Education

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

Contributor to The LeaderApril 4, 2018

April 4, 2018

STEPHEN 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......

News

Fredonia Central School district debates over school resource officer

Contributor to The LeaderApril 2, 2018

April 2, 2018

Molly 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.......

Sports

How we became the Fredonia Blue Devils

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 28, 2018

March 28, 2018

MOLLY VANDENBERG Staff Writer Fredonia’s athletic department is referred to as the Fredonia Blue Devils, but how did this nickname actually come to be? A lot of this information came to light during the school’s 175th anniversary celebration back in 2001. Joanne Schweik, a past archivist at the Reed......

Opinion

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

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 28, 2018September 2, 2019

March 28, 2018September 2, 2019

QUINTIN 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......

Scallion

Betsy DeVos is unconvinced that children exist

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 28, 2018

March 28, 2018

JACLYN SPIEZIA Staff Scallywag Betsy DeVos is in disagreeance with the rest of society about the existence of children. The controversy started when DeVos was asked about her future plans as secretary of education. When she responded, Betsy DeVos at first seemed confused, almost as if she had forgotten......

Life & Arts

Sigma Tau Delta: Linking education with community

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 28, 2018August 16, 2019

March 28, 2018August 16, 2019

MOLLY 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......

Life & Arts

Delta Phi Epsilon continues the fight against eating disorders

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 3, 2018August 16, 2019

March 3, 2018August 16, 2019

STEPHEN 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......

News

School shooting sparks discussion of campus safety measures

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 3, 2018

March 3, 2018

SETH 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......

Sports

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

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 21, 2018

February 21, 2018

JORDAN 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......

Life & Arts

Famous Grammy Award winner Leo Brouwer surprises Fredonia

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 21, 2018August 15, 2019

February 21, 2018August 15, 2019

STEPHEN SACCO Special to the Leader Leo Brouwer, Grammy Award winner specializing in classical guitar and composition, hasn’t been to America in 30 years. Fredonia was his first visit. He arrived in Fredonia on Feb. 13 and resided until Feb. 14 for events hosted by Ethos New Music Society......

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

Fredonia Central School district debates over school resource officer

How we became the Fredonia Blue Devils

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

Betsy DeVos is unconvinced that children exist

Sigma Tau Delta: Linking education with community

Delta Phi Epsilon continues the fight against eating disorders

School shooting sparks discussion of campus safety measures

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

Famous Grammy Award winner Leo Brouwer surprises Fredonia