June 18, 2026
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Life & Arts

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Sammy Adams takes the stage in successful Spring Concert With help from Bryce Vine, Dev11n and ĆEO

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Reading Time: 3 minutes[metaslider id=6552] KRIS HARRIS Special to The Leader   This past Saturday Fredonia students were ready to go “All Night Longer” as Spectrum Entertainment presented its Spring Concert. Featuring a mix of big names and strong local talent, Steele Hall turned from a gymnasium to a dynamic party. “I thought...
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Heading outside ‘the box’ SUNY SA moves forward to ‘Ban the Box’ on applications

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Reading Time: 3 minutesJAMES LILLIN Staff Writer It started with a question on the SUNY application that most students probably never gave a second thought: “Have you ever been convicted of a felony?” Many students simply check the box marked “No,” and continue on with their application process; for prospective students who have...
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Rockefeller renovations part 2: inside TADA’s fight for growth

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Reading Time: 3 minutesREBECCA HALE Reverb Co-Editor   The Rockefeller Arts Center (RAC) project promises big changes for students at Fredonia but also some difficulties as the Department of Theatre and Dance adjusts to its new space. The RAC project, upon its completion, will allow the Department of Theatre and Dance to add...
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‘The fun won’t stop’ University anticipates another festival weekend

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCHARLES PRITCHARD Staff Writer   It has been over a year since FREDFest was cancelled. For students just attending these last few semesters, the concept of FREDFest is one that is only whispered and talked about in past tense. But those that remember, remember the infamous letter Vice President of...
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A Premium Blend-ing of voices Seniors sing in last Spring Showcase

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Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=6551] SHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer   Premium Blend rocked the stage once again with its Spring Showcase featuring Call4Backup. Premium Blend, doing what it does best, started off with slow melodies then went into strong vocals emulating popular songs, while giving them a slight Premium Blend twist. The group’s...
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10th annual BJ’s Fest brings a barrage of bands

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMARIA MELCHIORRE Staff Writer   Today and tomorrow will see the 10th annual BJ’s Fest. BJ’s, the Fredonia downtown staple, has been slinging drinks, serving greasy food and hosting great local bands since 1933. This 10th anniversary event will feature seven bands from the western and central New York areas....
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Angry cicadas to blame for Ecuadorian earthquake

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Reading Time: 3 minutesRAVIOLI Staff Lampoonist          After learning of a devastating earthquake moving through Ecuador, investigations were carried out in order to determine its epicenter. Geologists were perplexed, however, when they examined the ground beneath them and were blinded by a flock of cicadas emerging from the soil like a resounding...
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