June 18, 2026
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Life & Arts

The Leader

Still ‘Outstanding’ Mock Trial season ends abruptly, Forman and Bernstein receive awards

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCHARLES PRITCHARD Staff Writer   Fredonia is home to many student clubs and organizations. Some are lighthearted and meant for fun, but others requiring a lot of work and dedication. Fredonia Mock Trial is one such group that requires technical knowledge, preparation and practice, which makes it a serious commitment...
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From Lollapalooza to Steele Hall Sammy Adams likes playing colleges, Fredonia has mixed feelings

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Reading Time: 3 minutes  CLAIRE O’REILLY Staff Writer   Originally born with the name “Samuel Adams Wisner” in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the 28-year-old rapper, Sammy Adams, has spent the past few years making a name for himself in the music industry. He may be best remembered as the 22-year-old college kid who remixed Asher...
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‘A rollercoaster of emotions’ Opera Scenes promises to take audiences for a ride

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Reading Time: 3 minutes  LERON WELLINGTON Special to the Leader   While opera may not be for everyone, a whole new dynamic is added when it’s being performed by Fredonia students. The Student Opera Theatre Association (SOTA) will be performing its annual Opera Scenes, which will feature three operas that range in style...
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Chords on chords on cords WYNCO and Women’s Choir to take King’s Concert Hall

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Reading Time: 2 minutesKRISTOFER HARRIS Staff Writer   This upcoming Sunday, the Western New York Chamber Orchestra (WNYCO) will be performing “Chords and Cords” at 4 p.m. in King Concert Hall within the Rockefeller Arts Center. The name of the concert comes from conductor, Dr. Glen Cortese. “Chords and Cords” is a play...
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Casper in Kansas Parsons’ ‘Geist’ published on Laurel Review

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Reading Time: 3 minutes  RIANNA SEELIG Staff Writer   Success has hit the Fredonia English Department once again. Dustin Parsons, a faculty member of the English Department and recipient of the Midwest Short Fiction Contest, recently had his story “Geist” published on the Laurel Review. Parsons is an associate professor of English at...
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The rule is there are no rules — except innovation and style Fredonia Dance Ensemble to have theme-less show

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Reading Time: 3 minutesAMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb Editor   With pieces varying from classical ballet to comical theater, this year’s Fredonia Dance Ensemble (FDE) is sure to be a show featuring beautiful and unique performances. The show will take place on April 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and April 10 at 2...
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Men’s baseball team on 7-game losing streak Trips to Florida and Oneonta bring record to 8-10

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Reading Time: 6 minutesQUINTIN JAMES Special to The Leader   After starting off the season 8-3 and having a ton of momentum in Florida, the Fredonia men’s baseball team has suddenly lost its momentum and has found itself in a bad losing streak. During this losing streak, the scores haven’t been close. The...
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Carlson, Barlett, Santiago take on NCAA Swimming and Diving Nationals Blue Devils bring home All-American, Honorable Mention All-American

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Reading Time: 2 minutesBROOKE ATKINS and TORIN O’BRIEN Social Media Manager and Special to The Leader   The early morning practices, traveling, and preparation came down to one final meet for three Fredonia divers.         Senior Rafael Santiago, and juniors Arron Carlson and Meghan Bartlett traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina, for the NCAA...
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A Florida Spring break: some fun, three games Women’s lacrosse wins two games

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Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=6163] MORGAN MARSHALL Special to The Leader   As the Blue Devils made their annual trip down to Bradenton, Florida, they started off with a loss to Rowan University, 10-11, on March 18. Rowan had scored in the last six seconds of the game to overcome Fredonia by one....
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