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Total Yuppies and Passed Out close the semester at BJ’s

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[metaslider id=7900] KRIS HARRIS Staff Writer As the end of the fall semester comes upon us, it’s completely understandable to try to blow off some steam before the responsibilities of finals set in. Some turn to quiet ventures such as a movie or reading book, while some prefer jamming out......
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A not so merry Christmas: ‘The Man Who Came to Dinner’ comes to Fredonia

MOLLY VANDENBERG Staff Writer They say there’s no place like home for the holidays, or in Sheridan Whiteside’s case, someone else’s home. “The Man Who Came to Dinner” is the last Walter Gloor Mainstage Series production of the semester. It’s an American comedy in three acts, written by Moss Hart......
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Who runs the world?: Girls A look back on 2016 for women in pop culture

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ZOE KIRIAZIS and AMBER MATTICE Staff Writer, Reverb Editor In 2016, women cannot be ignored in the world of pop culture. We are seeing women become more powerful in television, movies, video games and in real life as well. We are seeing women shine. More than just “Beauty” One of......
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Affirmative Action: yes or no?: Professors to debate tonight

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  CAMRY DEAN Staff Writer   Tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Philosophy Department and the Philosophical Society will be sponsoring a debate titled “Is Affirmative Action Justified?” Affirmative action can be described as “policy of favoring members of a disadvantaged group who currently suffer or historically have suffered from discrimination......
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SA elections yield new president, continuation of mandatory activity fee

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  JAMES LILLIN Staff Writer For the first time on Nov. 8 and 9, elections for the Student Association moved from voting booths in the Williams Center to an online poll distributed by SurveyMonkey, with over 1000 students sending in their vote over the web. Running unopposed were sophomore political......
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Having a ball: La Fiesta returns with masquerade theme

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  JAMES LILLIN Staff Writer On Nov. 3, Latinos Unidos held their popular La Fiesta event, a yearly celebration of Hispanic culture capping off an already packed semester that included not only popular events like La Tomatina, but almost a dozen other events for Hispanic History Month. “Last year’s theme......
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Student Activity Fee vote slated for next week: Funding for all clubs could be affected

JAMES LILLIN Staff Writer Each year, students expect to vote on a new slate of executives to lead the Student Association (SA), but most students aren’t aware that another vote goes on every two years that determines whether or not the Student Activity Fee remains mandatory for students or becomes......
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Exclusive: Rep. Tom Reed and John Plumb on college issues

CONNOR HOFFMAN Managing Editor Republican Rep. Tom Reed (TR) has served New York’s 23rd district in Congress since 2013. He is being challenged by Democrat John Plumb (JP) for the seat in what’s turned out to be one of the biggest toss-ups in the state. The Leader spoke with both......
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22 push ups for 22 veterans: Kappa Sigma set to perform challenge for charity

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    JORDAN PATTERSON News Editor Another trending challenge has reached Fredonia, this time in support of military veterans. The fraternity Kappa Sigma, whose national philanthropy focuses on veterans, is hosting a “22 push up” challenge on Nov. 5 in Steele Hall. The theme of the challenge is centered around......
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Native American Heritage Month kicks off in November

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  JACOB SANTOS Special to The Leader Since 1990, during the presidency of George H.W. Bush, the U.S. has federally recognized the month of November as Native American Heritage Month. At SUNY Fredonia, the Native American Student Union will be sponsoring a number of events, open to all students and......

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