Campus News

Much merriment made at recent drag show

Contributor to The LeaderMay 7, 2015

May 7, 2015

SAMUEL PEPYS Special to the Lampoon ‘Twas a Wednesday eve like any other, save that it marked, for many, the beginning of the Fredonia Festival — a tradition whereby the inhabitants of the small hamlet which bears the same name imbibe to excess, wear “tie dye,” and conduct the ceremonial......

Life & Arts

Dance review: Fredonia Dance Ensemble raises the barre

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2015

May 6, 2015

REBECCA HALE Reverb Editor The Fredonia Dance Ensemble outdid themselves this past weekend in Marvel Theatre. Between dynamic genres, scenic features, thought-provoking lighting and outstanding performances, the ensemble delivered an unforgettable production. Many of the pieces performed this year were extremely theatrical in nature, and some were unconventional. This made......

News

The OSCAR goes to all the talents of Fredonia

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2015

May 6, 2015

WILLIAM MOHAN Special to The Leader No, it is not time for the red carpet again. Instead, the Office of Student Creative Activity and Research (OSCAR) offered a chance for the Fredonia campus to showcase some of the most unique ideas and objects that have been taking shape over the......

Life & Arts

Fredonia alumnus accepts fellowship with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2015

May 6, 2015

KORI BARKLEY Staff Writer In hopes of promoting and reflecting the diverse communities and audiences that orchestras embody, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has implemented a Diversity Plan. The EQT Orchestra Training Program for African American Musicians, a program of the plan, was created in 2007 to work to prepare African......

News

But will it be enough? New York State battles student loan debt with new program

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2015

May 6, 2015

S. L. FULLER and MEGHAN GUATTERY News Editor and Assistant News Editor Tuition is increasing again in the 2015-2016 academic year, as it does most every year. Unfortunately, financial aid is not increasing accordingly. While universities offer as much help as they can, it’s just not enough to give every......

Sports

Women’s lacrosse earns at-large bid to NCAA tournament

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2015

May 6, 2015

MICHELLE HALE Assistant Sports Editor Fredonia’s women’s lacrosse team ended its SUNYAC championship hunt by falling short to the Cortland Red Dragons, the defending champions, this past weekend. Although the team didn’t win the SUNYAC title, Fredonia’s women’s lacrosse is in the running to be the NCAA champion team. On......

Sports

Blue Devils end season, drop two

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2015

May 6, 2015

ALEX KALUZNY Over the weekend, Fredonia lost both of its SUNYAC Tournament games by scores of 14-5 and 9-5 to Cortland and Oswego, respectively, ending the 2015 baseball season. Friday against Cortland, pitcher Jake Harford was hung with the loss, making his record 0-5 on the mound this season. Harford......

Sports

SUNYACs come and go for spring teams

Contributor to The LeaderMay 6, 2015

May 6, 2015

SEAN MCGRATH Sports Editor Softball falls victim to Red Dragon explosion Fredonia women’s softball fell victim to two consecutive seven-run innings to start their game in a 15-1 loss in SUNYAC playoffs to the Cortland Red Dragons. Senior Kelsey Gannett was jumped on from the get-go, giving up seven hits......

Sports

Men sweep weekend, earn fourth and final seed in SUNYAC playoffs

Contributor to The LeaderMay 1, 2015

May 1, 2015

QUINTIN JAMES Special to The Leader With the Fredonia baseball team needing to win out and get help from others to make the playoffs, they had their work cut out for them. They could have called it a season and packed it up, but no. They fought and clawed and......

Sports

FREDChef brings out students’ inner ‘Iron Chef’

Contributor to The LeaderMay 1, 2015

May 1, 2015

KORTNEY YOUNG Special to The Leader Fun is the overall theme for Fredonia’s brand new event hosted by the Faculty Student Association (FSA). The student cook-off, known as “FREDChef,” is slated for April 29 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Horizon Room of the Williams Center. The idea......

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Much merriment made at recent drag show

Dance review: Fredonia Dance Ensemble raises the barre

The OSCAR goes to all the talents of Fredonia

Fredonia alumnus accepts fellowship with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

But will it be enough? New York State battles student loan debt with new program

Women’s lacrosse earns at-large bid to NCAA tournament

Blue Devils end season, drop two

SUNYACs come and go for spring teams

Men sweep weekend, earn fourth and final seed in SUNYAC playoffs

FREDChef brings out students’ inner ‘Iron Chef’