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New Iceland study abroad program announced

Contributor to The LeaderMay 7, 2023May 4, 2023

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NERON SIMPSON Staff Writer For college students, the daily routine of going to class and completing assignments becomes monotonous. For this reason, some students consider studying abroad. The opportunity to travel to another country to indulge in a chosen subject and a different culture can be refreshing, rewarding and even...

[OPINION] Kathy Hochul failed on housing, again

Contributor to The LeaderMay 7, 2023May 4, 2023

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MICHAEL WILLIAMS Staff Writer Photo by Mike Bird | Provided by Pexels On Thursday, April 20, New York State governor Kathy Hochul announced that her plan to build 800,000 new homes and help New Yorkers pay the rent has been scratched from the budget. As we know, Hochul gets a...

Fredonia’s first-ever literary festival

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2023May 5, 2023

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ALEXANDRA GILES Staff Photographer

What’s new on ‘Big Blue’

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2023May 8, 2023

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MATT VOLZ Asst. Sports Editor It’s officially NFL Draft season, and “Big Blue Sports Podcast” has you covered on all the latest news, notes and opinions! In the next few shows, I will also be covering the NHL and NBA playoffs, the MLB season and of course, our very own...

Racing Into Action with captain of Track and Field, Joshua Walters

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2023May 4, 2023

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MITCHELL HORUCY Staff Writer Captain of the men’s track and field team, Josh Walters, runs year-round for the Blue Devils. He is a member of the cross-country team as well. Walters, a junior exercise science major, ran track in middle and high school. He debated on if he wanted to...

Fredonia Chamber Choir sings its way to the American Prize semi finals

Contributor to The LeaderMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023

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MEGAN KIDBY Scallion Editor The melodious voices of the Fredonia Chamber Choir, led by Dr. Vernon Huff, have struck a chord with judges. The Fredonia Chamber Choir is one of four choirs that will make their way to the semifinals of the American Prize for Choral Performance. The 2023 American...

Fredonia upgrades security by installing door locks

Contributor to The LeaderMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023

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DOMINICK CORSI Special to The Leader When you walk into a new classroom, what’s the first thing you look for? Are you worried about what seats are available? Do you make sure you can see the board at the front of the room? Maybe you just want a seat by...

A deep dive into Fredonia counseling services

Contributor to The LeaderMay 5, 2023May 4, 2023

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SYLVANA CUBILLOS Special to The Leader As college students, there are many factors that can negatively impact our mental health; from our academic duties, social pressure, and for some, being away from home. To help those students, Fredonia has the Counseling Center as a necessary resource to give to its...

Sigma Kappa’s annual philanthropy concert ‘Jammin’ for Jessa’ returns

Contributor to The LeaderMay 5, 2023May 4, 2023

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WILL KARR Editor in Chief Sororities and fraternities often have the largest number of members out of all student clubs and organizations on campus. Meg Orrange, the philanthropy chair for Fredonia’s Greek Life sorority Sigma Kappa, believes that it is important for fraternities and sororities to use their numbers to...

Preparing for the role: ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Contributor to The LeaderMay 5, 2023May 4, 2023

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MICHAEL WILLIAMS Staff Writer Audiences packed Marvel Theatre this past weekend for the second to last show in the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series, “Romeo and Juliet,” When preparing to play Juliet, junior musical theatre major Jules Pearson had to do things a little different. “Shakespeare is very informed to the...

Initiative brings regenerative farming to SUNY Fredonia dining

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[OPINION] How has Fredonia changed?

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New Iceland study abroad program announced

[OPINION] Kathy Hochul failed on housing, again

Fredonia’s first-ever literary festival

What’s new on ‘Big Blue’

Racing Into Action with captain of Track and Field, Joshua Walters

Fredonia Chamber Choir sings its way to the American Prize semi finals

Fredonia upgrades security by installing door locks

A deep dive into Fredonia counseling services

Sigma Kappa’s annual philanthropy concert ‘Jammin’ for Jessa’ returns

Preparing for the role: ‘Romeo and Juliet’