The Leader

Biden letter leak goes viral; Ex-vice president leaves not-so heartfelt message for Pence

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Reading Time: 2 minutes  PATRICK BENNETT Staff Lampoonist   “Dear Mr. Penis, I mean Mr. Pence, I would like to leave you some encouraging thoughts and wisdom as you take over my position as Vice President of the United States,” were the first words written in a confidential letter written by Joe Biden...

The art of playing like a girl: Fredonia celebrates National Girl and Women in Sports Day

Reading Time: 3 minutesAVRIL KING Social Media Asst. For the seventh year in a row, Fredonia State Athletics recognized female athletes for their determination and commitment to sports. This past Saturday, Jan. 28, Fredonia hosted several sporting events to mark the athletic achievements of women worldwide. National Girls and Women in Sports Day...

Women’s basketball gets back on track

Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=8049] COLIN HART Special to The Leader The women’s basketball team began this season on absolute fire, boasting an 11-1 record at one point.  A recent slump, however, saw the Blue Devils drop four out of five games.  But after Saturday night’s blowout victory over rival Buffalo State in...

‘Alice in Slasherland’ draws blood and laughs

Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=8039] MOLLY VANDENBERG Staff Writer Over this past weekend, the production “Alice in Slasherland” provided the perfect amount of cheesy slasher-flick inspired entertainment to a very enthusiastic crowd. The play was originally created by Qui Nguyen and was presented by Fredonia’s student-run Performing Arts Company, known commonly as PAC....

Constellation Concert Series premieres to praise

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Reading Time: 2 minutesSHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer Rosch Recital Hall has begun the annual Constellation Concert Series during which students and community members alike could enjoy Fredonia’s own performing special classical pieces. With instruments ranging from the piano to the bowed vibraphone, the performances showcased the range of skill these students possess. It...

A classical tale with a musical twist: Alcott’s ‘Little Women’ adapted as opera

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Reading Time: 2 minutesLERON WELLINGTON Staff Writer There is nothing better than a revamped classic. A story that is beloved for many reasons, Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women” comes to Fredonia in a contemporary opera adaptation. The novel, which was originally published in 1868, has been transformed into a two-act opera by American...

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