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Piorkowksi directs Los Angeles Guitar Quartet in Rosch

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2014September 2, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2014September 2, 2019

COURTNEE CESTA Assistant Reverb Editor In a refreshing change from the usual string recitals and vocal performances, Rosch Recital Hall hosted the Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet on Friday, April 4 — an ensemble referred to by The New York Times as “The world’s hottest classical ensemble or its tightest...

Spectrum takes back reigns of Fred Fest

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2014

S.L. FULLER Assistant News Editor After a week of suspension, Spectrum has been given permission to continue planning Fred Fest. During that week, Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. David Herman, held multiple meetings with representatives of all student groups to discuss ways to control house parties during Fred Fest...

Fredonia creates long-term budget strategies

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2014

ANNE RITZ News editor Across the SUNY system, schools are experiencing deficit’s in their budgets. Dr. Arnavut, president of United University Professions, explained that administration is working to address these issues. There has been a budget problem and the union has tried to address this at the Assembly as well...

Colleges Against Cancer paints campus purple

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2014

With a Dr. Seuss theme, this year’s Relay for Life will honor the author who was a victim of throat cancer. Photo courtesy of Melissa Rechin / Photo Editor. MAGGIE GILROY Reverb Editor A sea of purple will flood the campus this week in anticipation of the kick off for...

Adjunct Spotlight: Students hail Quatroche as ‘inspiring’ and ‘remarkable’

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2014September 1, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2014September 1, 2019

CARL LAM Senior Staff Writer In a short follow-up email after the interview, Vincent Quatroche suggested the tagline of, “I’m just an adjunct.” Sure, it works. But as one of the longest serving adjunct professors in the Department of Communication, he’s earned a far better tagline than what he suggested....

Retro Special leaves audience amused

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2014September 1, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2014September 1, 2019

KORI BARKLEY Special to The Leader Each semester Retro, the Fredonia School of Music’s faculty chamber music group, puts on a concert presenting music of the 20th century. Last Tuesday’s Retro Special was not one to be missed. Held on April Fool’s day, School of Music professors Sinobu Takagi, Karolyn...

Special message for the cast and crew of ‘RENT’

Contributor to The LeaderApril 8, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 8, 2014

Special message for the cast and crew of ‘RENT’ from Fredonia Leader on Vimeo. This video of Adam Pascal, actor of “Roger” in the Original Broadway Cast and movie adaptation of “RENT,” was recorded by associate professor Ray Stewart in the Spring of 2013. The video was recently distributed to...

Blue Devils win first SUNYAC match

Contributor to The LeaderApril 2, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 2, 2014

A Fredonia player fights for the ball during last tuesday’s game. Photo courtesy of Andrea Adinolfe / Staff Photographer. ERIN BISCHOFF Special to The Leader The Blue Devil women’s lacrosse team beat the St. John Fisher Cardinals 10-7 in a non-conference home match as junior Marissa Cussins achieved an impressive...

A remix on Battle of the Bands

Contributor to The LeaderApril 2, 2014

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 2, 2014

Albert The fish performs at the Battle of the Bands competition. Photos courtesy of Melissa Rechin / Photo Editor. MARSHA COHEN Staff Writer The Battle of the Bands has graced the SUNY Fredonia campus once again, but with some changes. The competition was split between three days with three bands...

MOOC ends with mixed results

Contributor to The LeaderApril 2, 2014September 1, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 2, 2014September 1, 2019

CARL LAM Senior Staff Writer Some faculty members and students recently embarked on their very first MOOC. It’s a new concept to many but a MOOC, which stands for Massive Open Online Course, is a new way for universities to expand their reach and the type of student whom they...

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Piorkowksi directs Los Angeles Guitar Quartet in Rosch

Spectrum takes back reigns of Fred Fest

Fredonia creates long-term budget strategies

Colleges Against Cancer paints campus purple

Adjunct Spotlight: Students hail Quatroche as ‘inspiring’ and ‘remarkable’

Retro Special leaves audience amused

Special message for the cast and crew of ‘RENT’

Blue Devils win first SUNYAC match

A remix on Battle of the Bands

MOOC ends with mixed results