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Judy Kuhn visits Fredonia for masterclass Actress noted for performances on Broadway and in Disney’s ‘Pocahontas’

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MAGGIE GILROY Editor in Chief “Whenever you wind up, whether in New York or any place else, keep studying.” These word of advice came from visiting artist Judy Kuhn during a masterclass on Feb. 28. Brought to Fredonia by New Buffalo Productions, Kuhn delivered experience garnered from her extensive career......
Life & Arts

Music review: Lady Lush and the Vinyls at Ellicott Brewing Company

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VERONICA PENOYER Special to The Leader Saturday, Feb. 3 was an eventful night at Ellicott Brewing Company for music buffs all around. Lady Lush and the Vinyls, a band consisting of Fredonia alumni that identify themselves as soul-pop, played an incredible four-hour set full of pop covers and their creations......
Sports

Teammates, friends reflect on alumnus who was more than just another teammate

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SEAN MCGRATH Sports Editor “Loyal.” “Humble.” “Outgoing.” “Charismatic.” “Bucketz.” Look at any of these words in the dictionary, Amir Billups is sure to be listed as a synonym. Yes, even ‘Bucketz’ would be in the dictionary if the men’s basketball team had their way. This past Saturday, Billups lost his......
News

FRED Fest cancellation triggers backlash from students Alumnus creates Facebook page for FRED Fest 2015

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CONNOR HOFFMAN Staff Writer Kegs, funnels, beer cans, banging music and thousands of students are all things one could expect to see in downtown Fredonia from May 1- May 3. In recent years, these parties began to get a little unruly, and this caused the university to cancel its on-campus......
Life & Arts

Adjunct profile: Ray Rushboldt

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REBECCA HALE Assistant Reverb Editor Enter the office of Raymond J. Rushboldt, adjunct professor, and you will see nothing but books. Textbooks and reference books on history, U.S. government, European politics, the list goes on — the books line a shelf covering one entire wall of the small office, the......
News

Broadcast media groups take action against commentators

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MEGHAN GUATTERY and MAGGIE GILROY Staff Writer and Editor in Chief For each home men’s hockey game, Fredonia’s campus radio stations (WCVF/WDVL) and television station (WNYF) collaborate to provide play-by-play commentary and video coverage for televised broadcast. However, on Saturday, Oct. 26, when the Blue Devils faced off against the......
Life & Arts

‘Susannah’ to be stage as latest Hillman Opera

REBECCA HALE Assistant Reverb Editor This year’s Hillman Opera will present “Susannah,” a 20th century masterpiece of American musical theatre considered to be one of the most popular American operas, this weekend. Carlyse Floyd’s “Susannah” is a dramatic tragedy that follows the young and innocent Susannah, who faces adversity and......

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