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[Satire] With nothing else for people to do, these bizarre internet challenges are making a comeback

Contributor to The LeaderApril 15, 2020April 15, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 15, 2020April 15, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesMATTHEW BAUM Staff Scallywag The internet is an interesting and terrifying place. People who you’ve never met look right at you, say, “what’s up, guys!” and immediately start making bad decisions. It’s the future every concerned mom from the ‘80s was worried about their kids getting involved with. There are...

[Satire] Wait, where is everyone?

Contributor to The LeaderApril 13, 2020April 7, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 13, 2020April 7, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesHANNAH BLIDY Confused Staff Scallywag Okay, so it’s been like three weeks since spring break, and I don’t think I’ve seen a single person on campus. Seriously — not one. I really just don’t know what’s going on. I’ve been going to my classes, but no one ever shows up!...

From the desk of Jules Hoepting, Assistant Copy Editor

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2020April 12, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2020April 12, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen 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...

Horoscopes 4/11/2020

Contributor to The LeaderApril 11, 2020April 7, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 11, 2020April 7, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minuteALEXANDRA WALSH Guest Scallywag Aquarius: COVID-19? More like Hoevid-19, Aquarius. I see you on Tinder. Pisces: Wash your hands please, thank you. Aries: Social-distance yourself from Geminis… They are never good to quarantine with. Taurus: I know you miss the cutie you used to see every MWF in your class,...

How to support small businesses while social distancing

Contributor to The LeaderApril 11, 2020April 7, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 11, 2020April 7, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesGIOVANINA VANCHERI Special to The Leader With everyone moving toward social distancing and businesses everywhere closing their doors, it can be pretty difficult to support restaurants and stores around your community. Supporting small businesses is important to me, (it is quite literally the foundation of my blog), but it is...

What to watch with the disappearance of sports

Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2020April 10, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2020April 10, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesDANTE LASTING Sports Editor The coronavirus has brought a new reality of self-isolation, recommended at-home lockdowns, and no group gatherings for people all over the world. This virus has had a major impact on the sports world that people are only starting to see the ramifications of. Sports networks like...

Distance learning – we’re all struggling

Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2020April 10, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2020April 10, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesALISA OPPENHEIMER Special to The Leader We’re in week two of distance learning and I’m positive I’m not only speaking for myself when I say it’s been a struggle for us students. Everyday I wake up with a full mailbox of emails to sort, homework, as well as classwork, videos...

Nature Through the Lens of Derek Raymond

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2020April 9, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2020April 9, 2020

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMalone, NY: Derek Raymond has spent his self-quarantine exploring the woods behind his house. These are the sights and scenes from his adventures.

Hannah and Matt on Music: “Ghosts V: Together” by Nine Inch Nails

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2020April 7, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2020April 7, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutesHANNAH LUTEREK AND MATT TURNER Specials to The Leader Matt’s Take: Having not listened to Nine Inch Nails’ previous “Ghosts” releases, I really went into their newest release blind. If I had to expect anything, it would have been a bombastic display of Trent Reznor’s heavy and hoarse voice paired...

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

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2020April 9, 2020

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2020April 9, 2020

Reading Time: 2 minutesISABELLA 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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[Satire] With nothing else for people to do, these bizarre internet challenges are making a comeback

[Satire] Wait, where is everyone?

From the desk of Jules Hoepting, Assistant Copy Editor

Horoscopes 4/11/2020

How to support small businesses while social distancing

What to watch with the disappearance of sports

Distance learning – we’re all struggling

Nature Through the Lens of Derek Raymond

Hannah and Matt on Music: “Ghosts V: Together” by Nine Inch Nails

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