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Fredonia student “shocked and ashamed” about neglected Thanksgiving break homework

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesEMMA PATTERSON Assistant Scallion Editor A hollow wind whipped through Fredonia last Monday morning when students across campus all came to the same realization: Thanksgiving break is really, really short. The Scallion decided to talk to Dan Druff, a junior, who felt a similar cold chill setting in his...

Fredonia announces the return of ‘Re-stress for Success’

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesALBERTO GONZALEZ Staff Scallywag Finals week is upon us, and due to the outcry from last year, “Re-stress for Success” is back! Now bigger and better than ever before! In preparation for such an inspiring program, this writer has waited a whole 43 hours past deadline to begin this...

Hot vacation spots to shed off the post-final exam dread

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes JACLYN SPIEZIA Staff Scallywag As the semester is ending, many students are looking forward to winter break. Do you have plans yet? Are you looking for somewhere to shed off the post-final exam dread? We here at The Scallion have comprised a list of hot vacation spots just...

Blue Devils raise awareness despite loss

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017August 25, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017August 25, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesQUINTIN JAMES Assistant Sports Editor Last week, the Fredonia Blue Devils hockey team held their annual Stroke Survivor Night. The team warmed up and played in red jerseys to support stroke survivors and raise money for The Foundation of Kaleida Bates. Stroke survivor, and father of assistant coach Mike...

Christmas wish list: A good hockey team, please

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesAIDAN POLLARD Staff Writer All I want for Christmas is a good team. Is that too much to ask? This is supposed to be a joyful time of year and all that’s happening is the Sabres are making people sad and disappointed. Buffalo is currently still last in the...

Circling the Wagons: Bills’ playoff hopes take huge hit vs. Brady and Pats

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

Reading Time: 4 minutesQUINTIN JAMES Assistant Sports Editor Coming into Sunday, the Bills were 6-5 and in the hunt for the final playoff spot in the AFC. Starting a three game home stand after beating the Chiefs on the road, the Bills were feeling confident heading into Sunday’s pivotal showdown with the...

Here’s why Division I athletes shouldn’t be paid

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesJORDAN PURVIS Special to The Leader Student athletes aren’t professional athletes who are signed to contracts and paid salaries. Just because a college athlete performs well on the field doesn’t mean they’re entitled to receiving a paycheck. The purpose of college is to learn and receive an education that...

Division I athletes need to be paid

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesCURTIS HENRY Sports Editor “They’re already getting scholarships.” “There’s no way to pay fairly.” “There’s no reason to pay athletes that aren’t professionals.” I have heard it all and am absolutely sick of it. The NCAA is a billion dollar industry, and at this point there is no reason...

Athletic director search comes to a close: Jerry Fisk named next Fredonia athletic director

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesAVRIL KING Social Media Manager Assistant Sports Editor After several months of seeking potential candidates, Fredonia has chosen its next athletic director, Jerry Fisk. The announcement came on Nov. 9, but the search itself began long before this. The national search to replace former Athletic Director Greg Prechtl began...

From the Desk of Curtis Henry, Sports Editor

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017August 16, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2017August 16, 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutesI have grown so much, but still have so much room to grow. Every once in awhile, I take out my FredCard and just stare at it. I look at the 18-year-old version of myself that is depicted, and I can’t help but feel both disappointment and pride in what...

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