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Prancing Devils make performing debut

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes SHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer Who knew that prancing could be so much fun? The Prancing Devils, a dance group new to campus this year, held its first annual Prance-a-thon on April 7 in the MPR showcasing flips, tricks and sparkly outfits. For the last six months The...

There’s bravery in poetry: Spoken-word poet McGlynn appears on campus

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutes AMBER MATTICE Life & Arts Editor “I thought I was in love with a ghost, basically. That I was in love with a dead thing,” said Karyna McGlynn about her initial discovery of slam poetry. McGlynn is a spoken-word poet and visiting assistant professor of creative writing...

Iraqi filmmaker displays war documentary “Homeland: Iraq Year Zero” to students

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017August 16, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017August 16, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes ANGELINA DOHRE Staff Writer In February 2002, just one year before the U.S. invaded Iraq, filmmaker Abbas Fahdel departed from France to return to his home in Iraq. There, he filmed everyday life as his country was preparing for war. This past week on April 4 and 5,...

VANM Senior Shows display a college education

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

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Reading Time: 2 minutes KARA CEKUTA Staff Writer The first of two VANM Senior Shows will be showcased in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery from April 14-20, with a reception on Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m. The show, titled “Negative Space No. 8,” will feature eight of...

Pride drag show walks back in time

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

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Reading Time: 2 minutes NUNET CLITANDRE Special to The Leader On April 14, Pride Alliance will be hosting its annual spring drag show. The theme this semester is “Decades in Drag.” Rochester-born drag king Notorious LEZ will be the host for this semester’s show. The show will feature student drag...

Music industry veteran Rizzo shares stories and advice with students

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017August 15, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017August 15, 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutes [metaslider id=9055] BETHANY CLANCY Staff Writer McEwen 202 filled on a Thursday evening is an unusual sight, but not when music industry professor Stuart Shapiro cancels class for a guest speaker who knows his way around the music industry on both ends: performance and business. With a...

The Leader elects new editors for Fall 2017

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmber and Maddy As the academic year comes to a close, so does another administration of The Leader. On Tuesday, April 4 the group held its annual elections, determining the newspaper’s leadership for its 125th year of operating. Design Editor Maddy Carroll, a senior media management major, was elected to...

Students react to FSA cuts

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutes JORDAN PATTERSON News Editor At 5:03 p.m. on Friday night, Tim Hortons was filled with around 25 people. Some would sit and stay while some would scurry off. It would stay that way through the hour. Next year, of course, this won’t be possible. The 2017–2018 FSA Budget...

Chatley recognized for domestic violence awareness efforts

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

Reading Time: 3 minutesAVRIL KING Social Media Asst. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, around 20 people are abused physically by their romantic partner in the United States every minute. That’s more than 10 million individuals every year. Yet, many people believe that it will never happen to them and...

Domestic violence awareness event presents warnings and solutions

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2017

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Reading Time: 3 minutes JAMES LILLIN Staff Writer On April 7 in the MPR of the Williams Center the Fredonia Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) came together with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; as well as the Counseling Center to present an event centered around promoting awareness of domestic violence,...

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The Leader elects new editors for Fall 2017

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Chatley recognized for domestic violence awareness efforts

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