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A Fredonia grad’s bucket list

Contributor to The LeaderMay 10, 2020May 10, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 10, 2020May 10, 2020

Reading Time: 4 minutesGIOVANINA VANCHERI Special to The Leader As a graduating senior whose final college semester was cut short, I have spent quite a bit of time thinking about what I am going to be missing out on. Award ceremonies and banquets, commencement or Azteca with Professor Ploetz… Like all other seniors,...

Hannah and Matt on Music: “Fetch the Bolt Cutters”

Contributor to The LeaderMay 9, 2020May 9, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 9, 2020May 9, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesHANNAH LUTEREK AND MATT TURNER Specials to The Leader Matt’s Take: Fiona Apple is without a doubt one of the best lyricists of our time; she’s able to transform the best poetry into heartbreaking and engaging songs. Luckily, life isn’t as unfair as most would believe in these stressful times;...

I didn’t realize how cool my family got when I left for college

Contributor to The LeaderMay 9, 2020May 9, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 9, 2020May 9, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesMATTHEW BAUM Staff Scallywag I’ve had a lot of time to hang out with my family this semester. From August 25 on, I spent a lot of time separated from them, and even though I would call once a week, I couldn’t help but feel like we grew apart. I...

SUNY Fredonia responds to scholarship reduction rumors

Contributor to The LeaderMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesJAMES MEAD Web Editor If you’ve been following Fredonia’s response to COVID-19, you’ve likely heard rumors about how budget cuts may affect scholarships. On May 6, a Fredonia student posted on Facebook that he had been contacted by Student Accounts and informed that his Fredonia-granted scholarships for this semester, totaling...

The Last Dance

Contributor to The LeaderMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesANTHONY GETTINO Assistant Sports Editor This mini-documentary series was exactly what the sports world needed right now. As everyone is well aware of at this point, there are currently no major American sports playing due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This has left a void in many people’s lives, as they...

Q&A: Music industry embraces change with Dan Calderone of Eerie Shores

Contributor to The LeaderMay 7, 2020May 8, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 7, 2020May 8, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesBRENTON NEWCOMB Staff Writer There is no doubt that quarantine has hit the art community hard; it has shaken up and changed the way artists interact and share with fans. Musicians in particular are having a difficult time in an industry that relies heavily on performing live and engaging with...

Fredonia Student Association responds to COVID-19

Contributor to The LeaderMay 7, 2020May 8, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 7, 2020May 8, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesSAMUEL LEWANDOWSKI Special to The Leader Despite COVID-19, the Fredonia Student Association Office remains in operation. According to their general manager/accountant, Vince Gugino, the Student Association is operating with staff and only coming to the office when necessary. “The student executives are only available through email for obvious reasons,” said...

Horoscopes 5/6/2020

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2020May 6, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2020May 6, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minuteALEXANDRA WALSHProfessional selfie-taker and simp Aquarius: You came to The Leader the day of your daughter’s wedding to read your horoscope? Pisces: Don’t let these horoscopes define who you are. Aries: Your horoscope 10,000% defines who you are. Don’t listen to Pisces. Taurus: I miss you as much as dads...

How to spend Mother’s Day during quarantine

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2020May 8, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2020May 8, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesALYSSA BUMP Assistant Life & Arts Editor It may seem nearly impossible to do something enjoyable for Mother’s Day since most nonessential businesses are closed for the time being. However, fun can be found within the walls of your own home. Here are some ideas on how to make this...

The state of campus through the lens of Angelina Doehre

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2020May 9, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2020May 9, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCampus has looked different since coronavirus hit. See the eerie emptiness of SUNY Fredonia in the wake of the pandemic.

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A Fredonia grad’s bucket list

Hannah and Matt on Music: “Fetch the Bolt Cutters”

I didn’t realize how cool my family got when I left for college

SUNY Fredonia responds to scholarship reduction rumors

The Last Dance

Q&A: Music industry embraces change with Dan Calderone of Eerie Shores

Fredonia Student Association responds to COVID-19

Horoscopes 5/6/2020

How to spend Mother’s Day during quarantine

The state of campus through the lens of Angelina Doehre