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WNYF introduces two new shows

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 20, 2019August 16, 2019

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

Reading Time: 2 minutesGIOVANINA VANCHERI Special to The Leader This semester, WNYF Television is adding two new shows to their schedule. The shows are called “Knitty Gritty” and “Into the Occult.” “Knitty Gritty” is a post-production show that features a different craft tutorial each week. Additionally, a new guest artist will be...

Kaepernick, one player everyone wants

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 6, 2019April 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 6, 2019April 9, 2019

Reading Time: < 1 minuteALEXANDRIA NIEVES Special to The Leader Time has made Kaepernick the big name in the NFL. A recap of the whole thing in 2016, NFL 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick decided to make a statement on racial injustice, recently a settlement has been made for him to go back on...

Fredonia Baseball takes its first swings at the season

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 6, 2019April 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 6, 2019April 9, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesRYAN DUNNING Special to the Leader The coming of spring means the start of baseball in America. While the MLB starts spring training, our Fredonia Blue Devils have already started their season. Last year, the Devils finished 17-13 (7-10 in SUNYAC play), for their first winning season since 2013....

Budgeting your game-day snack

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 6, 2019April 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 6, 2019April 9, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesJORDAN-CHRISTOPHER PURVIS Staff Writer For most people, the month of March is filled with March Madness, preparing for the upcoming Major League Baseball season, and most importantly traveling somewhere warm for spring break. As a result, watching any kind of sporting events must include food. Game-day food preparation is...

The Sabres’ push for the playoffs

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 6, 2019April 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 6, 2019April 9, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesDANTE LASTING Special to The Leader The Buffalo Sabres are attempting to make a final playoff push with less than 20 games remaining in the regular season. The Sabres have not been to the playoffs since the 2010 season. That is the second active playoff drought (7 seasons) currently...

USWNT fails to impress fans in SheBelieves Cup

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 6, 2019April 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMarch 6, 2019April 9, 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutesVICTORIA BARNES Copy Editor The United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) hosted its fourth annual SheBelieves Cup, an international soccer tournament, that encourages women and girls to achieve their dreams. The U.S., Japan, England and Brazil competed in the tournament. Each team received three points if they won...

Thousands protest Punxsutawney Phil for incorrect prediction for spring

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 27, 2019April 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 27, 2019April 9, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesSOPHIA MOORE Guest to the Scallion Feb. 2 came and went this year, but thousands were packed into Phil’s temporary home of Gobbler’s Knob anxiously awaiting the groundhog’s decision. His verdict was in, and the crowd celebrated for more weeks of winter. Unfortunately, Phil might be out of a...

Spectrum announces phenomenal comedians for comedy show

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 27, 2019April 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 27, 2019April 9, 2019

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJOSEPH MARCINIAK Assistant Editor of the Scallion Spectrum has finally announced the comedians at the comedy show coming up. Two phenomenal comedians. The opener has been announced as a homeless man they found outside of Sunny’s. According to Spectrum, his name is Reggie, and he is a card! “Unfortunately,...

Spectrum announces comedy show to take place of spring concert

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 27, 2019April 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 27, 2019April 9, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesGIOVANINA VANCHERI Staff Writer This year, Fredonia’s annual spring concert is going to be different from those in the past. In fact, it’s not going to be a concert at all. Last week, Spectrum Entertainment Board announced that this year’s spring show is going to be a comedy act....

Visiting Artist Program presents revolutionary artist Dread Scott

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 27, 2019April 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 27, 2019April 9, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesELYSE GRIECO Life & Arts Editor Fredonia’s Visiting Artist Program presented guest speaker Dread Scott this past Thursday, Feb. 28. Scott is an award winning artist who some may call reckless, but others call revolutionary. In 1998, while he was still a college student, Scott’s work titled “What is...

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Fredonia Baseball takes its first swings at the season

Budgeting your game-day snack

The Sabres’ push for the playoffs

USWNT fails to impress fans in SheBelieves Cup

Thousands protest Punxsutawney Phil for incorrect prediction for spring

Spectrum announces phenomenal comedians for comedy show

Spectrum announces comedy show to take place of spring concert

Visiting Artist Program presents revolutionary artist Dread Scott