Campus News

Fred Fest 2017: gunshots, garbage and a missing ‘F’: Party ends with gunshots on Sunday

Contributor to The LeaderMay 3, 2017

May 3, 2017

JORDAN PATTERSON News Editor Last week, Fredonia Mayor Athanasia Landis described the village on the Sunday after Fred Fest as a “war zone.” Early Sunday morning this year, gunshots rang out on Center Street. As expected, many people were arrested. The people getting arrested ranged from students to non-students to......

Opinion

From the Desk Of Colin Perry, Editor in Chief

Contributor to The LeaderMay 3, 2017August 16, 2019

May 3, 2017August 16, 2019

From the Desk Of Colin Perry, Editor in Chief The other day, I was having class outside in the amphitheater, where other students and I debated the complex ethics of (among other topics) self-plagiarism, personas versus people and public shaming. Behind us, some students from Mason Hall were practicing......

News

Dunkirk native, entrepreneur to be guest speaker at Commencement.

Contributor to The LeaderMay 3, 2017

May 3, 2017

ANGELINA DOHRE Staff Writer Graduation is quickly approaching, and a decision has been made on the guest speaker for commencement. Born and raised in Dunkirk, entrepreneur and philanthropist Donato J. Tramuto was chosen by President Virginia Horvath to give this year’s keynote address. Tramuto found out about his role as......

Scallion

Plastic bags take revenge on campus

Contributor to The LeaderMay 3, 2017

May 3, 2017

JACLYN SPIEZIA Staff Lampoonist After being banned from campus for a week, the plastic bags have taken revenge. Using Fredonia’s windy weather to their advantage, the plastic bags started attacking innocent pedestrians. We were able to get a brief comment from one of the plastic bags about......

Scallion

Police Notters

Contributor to The LeaderMay 3, 2017August 25, 2019

May 3, 2017August 25, 2019

KILGORE TROUT Guest Lampoonist MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017 10:12 a.m. A student was reportedly engaging in lewd behavior outside of University Commons. Upon investigation, it became clear that to University Police that, while some would consider it “art,” that doesn’t mean indecent exposure isn’t a......

Life & Arts

Fredonia Dance Ensemble finishes year strong

Contributor to The LeaderMay 3, 2017

May 3, 2017

SHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer Fredonia Dance Ensemble had its annual show and the dancers did not disappoint. There were eight pieces in the show, with styles ranging from classical ballet to contemporary. “Leaving” was a more contemporary piece that showed a different side of the dance department, highlighting the complexities......

Sports

Men’s baseball ends season on seven-game losing streak

Contributor to The LeaderMay 3, 2017

May 3, 2017

QUINTIN JAMES Staff Writer The men’s baseball team’s season has come to an end, with a finish that is surely disappointing for many. After being eliminated from playoff contention last week, the Fredonia men’s baseball team still had things to play for as they were set to take on......

Life & Arts

The Trident released with lit-crawl across campus

Contributor to The LeaderMay 3, 2017

May 3, 2017

BETHANY CLANCY and AMBER MATTICE Staff Writer and Life & Arts Editor The Trident, Fredonia’s own student-run literary magazine, was officially released on April 25. The English Department’s literary publishing class, taught this semester by Eric Neuenfeldt and Josh Kalscheur, has been working on the publication since the beginning......

Life & Arts

Sigma Tau Delta installs mini libraries across campus

Contributor to The LeaderMay 3, 2017August 16, 2019

May 3, 2017August 16, 2019

ZOE KIRIAZIS Staff Writer Reading, whether it’s for a class or for leisure, has no limits. Anyone can pick up a book in any genre of their choosing and start reading. To promote reading and literacy Sigma Tau Delta, the English Department’s honor society, installed two miniature libraries......

Sports

Commentary: Are teams in danger of being cut?

Contributor to The LeaderMay 3, 2017

May 3, 2017

AVRIL KING Social Media Asst. There have been a lot of memes going around poking fun at student athletes in the last few months. On social media, we are seen as stuck-up, Bible-quoting attention seekers who think we are better just because we do well athletically. Now, I’m sure......

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Fred Fest 2017: gunshots, garbage and a missing ‘F’: Party ends with gunshots on Sunday

From the Desk Of Colin Perry, Editor in Chief

Dunkirk native, entrepreneur to be guest speaker at Commencement.

Plastic bags take revenge on campus

Police Notters

Fredonia Dance Ensemble finishes year strong

Men’s baseball ends season on seven-game losing streak

The Trident released with lit-crawl across campus

Sigma Tau Delta installs mini libraries across campus

Commentary: Are teams in danger of being cut?