Sophia DiPrima: A story of resilience and determination in cheerleading
Sophia DiPrima's journey has been filled with passion, hardship and an inspiring comeback story that proves the power of perseverance....
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The German forward’s journey: Inside Peter Buerfent’s hockey career
Expectations for German native Peter Buerfent were low entering his freshman year. However, he had other plans....
[SCALLION/NEWS] Campus bus leaves students traumatized
ALEX BUCKNAM Asst. News Editor The Fredonia campus bus has officially left four students traumatized during their nightly travels. Since the creation of the Campus and Community Bus in 1973, there have always been stories of students being forgotten at places. But no stories could prepare four students for what......
[SATIRE/NEWS] Police Notters
UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT SUNY Fredonia The Police Notters, run and shared with The Leader by the University Police Department (UPD), aims to provide information to students, faculty and the community at and around SUNY Fredonia. All information provided is not true and is satire. The Police Notters will not continue......
Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. David Starrett abruptly leaves administration position
DAN QUAGLIANA Managing Editor On March 1, SUNY Fredonia’s faculty and staff members were sent an email from President Kolison that detailed how Dr. David Starrett had left his position as Fredonia’s executive vice president and provost. “Due to an administrative transition, I am writing to inform you of a......
5th Quarter Column: Why Has it Become Harder to Watch Sports?
MITCH HORUCY Asst. Sports Editor Gotham Sports, Hulu, ESPN+ and Max subscriptions cost a grand total of roughly $670 per year. That’s the amount someone living in Buffalo would have to pay in order to be able to watch every Buffalo Sabres game this season. This may sound ridiculous, because......
Students rally in support of immigrants and the LGBTQ+ amidst recent executive orders
ABIGAIL JACOBSON News Editor ALEX BUCKNAM Asst. News Editor Warning: This article contains strong language. With the recent wave of executive orders being signed into law by President Donald Trump, many communities around the United States have been protesting. As of Feb. 7, the SUNY Fredonia campus community is one......
Ice hockey diplomacy: Fredonia faces Chinese National Team
MATT VOLZ Sports Editor In international hockey, some countries are known as powerhouses. Canada is perhaps best known for the sport, but they’re often challenged by the United States, Sweden, Russia, Finland and occasionally some others. But who knew that China played the game as well? On Friday, Jan. 24,......
Blue Devils shine in front of hockey – and basketball – royalty
MATT VOLZ Sports Editor On a chilly December weekend in Fredonia, there are certain people you’d expect to see at Steele Hall Ice Arena. Students, parents and other hockey fans are plenty used to packing the stands to watch the Blue Devils play hockey. It might not be unusual to......
A Gen(s)erational Tennis Legacy
AMARAH GHORI DEI Chair & Asst. Opinion Editor In the world of college athletics, it’s normal for a coach to act as your mentor in life and as someone who will help you invest in your future. For Fredonia State women’s tennis player Bernadette Gens, her coach happens to be......