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Hardwork pays off Four seniors receive the Chancellor’s Award

JORDAN PATTERSON Staff Writer   Although it may seem like putting in the maximum effort in school sometimes goes unnoticed, students do receive recognition for their hard work. On Feb. 22, the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence recipients were announced. Fifteen Fredonia seniors were nominated but only four seniors......
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Still ‘Outstanding’ Mock Trial season ends abruptly, Forman and Bernstein receive awards

CHARLES PRITCHARD Staff Writer   Fredonia is home to many student clubs and organizations. Some are lighthearted and meant for fun, but others requiring a lot of work and dedication. Fredonia Mock Trial is one such group that requires technical knowledge, preparation and practice, which makes it a serious commitment......
Life & Arts

From Lollapalooza to Steele Hall Sammy Adams likes playing colleges, Fredonia has mixed feelings

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  CLAIRE O’REILLY Staff Writer   Originally born with the name “Samuel Adams Wisner” in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the 28-year-old rapper, Sammy Adams, has spent the past few years making a name for himself in the music industry. He may be best remembered as the 22-year-old college kid who remixed Asher......
Life & Arts

‘A rollercoaster of emotions’ Opera Scenes promises to take audiences for a ride

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  LERON WELLINGTON Special to the Leader   While opera may not be for everyone, a whole new dynamic is added when it’s being performed by Fredonia students. The Student Opera Theatre Association (SOTA) will be performing its annual Opera Scenes, which will feature three operas that range in style......
Life & Arts

Casper in Kansas Parsons’ ‘Geist’ published on Laurel Review

  RIANNA SEELIG Staff Writer   Success has hit the Fredonia English Department once again. Dustin Parsons, a faculty member of the English Department and recipient of the Midwest Short Fiction Contest, recently had his story “Geist” published on the Laurel Review. Parsons is an associate professor of English at......
Life & Arts

The rule is there are no rules — except innovation and style Fredonia Dance Ensemble to have theme-less show

AMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb Editor   With pieces varying from classical ballet to comical theater, this year’s Fredonia Dance Ensemble (FDE) is sure to be a show featuring beautiful and unique performances. The show will take place on April 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and April 10 at 2......
Sports

Men’s baseball team on 7-game losing streak Trips to Florida and Oneonta bring record to 8-10

QUINTIN JAMES Special to The Leader   After starting off the season 8-3 and having a ton of momentum in Florida, the Fredonia men’s baseball team has suddenly lost its momentum and has found itself in a bad losing streak. During this losing streak, the scores haven’t been close. The......
Sports

Carlson, Barlett, Santiago take on NCAA Swimming and Diving Nationals Blue Devils bring home All-American, Honorable Mention All-American

BROOKE ATKINS and TORIN O’BRIEN Social Media Manager and Special to The Leader   The early morning practices, traveling, and preparation came down to one final meet for three Fredonia divers.         Senior Rafael Santiago, and juniors Arron Carlson and Meghan Bartlett traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina, for the NCAA......

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