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Groundbreaking: the campus garden The first steps in growing the Fredonia Grove

Reading Time: 3 minutes[metaslider id=6544] JORDAN PATTERSON Staff Writer   The sun slowly faded into the horizon around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday night, but in the morning there would be one more garden waiting for its return. A few students played catch with a football in the distance, and some just simply walked......
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Randy’s still rockin’: McEwen custodian battles cancer but won’t be beaten

Reading Time: 3 minutesCAMRY DEAN Staff Writer   Sitting across from McEwen Hall custodian Randy Goodemote is like sitting across from a rock star.             On Dec. 30 of last year, Goodemote received, what should’ve been, the worst news of his life. Except, it wasn’t. Before Thanksgiving last year, Goodemote started having trouble......
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Sammy Adams takes the stage in successful Spring Concert With help from Bryce Vine, Dev11n and ĆEO

Reading Time: 3 minutes[metaslider id=6552] KRIS HARRIS Special to The Leader   This past Saturday Fredonia students were ready to go “All Night Longer” as Spectrum Entertainment presented its Spring Concert. Featuring a mix of big names and strong local talent, Steele Hall turned from a gymnasium to a dynamic party. “I thought......
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Heading outside ‘the box’ SUNY SA moves forward to ‘Ban the Box’ on applications

Reading Time: 3 minutesJAMES LILLIN Staff Writer It started with a question on the SUNY application that most students probably never gave a second thought: “Have you ever been convicted of a felony?” Many students simply check the box marked “No,” and continue on with their application process; for prospective students who have......
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Rockefeller renovations part 2: inside TADA’s fight for growth

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Reading Time: 3 minutesREBECCA HALE Reverb Co-Editor   The Rockefeller Arts Center (RAC) project promises big changes for students at Fredonia but also some difficulties as the Department of Theatre and Dance adjusts to its new space. The RAC project, upon its completion, will allow the Department of Theatre and Dance to add......
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‘The fun won’t stop’ University anticipates another festival weekend

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCHARLES PRITCHARD Staff Writer   It has been over a year since FREDFest was cancelled. For students just attending these last few semesters, the concept of FREDFest is one that is only whispered and talked about in past tense. But those that remember, remember the infamous letter Vice President of......
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10th annual BJ’s Fest brings a barrage of bands

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMARIA MELCHIORRE Staff Writer   Today and tomorrow will see the 10th annual BJ’s Fest. BJ’s, the Fredonia downtown staple, has been slinging drinks, serving greasy food and hosting great local bands since 1933. This 10th anniversary event will feature seven bands from the western and central New York areas.......

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