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SA reflects on this year’s successes

Contributor to The LeaderMay 7, 2014August 18, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 7, 2014August 18, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesJESSICA COLON Staff Writer Student Association is a professional organization that governs over 160 of the student-run groups on campus. SA manages the $1.3 million budget which is collected through the student activity fee. They also ensure that the voices of students are heard. “Without SA, there would be no...

Street style: the effortless comfort style

Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutesMinyoung Choi models her comfort-chic style Photo courtesy of Alexis Fores ALEXIS FORES Staff Writer Name: Minyoung Choi Year: Senior Hometown: Seoul, Korea Major: Psychology, Business Minor What are you wearing? Skirt: Local store in Korea Sweater shirt: Forever 21 Vest: Local store in Korea Shoes: Local store in Korea...

Blue Devils lose to No.1 team in the nation

Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutesBlue Devil Kristie Kleine prepares to shoot on the Cortland net. Photo courtesy of Mary Laing / Special to The Leader MICHELLE HALE Special to The Leader On Saturday the women’s lacrosse team faced the No.1 team in the nation, the Cortland Red Dragons. The Blue Devils suffered a tough...

The Big Read focuses on poetry for 2014 season

Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2014September 1, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2014September 1, 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutesREBECCA HALE Staff Writer Since early April SUNY Fredonia has been celebrating literature, especially the poetry of Emily Dickinson, in conjunction with Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties through The Big Read. This past week marked the final events, including guest keynote speaker Dr. Alexandra Socarides from the University of Missouri. The...

Townhouses to open in the Fall

Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2014August 25, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2014August 25, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesJESSICA COLON Staff Writer The wait and anticipation of the completion of the new Townhouse Village is almost over. With an expected estimate for the completion date set to the middle of summer, the townhouses will officially be opened by Aug. 1, 2014, when students will be allowed to move...

A numbers game: Contingent faculty watch closely

Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2014September 1, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2014September 1, 2019

Reading Time: 5 minutesCARL LAM Senior Staff Writer It’s a difficult time to be an adjunct professor on campus. Amidst the campus there is continued uncertainty of whether they’ll be returning in the Fall. There is one specific ingredient that is contributing to the fiscal commotion — money. The SUNY system requested $82.2...

‘Jog for Justice’ brings color to Ring Road

Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2014August 18, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2014August 18, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesGretchen Herb runs through colored corn starch and towards the finish line. Photos courtesy of Mary Laing / Special to The Leader MAGGIE GILROY Reverb Editor Clouds of color burst through ring road Sunday afternoon, as over 300 runners and volunteers participated in the Jog for Justice. A gender and...

Alumni profile: Claire Byrne

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2014August 17, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2014August 17, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen not touring with Driftwood, Claire Byrne resides in Binghamton, N.Y. where she teaches private violin lessons in her home. Photo courtesy of Maggie Gilroy / Reverb Editor MAGGIE GILROY Reverb Editor Claire Byrne currently spends a majority of her time in a 15 passenger Ford E-350 with four other...

Independent production brings the absurd to McEwen

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2014August 17, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2014August 17, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesMAGGIE GILROY Reverb Editor While the street art panel gathered in McEwen Hall for the Visiting Artist Program, a much smaller, but equally enthusiastic, crowd met next door. The eager audience attended the premiere of “All In The Timing,” a series of One Acts by David Ives. An independent project...

Shakespeare invades amphitheater

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2014August 17, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2014August 17, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesKRISTEN SHULTIS Staff Writer The amphitheater will come alive with a Shakespeare comedy this week. The Performing Arts Company will put on “Comedy of Errors” in the amphitheater outside Reed Library. This production is about two characters who look for their twins and a series of events occur. The amphitheater...

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The Big Read focuses on poetry for 2014 season

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‘Jog for Justice’ brings color to Ring Road

Alumni profile: Claire Byrne

Independent production brings the absurd to McEwen

Shakespeare invades amphitheater