June 14, 2026
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Life & Arts

The Leader

Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. David Starrett abruptly leaves administration position

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Reading Time: 3 minutesDAN QUAGLIANA Managing Editor On March 1, SUNY Fredonia’s faculty and staff members were sent an email from President Kolison that detailed how Dr. David Starrett had left his position as Fredonia’s executive vice president and provost. “Due to an administrative transition, I am writing to inform you of a...
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[SATIRE] National Guard seen drinking in Delta Chi’s basement amidst rumors of FredFest collab

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Reading Time: 2 minutesMORGAN BROWN Asst. Business Manager After rumors of Fredonia’s mayor calling in the National Guard to prevent more violence at this year’s upcoming FredFest, some students are in disbelief at their recent behavior. Following an advertised “Bunker” event, multiple sources claimed to have seen uniformed soldiers mingling with Fredonia’s very...
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Cheer team looks to shine in Daytona Beach

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Reading Time: 5 minutesMATT VOLZ Sports Editor Images from the 2024 NCA Nationals competition in Daytona Beach, Fla.  All images courtesy of JULIE TROCHE | Special to The Leader Many athletes face the pressure of stepping out under the bright lights to perform in front of a screaming crowd, knowing that they’ve got...
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[SCALLION/SPORTS] Volz enlisted to help suffering Sabres

Matt Volz
by Matt Volz
Reading Time: 4 minutesMATT VOLZ Sports Editor, New Sabres General Manager/Owner The Buffalo Sabres are going through it. They’re about to miss the playoffs for the 14th season in a row, extending their record-long drought. They’ve tried everything from different coaches to different general managers and players, but none of it has worked....
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[SCALLION/NEWS] All hail the new era: The Scallion has taken over

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Reading Time: 2 minutesMEGAN KIDBY Supreme Ruler of the Editorial Board It is with great pleasure (for me) and mild concern (for everyone else) that I announce my ascension to the role of Editor-in-Chief.  Yes, you read that correctly.  After years of being confined to the dark, joke-filled corner of The Leader as...
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TADA transforms Shakespearean play into a modern classic with “Twelfth Night” performance

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMIA CIECHALSKI  Life & Arts Editor  The Theater Department added modern flair to traditional Shakespeare with its recent rendition of “Twelfth Night.” Directed by Professor Paul Mockovak, the play represents the Theater Department’s second production of the spring semester. Shakespeare is well-known in the English language and theater world, so...
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C-store faces backlash from selling expired drink

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Reading Time: 5 minutesABBIE MILLER Editor-in-Chief A Starbucks coffee beverage bought at the c-store on Feb. 4, eight days after the expiration date marked on the glass. Photo provided anonymously There are a few things that are certain in life: death, taxes and complaints from the student body about SUNY Fredonia’s food.  Regardless...
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[OPINION] Boil water notices continue due to government inefficiency

Dan Quagliana
by Dan Quagliana
Reading Time: 5 minutesDAN QUAGLIANA Managing Editor Fredonia’s contaminated water under a microscope. Photo by DAKOTA RICHTER | Special to The Leader On Sunday, Feb. 3, the Village of Fredonia and the Town of Pomfret announced that they were implementing another boil water order. Yes, that says “another.” It’s the fifth one in...
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