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From The Desk of Jessica Tompkins, Design Editor

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 18, 2017August 16, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 18, 2017August 16, 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutesJESSICA TOMPKINS Design Editor Sculpture is one of the oldest forms of art. For centuries artists around the world have utilized sculpture to form and space reality, emotion and perfect beauty, but the 20th century paved the way for new shape. What started out as an art form used for...

An apology to DREAMers

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 18, 2017September 2, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 18, 2017September 2, 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutesDAN ORZECHOWSKI News Editor New York is one of several states that have passed the DREAM Act, granting undocumented students the same in-state tuition as their peers. The bill has been introduced to the federal level several times but has failed to pass each time. According to senior attorney...

Annual community service fair to be held by Office of Volunteer & Community Service

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDAN ORZECHOWSKI News Editor On Sept. 20, the Office of Volunteer & Community Service will hold its 14th annual community service fair. “The office is dedicated to promoting volunteerism outside of the classroom,” said chair of the office, Joyce Harvard Smith. “The community service fair is a great opportunity...

New walkway design aims to replace spine while honoring I.M. Pei

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesJAMES LILLIN Staff Writer Stretching from the second floor of the Williams Center all the way to McEwen, Fredonia’s spine bridge had been a standout feature of the campus since it was originally designed by the prominent architect, I.M. Pei. “I loved being able to watch the stars on the...

Annual study abroad fair offers opportunities for potential travelers

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes ALEXANDRIA NIEVES and AMBER MATTICE Special to The Leader and Managing Editor Studying abroad is an opportunity that piques the interest of many students on Fredonia’s campus. The Division of Academic Affairs, the International Education department and the Study Abroad and Student Exchange program held their annual fair...

It’s a “no way” for Jose: Trump puts the hurricane in timeout

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017September 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017September 9, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesPATRICK BENNETT Staff Lampoonist The most decorated fight in United States history happened last week. It wasn’t the highly televised and clear cash grab that was the Mayweather-McGregor fight, but rather the fight between hurricane Irma and Jose. Jose ultimately lost the fight as brony and President Donald Trump...

New head of NASA announces flat earth truther initiative

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017August 25, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017August 25, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesALBERTO GONZALEZ Staff Lampoonist The fresh Trump appointee of the week is now headed over to see what he can do to the NASA program. Jim Birdenstine, an avid climate denier, has now taken the reigns, and he is turning this ship so far into a different direction that...

Must-watch fall TV schedule

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesEMMA PATTERSON Assistant Lampoon Editor Fall is just around the corner, which obviously means one thing: the return of fall TV! Whether you live for reality shows or prefer to binge-watch every show Netflix has to offer, these seven masterpieces, compiled by a slightly-overtired TV critic, are just what...

Police Notter

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017August 17, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017August 17, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesJASON CHEUNG Web Editor Monday, September 4, 2017 1:42 a.m. A skunk was reported entering Kasling Hall without permission. When questioned, he was afraid and sprayed the main lobby. Students were evacuated and relocated to other dorms. Clement J. Skunk, age 4, is being arrested and charged with criminal...

‘Fred Before Bed’ up for a major award

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017August 16, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 13, 2017August 16, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes MOLLY VANDENBERG Staff Writer Fredonia is home to the student-run TV station, WNYF, that’s located in the lower level of Hendrix Hall. While working at the station offers hands-on experience for students wishing to go into broadcast news or television, the station is open to all majors. One...

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From The Desk of Jessica Tompkins, Design Editor

An apology to DREAMers

Annual community service fair to be held by Office of Volunteer & Community Service

New walkway design aims to replace spine while honoring I.M. Pei

Annual study abroad fair offers opportunities for potential travelers

It’s a “no way” for Jose: Trump puts the hurricane in timeout

New head of NASA announces flat earth truther initiative

Must-watch fall TV schedule

Police Notter

‘Fred Before Bed’ up for a major award