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‘Avengers: Infinity War’ fans receive mental health day from campus officials: ‘You’ve been through enough’

Contributor to The LeaderMay 9, 2018

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 9, 2018

ALBERTO GONZALEZ Staff Scallywag The long wait for the release of Marvel’s newest installment is finally over. The dust has finally settled on the MCU and everyone who has seen it has one thing in common: they need to take a few days off, at least, from reality. Apparently,...

Trump schemes with long lost twin to get North and South Korea back together: “Donald, you and I are like . . . twins!”

Contributor to The LeaderMay 9, 2018September 9, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 9, 2018September 9, 2019

EMMA PATTERSON Editor of The Scallion A disturbing but otherwise entertaining series of events has resulted in President Donald Trump accidentally reuniting with his long-lost twin brother, Donald 2, at summer camp. Though their relationship was initially bumpy — “The guy dumped chocolate syrup all over my head,”...

The Scallion Psychic’s predictions for the last month of classes

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2018August 16, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2018August 16, 2019

GILCHRIST SHIPTON Staff Scallywag Oh, how the time has flown by! It feels like just yesterday we were looking in from the beginning of the semester. As this semester comes to an end, the events that will precede have come to me in much more clarity than before, and...

I’d App That: Finding peace with Pacifica

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018August 16, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018August 16, 2019

MELISSA FUCHS Staff Writer There are just a few weeks left in this semester and the panic has set in for many, including myself. This is especially a stressful time for graduating seniors looking on the horizon at the future. Regardless of the time of year it is always...

McEwen elevator glitch causes major inconvenience for disabled student

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

MOLLY VANDENBERG Staff Writer Many of us have the privilege of walking to class without a second thought about how we will get there or what different obstacles might be standing in our way that day. However, this isn’t the case for every student. McEwen Hall is home to...

Despite an increase in recipients, concerns still linger for scholarship

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

DAN ORZECHOWSKI News Editor As of last week, 641 currently enrolled undergraduate students are receiving the Excelsior scholarship, a “completion initiative” designed by Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office. Entering the scholarship’s second year, about 15 percent of Fredonia’s student population is benefiting from the scholarship. Combined, the scholarships amount to...

Local Fredonia homeowners prep for incoming Fred Fest

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

PATRICK BENNETT Staff Scallywag Few things in Fredonia are certain. There’s a wonderful academic atmosphere, $3 wells at BJ’ws on Saturday, fist fights over vegan chip dip and Fred Fest. Fred Fest grants an opportunity for students to let loose (and maybe catch a charge in doing so)....

Research Expo returns

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

by Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

ALIX SMITH Special to The Leader OSCAR stands for the Office of Student Creativity and Research. Jack Croxton, who has been director of the program for about fifteen years now, explained what OSCAR is all about. “The mission of OSCAR is to basically promote undergraduate research, to try to...

“Destress for Success” initiative: “Sleep” pods in library that simulate the sweet release of death

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

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JACLYN SPIEZIA and ALBERTO GONZALEZ Staff Scallywags This year during Study Week, formerly known as Dead Week, there will be a new feature at the library. Yes, you heard me right. Now introducing sleep pods! Now, you can destress as you feel your blood turn cold and body decay...

‘The 39 Steps’ Review: a lighthearted night of hitchcock and Fredonia talent

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

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ERIKETA COST Special to the Leader “The 39 Steps” was a true form of escapism with its slapstick humor, sound effects and 1930s setting. The Performing Arts Company (PAC), a student-run theater group, held the performances last Thursday and Friday night. Characters were dropped on their heads and into...

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‘Avengers: Infinity War’ fans receive mental health day from campus officials: ‘You’ve been through enough’

Trump schemes with long lost twin to get North and South Korea back together: “Donald, you and I are like . . . twins!”

The Scallion Psychic’s predictions for the last month of classes

I’d App That: Finding peace with Pacifica

McEwen elevator glitch causes major inconvenience for disabled student

Despite an increase in recipients, concerns still linger for scholarship

Local Fredonia homeowners prep for incoming Fred Fest

Research Expo returns

“Destress for Success” initiative: “Sleep” pods in library that simulate the sweet release of death

‘The 39 Steps’ Review: a lighthearted night of hitchcock and Fredonia talent