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Life & Arts

Saakumu Dance Troupe brings Ghanaian culture to Fredonia

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Reading Time: 3 minutesKORI BARKLEY Staff Writer In Ghana, the word “saakumu” signifies tradition. As part of the United States Black History Month celebrations, the award winning Saakumu Dance Troupe, comprised of professional musicians from all over Ghana, West Africa, has connected with audiences throughout the United States, representing one of the most......
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Life & Arts

Actress, coach and alum Sara Schoch visits for performance workshops

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Reading Time: 3 minutesREBECCA HALE Reverb Editor Award-winning actress and State University of New York at Fredonia alumna, Sara Schoch, returned to her alma mater last weekend to conduct workshops with students through the Performing Arts Company. Schoch has been acting professionally for 15 years and coaching for 10. She holds a BFA......
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Zumba, garbage plates and Bingo: Welcome Week activities draw large crowds

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Reading Time: 4 minutesMEGHAN GUATTERY Assistant News Editor Fredonia students returned from winter break to a slew of activities planned for their first week back on campus. Welcome Week is held each semester and hosted by Spectrum Entertainment Board. However, a shortened break allowed for less time for the typically six-day event to......
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Life & Arts

Spring theater preview Season to feature “Balm in Gilead,” “This is our Youth,” “Spring Awakening,” “Hair” and the FDE

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Reading Time: 4 minutesREBECCA HALE Reverb Editor Whether you’re a theater junkie or just a student looking for some entertainment, the Department of Theatre and Dance’s array of plays and musicals is sure to please all audiences. This semester, the theaters are already booked up between the Walter Gloor Mainstage shows “Balm in......
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Study abroad spotlight: Arts of Italy

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Reading Time: 2 minutesKRISTEN SHULTIS Staff Writer Fredonia offers many study abroad programs in different countries. Some are for specific majors. Others aren’t major specific. One of these programs comes from the Department of Visual Arts and New Media and studies Renaissance painting, sculpture and architecture. This is a course titled “Arts of......
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Meet the Deans: Givner’s interests span farther than education

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Reading Time: 3 minutesS. L. FULLER News Editor Did you know that Dr. Chris Givner, dean of the College of Education, likes hip hop dancing? Did you know that she was a bra-burning hippy in the ‘70s? Sure, it’s her job to oversee approximately 1,100 students and 29 programs, but there’s a lot......
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Life & Arts

Stonefelt recognized for contribution in music

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Reading Time: 3 minutesKORI BARKLEY Staff Writer “The more you know, the more you can do.” Karolyn Stonefelt, head of Fredonia’s percussion area, has immersed herself in many areas, both inside and outside of music, and has proven these words of hers to be true. But it is because of her work, within......
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Choreographer/Composer Concert

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Reading Time: 2 minutesKORI BARKLEY Staff Writer Thirteen Fredonia choreographers and composers showcased their abilities this past Sunday at the Choreographer/Composer Concert held in King Concert Hall. Directed by Helen Myers, director of dance at Fredonia and Rob Deemer, professor of composition, the annual showcase featured collaborative works by student choreographers and composers,......
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Life & Arts

PAC show plays at President Horvath’s house

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Reading Time: 3 minutesREBECCA HALE Assistant Reverb Editor The Performing Arts Company put on its latest show, “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,” by Alan Ball, in an interesting venue — the front living room of University President Virginia Horvath’s home. The change in traditional atmosphere proved to be a success, as all......
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