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Stand up by sitting down

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015

[metaslider id=3846] AMANDA DEDIE News Editor The increase in the number of students in wheelchairs this past Monday was not a trick of the imagination. The Students with Disabilities Union and Student Association (SA) partnered to hold the first Stand Up by Sitting Down event. Burgandi Rakoska, a senior...

Never-ending construction Annual budget contains upcoming construction projects

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015

COLIN PERRY Staff Writer Returning students and faculty to Fredonia know that the only things certain in life are death, taxes and construction. The annual Consolidated Operating Budget released by the Department for Finance and Administration last week contains information on a number of upcoming construction projects slated to begin...

Women in the world of drag

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015

NAOMI LYNCH Social Media Manager Two weeks ago, Pride Alliance held its annual Fall Drag Show. A popular event on campus, it traditionally features men dressing up as drag queens and women dressing up as drag kings to compete for the title of Mr. and Ms. Drag Fredonia. Drag...

Phi Mu Alpha celebrates 117 years

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015August 16, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015August 16, 2019

[metaslider id=3862] REBECCA HALE Reverb Editor Last Wednesday evening, a small crowd filed into Rosch Recital Hall to listen to the music of the brothers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia during their Founder’s Day Recital. The recital fell on Oct. 7, a day late of the 117th anniversary of...

A Naturally Crazy Start to Fall Break

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015

[metaslider id=3855] KRIS HARRIS Special to The Leader ’Twas the night before fall break, as many students many students were heading home to relax with their families. However that didn’t stop BJ’s from gathering a crowd on Oct. 7. Crazies and the Naturalists were ready to perform, and both...

Safe campus, safe community? Trans issues on and off campus

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015

MARIA MELCHIORRE Staff Writer The State University of New York at Fredonia’s nondiscrimination statement aims for the protection of students against harassment on the basis of their “race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic...

MOGII Marginalized Orientations,Gender Identities and Intersex

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015

AMBER MATTICE Staff Writer Identification is a complex topic in society today as there are a multitude of sexual identities. However, very rarely does everyone recognize the full range of sexual identification. Intersex and asexuality are two examples of this. Intersex refers to someone who has characteristics, determined medically,...

Horoscopes

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015August 15, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015August 15, 2019

THE FEVER Lampoonist Capricorn Capricorn? More like Capri-CORNY. You will be subjected to heavy doses of cheesy humor if you continue your regular routine. Switch it up to avoid persistent psyche-damaging humor. Aquarius Be wary of your surroundings, Aquarius. You will encounter many heartbroken friends and companions this...

Fredonia plague has left campus in a state of panic

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015

MISSY FEOLA Staff Lampoonist Most of you have heard about the recent outbreak of the Fredonia plague and have been doing everything you can to not get it. Many students have even dropped out of college due to fear of catching this venomous plague. If you are lucky enough,...

Davis comes out to Pope in secret meeting

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015August 25, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2015August 25, 2019

EMMO Staff Lampoonist Recently it was leaked, and then later confirmed, that Pope Francis had a secret meeting with infamous Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis. Yes, she’s the one who refused to give out marriage licenses to gay couples. The meeting was announced by Davis’ lawyer, but was not...

Initiative brings regenerative farming to SUNY Fredonia dining

From the Desk of Becca Torncello: Sports Photographer

Sophia DiPrima: A story of resilience and determination in cheerleading

[SATIRE] Horoscopes: What will your sign do after graduation?

From the Desk of Abbie Miller

[OPINION] How has Fredonia changed?

Fredonia mayor calls out Leader editors; local paper claims students’…

Latinos Unidos showcases Carnival event after unexpected delays

University Police attempt to quell fears of ICE on campus

[SATIRE] Horoscopes: What Leader executive board member are you?

Stand up by sitting down

Never-ending construction Annual budget contains upcoming construction projects

Women in the world of drag

Phi Mu Alpha celebrates 117 years

A Naturally Crazy Start to Fall Break

Safe campus, safe community? Trans issues on and off campus

MOGII Marginalized Orientations,Gender Identities and Intersex

Horoscopes

Fredonia plague has left campus in a state of panic

Davis comes out to Pope in secret meeting