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From the desk of Jules Hoepting, Assistant Copy Editor

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2020April 12, 2020

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020

When I put on my pants, Lily gets excited. Lily is a dog; she’s got a strong build, sweet face and a knack for getting into trouble. She really likes going for walks; the sight of me putting on my windbreaker pants is an indication her favorite part of the......

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Thoughts from a fed up fast food worker: Why you should stay home

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2020April 9, 2020

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

ISABELLA DISTEFANO Assistant Social Media Manager As a fast food worker, I have seen a lot of interesting people over the years. This job has given me the experience of working with the general public. Now more than ever, I am deeply disappointed with the public, but I’m not shocked......

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From the desk of Dante Lasting, Sports Editor

Contributor to The LeaderApril 5, 2020April 3, 2020

April 5, 2020April 3, 2020

It’s been a week and a half of being home and taking classes online. The transition for me was not that bad, and now it is just keeping up with my daily routine and trying not to get stir-crazy. As more and more time passes, I start to miss the......

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Student journalists responding to COVID-19

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 29, 2020March 29, 2020

March 29, 2020March 29, 2020

All across the country, high school and college student journalists are covering coronavirus the only way they know how — through their experiences. From distance learning to student life, the next generation of journalists are showing what they’re made of. The Leader is proud to be reporting during these times,......

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Spring break interrupted by COVID-19

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 25, 2020March 25, 2020

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

Tessa Covello Special to The Leader On Wednesday, March 11, Fredonia sent out an email around 5 p.m. The email said students were to leave campus by March 19, no exceptions, because of the coronavirus. I freaked out because I was planning to leave for break the next day at......

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What to do during the quarantine

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 22, 2020March 22, 2020

March 22, 2020March 22, 2020

Alyssa Bump Staff Writer It may seem like the end of the world, and the truth is it really does feel like it. Schools and campuses across the world have shut down, many people have lost their jobs and many are forced to self-isolate. Overall, this isn’t an ideal situation,......

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Should I stay or should I go? A pros and cons list for those still deciding

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 18, 2020March 18, 2020

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

JESSICA MEDITZ Life & Arts Editor For those of you who live on campus, the dreaded March 19 deadline is tomorrow. So, you’ve got to let them [Residence Life] know, will you stay or will you go? It’s such a confusing time for all Fredonia students, regardless if you live......

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When nature strikes, we have to act accordingly

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 15, 2020March 15, 2020

March 15, 2020March 15, 2020

KATIE LENDA Special to The Leader Thousands of college students across the nation have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 virus. Students were left feeling panicked after the decision was made to switch to online classes. For many students, this decision also meant returning home for the remainder of the......

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Coronavirus guide for the healthy

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 13, 2020March 13, 2020

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020

Amid the coronavirus stress and confusion, it’s easy to overreact, and it’s easy to misunderstand what is and isn’t safe while living through the pandemic. We recommend this article (“A Healthy Person’s Guide to Staying Safe and Sane During COVID-19”) from Rolling Stone, which helps explain how to be safe......

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From the desk of Aidan Pollard, News Editor

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 10, 2020March 10, 2020

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Once upon a time, the media was, generally speaking, trusted: back when the New York Times really was the paper of record, all the way up to when Walter Cronkite was the most trusted man in America. The news media has brought us some of the most important revelations in......

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From the desk of Jules Hoepting, Assistant Copy Editor

Thoughts from a fed up fast food worker: Why you should stay home

From the desk of Dante Lasting, Sports Editor

Student journalists responding to COVID-19

Spring break interrupted by COVID-19

What to do during the quarantine

Should I stay or should I go? A pros and cons list for those still deciding

When nature strikes, we have to act accordingly

Coronavirus guide for the healthy