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Are we diverse enough as an on-campus community?

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesTHE EDITORIAL BOARD With the recent spike in enrollment and a more diverse student body coming in, the biggest issue seems to be creating an environment of acceptance and understanding. What good is having a more diverse group of students if it’s rampant with hate and ignorance? With an...

The return of DuffleBag Theatre: ‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesELYSE GRIECO Staff Writer Fredonia’s Kaleidoscope Family Series is proud to announce the return of the “Nearly World Famous” DuffleBag Theatre. Based out of Toronto, DuffleBag has gained recognition due to their humor and unique style of storytelling. “DuffleBag is a group that we have had for a number...

Hollywood HR reps demand better bosses

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesJACLYN SPIEZIA AND AMBER MATTICE Staff Scallywag and Managing Editor Hollywood HR reps have been under fire recently for the sexual assault accusations against their clients. Just a few of the accused are Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Louis C.K., Andrew Kreisberg and Ed Westwick. One misogynistic HR representative said, “If...

What we can learn from the ‘abusers list’

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017September 2, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017September 2, 2019

Reading Time: 6 minutesJAMES LILLIN Staff Writer It’s March 10, 2016, my 21st birthday and my first time going downtown. It’s a clear, warm night, with the promise of spring budding from the newly defrosted grass around the town fountain. My friends and I are laughing, sharing jokes and stories as we walk...

“The Last Jedi” brings a galaxy far, far away to the silver screen

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesTRAVIS LEFEVRE Scallion Editor In 1977 “Star Wars: A New Hope” blessed the silver screen with a new addition to the sci-fi genre. 40 years later, the saga continues with “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” In the second edition to the sequel trilogy, we see the return of Rey,...

Circling the Wagons: Bills still in the playoff hunt, somehow

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutesCURTIS HENRY Sports Editor There is perhaps no team more infuriatingly inconsistent in the National Football League than the Buffalo Bills. A 5-2 start to the season had the fans singing praises of the team under new head coach Sean McDermott. McDermott was identified — way too quickly — as...

A Rockapella Christmas set to rock Fredonia

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017August 15, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017August 15, 2019

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBETHANY CLANCY Staff Writer With the semester coming to an end and winter break coming up, everyone is trying to get into the holiday spirit, along with preparing for finals week. Although this may be a stressful time of year, there is a perfect way to relax before taking those...

Sabres in last place of division

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesAIDAN POLLARD Staff Writer The Sabres have managed to put themselves behind the Florida Panthers in the last place spot of the Atlantic Division. The Sabres are sitting on 16 points with 24 games played, and the Panthers have 18 points in 22 games. The team suffered a seven-game losing...

Life hacks for finals week

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017September 1, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017September 1, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesEMMA PATTERSON Assistant Scallion Editor Keep tissues in your sleeve so you’ll have them handy during those late-night sob sessions at the back of the library. Having trouble concentrating on your schoolwork? Find an abandoned field, dig a hole about 50-feet deep and jump right in. There are no distractions...

From the Desk of Jason Cheung, Web Editor

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017August 16, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 29, 2017August 16, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes “How did you even find Fredonia?” This is a question a lot of people ask me. Being an international student from Hong Kong one might think the chances of me finding Fredonia is slim to none. I first came to Fredonia because of the co-op engineering program. Even if...

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Are we diverse enough as an on-campus community?

The return of DuffleBag Theatre: ‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’

Hollywood HR reps demand better bosses

What we can learn from the ‘abusers list’

“The Last Jedi” brings a galaxy far, far away to the silver screen

Circling the Wagons: Bills still in the playoff hunt, somehow

A Rockapella Christmas set to rock Fredonia

Sabres in last place of division

Life hacks for finals week

From the Desk of Jason Cheung, Web Editor