June 16, 2026
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The Leader

New guidelines for constituted clubs: Statute O-6 to be finalized by SA

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Reading Time: 2 minutes  COLIN PERRY News Editor   After months of debate and deliberations, a new version of Statute O-6 of the Student Association (SA) constitution is expected to be finalized, setting new standards for what counts as a constituted group. If that sentence meant nothing to you, then that’s okay —...
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Trading a house for a dorm ResLife tries to get clubs to live on campus

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Reading Time: 2 minutes  JORDAN PATTERSON Staff Writer   Clubs on campus looking to live together are being welcomed to bunk up on campus. Residence Life (ResLife) recently started promoting Special Interest Community Housing. Starting on March 1, the Office of ResLife will be accepting housing applications through 5 p.m. on March 25....
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‘What do students of color want?’ BSU holds forum to discuss diversity at Fredonia

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Reading Time: 2 minutes  SHENECA SHARPE Special to The Leader   Black Student Union (BSU) presented “Let Your Voice Be Heard,” an open forum where students of color were able to come and express their concerns, wants and needs as a student of Fredonia. This open forum had a diverse panel that consisted...
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Review: Committed to the characters: Summer of ’42 showcases great acting start to finish

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Reading Time: 3 minutes[metaslider id=5657] LERON WELLINGTON Special to The Leader   A musical about adolescence and all the awkwardness along with it may not sound very enjoyable, but the Performing Arts Company’s production of “Summer of ‘42” was a light-hearted comedy that left audiences with a few chuckles and smiles from ear...
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A sneak peak of ‘St. Matthew Passion’ in Rosch School of Music hosts sixth Intercollegiate Choral Festival

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Reading Time: 3 minutesEMMA SCHAIBLE Special to The Leader   Three conductors, two schools and one theater. The talent in Rosch Recital Hall was overflowing with the many sounds of collegiate choir students. On the sunny afternoon of Feb. 20, the Sixth Annual Intercollegiate Choral Festival was hosted by the Fredonia School of...
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Light head-banging and mellow chords Half Animal and Younger Then take the BJ’s stage

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Reading Time: 3 minutes  KRISTOFER HARRIS and MOLLY VANDENBERG Staff Writer and Special to the Leader   Those who braved the snow this past Wednesday and came down to BJ’s were not disappointed as Buffalo’s Half Animal and Younger Then took the stage. Half Animal was the first band to play, and every...
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Scaring away the cold Peaceful, comforting horror films for everyone

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Reading Time: 3 minutes  RIANNA SEELIG Staff Writer   Looking for a peaceful, comforting activity to partake in while you’re holed up in your house, hiding from the cold? How about something soothing that compliments your cuddling and cocoa? Perfect! A gory horror movie should hit the spot. Most people are familiar with...
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Helps left helpless: Missed last minute shot leaves men’s basketball defeated once again

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Reading Time: 2 minutesMICHELLE HALE Sports Editor   Last weekend the Fredonia men’s basketball team played its final two games of the year. The Blue Devils hosted Oneonta on Friday night where they lost 75-59. Sophomore forward Ian Helps had 13 points and seven rebounds, while freshman forward Jared Fish had 10 points...
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Fifteenth in the nation: Yokopovich, Kleine among players to watch in upcoming season

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMICHELLE HALE Sports Editor   Fredonia’s women’s lacrosse team is used to one thing: success. According to the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches’ Association pre-season poll, Fredonia is currently ranked No. 15 in the country for NCAA Division III teams. A brand new season calls for a brand new team and...
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SUNYACs’ in the house Women’s basketball to host first SUNYAC home game

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Reading Time: 3 minutes  CURTIS HENRY Distribution Manager   The women’s basketball team was fully aware of the stakes heading into its weekend double against Oneonta and New Paltz. The main goal? An opportunity to host a home game in the SUNYAC tournament for the first time ever. “Really we have just had...
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