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It so cold, scientists say

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutesANITA TENSION Special to the Lampoon Confirming the suspicions of many Fredonia residents, scientists announced the results of an extensive study Monday, which indicated that it is extremely cold outside right now. Citing the pronounced rosiness of their cheeks and runniness of their noses, the scientists concluded that the likeliest...

The Lampoon presents this week’s horoscope

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutesANNE ARKY Special to the Lampoon Aries: You’re on fire! This is your week, Aries. In seven days you’ll look back on what you accomplished and say, “Man, I sure achieved great things this week — though nowhere near as great as the ascension of Sultan Murad IV to the...

How to anonymously survive your 50 Shades of Grey viewing

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutesSARA WILD Special to the Lampoon Admit it. You’re sickened, but curious. It’s been the buzz for what seems like years now. You have to see if it’s going to live up to all this hype, but no one can know. Never fear, no one has to know. Just follow...

Cause and effect: milk and meat prices Multiple factors may cause change in food prices

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutesCHARLES PRITCHARD Staff Writer Chaos Theory is the idea that if a butterfly flaps its wings, it could potentially set in motion a chain of events that could result in a hurricane. While the prospect itself seems silly, the concept still holds up. This notion, applied to the prices of...

Women’s lacrosse plans for greater success this season

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutesMICHELLE HALE Assistant Sports Editor The Fredonia women’s lacrosse team has set even higher goals this season from past years — win the SUNYAC title. If they are able to do this, it will be the first time in the program’s history. Within the past three years, the Blue Devils...

Advice Column: motivation for getting out of bed

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutesBRIONA SAAS Special to The Leader Hello, or should I say good morning, to all my fellow students! This week I’m going to give you all some advice on how to win the daily battle of being able to get out of bed and go to class! I know we...

FRED Fest cancellation triggers backlash from students Alumnus creates Facebook page for FRED Fest 2015

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015

Reading Time: 3 minutesCONNOR HOFFMAN Staff Writer Kegs, funnels, beer cans, banging music and thousands of students are all things one could expect to see in downtown Fredonia from May 1- May 3. In recent years, these parties began to get a little unruly, and this caused the university to cancel its on-campus...

Devils drop four straight after first conference win

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 11, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 11, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutesTORIN O’BRIEN Special to The Leader The high point of the men’s basketball season may have come a week ago, when the team was able to pick up its first SUNYAC victory over Potsdam. The win, however, was short lived, as the Devils came out of this weekend on a...

Duggan captivates audience with late Beethoven

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 11, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 11, 2015

Reading Time: 2 minutesKORI BARKLEY Staff Writer Sunday night marked an outstanding “homecoming” piano recital presented by Father Sean Duggan, professor of piano at the School of Music. For his first performance in Fredonia since his leave of absence last year, Father Duggan played from memory what are considered two of the greatest...

True life: I’m dating a gamer

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 11, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 11, 2015

Reading Time: 4 minutesMO SADEK Staff Writer Dating is the like the final boss of a videogame. In its early stages, a date seems harder than it is. Sure, you’ll get tossed around a bit, and lose a few times, but eventually something will click and it’ll work out. Don’t get too comfortable...

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