding to all of the things that I’ve accomplished......

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What does student mental health look like at Fredonia?

Contributor to The LeaderMay 4, 2021May 4, 2021

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

CHLOE KOWALYK Asst. News Editor The past few semesters have not been easy for the majority of college students. The combined stress of COVID-19, the fights against racial violence and the immediate switch to online learning and isolation have had detrimental effects on the mental health of college students. According......

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From the desk of Scallion Editor, Matthew Baum

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2021April 20, 2021

April 24, 2021April 20, 2021

MATTHEW BAUM Scallion Editor Hello, all of my loving fans. It’s heartbreaking, I know. None of the articles were written by yours truly this week. All I’ve done to contribute to this edition is write this measly open letter. It’s almost too much to bear. Hardy-har-har. Okay, here’s the thing.......

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The connection between veganism and food allergies

Contributor to The LeaderApril 23, 2021April 23, 2021

April 23, 2021April 23, 2021

CHLOE KOWALYK Staff Writer Going vegan may seem like a daunting choice to many. Some believe that they will need to give up their favorite foods and will be stuck eating nothing but “rabbit food” for the rest of their lives. Some believe that they won’t be able to enjoy......

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Paper or plastic? The power behind your choice

Contributor to The LeaderApril 21, 2021April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021

ANNA GAGLIANO Copy Editor Every single choice we make on a day-to-day basis affects us, whether or not you’d like to believe it. One simple phrase has set people up for an important choice for decades now: “Paper or plastic?” Uttered by cashiers and clerks around the world, this choice......

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