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Web exclusive: Martin Shkreli’s face put on punching bag

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 10, 2016

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 10, 2016

Reading Time: 2 minutes TRAVIS LEFEVRE Assistant Lampoon Editor As seen on TV, Martin Shkreli’s face is arguably now the most punchable one in the history of this country. Shkreli met with Congress over charges of securities fraud, a charge entirely unrelated to the act of utter douchebaggery he committed late last...

Texas Zika discovery reveals historical lack of intelligence

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 10, 2016August 25, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 10, 2016August 25, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes RAVIOLI Special to the Lampoon Citizens of Texas have never been known for possessing ample wisdom. There’s an old saying, “Be smart and work with your head, or be dumb and work with your hands.” Texans have long sworn by the latter part of that proverb. But with...

Fredonia further caters to millennials’ needs, like always New degree program features courses in entitlement, unlearning

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 10, 2016

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 10, 2016

Reading Time: 2 minutes MISSY FEOLA Staff Lampoonist Fredonia has just announced a new major in millennial studies, for students who were born between the 1980s and the early 2000s. This major offers courses that focus on how Millennials can be the best they can be, based on their strengths and weaknesses....

Fredonia President announces death of Vice President for Finance and Administration

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 4, 2016

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 4, 2016

Reading Time: < 1 minuteStaff report According to an email from President Virginia Horvath, Liz Praetorius, vice president for Finance and Administration, died this afternoon after a heart attack earlier in the day. “This is a shock to all who have worked with Liz and come to know her quick mind, good heart, and...

‘Herman’ or ‘Hermit’? Vice President of Student Affairs to retire one year after cancelling FredFest

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 2, 2016

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 2, 2016

Reading Time: 2 minutesRILEY STRAW Lampoon Editor Dr. David Herman has had a long history with Fredonia. Last year, he received quite a bit of heat for cancelling “Fref Fest,” and sources say he has not lived down the embarrassment. “I didn’t realize how hurtful Fredonia students can be,” said his secretary...

Men’s basketball split home games

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 2, 2016

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 2, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutesQUINTIN JAMES Special to The Leader Coming into the long break week 5-11, the Fredonia men’s basketball team had a perfect opportunity to gain ground in the SUNYAC playoff race. The team had two weekend games against Potsdam and then against first place Plattsburgh. Even though the Blue Devils...

The spine bridge is falling down McEwen and Williams Center bridge to come down this summer

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 2, 2016August 17, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 2, 2016August 17, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes CHARLES PRITCHARD Staff Writer Those with a fear of the spine bridge coming down on them will be happy to know that they won’t have to worry anymore. By next semester, it will be gone. “I really didn’t notice at first, but after taking a good look...

The ghost floor of Igoe Hall

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 2, 2016

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 2, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutesJORDAN PATTERSON Staff Writer Students have officially finished the first full week of the Spring semester and can be seen getting re-acclimated to the college lifestyle. Unless, that is, one is standing on the third floor of Igoe Hall. “Right now, Igoe, third floor — there is no one...

‘House of Clinton’ How the cards might fall for Hillary

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 2, 2016September 1, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 2, 2016September 1, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesCONNOR HOFFMAN Staff Writer Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been one of the biggest names in politics for a while, but her national spotlight may be coming to an end this election season. I believe that we are seeing the fall of the “House of Clinton,” and...

A look into the Brown Bag, a look into the future.

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 2, 2016

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 2, 2016

Reading Time: 2 minutesTORIN O’BRIEN Special to The Leader If you’re enjoying an afternoon coffee, you might have missed the opportunity to delve deep into the core of what it means to be a student — to spark your argumentative, debateful thought process. A Brown Bag lecture takes place today, at noon,...

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Web exclusive: Martin Shkreli’s face put on punching bag

Texas Zika discovery reveals historical lack of intelligence

Fredonia further caters to millennials’ needs, like always New degree program features courses in entitlement, unlearning

Fredonia President announces death of Vice President for Finance and Administration

‘Herman’ or ‘Hermit’? Vice President of Student Affairs to retire one year after cancelling FredFest

Men’s basketball split home games

The spine bridge is falling down McEwen and Williams Center bridge to come down this summer

The ghost floor of Igoe Hall

‘House of Clinton’ How the cards might fall for Hillary

A look into the Brown Bag, a look into the future.