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New bleachers installed in Dods Hall Gymnasium

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 18, 2019September 17, 2019

September 18, 2019September 17, 2019

JORDAN-CHRISTOPHER PURVIS Staff Writer By now, the news of all the new changes that occurred over the summer here at Fredonia have been widely disseminated. In July, Dr. Dennis Hefner was appointed as interim president. Three weeks ago, Willy C’s $900,000 renovation project was finally revealed. Lastly, students and staff......

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US Open finals recap

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 11, 2019September 11, 2019

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019

DANTE LASTING Assistant Sports Editor The US Open has ended, two people have been crowned champions and history has been made. The women’s final concluded on Saturday with underdog Bianca Andreescu beating Serena Williams. The 19-year-old won her first Grand Slam title and is the first Canadian to win a......

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Fredonia sports update

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 11, 2019September 17, 2019

September 11, 2019September 17, 2019

ANTHONY GETTINO Special to The Leader This past week saw quite a bit of action from our teams here at Fredonia. The men’s and women’s cross country teams each had their first meet Aug. 31. Other teams that competed were the men’s and women’s soccer teams, as well as the......

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NFL week one takeaways

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 11, 2019September 11, 2019

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019

DANTE LASTING Assistant Sports Editor Football is back! With 14 games in the books, there is a lot to talk about. This week, some things were good, some things were bad and some things were just plain ugly. Note: Analysis does not include Monday night games. The GOOD The Kansas......

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What did you miss this summer? A briefing on the biggest headlines in sports

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 4, 2019September 4, 2019

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

DANTE LASTING Assistant Sports Editor While everyone was away enjoying the dog days of summer, multiple sporting events took place and wrapped up that may or may not have caught your attention. Championships were won, history was made, players got injured and retirements were announced. The St. Louis Blues won......

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Preseason NFL Update

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 4, 2019September 4, 2019

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

DANTE LASTING Assistant Sports Editor With the NFL’s 100th season kicking off tomorrow, fans everywhere are getting ready to have football back in their lives. Teams are finalizing their rosters and making sure that they have the best men out there come game time. Below is an update on all......

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Here’s why Tiger Woods’ recent Masters win matters

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 11, 2019

April 24, 2019August 11, 2019

AIDAN POLLARD Sports Editor Tiger Woods won the Masters Tournament last Sunday. That probably isn’t much of a bombshell statement for people who don’t really follow golf. Woods is probably the first player most people think of when they hear anything about golf. But Tiger Woods’ name has been......

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Predictions for the first round of the NFL Draft

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 13, 2019

April 24, 2019August 13, 2019

The NFL offseason is flying by, and we are only one day away from the draft. This is the midpoint of the offseason where optimism is at an all time high for every fan base. All the hard work of the scouts and general managers will hopefully pay off. All......

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Stephanie Wojnowski: What it takes to do it all

Contributor to The LeaderApril 23, 2019August 25, 2019

April 23, 2019August 25, 2019

SANDRENE HAMILTON Special to The Leader Stephanie Wojnowski, one of the captains of Women’s Cross Country at SUNY Fredonia, won the chancellor’s award for excellence. Wojnowski said that receiving the award was a great way for her to end her academic career at Fredonia. Wojnowski is a senior with......

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One Last Dance: A commentary on Dwyane Wade’s retirement as the Heat’s season comes to a close

Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2019August 31, 2019

April 10, 2019August 31, 2019

JORDAN-CHRISTOPHER PURVIS Staff Writer British mathematics tutor Geoffrey Parfitt once said, “People say that age is just a state of mind. I say it’s more about the state of your body.” This year we are witnessing several of the best athletes to ever play the game of basketball step......

Theater kids are taking over Fredonia

Rating every 2025 Oscar award-winning movie

President Trump signs orders dismantling eight departments

[SATIRE] Fear and Loathing in Talladega: A Journey to Beer-Soaked…

[SCALLION/NEWS] Campus bus leaves students traumatized

[SATIRE/NEWS] Police Notters

Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. David Starrett abruptly leaves…

[SATIRE] Abigail Jacobson, news editor, cancels news

[SCALLION/SPORTS] Volz enlisted to help suffering Sabres

[SCALLION/NEWS] All hail the new era: The Scallion has taken…

New bleachers installed in Dods Hall Gymnasium

US Open finals recap

Fredonia sports update

NFL week one takeaways

What did you miss this summer? A briefing on the biggest headlines in sports

Preseason NFL Update

Here’s why Tiger Woods’ recent Masters win matters

Predictions for the first round of the NFL Draft

Stephanie Wojnowski: What it takes to do it all

One Last Dance: A commentary on Dwyane Wade’s retirement as the Heat’s season comes to a close