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‘It’s okay to be different’ ‘Trans: The Movie’ documents transgender lives

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 15, 2014August 25, 2019

October 15, 2014August 25, 2019

KRISTEN SHULTIS Staff Writer “It’s okay to be different,” were the wise words of an eight-year-old transgender girl in “Trans: The Movie,” a film shown on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in McEwen Hall as part of TransDiscovery: Exploring Gender Variant Lives. “Trans” is a documentary about transgenders either transitioning, in the......

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FREDFest changes announced at General Assembly meeting

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 8, 2014

October 8, 2014

S. L. FULLER News Editor Dr. David Herman, Vice President of Student Affairs, made the announcement at the Student Assembly General Assembly meeting last Thursday that FREDFest needs to change. Herman spoke for about 20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting, explaining how and why Fredonia as a whole......

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The event formerly known as FRED Fest Changes to event include new name, date and reorganization

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 1, 2014

October 1, 2014

S. L. FULLER News Editor If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. This old adage seems to be the mentality of the Fredonia administration when it comes to FRED Fest. In March of last semester, all FRED Fest planning was suspended as Dr. David Herman, Vice President......

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Activists march to raise awareness for climate change

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 24, 2014

September 24, 2014

Photo taken by: Minju Kim / Special to The Leader MINJU KIM Special to The Leader ‘I ♥ Solar Power.’ This was just one of numerous sayings that covered posters and flags that people carried at the march raising awareness about climate change. On Sept. 20, over 85 students and......

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Frerichs’ “Shale” to be added to Rare Book Collection

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 10, 2014

September 10, 2014

CARLY KNASZAK Special to The Leader Shale, written by Fredonia’s Professor Timothy Frerichs of the Department of Visual Arts and New Media, has been added to the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Rare Book Collection. Frerichs also had his very own installation at The Echo Art Fair that reflects......

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Fred fest

Contributor to The LeaderMay 7, 2014

May 7, 2014

S.L. FULLER Assistant News Editor Not even the rain could keep people away from the barbeque. People filled the picnic tables that were set up outside under tents to enjoy the different food vendors. While the weather wasn’t as nice as last year, there was no shortage of people at......

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FREDstock

Contributor to The LeaderMay 7, 2014

May 7, 2014

Staff Writer The new and exciting FREDstock Music Festival 14, that was scheduled over Fred Fest weekend, didn’t exactly go as planned. Although over 800 people had agreed to attend on Facebook, the crowds were small due to various reasons, and the event, originally scheduled for Willow Creek Winery, was......

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The Big Read focuses on poetry for 2014 season

Contributor to The LeaderApril 30, 2014September 1, 2019

April 30, 2014September 1, 2019

REBECCA HALE Staff Writer Since early April SUNY Fredonia has been celebrating literature, especially the poetry of Emily Dickinson, in conjunction with Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties through The Big Read. This past week marked the final events, including guest keynote speaker Dr. Alexandra Socarides from the University of Missouri. The......

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Spectrum takes back reigns of Fred Fest

Contributor to The LeaderApril 9, 2014

April 9, 2014

S.L. FULLER Assistant News Editor After a week of suspension, Spectrum has been given permission to continue planning Fred Fest. During that week, Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. David Herman, held multiple meetings with representatives of all student groups to discuss ways to control house parties during Fred Fest......

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Wild Wild Fest announces musical lineup

Contributor to The LeaderApril 2, 2014August 15, 2019

April 2, 2014August 15, 2019

Photo courtesy of Matt Wisnewski. MAGGIE GILROY Reverb Editor August marks the expansion of Silver Creek’s Wild Wild Fest from a one-day event to a two-day festival. The musical lineup was announced Monday and will feature Baby Gramps, Armcannon, Well Worn Boot and Smackdab amongst others. The expansion of the......

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FREDFest changes announced at General Assembly meeting

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Activists march to raise awareness for climate change

Frerichs’ “Shale” to be added to Rare Book Collection

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FREDstock

The Big Read focuses on poetry for 2014 season

Spectrum takes back reigns of Fred Fest

Wild Wild Fest announces musical lineup