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Can anyone stop the Lightning?

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019April 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019April 9, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesRYAN DUNNING Special to The Leader It’s no secret that the Tampa Bay Lightning are the undisputed most dominant team in the NHL right now. At 55-13-4, they sit 19 points ahead of the second place teams the Calgary Flames and the Boston Bruins. Their goal differential sits at...

Fredonia Feminists host Herstory Month

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019September 1, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019September 1, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesELIZABETH SUSKI Special to The Leader Not only is March known for St. Patrick’s Day, but it is also known for celebrating women’s history. Women’s History Month was created in 1981 when Congress proclaimed the week until March 7 would be Women’s History Week. In 1987, the celebration went...

University Senate debates faith in campus leadership

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019August 17, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019August 17, 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutesJOSH RANNEY News Editor It is perhaps the worst kept secret that Fredonia has been navigating difficult waters for some time. Now, the confidence of the university faculty in President Virginia Horvath has been called into question. On March 4, the University Senate discussed a potential vote of no-confidence...

Dirty deed duty

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019August 25, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019August 25, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesHOPE WINTER Special to The Leader A fishy smell has taken over Washington, as the situation with President Donald Trump’s hired hush-money man, Michael Cohen, has stepped forward tainting Trump’s image. “I felt it was my duty to cover up his dirty deeds,” Cohen said, when coming forward about...

From the Desk Of Sarah Hughston, Social Media Manager

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019August 15, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019August 15, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesShannon Barry is the friend I never knew I needed. And I’ve never even met her. Barry, or @barry_happy as she goes by online, is a writer who shares personal stories of her life. Her diary entries, mostly on Instagram, are honest depictions of the life of a 25-year-old actress...

PAC presents ‘Almost, Maine’

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019April 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019April 9, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesELYSE GRIECO Life & Arts Editor There is nothing that can compare to the power of love. John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine” tells the story of the relationships between citizens of Almost, a fictional location in Maine. Fredonia’s Performing Arts Company (PAC) will be performing their own version of this...

Writers @ Work visiting guest: L.A. Times journalist and Fredonia alumnus Scott Martelle

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019August 16, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019August 16, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesERIKETA COST Assistant Life & Arts Editor My Skype interview with Scott Martelle from the control room on the third floor of McEwen felt like a flashback for him. The L.A. Times journalist and I made small talk about the radio news and podcasting class I was headed to...

Top 10 2019 NFL Draft Prospects

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019April 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019April 9, 2019

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDANTE LASTING Special to The Leader The NFL combine is over and now all 32 teams are focused on the draft. The scouts and general managers have a lot of work to do in the next month to make sure their team drafts the right player. They are spending...

Relay for Life carnival theme brings bright colors, hopes for a bright future

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019August 16, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019August 16, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesSANDRENE HAMILTON Special to The Leader Relay for Life is a walk to benefit the American Cancer Society. According to the Coordinator of Volunteer and Community Services, Joyce Smith, the event offers everyone in the community as well as students, staff and faculty an opportunity to participate in the...

UB’s tournament chances are looking strong

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019April 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019April 9, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesAIDAN POLLARD Sports Editor It’s a good year to be a Bulls fan. This year the UB Bulls went 31-3 and ended the season ranked No. 18 in the AP poll and No. 16 in the coaches poll to secure a No. 6 seed in the NCAA tournament. They’ve...

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Can anyone stop the Lightning?

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University Senate debates faith in campus leadership

Dirty deed duty

From the Desk Of Sarah Hughston, Social Media Manager

PAC presents ‘Almost, Maine’

Writers @ Work visiting guest: L.A. Times journalist and Fredonia alumnus Scott Martelle

Top 10 2019 NFL Draft Prospects

Relay for Life carnival theme brings bright colors, hopes for a bright future

UB’s tournament chances are looking strong