June 10, 2026
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The Leader

Fredonia Nurturing Innovation Campaign raises over $24 million

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMADISON BLASZ Special to The Leader Planning for the Nurturing Innovation Campaign started in 2014. Seven years — and $24 million later — it is complete.  At SUNY Fredonia, the Nurturing Innovation campaign was created to help raise funds to keep the university affordable while exploring how to further educate...
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[OPINION] Using “they” as a singular pronoun is grammatically correct, actually

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Reading Time: 2 minutesJULES HOEPTING Design Editor Read the following sentence: “The decision is up to them.” In your brain, that sentence probably has the same meaning as this sentence: “The decision is up to a group of people.” Does that mean “them” is always in reference to a group of people? No....
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Should Fredonia students be more careful of what they post on social media?

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMADISON BLASZ Special to The Leader Can what you say on social media get you in trouble with your college?  That was the case for Kimberly Diei, a pharmacy graduate student at the University of Tennessee.  According to The New York Times, the university tried to expel her because some...
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For one last time: I am the editor of The Scallion, and I have really long legs now

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Reading Time: 2 minutesJOSEPH MARCINIAK Retired Editor of The Scallion Well folks, this is it: my last article as editor. After much thought, I have decided to take my extended legs and take them home, since I am retiring. I have claimed my pension, and all my benefits.  I, Joseph Marciniak, humble servant...
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Convocation Committee brings Emily Calandrelli to Fredonia

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Reading Time: 4 minutesANNA GAGLIANO Copy Editor  Last Tuesday, Fredonia learned about the need for a little humanity within the sciences. Emily Calandrelli gave the speech, “Empathetic Science Communication in an Increasingly Polarized World,” as part of the 2020-2021 Fredonia Convocation. The theme for this year’s convocation is “Pondering the Future: Empathy as...
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[SATIRE] Can you hold a hand and be mean at the same time? An analysis

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Reading Time: 3 minutesJAY BYRONStaff Scallywag As I was thinking about what to do for this article, I realized that I talk big game about hand holding. It’s a fun activity that anyone can participate in. I figured it appeals to the mass audience. However, I realize there are some people out there...
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A survival guide to Fredonia’s winter storms

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Reading Time: 2 minutesLYDIA TURCIOSSpecial to The Leader So, you’ve been on Fredonia campus for a while now and you still look like a newborn foal when there’s ice on the ground?  Same.  Whether you are a freshman or a senior still playing slip and slide on the sidewalks, here’s some tips on...
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