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Play-by-play of athlete Jason Winston’s injury

Contributor to The LeaderApril 19, 2023April 20, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 19, 2023April 20, 2023

WILL KARR Editor in Chief It was about 15 minutes to 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 21 when Fredonia Men’s Blackhorse Rugby player Jason Winston fell on the field during a practice while diving for the ball, resulting in an eye injury. Winston and another player were simultaneously diving for the...

What’s new on ‘Big Blue?’

Contributor to The LeaderApril 19, 2023April 19, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 19, 2023April 19, 2023

MATT VOLZ Asst. Sports Editor Be sure to tune into “Big Blue Sports Podcast” every Wednesday from 3 to 4 p.m. on WCVF 88.9 FM or fredoniaradio.com! I’ll dive deep into the NFL Draft and Stanley Cup Playoffs in the next few weeks, and as always, I’m here to cover...

FRS and Campus Life kick it up a notch for Field Day

Contributor to The LeaderApril 19, 2023April 18, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 19, 2023April 18, 2023

SYLVANA CUBILLOS Special to The Leader As the weather warms up in Fredonia, outdoor events return to campus. This past weekend’s outdoor festivities were courtesy of Fredonia Radio Systems and Campus Life The duo hosted a Field Day, which took place on Saturday, April 15 from 2 p.m. to 6...

Fueled up for Nationals in Daytona

Contributor to The LeaderApril 19, 2023April 19, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 19, 2023April 19, 2023

MATT VOLZ Asst. Sports Editor Photo of Blue Devils Cheerleading Team | Photo By Kayla Welsh Daytona Beach, Fla., a city known for its Atlantic Ocean coast and rich auto racing history, hosts the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals each year. For the second year in a row, Fredonia’s...

A hoppy Easter weekend show with The Guerillas

Contributor to The LeaderApril 18, 2023April 17, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 18, 2023April 17, 2023

ADA PACHUCINSKI Special to The Leader When the sun comes out, so do the a cappella groups. One such group, The Guerillas, hosted a show to kick off the warm spring weather. The show took place on April 8 at 7 p.m. and included performances from other Fredonia a cappella...

Blue Devil Sports Roundup

Contributor to The LeaderApril 18, 2023April 17, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 18, 2023April 17, 2023

MATT VOLZ Asst. Sports Editor CHEERLEADING The Blue Devils cheer squad competed at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Nationals in Daytona Beach, F.L. from Thursday, April 6 to Saturday, April 8. In the preliminary round on April 6, the team scored a perfect 10 in the Collegiate Image category and...

University Judicial Board accepting applications for student board members

Contributor to The LeaderApril 18, 2023April 17, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 18, 2023April 17, 2023

ALANA WINGATE Staff Writer Get out your gavels because the University Judicial Board is recruiting student board members for the forthcoming academic year. The Office of Student Conduct seeks to promote respect among students, resolve disputes and provide instruction to those accused of breaking the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Act....

SUNY Fredonia changes official name designation

Contributor to The LeaderApril 18, 2023April 19, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 18, 2023April 19, 2023

DAN QUAGLIANA Staff Writer Graphic By Ryan Ludu For over 80 years, SUNY Fredonia’s official designation has been the “State University of New York College at Fredonia.” Soon, that’s going to change. In January 2022, the New York State Board of Regents updated their criteria for what they consider a...

The Leader wins best for New York State Press: Best Sports Coverage among other awards

Contributor to The LeaderApril 17, 2023April 17, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 17, 2023April 17, 2023

Photo of Alon Kremmerman, Will Karr and Alon Haimovitz holding up the The Leader’s 2022 Best Sports Coverage Plague. Photo by ABIGAIL MILLER | News Editor. The Leader recently ranked First Place in Best Sports Coverage for The New York State Press Association’s 2022 Best College Newspaper Contest, which includes...

[SATIRE] Kiki or bouba?: Horoscopes 4/2/23

Contributor to The LeaderApril 11, 2023April 11, 2023

by Contributor to The LeaderApril 11, 2023April 11, 2023

JAY BYRONStaff Scallywag This week, I decide if you are bouba or kiki. That’s right. Simple as that. If you wanna argue with me about these email me at byro3576@fredonia.edu. Aries: Kiki. Taurus: Bouba with kiki attributes. Gemini: Kiki. Cancer: Bouba. Leo: Kiki. Virgo: Bouba and you try very hard...

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Play-by-play of athlete Jason Winston’s injury

What’s new on ‘Big Blue?’

FRS and Campus Life kick it up a notch for Field Day

Fueled up for Nationals in Daytona

A hoppy Easter weekend show with The Guerillas

Blue Devil Sports Roundup

University Judicial Board accepting applications for student board members

SUNY Fredonia changes official name designation

The Leader wins best for New York State Press: Best Sports Coverage among other awards

[SATIRE] Kiki or bouba?: Horoscopes 4/2/23