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The Devils fall behind 0-2: Women’s lacrosse plays defending national champions

Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=6280] MORGAN MARSHALL Special to The Leader   The Blue Devils came out behind after their first week of play following Spring Break. The women traveled to play at Nazareth College last Wednesday. Their rally fell short with a loss of 11-10. Fredonia fell seven goals behind but was......
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Offense is M.I.A as losing streak reaches eight Men’s baseball takes on rivals from Pennsylvania

Reading Time: 3 minutesQUINTIN JAMES Special to The Leader   The Blue Devils had a chance to break their long losing streak when they faced off against rivals, Pennsylvania State Behrend, in a matchup of I-90 teams. Though the season is still in its early stages, there are some major concerns with this......
Sports

Welcome to Western New York Women’s softball games postponed due to cold weather

Reading Time: < 1 minute  MICHELLE HALE Sports Editor   The Fredonia women’s softball team’s games this past week were postponed because of cold weather conditions. The Blue Devils were set to play doubleheaders on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Two of these games were SUNYAC games. Last Tuesday the games were postponed because of......
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Eating bran and avoiding murders Fredonia celebrates Vonnegut connection with Joel Cohen

Reading Time: 3 minutesJAMES LILLIN Special to The Leader   Today, two events featuring Joel Cohen, the co-founder of Ragged Edge Press who is known for his artistic collaborations with Kurt Vonnegut, will take place on campus. The first event, a screening of “Kurt Vonnegut’s 1978 Fredonia Commencement Speech: Tralfamadorian Beads of Amber,”......
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Soaking up the sun Inside the Solar Chautauqua campaign

Reading Time: 3 minutesCONNOR HOFFMAN Assistant News Editor   It looks like the residents of Chautauqua County may soon be able to enjoy the sunshine in more than one way as a result of the Solar Chautauqua campaign. The Solar Chautauqua campaign is an educational effort organized by various different local groups to......
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‘My foundation, my rock: EDP’ Many honored at Education Development Program Awards

Reading Time: 4 minutesCAMRY DEAN Special to The Leader                         Dozens of students were honored on March 15 at the 34th annual Educational Development Program (EDP) awards ceremony.             The program, which has been on SUNY campuses since the early 1960s, provides motivation, support and financial assistance to students who have the......
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Hardwork pays off Four seniors receive the Chancellor’s Award

Reading Time: 2 minutesJORDAN 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

Reading Time: 3 minutesCHARLES 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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Reading Time: 3 minutes  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......

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