Education

‘Back to our roots’ Orchesis to present Spring performance

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 10, 2016

March 10, 2016

AMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb Editor On March 12, in the dance studio in Dods Hall, Orchesis will be presenting its 2016 Spring performance. This year’s performance will be particularly interesting, as it will feature eight different pieces choreographed by students as well as an intermission during which other......

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‘Go tear some shit up’ Charlene Carruthers talks Beyoncé and oppression of minorities

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

JORDAN PATTERSON Staff Writer A mix of students and faculty filled up Rosch Recital Hall right before 6:30 p.m. last Wednesday. Organizer and member of the Black Youth Project, Charlene Carruthers, was in the building. Everyone in attendance came to witness her presentation on student activism, titled “But no......

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Web Exclusive: Twelve fire alarms in two months from food and malfunctions

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

CHARLES PRITCHARD Staff Writer At approximately 3 a.m., students living in the Andrews Complex on Feb. 21 were rudely awakened to the noise of the fire alarm going off. Half-dressed students carrying blankets and bags under their eyes poured out of Hendrix, Hemingway, Schulz and Igoe Hall while the......

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Education and expression through spoken word: Button Poetry aims to popularize slam poetry

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

AMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb Editor Words are pretty incredible on their own, but add in the intense and emotional tones that characterize slam poetry, said words become something new entirely. Button Poetry, a Minnesota-based organization, is dedicated to bringing slam poetry to the forefront. The organization takes poets from......

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A choir, two choruses and an orchestra ‘St. Matthew Passion’ to fill King Concert Hall

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 3, 2016

March 3, 2016

EMMA SCHAIBLE Special to The Leader On March 9, the School of Music at Fredonia will work with locally talented music ensembles to showcase the “St. Matthew Passion.” Dr. Gerald Gray, who is the director of choral activities, will be conducting. “St. Matthew Passion” is an emotionally involved......

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A sneak peak of ‘St. Matthew Passion’ in Rosch School of Music hosts sixth Intercollegiate Choral Festival

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 24, 2016August 15, 2019

February 24, 2016August 15, 2019

EMMA SCHAIBLE Special to The Leader Three conductors, two schools and one theater. The talent in Rosch Recital Hall was overflowing with the many sounds of collegiate choir students. On the sunny afternoon of Feb. 20, the Sixth Annual Intercollegiate Choral Festival was hosted by the Fredonia School of......

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Scaring away the cold Peaceful, comforting horror films for everyone

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 24, 2016

February 24, 2016

RIANNA SEELIG Staff Writer Looking for a peaceful, comforting activity to partake in while you’re holed up in your house, hiding from the cold? How about something soothing that compliments your cuddling and cocoa? Perfect! A gory horror movie should hit the spot. Most people are familiar with......

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Fresh for success Details leaked in the Re-Imagining program

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 24, 2016

February 24, 2016

G. EMMO Staff Lampoonist Last week, The Leader reported that Fredonia was to be one of 44 public universities across the country to participate in the Re-Imagining the First Year of College program, brought in part by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Some details of that program have......

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Minimum wage increases, and will keep increasing Work Study students to get $15 an hour by 2021

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2016

February 18, 2016

CONNOR HOFFMAN Staff Writer It looks like SUNY has beaten Sen. Bernie Sanders to the punch, and the SUNY Board of Trustees passed a resolution calling to raise wages for SUNY employees. This resolution took effect on January 28, and resulted in the first of many wage increases......

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Schumer introduces #InTheRed: Senator launches campaign to make college more affordable

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2016

February 18, 2016

CHARLES PRITCHARD Staff Writer The burden of student debt is one of the biggest issues faced by Americans today. Across New York State, the average student graduates almost $28,000 in debt, while the nationwide total has passed 1 trillion dollars. However, New York’s own Sen. Charles E. Schumer......

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‘Back to our roots’ Orchesis to present Spring performance

‘Go tear some shit up’ Charlene Carruthers talks Beyoncé and oppression of minorities

Web Exclusive: Twelve fire alarms in two months from food and malfunctions

Education and expression through spoken word: Button Poetry aims to popularize slam poetry

A choir, two choruses and an orchestra ‘St. Matthew Passion’ to fill King Concert Hall

A sneak peak of ‘St. Matthew Passion’ in Rosch School of Music hosts sixth Intercollegiate Choral Festival

Scaring away the cold Peaceful, comforting horror films for everyone

Fresh for success Details leaked in the Re-Imagining program

Minimum wage increases, and will keep increasing Work Study students to get $15 an hour by 2021

Schumer introduces #InTheRed: Senator launches campaign to make college more affordable