June 13, 2026
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The Leader

Better late than never: Here’s what went down at the Democratic Presidential Debate in June

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Reading Time: 2 minutesJOSEPH MARCINIAK Scallion Editor Twenty candidates for the Democratic ticket for president went head-to-head in June, and it was intense. We’re super late, but here’s some highlights from that debate if you still care. Arguably the most important person running, Bill de Blasio, probably said something about beating Donald Trump....
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Twilight the campus dog: A lovable four-legged companion

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Reading Time: 2 minutesBRENTON NEWCOMB Special to The Leader Are you a dog person? Because after hearing about the story of Karen O’Connell and her dog, Twilight, it’s difficult not to be. O’Connell, 59, is a Fredonia art alumna who has recently been taking pottery classes on campus. She can describe how the...
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“What’s YOUR favorite part about Willy C’s?”

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteALEXANDRA WALSH Guest Scallywag Christopher Robin, freshman who still gets lost on campus major “The pasta station … wait, that’s Cranston.” Bradley Preston Harrington III, sophomore sports management major with a minor in frat-ology “Uhhhh … I don’t know. The tables are great for beer die, I guess. Die up,...
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Why the Fenner House couldn’t be saved

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Reading Time: 3 minutesAIDAN POLLARD News Editor It may have less to do with neglect than some thought. The Fenner House, which was set to be demolished following an architectural study commissioned by the campus, used to operate as Fredonia’s admissions building. The admissions team was moved into Maytum Hall in 2018, and...
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Hail Freedonia: Reed Library presents annual Marx Brothers-inspired events

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Reading Time: 2 minutesJESSICA MEDITZ Staff Writer Many college-aged people might not know or recognize how iconic the Marx Brothers are considered in pop culture. Students of SUNY Fredonia, however, will have it brought to their attention if it hasn’t been already. To honor the connection between the Marx Brothers and Fredonia, the...
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From the desk of Aidan Pollard, News Editor

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Reading Time: 3 minutesWith the Democratic presidential campaigns in full swing, it’s a good time to talk about how not to fall for thinly-veiled appeals and arguments you might hear in debates and interviews with candidates.  A 2017 Gallup poll found that 78% of Americans identify with a specific religion. Religious freedom is...
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MLB Playoff preview

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCAROLYN MULLARKEY Special to The Leader With just one week left in the regular season, the MLB postseason is getting intense.  The race for wild-card spots is heating up both in the National and American Leagues. The postseason game schedule has been released and it will be the second year...
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Free-spirited Fredonia architect is at it again: ‘Excelsior Cafe’ is coming to Rockefeller

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Reading Time: 2 minutesMATTHEW BAUM Guest Scallywag Ahmelia Schitt is something of a rockstar in the college-campus design circles, and she’s back in town. In an exclusive interview on Thursday, she announced that she would be designing a new eatery on-campus, with a literal twist. For those who have gone all this time...
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A piece of Fredonia’s history is getting ready to come down

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Reading Time: 2 minutesAIDAN POLLARD News Editor To many students, the demolition of the historic Fenner House on Central Ave. may not mean much, but to some community members, it means losing a piece of Fredonia itself. “I don’t know that it impacts students at all, to be honest with you,” said associate...
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Fredonia sports update

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Reading Time: 2 minutesDANTE LASTING Assistant Sports Editor Fall is officially here, and Fredonia athletics are in full swing.  The women’s tennis team had their senior night last Thursday. The team celebrated seniors Avril King and Anna Chiacchia before their matches. On this night, the two won their singles and doubles matches. The...
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