June 14, 2026
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Life & Arts

The Leader

Email ‘far from a move of desperation’

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCURTIS HENRY Distribution Manager When every student on campus received an email on Aug. 31 inviting them to an open men’s basketball tryout, reactions were a bit mixed. Some thought it was just an open invitation to try out. Others thought it was an act of desperation following a season...
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Conservative Corner: Trump does not represent the GOP

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCONNOR HOFFMAN Staff Writer   As a registered Republican, it greatly angers me that someone as ignorant and cruel as Donald J. Trump is currently my party’s frontrunner. Trump, the epitome of everything wrong with wealthy businessmen, is not only the most ignorant candidate in the GOP field right now...
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From the Desk of Becca Hale

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThis year marks my third year at Fredonia, which means I am officially allowed to live off campus for the first time. I’m now required to do more “adulting” than ever before. Most people are afraid of this term “adulting,” but not me. I feel like I’ve been waiting for...
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Web Exclusive: Meet your new class president

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Reading Time: 2 minutesAMANDA DEDIE Assistant News Editor   The votes are in, and the new Student Association class presidents and representatives have been announced. The new class presidents for the 2015-2016 school year are Mary Kay Taylor, sophomore class; Eduvijez Sanchez, junior class; and Stephanie Willis, senior class. The freshmen class did...
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Visiting Artist Program welcomes Albert Paley

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Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=3059] VERONICA PENOYER Layout Editor   This past week was important for the artists of Fredonia who welcomed metal and steel artist, Albert Paley. McEwen Hall was filled with eager students waiting to hear Paley speak of his numerous successes and to offer advice and understanding on his creative...
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Local blues bands take over bars at Red, White and Blues Festival

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Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=3056] MARIA MELCHIORRE Special to The Leader   Eleven local blues bands, one big shot headliner, a dozen different venues and one small village reverberating with blues music just about sums up the Red, White and Blues Festival. The annual two-day music festival, which blocked off a section of...
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An evening with Leung and De Cock Violinist and pianist provide a night of music

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Reading Time: 2 minutesRIANNA SEELIG Special to the Leader   This past Wednesday evening, Rosch Recital Hall was filled with a vast array of individuals eager to hear the critically-auded violinist and conductor David Leung and the awe-inspiring pianist Stijn De Cock. The two performed a total of four pieces: “12 Variations on...
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Blues star Tinsley Ellis headlines at Red, White and Blues Festival

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Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=3041] CARLY KNASZAK Assistant Reverb Editor   Music is a big part of Fredonia’s culture. Every weekend there are live bands playing at local bars spanning all types of genres. Last weekend was dedicated to blues music as Fredonia hosted its 20th annual Red, White and Blues Festival.  ...
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Organizations to debut at Community Service Fair

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Reading Time: 2 minutesCONNOR HOFFMAN Staff Writer   The Office of Volunteer and Community Service will be holding its 12th annual Community Service Fair  on Wednesday, Sept. 23 in the Williams Center Multi-Purpose room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.         Joyce Harvard Smith, the coordinator of Volunteer and Community Services, is in...
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