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Five things I was grateful for this Thanksgiving

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 3, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 3, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutesDARREN WILSON* Special to The Leader Boy, oh boy, what a year! We all certainly had our share of trials and tribulations — or tribulations, at least. No trial for me! God, I’m just so thankful for so much. 1. Miscarriage of justice. Thank god for Bob McCulloch, huh? What...

ISIS is at it again

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 3, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 3, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutesPhoto Courtesy of NYtimes.co CONNOR HOFFMAN Special to The Leader The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a terrorist group, took the life of another innocent American, U.S. aid worker and former soldier Peter Kassig on Nov. 16 . According to Fox News, ISIS grew out of the remains...

‘This War of Mine’ isn’t your typical war game

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 3, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 3, 2014

Reading Time: 4 minutesMO SADEK Staff Writer There was one house, untouched by the war. An old couple lived there trying, to preserve as much of the pre-war sentiments that they held so dear to them. I observed them through their keyhole, listening into their conversation about how they had met in war...

Men’s basketball looks to revitalize program

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 1, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 1, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutesCURTIS HENRY Special to The Leader After a forgettable 2013-14 campaign that saw the Blue Devils win a mere six games in 25 tries; the men’s basketball team is looking to start fresh this month. Last season’s record of 6-19 leaves a lot to be desired heading into the new...

Choreographer/Composer Concert

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 1, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 1, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutesKORI BARKLEY Staff Writer Thirteen Fredonia choreographers and composers showcased their abilities this past Sunday at the Choreographer/Composer Concert held in King Concert Hall. Directed by Helen Myers, director of dance at Fredonia and Rob Deemer, professor of composition, the annual showcase featured collaborative works by student choreographers and composers,...

From the desk of

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 1, 2014August 16, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 1, 2014August 16, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesCourtnee Cesta Managing Editor As a wide-eyed first year student, four years seemed like an eternity and certainly enough time to learn how to be all I wanted to be. But looking back — it isn’t. I came into Fredonia full-force, aspiring to to be a journalist, a musician and...

Students have mixed reviews about SA’s performance

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 1, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderDecember 1, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutesMARSHA COHEN Staff Writer In the aftermath of the Student Association Executive Election, many are wondering what changes SA will go through with a new president and vice president in office. For the first time in a handful of years, the election, in which Jefferson Dedrick and Zach Beaudoin raced...

PAC show plays at President Horvath’s house

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 19, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 19, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutesREBECCA HALE Assistant Reverb Editor The Performing Arts Company put on its latest show, “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,” by Alan Ball, in an interesting venue — the front living room of University President Virginia Horvath’s home. The change in traditional atmosphere proved to be a success, as all...

Sold out audiences fall for Orchesis’ ‘Tombé’

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 19, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 19, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutesJORDYN HOLKA Reverb Editor This past weekend, Orchesis, Fredonia’s popular student-run dance group, put on its fall showcase entitled “Tombé.” There were two performances, one Friday night and one Saturday night, both of which were completely sold out. According to Lauren Orlowski, a public relations major and the vice president...

Blue Devils swimmers/divers take on weekend at Alfred

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 19, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 19, 2014

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHUNTER LEINHART Special to The Leader Both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams competed at Alfred University this past Friday, November 14th. The mens team suffered an unfortunate loss to Alfred, 135-108. Meanwhile, the women’s team prevailed over Alfred, 150-90. For the men, freshman Jake Hewitt won two...

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From the desk of

Students have mixed reviews about SA’s performance

PAC show plays at President Horvath’s house

Sold out audiences fall for Orchesis’ ‘Tombé’

Blue Devils swimmers/divers take on weekend at Alfred