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A numbers game: Contingent faculty watch closely

Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2014September 1, 2019

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

CARL 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

Gretchen 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

When 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

MAGGIE 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

KRISTEN 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...

‘The Shape of Things’ to open this weekend

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2014August 17, 2019

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

REBECCA HALE Staff Writer The final production in the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series, “The Shape of Things,” is set to premier this weekend in Bartlett theatre. “The Shape of Things” is a small and modern play with only four cast members, making it a very intimate and relatable show. The...

Hillel sets up for Jewish History Month

Contributor to The LeaderApril 24, 2014August 17, 2019

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

S.L. FULLER Assistant News Editor Jewish History Month is nationally recognized in May. But since that month is usually crazy for college campuses, most recognize it in April. Formally known as the Jewish Student Union, Hillel has been holding events all month to celebrate. “We were originally known as Jewish...

Out of the gallery and into the streets: Photo installation to be held by visiting artist

Contributor to The LeaderApril 23, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 23, 2014

Emily Breedlove and Shauna Beckstein prepare a photograph at Max Collins’s workshop outside of Rockefeller Arts Center. Photos courtesy of Leesa Rittlemann HANNA NEUMANN Staff Writer The department of Visual Arts and New Media stepped out of the gallery scene and provided a theme focused on urban street art last...

Relay for Life raises over $30,000

Contributor to The LeaderApril 23, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 23, 2014

Relay for Life was held on April 12-13. Photos courtesy of Rachel Prychodko / Special to The Leader MAGGIE GILROY Reverb Editor Colleges Against Cancer is currently planning a thank-you event for all who helped to make Relay for Life a success. The event raised $30,199, and that number is...

Street style: the gentlemen of Delta Chi

Contributor to The LeaderApril 21, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 21, 2014

ALEXIS FORES Staff Writer You’re in the library. You notice a few male students dressed up in a suit and tie but it’s only Tuesday. You may be assuming, “Oh it’s probably for a class.” However, it is not for a class; it’s their style – the Delta Chi style....

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A numbers game: Contingent faculty watch closely

‘Jog for Justice’ brings color to Ring Road

Alumni profile: Claire Byrne

Independent production brings the absurd to McEwen

Shakespeare invades amphitheater

‘The Shape of Things’ to open this weekend

Hillel sets up for Jewish History Month

Out of the gallery and into the streets: Photo installation to be held by visiting artist

Relay for Life raises over $30,000

Street style: the gentlemen of Delta Chi