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Republican Majority may be short lived

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutesCONNOR HOFFMAN Special to The Leader Republican mania has taken over the country after they kept control of the house and gained a majority in the senate. The Republicans have taken a very tough tone against the Democrats, but they should watch what they say. The Republicans must work with...

Student Activity Fee in the hands of students SA faces referendum for mandatory fee

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutesCOURTNEE CESTA Managing Editor On Nov. 11 and 12, Fredonia will hold its mandatory referendum for the campus’ Student Activity Fee. The referendum, which is a SUNY-wide mandate, is a yes/no vote that allows students to decide whether or not to make the Student Activity Fee voluntary. It will coincide...

From the Desk Of

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014August 16, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014August 16, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesRYLI CHMIEL Business Manager Everyone loves a good rumor, right? Well, wrong. Rumor had it that the hit AMC drama “Breaking Bad” was going to start back up with a sixth and final season. I clicked so many links to different websites, like Empire News, (which sounds legit, right?) and...

Being Awkward: The unreciprocated hello

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutesAWKWARD ANNIE Staff Lampoonist Most of the time, I try to say hello to everyone I have ever been acquainted with. If I met you in line for food, if you are in one of my classes, if we have the same backpack, I’m going to stare at you until...

Hillman Opera features ‘Susannah’ Opera set in McCarthy period focuses on contemporary issues

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014August 15, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014August 15, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesPhoto taken by Gabbie Lee / Assistant Photo Editor REBECCA HALE Assistant Reverb Editor Over the weekend, Marvel Theatre was alive with the sounds of opera, as the Hillman Opera presented this year’s musical drama, “Susannah.” “Susannah” is a work by Carlisle Floyd that is set in 20th century Evangelist...

The do’s and ‘donuts’ of college fitness – Part 2

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutesJORIAN HOLKA Special to The Leader Throughout history and in society, weight training has been regarded mainly as existing solely for men who want large muscles. Although resistance training is in fact the primary manner by which to add muscle mass to your body, it is not just for people...

The Lampoon’s guide to Spring 2015 courses

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutesSpecial to The Lampoon PHIL 299 Beating Batman One of the biggest questions in life is who, if anybody, could defeat Batman in a physical confrontation. This course will attempt to find an answer to that issue through simulation, critical evaluation of historical attempts and extensive readings from leading scholars...

Renowned percussionist visits Fredonia

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutesKORI BARKLEY Staff Writer Percussion students at the State University of New York at Fredonia last Wednesday, Nov. 5, had a day full of knowledge and excitement, as She-e Wu, a leading influence in the percussion world, spent the evening presenting a motivating marimba master class. Sponsored by Majestic, Mapex,...

Fredonia’s rebranding reaches under $61,000

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014August 25, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014August 25, 2019

Reading Time: 5 minutesPhoto taken by Courtnee Cesta / Managing Editor COURTNEE CESTA Managing Editor Fredonia’s rebranding comes with a hefty price tag. The college’s most recent, and arguably most noticeable, transformation sits on the edge of campus — the slate signs that mark the point at which the village ends and the...

Sex and the SUNY: like a virgin, chin licked for the very first time

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 12, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutesKELLY CANER Lampoonist It was Halloween weekend, and I was looking for any man to open my portal to Halloweentown. The only sexual experience I’d ever had was with Brian in the 9th grade, who brought out a tub of vaseline and used it to grease up his pink puffy...

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Republican Majority may be short lived

Student Activity Fee in the hands of students SA faces referendum for mandatory fee

From the Desk Of

Being Awkward: The unreciprocated hello

Hillman Opera features ‘Susannah’ Opera set in McCarthy period focuses on contemporary issues

The do’s and ‘donuts’ of college fitness – Part 2

The Lampoon’s guide to Spring 2015 courses

Renowned percussionist visits Fredonia

Fredonia’s rebranding reaches under $61,000

Sex and the SUNY: like a virgin, chin licked for the very first time