March 7, 2026
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The Leader

Education

Sports

‘Around the World for Yeardley’ continues to raise awareness on Fredonia’s campus

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Reading Time: 3 minutesAVRIL KING Social Media Manager and Assistant Sports Editor   For the second year in a row, Fredonia will be participating in an awareness walk for domestic violence. “Around the World for Yeardley” is an event recognized by all SUNY schools, this year on Wednesday, April 18 from 11 a.m.......
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Life & Arts

Spring has sprung in Fredonia: Performing Arts Company presents “Spring Awakening”

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Reading Time: 3 minutesSTEPHEN SACCO Special to the leader   Easter has passed, and spring has arrived. It’s only fitting that the not-so-traditional Broadway hit musical “Spring Awakening” take Fredonia’s stage this month, put on by the Performing Arts Company (PAC). The musical touches on many raw, difficult topics. Dr. Jessica Hillman-McCord, from......
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News

Fredonia Central School district debates over school resource officer

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Reading Time: 2 minutesMolly VandenBerg Staff Writer   There has been ongoing controversy recently involving the absence of a school resource officer at the Fredonia Central School District. An SRO is a law enforcement officer who is sent by a police department or agency to work in collaboration with one or more schools.......
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Opinion

The NBA should allow players to join after high school, players should be able to go back to college if they go undrafted

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Reading Time: 4 minutesQUINTIN JAMES Assistant Sports Editor   The past few years in college sports, athletes and schools have gotten in some trouble over student athletes receiving improper benefits. The NCAA rules state that student athletes cannot make money off of their own likeness nor can they receive money from boosters and......
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Life & Arts

Sigma Tau Delta: Linking education with community

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Reading Time: 2 minutesMOLLY VANDENBERG Staff Writer   On March 30, Sigma Tau Delta hosted an open mic night at the 21 East Bookstore in Dunkirk. The bookstore is almost hidden in a brick building on East Second Street. However, once inside, you’ll notice the store is open and inviting with comfy chairs......
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Life & Arts

Delta Phi Epsilon continues the fight against eating disorders

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Reading Time: 2 minutesSTEPHEN SACCO Special to the Leader   The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, better known as ANAD, brings awareness to eating disorders. From Feb. 26 to March 2, SUNY Fredonia’s Delta Phi Epsilon (DPhiE) will be hosting a whole week of events to bring that awareness to......
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News

School shooting sparks discussion of campus safety measures

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Reading Time: 4 minutesSETH MICHAEL MEYER Assistant News Editor   JOSH RANNEY Special to The Leader   Two weeks ago in Parkland, Fla., Nikolas Cruz, 19, walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and opened fire with his AR-15, killing 17 students, teachers and faculty members. Cruz, luring people into the hallways by......
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Sports

Buffalo State saves their playoff hopes, ends the Blue Devils’

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Reading Time: 2 minutesJORDAN PURVIS Special to The Leader   The women’s basketball team fell 74-60 to Buffalo State on Saturday. The Bengals’ victory secured their first postseason berth since 2015. Leading up to the game on Saturday, both teams were in a tie for the sixth and final SUNYAC playoff spot. Coach......
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