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[EDITORIAL] Our Response

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023

Reading Time: 7 minutesTHE LEADER STAFF On the morning of Monday, Oct. 23, The Leader was tagged in a post by Michael Williams, on his personal Instagram account, @socdemmike. Williams is a Staff Writer at The Leader. Williams submitted an opinion article about the Israel/Palestine conflict. Several issues followed his submission of his...

[SATIRE] Quiz: Which nostalgic computer game are you?

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 22, 2023October 30, 2025

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 22, 2023October 30, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutesMEGAN KIDBY Scallion Editor I’m gonna be honest with y’all, I’ve been really sad recently. Sh*t just happens and you feel like you’re not slaying the haus down boots queen wig like you really want to. When that happens, I play Wizard 101. What game should you play? Take this...

Home field advantage: Ultimate frisbee team takes on a tournament at home

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 22, 2023October 17, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 22, 2023October 17, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesBROCK PAPKE Special to The Leader Photo by ALEXANDRA GILES | Asst. Photo Editor For many athletes, a tournament is a testament to competition, athleticism and team bonding. You drive an hour or more to other colleges, sometimes even another state, to play against 3-4 random teams to win, all...

[OPINION] A Playlist For Every Mood: Murder Mystery Party

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 22, 2023October 19, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 22, 2023October 19, 2023

Reading Time: 6 minutesMARISSA BURR Opinion Editor October is in full swing, which means it’s officially “Spooky Season.” Store shelves are lined with costumes, candy, pumpkins, skulls and more. As Halloween approaches the number of parties will increase, and, as always, safe practices are encouraged. Have a designated driver, keep track of your...

[POETRY] The Love of Self

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 21, 2023October 19, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 21, 2023October 19, 2023

Reading Time: < 1 minuteANNA SMITH Special to The Leader The Love of Self the love of self, plainly stated, is an elusive and, admittedly, unknown thing to me. i’ve heard it said that this thing, when—or in my case, if—acquired, can change one’s life for the better, that all the facets of being...

Open Mic Night: Showcase your talents!

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 21, 2023October 19, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 21, 2023October 19, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesROSEMARIE RAPISARDA Special to The Leader Do you have a special talent that you want to showcase? Stop by the Williams Center’s Blue Lounge any Friday between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. All students are welcome to come up on stage and show off any talent they might have ranging...

My qualms with pocketless clothing

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 21, 2023October 17, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 21, 2023October 17, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesISABELLA INZINNA Staff Writer There’s an age-old issue that anyone who wears women’s clothes struggles with. Something that, for whatever reason, we can’t seem to fix. An issue that many people are very familiar with: Pockets. Everyone loves pockets, they’re very handy. With a good pocket, you can eliminate the...

The Archives: A hidden gem of Fredonia

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 20, 2023October 20, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 20, 2023October 20, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesIsabella Inzinna Staff Writer Only the few and curious will ever dare to venture into the tower archives. In your time at Fredonia, it’s not likely that you’ll ever visit the archives. You’ll certainly pass by them, but only a select number of majors enter. Other than that, only the...

Brian Rigali: skating into new territory

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 20, 2023October 17, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 20, 2023October 17, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesMITCHELL HORUCY Staff Writer The men’s hockey team will have a new coach behind the boards this season, as Brian Rigali joins head coach Jeff Meredith as an assistant coach. A graduate of the University of Connecticut (UConn), Rigali was a member of the men’s hockey team for all four...

[SATIRE] A football guide for Swifties

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 20, 2023October 19, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 20, 2023October 19, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutesMATT VOLZ Sports Editor I used to be the only one who liked football and Taylor Swift. I can remember a time where I wore my Josh Allen jersey and Taylor-inspired friendship bracelets, confusing the heck out of everyone who passed by. I was the one and only “Football Swiftie,”...

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