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[SATIRE] Look out Fredonia Twitter, The Leader’s making some changes

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 31, 2021March 30, 2021

March 31, 2021March 30, 2021

MATTHEW BAUM Editor of the Scallion and MtS fanboy To say that the internet is a mixed bag would be an understatement. There are trolls and memers, there are political extremists getting into scraps with everyday citizens and most importantly, there are spheres of fandom that revolve entirely around the......

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So, you wanna get ready for “WandaVision?”

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 4, 2021March 4, 2021

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

BRIAN CECALA Staff Scallywag So you wanna get ready and watch “WandaVision” like the other hip cool guys? But you haven’t watched all the Marvel movies that lead up to it. Well, don’t worry, we here at The Scallion gotcha covered! I watched every single Marvel movie in order to......

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A review of the TV series “Bridgerton”

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 1, 2021March 1, 2021

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021

NIKKI INDELICATO Special to The Leader “Dearest reader… the time has come to talk about the show that has taken Netflix by storm.” “Bridgerton” is the show that takes place in the 19th century but brings a modern twist. The series is based on the book series written by Julia......

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Turns out, nobody liked my Super Bowl halftime show idea from last year

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

MATTHEW BAUM Assistant Scallion Editor Well, another football season has come and gone. While fans across the country cheered, families remarked about the sub-par commercials this year and Tom Brady has once again managed to make more money than I will ever have in the span of nine months. With......

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Ashley’s recs: What to read, watch and listen to over winter break

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 11, 2020December 10, 2020

December 11, 2020December 10, 2020

ASHLEY HALM Special to The Leader The dorms are slowly emptying out, classes are winding down, course evals are (not) getting completed. In no time at all you might find yourself sitting in your childhood bedroom, unsure of how to pass the time between now and the start of the......

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The double, double toil and trouble of COVID-19 has no effect on Fredonia TADA’s production of Macbeth

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 4, 2020December 4, 2020

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

CHLOE KOWALYK Staff Writer Fredonia Theatre and Dance’s production of “Macbeth” is quickly approaching. However, putting on a show during a global pandemic is not an easy task. The show is being directed by Paul Mockovak, who has an extensive background in theatre, musical theatre, concert dance and music alike. ......

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“Julie and the Phantoms” TV series review

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 16, 2020November 16, 2020

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020

NIKKI INDELICATO Special to The Leader TikTok has been a strong platform where many teens can show and share their passion for people and pop culture, including television shows. Months ago, the TV show “Criminal Minds” was taking over the app by storm. Fans were posting how much they loved......

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An album review of “Terra” by Eric Alexandrakis

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2020November 2, 2020

November 7, 2020November 2, 2020

ASHLEY HALM Special to The Leader With song titles like “Satan’s Fried Scapegoat Breakfast” and “Now Boarding: Flight EA918,” it’s clear that Eric Alexandrakis isn’t your typical singer-songwriter. Indeed, a first encounter with Alexandrakis’s particular brand of ‘60s-inspired psychedelic rock might evoke a feeling similar to getting hit in the......

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Album review: “Wired” by Jacob King

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 6, 2020November 6, 2020

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

ANNA GAGLIANO Chief Copy Editor If you’ve been feeling starved of new local music releases, it’s time you plug back in and buckle up for an entertaining ride. “Wired,” the most recent release from Fredonia musician Jacob King, is now available. The 28-minute-long album has eight songs all willing to......

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We gamers are SICK of politics in our entertainment

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 5, 2020November 5, 2020

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

BRIAN CECALA Guest Scallywag What’s up gamers! It’s me, ya boy FazeSmoothie, here back at ya for another hot take. STOP PUTTING POLITICS INTO OUR ENTERTAINMENT. Sheesh, I’m trying to relax over here. It all started when my favorite war game, Kill Gun, came out with a sequel, Kill Gun......

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[SATIRE] Look out Fredonia Twitter, The Leader’s making some changes

So, you wanna get ready for “WandaVision?”

A review of the TV series “Bridgerton”

Turns out, nobody liked my Super Bowl halftime show idea from last year

Ashley’s recs: What to read, watch and listen to over winter break

The double, double toil and trouble of COVID-19 has no effect on Fredonia TADA’s production of Macbeth

“Julie and the Phantoms” TV series review

An album review of “Terra” by Eric Alexandrakis

Album review: “Wired” by Jacob King

We gamers are SICK of politics in our entertainment