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SUNY Potsdam unveils sweeping program cuts — a preview of what’s to come?

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Reading Time: 3 minutesDAN QUAGLIANA News Editor SUNY Potsdam. Photo via Potsdam.edu On Tuesday, Sept. 19, SUNY Potsdam announced that they were cutting numerous degree programs in the near future in order to get their looming budget deficit under control. Similarly to Fredonia’s deficit, Potsdam has an annual budget deficit totalling $9 million. ......
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A breakdown of the McEwen and Maytum construction project

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Reading Time: 5 minutesLEE PYE Special to The Leader McEwen Hall, Reed Library and the Maytum Hall plaza have been under construction since the fall of 2020.  Unless students are in their fourth year on campus, they have never stepped foot onto the concrete stairs outside of Reed Library. Many questions have been......
Life & Arts

 The Pedro Pastall: The shrine of Pedro Pascal in Fenton Hall

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Reading Time: 3 minutesABIGAIL JACOBSON  Asst. News Editor  You’re on your way to Fenton Hall late in the evening for your last class of the day.  It’s cold and raining a little.  You push the door open and walk inside.  It’s completely empty and quiet except for the occasional pitter-patter of rain hitting......
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Academic advising to hold events for transfer students

Sierra Mills
Reading Time: 3 minutesSIERRA MILLS Chief Copy Editor Graphic Provided by the National Institute for the Study of Transfers | Edited by SIERRA MILLS | Chief Copy Editor When it comes to being a transfer student, some students might not feel a sense of belonging on their new campus. Every year, during the......
Life & Arts

A student’s dedication to keep the music flowing

Chloe Kowalyk
Reading Time: 5 minutesCHLOE KOWALYK Editor in Chief  CHLOE KOWALYK | Editor in Chief The Fredonia music scene is taking on a new face.  Elena Fitzgerald, a junior music industry major with minors in music and communication, is paving her way in the local music scene.  Fitzgerald is 20 years old and is......
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Academic Program Health data shared with campus departments

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Reading Time: 3 minutesDAN QUAGLIANA News Editor Everyone knows that some departments and majors on campus are in better places than others. But before now, it was impossible to accurately determine how well each department was doing. On Sept. 15, Academic Affairs released updated Academic Program Health data scores, as agreed upon by......
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Gallery: Rockin’ the Commons 2023

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Reading Time: 2 minutesJUSTIN HOOCK Special to The Leader This year, Fredonia Radio Systems (FRS), held their 20th annual Rockin’ the Commons event.Rockin’ the Commons is a fundraiser for Roswell Park, with all proceeds from the event going towards cancer research.The event, which was held at Barker Commons, featured food, games, a raffle......
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Fredonia ranks among top universities in U.S. News & World Report

Chloe Kowalyk
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCHLOE KOWALYK Editor in Chief  SUNY Fredonia recently received some great news.  The university is remaining among the top colleges and universities across the Northeast for attributes such as quality, value and social mobility.  The U.S. News & World Report states that Fredonia has ranked 23rd for “Best University in......
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A deep-dive into gay rights, abortion and civil liberties

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMICHAEL WILLIAMS   Staff Writer CHANDLER COTTER | Special to The Leader While most Americans recognize the importance of the U.S. Constitution, many do not realize the significance of Constitution Day.  The American Democracy Project (ADP) held an event to commemorate this observance. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, Professor Wilson Huhn,......

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