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The Lampoon presents: A brief meditation on the healing power of ABBA

Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2015

Reading Time: < 1 minuteALLIE MARCY Special to the Lampoon Is there a single soul that isn’t lifted up by the opening bars of “Dancing Queen?” If so, why are you afraid to feel pure joy? Is it because it’s fleeting and only lasts three minutes and 51 seconds? All you need to...

Five signs I might be microaggressing and how I plan to stop if I get the time

Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutesA CONCERNED CITIZEN Special to the Lampoon I see things objectively. While I see where everyone’s coming from, the fact remains that I have a unique perspective which I get from my ability to detach myself from my experiences and circumstances. I’m aware of the world and acknowledge its...

Visiting Artist Program welcomes ceramics artist Andrew Simmons

Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutesVERONICA PENOYER Staff Writer “The problem with art, Andy, is that no one needs it,” said Andrew Simmons, an Earth-based artist with a dark side, as he reflected on the advice his grandmother so kindly gave to him years ago. The Visiting Artist Program hosted a ceramics artist...

‘Furious 7’ is thrilling and resonates among series best

Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 10, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutesCONNOR BURTON Special to The Leader “The Fast and the Furious” series has been able to do something no other Hollywood franchise has been able to do: evolve and get better after seven films. It’s hard to believe the series seems on track to go straight to DVD after...

Blue Devils baseball season off to mixed start

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2015

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Reading Time: 2 minutesQUINTIN JAMES Special to The Leader The Blue Devils played a total of two games this week, as their others were postponed due to weather conditions being too poor to play in. Coming off a Florida trip, where the Blue Devils struggled in close games, these two games were...

University Senate votes in changes to gen ed program Program to be implemented in Fall 2017

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2015

Reading Time: 6 minutesMEGHAN GUATTERY Assistant News Editor After rejecting an original proposal in early October, the University Senate has voted in a new set of changes to the Fredonia General Education Program with a 32–12 victory. The proposal, which is set to be put in place for incoming students of...

Women’s softball earning a sweep

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutesBROOKE ATKINS Special to The Leader Everyone get the brooms out! Our Fredonia women’s softball team is on a three game sweep. The Blue Devils played their first SUNYAC game against Geneseo on April 1, where they won both games. And it was no April fools joke. The...

Advice Column: Dealing with money in college

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutesBRIONA SAAS Special to The Leader If you were lucky enough to partake in an Easter egg hunt this past weekend and you found some cash when you opened up your eggs, good for you. You may be thinking that we’re too old for Easter egg hunts, but...

Women’s lacrosse improves record to 8-2

Contributor to The LeaderApril 8, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 8, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutesMICHELLE HALE Assistant Sports Editor Fredonia’s women’s lacrosse team swept two SUNYAC Conference games last week against Brockport and Oswego. This justified why Fredonia is ranked number 19 in the country by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association. The Blue Devils received the number 19 rank in the...

New class spotlight: Intro to Piano Technology

Contributor to The LeaderApril 8, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 8, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutesCONNOR HOFFMAN Staff Writer The piano: it’s been around for centuries and is such a huge part of our culture — but have you ever wondered just how this instrument works? As it turns out, you’re in luck. Fredonia is now offering MUS 376 Intro to Piano Technology,...

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The Lampoon presents: A brief meditation on the healing power of ABBA

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Visiting Artist Program welcomes ceramics artist Andrew Simmons

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Blue Devils baseball season off to mixed start

University Senate votes in changes to gen ed program Program to be implemented in Fall 2017

Women’s softball earning a sweep

Advice Column: Dealing with money in college

Women’s lacrosse improves record to 8-2

New class spotlight: Intro to Piano Technology