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A journalist’s critique of a consumer’s critique

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018September 2, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018September 2, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesTRAVIS LEFEVRE Managing Editor About two weeks ago, The Leader received a letter from a self proclaimed prophet and authorized Bible historian known as Ebenezer. It is essentially a wall of words titled “Conduct Unbecoming For a World Leader: A Consumer’s critique of the U.S. movie industry.” He goes...

Hip-Hop Showcase: A Night Of Success

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018September 1, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018September 1, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes[metaslider id=10789] BETHANY CLANCY Staff Writer Fredonia is predominantly known for holding pop punk shows, both on and off campus. On Friday night, the Music Industry Club decided to take a different route for an event. The show was held in the MPR and starred two Fredonia hip-hop artists:...

The Scallion’s tour of Air Force One

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesJACLYN SPIEZIA Staff Scallywag Although the government is over a trillion dollars in debt, that has not impacted the budgeting for Air Force One (if there even was budgeting!) The other day, I had the opportunity to tour this plane, which is by far more expensive than my entire...

Sabres fall to the Blues, find themselves back where they started

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesAIDAN POLLARD Staff Writer There’s the Sabres I know. After some decent performances last week and some good buildup of momentum, the Sabres have started a new losing streak with three straight losses this week. The Sabres fell to the New Jersey Devils in a two goal deficit on...

Blues Devils hockey raises awareness, money despite loss

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesQUINTIN JAMES Assistant Sports Editor Fredonia’s hockey team held their 11th annual Pink the Rink event last week as all proceeds from jerseys, tickets and other items went to the American Cancer Society. The event raises a ton of money every year for a great cause, and everyone from...

Jacquelyn Law surpasses 1,000 career points: Women’s basketball team continues playoff push

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutesCOLIN HART Special to The Leader Reaching 1,000 career points is quite an achievement, but senior point guard Jacquelyn Law is not one to put personal accomplishments above the goals of the team. Nevertheless, this is a milestone that puts her in rare company and cannot be overlooked. “Jacque...

Houghton Hall undergoes major renovation project

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutesJACOB SANTOS Special to The Leader Since 2015, a series of changes began to take place at Houghton Hall as the physics and geosciences departments were temporarily moved to Jewett Hall. The building was briefly used for fine arts students while the Rockefeller Arts Center was nearing the completion...

From the Desk of Quintin James, Assistant Sports Editor – Caution: Fredonia’s campus

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018August 25, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018August 25, 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutesQUINTIN JAMES Assistant Sports Editor Going to school five minutes south of Lake Erie has it perks for sure. The water is beautiful in the summer and there are plenty of beaches to play and lay on. In the winter, though, these perks turn into problems. Winter means snow,...

Fredonia women’s basketball coach continues the fight for gender equality

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2018

Reading Time: 3 minutesAVRIL KING Social Media Manager & Assistant Sports Editor It is no secret that the world of athletics tends to hold a bias towards men’s sports. This is true at the professional level, but also in DIII sports, for both coaches and players. According to Linda Hill-MacDonald, head coach...

A sliver of hope, or maybe a tease.

Contributor to The LeaderJanuary 31, 2018

by Contributor to The LeaderJanuary 31, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutesAIDAN POLLARD Staff Writer It’s been a long break. The Sabres, after the past month, have remained in last place in the Atlantic Division, as well as the Eastern Conference. Once again, only the Coyotes trail the Sabres in overall points in the entire league. However, the Sabres seem...

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Sabres fall to the Blues, find themselves back where they started

Blues Devils hockey raises awareness, money despite loss

Jacquelyn Law surpasses 1,000 career points: Women’s basketball team continues playoff push

Houghton Hall undergoes major renovation project

From the Desk of Quintin James, Assistant Sports Editor – Caution: Fredonia’s campus

Fredonia women’s basketball coach continues the fight for gender equality

A sliver of hope, or maybe a tease.