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Predictions for the first round of the NFL Draft

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 13, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 13, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe NFL offseason is flying by, and we are only one day away from the draft. This is the midpoint of the offseason where optimism is at an all time high for every fan base. All the hard work of the scouts and general managers will hopefully pay off. All...

Latinos Unidos hosts El Carnaval

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 30, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 30, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesWith deadlines and the end of the semester approaching, there are still many groups that are hosting their final events of the Spring Semester. And what’s a better way to end the semester than with a carnaval? Latinos Unidos will be hosting their annual El Carnaval on Sunday, April 28....

Police refuse to give us information

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 25, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 25, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesSOPHIA MOORE Staff Scallywag The police have decided they don’t negotiate with journalists. The Police Notters series was officially canceled after a long battle with University Police. Their only response to our inquiry about new information was “We’re not home.” An entire police force claimed they weren’t home, at...

Soulstice Jam Preview

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 30, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 30, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesBRENTON NEWCOMB Special to The Leader The Fredonia communication department is offering a special opportunity to students and community members. Diane and Bernard Block, multi-faceted artists from New York City, will be giving a performance and workshops on Friday, April 26. Diane Block, who doubles as a musician...

What’s that, Fredonia? Mincing words with the Scallion

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 25, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 25, 2019

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJOSEPH MARCINIAK Assistant Editor of the Scallion What do YOU think of the burning of Notre Dame? “I can’t wait to post a picture of it burning with ‘Au Revoir’ as the caption. I’m gonna get so many likes.” Grug Granston, Junior Cement Mixing major “They’re only...

2019’s Recipients of The President’s Awards for Excellence: Michael Igoe and Carmen Rivera

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019September 1, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019September 1, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesALISA OPPENHEIMER Special to The Leader Michael Igoe, assistant professor of Communication and Carmen Rivera, associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, are being recognized for their charismatic efforts they have put into the campus and surrounding community. Through demonstrating a distinct willingness to make an...

Notre Dame burns, Fredonia reacts

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 25, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 25, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesHOPE WINTER Special to The Leader Last Monday, tragedy struck a piece of history as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris went up in flames. The world recognizable medieval wooden roof caught fire after what is speculated to be an accident during renovations to the roof and spire. According...

Visiting Artist presents academic and gay activist Jonathan Katz

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019April 23, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019April 23, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesERIKETA COST Assistant Life & Arts Editor How did queer artists express themselves in past generations, in times where it wasn’t accepted in dominant culture? According to art historian Jonathan Katz, these artists expressed themselves in subtle, nuanced ways that now give us insight into what it was like...

FTDO: How to survive the end of the semester

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 15, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019August 15, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesELYSE GRIECO Life & Arts Editor As a junior, I’ve experienced the stresses that come along with the last weeks of school a few times now. I’m not going to lie: it never gets easy. But overtime, I have learned ways to make it easier. Here are some tips...

Call for submissions for the 2nd annual Art of Science Exhibition

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019April 23, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2019April 23, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesOLIVIA CONNOR I often get funny looks when I tell people that I am a biology and art dual major, as if the two subjects are so drastically different that they couldn’t imagine anyone enjoying both. However, in the past year, I have been invited to participate in an...

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2019’s Recipients of The President’s Awards for Excellence: Michael Igoe and Carmen Rivera

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Visiting Artist presents academic and gay activist Jonathan Katz

FTDO: How to survive the end of the semester

Call for submissions for the 2nd annual Art of Science Exhibition