Campus News

‘The 39 Steps’ Review: a lighthearted night of hitchcock and Fredonia talent

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

ERIKETA COST Special to the Leader “The 39 Steps” was a true form of escapism with its slapstick humor, sound effects and 1930s setting. The Performing Arts Company (PAC), a student-run theater group, held the performances last Thursday and Friday night. Characters were dropped on their heads and into......

Life & Arts

A review of Spectrum’s Spring Concert: Kid Ink

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

ELYSE GRIECO Assistant Life & Arts Editor Kid Ink took the stage at Steele Hall last Saturday night for Spectrum Entertainment’s annual “Spring Concert.” Spectrum is a student-run organization that creates and hosts events several events throughout the school year. Their spring concert is one of their most known......

Scallion

‘It was a humbling experience, watching him yodel his little heart out’: In turn of events, Kid Ink opens for famous yodeling Walmart boy

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018September 1, 2019

May 2, 2018September 1, 2019

TRAVIS LEFEVRE Seasoned Scallion The crowd filled up the Steele Hall Fieldhouse with a line going back to the edge of campus — wait, that was just Tim Hortons. The line was long, is the point here. However, they weren’t here for Kid Ink. In a last minute turn......

News

Expenditures have risen while state support remains steady: How Fredonia plans to climb out of its structural deficit

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

DAN ORZECHOWSKI and JOSH RANNEY News Editor and Assistant News Editor Since 2007, Fredonia has been in a structural deficit. Throughout the years, this hasn’t been a huge problem, but now that reserve funds are dwindling, the issue is more of a concern. In the 2007-2008 academic year,......

Sports

‘It’s very disappointing to lose a game like that’: Blue Devils take Plattsburgh series, eliminated from playoff contention

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018August 15, 2019

May 2, 2018August 15, 2019

QUINTIN JAMES Assistant Sports Editor Coming into the weekend, the men’s baseball team was trying to catch Brockport for the fourth and final spot in the playoffs. The Blue Devils had to win the remainder of their games and get help to get in. That quest started with......

Sports

Ultimate frisbee: Fredonia’s fastest-growing club sport?

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

AIDAN POLLARD Assistant Sports Editor Frisbee is a staple of college campuses everywhere, and Fredonia is no exception. The Fredonia Ultimate clubs have been making leaps and bounds this year, especially on the women’s side. Ultimate is a game played with a flying disc that’s somewhat similar to both......

Opinion

From the Desk of Marissa Doing, Art Director

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018August 15, 2019

May 2, 2018August 15, 2019

As the year is coming to an end, it’s a really bittersweet feeling. I’m excited to graduate with a degree I love and I am passionate about, but I’m going to be so sad leaving my clubs and all of my friends that I have made along the way. Friday,......

Sports

“I was actually pretty shocked . . .”: Nicole Burrows finishes senior lacrosse season, leaves Fredonia with three school records

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018August 15, 2019

May 2, 2018August 15, 2019

AVRIL KING Social Media Manager and Assistant Sports Editor The Fredonia women’s lacrosse team saw two victories in their last few games, prior to closing out their regular season. And after a long and difficult season, they were certainly met with a large amount of excitement. However, there were......

Life & Arts

Fredonia’s Department of Theater and Dance Presents: The 12th annual Fredonia Dance Ensemble

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

ELYSE GRIECO Assistant Life & Arts Editor Every spring, Fredonia’s Department of Theater and Dance put on their annual Dance Ensemble. This weekend long event consists of performances of all different genres of dance ranging from contemporary to modern dance. This ensemble is part of the Walter Gloor......

News

Fredonia students win regional business competition

Contributor to The LeaderMay 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

COLIN HART Staff Writer Nate Winn and Alex Czechowski, seniors at SUNY Fredonia, are the founders of Nexnest, LLC, an online startup company that assists tenants and landlords with off-campus housing. On April 20, the pair won first place in the IT/Software category at the annual Western New York......

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‘The 39 Steps’ Review: a lighthearted night of hitchcock and Fredonia talent

A review of Spectrum’s Spring Concert: Kid Ink

‘It was a humbling experience, watching him yodel his little heart out’: In turn of events, Kid Ink opens for famous yodeling Walmart boy

Expenditures have risen while state support remains steady: How Fredonia plans to climb out of its structural deficit

‘It’s very disappointing to lose a game like that’: Blue Devils take Plattsburgh series, eliminated from playoff contention

Ultimate frisbee: Fredonia’s fastest-growing club sport?

From the Desk of Marissa Doing, Art Director

“I was actually pretty shocked . . .”: Nicole Burrows finishes senior lacrosse season, leaves Fredonia with three school records

Fredonia’s Department of Theater and Dance Presents: The 12th annual Fredonia Dance Ensemble

Fredonia students win regional business competition