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FREDventures: Family Church Fredonia rebuilds after clocktower fire

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    TRAVIS LEFEVRE Editor in Chief   On their first venture into the Village of Fredonia, first-year and transfers students may have noticed the church building undergoing construction. What they may not know is that last semester, the 165-year-old church suffered from a fire. The church began under the......
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Remembering Bernard Woma

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ERIKETA COST Staff Writer   Fredonia’s own Ghanaian xylophone player, performer and mentor recently passed away on April 27 after battling cancer. A memorial service will be held for Bernard Woma Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. in Mason Hall. It will begin with prayers and an unveiling of the......
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Fredonia Radio Systems rocks the Commons

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GIOVANINA VANCHERI Special to The Leader   It was music that helped warm downtown Fredonia on the chilly first day of fall. Fredonia students, community members and musicians came together to listen to music, play games and enjoy barbecue at Rockin’ the Commons last Saturday. The annual event, hosted by......
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The results are in: SA Elections

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VICTOR SCHMITT-BUSH Assistant News Editor   With the largest incoming freshman class in Fredonia’s history, the Student Association’s Fall 2018 representative elections have given rise to a new and expanding line of student governance. SA is proud to announce its new representatives. “I’m very excited for the changes that we’re......
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Community Service Fair celebrates 15th year

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Monica Manney Special to The Leader   For students looking for opportunities to give back, the Office of Volunteer & Community Service will hold its 15th annual community service fair on Sept. 26. “The purpose of the event is to educate the campus and community,” said Joyce H. Smith, “I......
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A look into Fredonia’s history: Among The Hemlocks

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LEAH GRAZIANO Special to The Leader   Bonnets strapped on and lanterns in hand, 14 women march in protest against the dangers of alcohol — on set. Assistant professor in the Communication department, Roslin Smith, has been working to put together a historical documentary about Fredonia called “Among the Hemlocks.......
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President Horvath ranks in top 20 of western New York’s most powerful women

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MONICA MANNEY Special to The Leader   If you have ever sold girl scout cookies, earn patches and raised three fingers to do the Girls Scout promise, you have at least one thing in common with the President of Fredonia. President Virginia Horvath is a lifetime member of the Girl......
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Making a difference through music: ‘It’s On Us’ concert brings awareness to sexual violence

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ERIKETA COST Special to The Leader   Bringing the community together with music is one way to start a conversation about sexual assault. Fredonia’s musical fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha, and STEPs (Students Teaching Equals Positive Sexuality) held their “It’s On Us” concert last Friday. A capella groups, jazz groups and......
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‘He was one of the greatest musicians who had a lot of love for his craft of drumming’ : In memory of Bernard Woma

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ELYSE GRIECO Assistant Life & Arts Editor   On April 27, 2018, the Fredonia community lost a teacher, friend and amazingly talented musician. Bernard Woma was only 51 years old when he lost his battle to cancer. Woma hailed from Hiineteng, a village located in Northwestern Ghana. By the age......

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