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Authors that ‘Six Characters’ wouldn’t search for

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Reading Time: 2 minutesTHE FEVER Assistant Lampoonist   With “Six Characters in Search of an Author” coming to a close this past weekend, the Lampoon wondered what kind of author the six characters wouldn’t want. So, a list has been compiled, consisting of writers — including novelists — playwrights and screenwriters, that these...
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‘Kaleidocharted’ The Riveters host annual Fall Show

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Reading Time: 3 minutes[metaslider id=4685] AMBER MATTICE Staff Writer   The Riveters once again blew their audience away on Nov. 14 as they held their annual Fall Show. Making an appearance alongside Fredonia’s well-known a capella group were The Buffalo Chips and The Royal Pitches from the University of Buffalo. The groups complimented...
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Bioengineered water-type Pokémon to replace orcas: Lapras, Gyarados and Blastoise to be featured in new SeaWorld exhibit

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Reading Time: 2 minutesPHYLLIS T. CUPP Lampoonist   A sigh of relief fell over moral Americans when SeaWorld announced it would be releasing its captive killer whales back into the wild last week. Since the release of the documentary “Blackfish,” SeaWorld has had a difficult time rationalizing the murders of several of its...
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Fallout Fever ‘Fallout 4’ released, players gone missing

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Reading Time: 2 minutesTHE FEVER Staff Lampoonist   After selling a whopping 12 million copies in just one day, “Fallout 4” has made history, even beating out the highly popular “Grand Theft Auto V.” Along with 12 million copies, there have been 12 million missing persons reports filed worldwide since the game’s release,...
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Inclusive Starbucks cup designs: The Lampoon leaves no religion behind

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Reading Time: 2 minutes  EMMO Staff Lampoonist   Starbucks’ decision to drop all Christmas-related symbols from its cup design has a certain kind of customer very unhappy. Enraged by the “politically correct” environment, devout Christians cannot fathom a Starbucks throw-away cup without candy canes, snowflakes, ornaments and all the festive, glittery nonsense that...
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A fun night of song and dance Vocal Point holds Fall Showcase

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Reading Time: 3 minutesHOLLY BURDICK Special to The Leader Hard work and dedication truly pay off. Vocal Point, Fredonia’s show choir, proved this to be true this past weekend. Its Fall Showcase was held on Saturday Nov.14. All of the passion, work, sweat and persistence exerted throughout the semester finally paid off. Vocal...
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Advice from ‘Family Guy’ and ‘James Bond’ composers: Ethos presents Lee Sanders and DJ Brady

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCARLY KNASZAK Assistant Reverb Editor     When someone puts in a DVD, he or she automatically wants to skip through the trailers and get right to the movie. But, everyone is forced to stop and watch the SONY Pictures logo and accompanying theme music everyone is familiar with. That...
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Review: ‘It is what it is!’ ‘The Merry Widow’ proves brilliant

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Reading Time: 3 minutesKRIS HARRIS Staff Writer Wild merriment and tender love filled the Rockefeller Arts Center’s Marvel Theatre, as the Hillman Opera played last weekend with its hilariously updated version of Franz Lehar’s “The Merry Widow.” The production was truly a feast for the eyes and ears, from extravagant costumes, entrancing dance...
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Leave it to Ćeo Će JJR wins Battle of the New Bands

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Reading Time: 5 minutesNAOMI LYNCH Social Media Manager   Last Thursday, three bands took to the stage to compete for the name of best new band in Fredonia. The Multipurpose Room was packed with students eager to see which talented group would take home the title this year. In addition to winning the...
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CrossFit and praying mantises: Meet the winner of the Fredonia Speaks Essay Contest

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Reading Time: 6 minutesS.L. FULLER Editor in Chief   Name: Meredith Nugent Year: Senior Major: Biology Essay: “Beauty in Strength,” written about the book “Wintergirls” by Laurie Halse Anderson     Meredith Nugent plays the trumpet, wears oxford-style shoes and is a biology major. She also has nine tattoos, plays rugby and does...
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