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Adjunct Spotlight: Decker brings experience into the classroom

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 20, 2013

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 20, 2013

Carl Lam Staff Writer “My college years went by fast because I was busy,” he said. What Derrik Decker said is something that at least half of the campus, if not more, could agree with. An adjunct professor of computer science, Decker has been with SUNY Fredonia for 13 semesters....

‘Dancing with the Athletes’ Unique event raises money for Moving Miracles

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 20, 2013August 17, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 20, 2013August 17, 2019

ALEXIS FORES Special to The Leader “And first place goes to … Abby Sullivan and Marcus Moles for their jazz routine!” said Jordan Louis Fischer, host. Ballet, salsa and twerking took the center stage as students gathered in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Williams Center on Sunday, Nov. 17 to...

Orchesis: Unplugged, Student-run dance company’s show sells out despite change of venue

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 14, 2013

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 14, 2013

Rebecca Hale Staff Writer Dancers of all styles and colors twisted, jumped and rolled in Mason 1080, bringing movement and color to the dark, rainy Saturday evening. Students, faculty, friends and family squeezed into the room until no more could fit, many standing in the back of the room to...

‘The School for Scandal’ Theater meets Twitter in mainstage play

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 14, 2013

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 14, 2013

Jordyn Holka Staff Writer In an age where many members of the cultural elite see social media as a vexing taboo, the Department of Theatre and Dance’s latest production has received a slew of positive electronic reviews, each of which was compiled in a mere 140 characters or less. The...

SA candidates run unopposed

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 13, 2013September 1, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 13, 2013September 1, 2019

Antonio Regulier Dean Blake ANNE RITZ News Editor The deadline closed last week to submit candidacy for SA president and vice president. Junior Antonio Regulier and sophomore Hughdean Blake will be running for the positions, respectively. Hughdean Blake is a sophomore social...

Business accreditation plan in motion

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2013

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2013

CARL LAM Staff Writer The School of Business is starting to work toward the prestigious accreditation by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). The process began earlier this week with a visit from their mentor that was assigned by AACSB. Dr. Russell Boisjoly, dean...

Conference on ‘Conflict and Crisis in Africa’

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2013

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2013

CHRISTINA CONCEICAO Sports Editor The senior history capstone class will be hosting a conference titled “Conflict and Crisis in Africa.” It will take place in the Williams Center room 204 A-E on Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. During this conference the students will be presenting their preliminary research with a...

Worldwide App, Inc. launches mobile app

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2013August 18, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2013August 18, 2019

S.L. FULLER Special to The Leader The Worldwide App, Inc launched a mobile app this past August for iPhone, iPad and Android. Crystal Callahan, founder and president of The Worldwide App, Inc, chose the SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator to help her organize and get her business on its feet. With...

Politically correct: Iovannone teaches transgender terminology

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2013

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2013

JOSEPH DRAKE Special to The Leader What’s the difference between “transgender” and “transsexual?” Many people don’t know; the two terms are often mixed up. Their definitions were some of the many topics of conversation, which included the differences between “sex” and “gender” and preferred names, in the Williams Center’s Horizon...

Column: No Shave November: praise for men, disgust for women

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2013September 2, 2019

by Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2013September 2, 2019

HANNA NEUMANN Special to The Leader ‘Tis the season. It is the time of the year when large outcry about shaving occurs — when men are praised to grow these rugged, manly beards and mustaches and toss their shaving tools in the garbage. It is also when women are encouraged...

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Adjunct Spotlight: Decker brings experience into the classroom

‘Dancing with the Athletes’ Unique event raises money for Moving Miracles

Orchesis: Unplugged, Student-run dance company’s show sells out despite change of venue

‘The School for Scandal’ Theater meets Twitter in mainstage play

SA candidates run unopposed

Business accreditation plan in motion

Conference on ‘Conflict and Crisis in Africa’

Worldwide App, Inc. launches mobile app

Politically correct: Iovannone teaches transgender terminology

Column: No Shave November: praise for men, disgust for women