Environment
Fredonia’s first Civic Engagement Night
Reading Time: 3 minutesALISA OPPENHEIMER Special to The Leader SUNY Fredonia is putting in the extra effort this year to get students involved with off-campus issues, like climate change and public health. Fredonia’s first ever Civic Engagement Night took place last Thursday evening, Feb. 20, in the Williams Center, Multi-Purpose Room. The tabling......
From the desk of Christie Fils-Aimé, Business Manager
Reading Time: 2 minutesLife is short. Life is long. This might sound contradicting, but it is true. Time flies when you’re having fun. Time drags when you’re bored. This ideology made me realize that I either go for things in life or let the opportunity pass. Last J-Term, I had the chance to......
Folks, can we stop jumping in the leaf mass graves?
Reading Time: 2 minutesCOREY DALE-MILLER Terrifying Guest Scallywag I know, folks. It’s fall. You want to have some fun. And what could possibly be more enthralling than jumping into a pile of leaves? Halloween is coming up, and you might think that it is time to get into the holiday spirit. But I’m......
When science becomes more important than a strike
Reading Time: 2 minutesANNA GAGLIANO Special to The Leader Last Friday, a Climate Teach-In was held by the Climate Education Initiative, or CEI, at Fredonia and led by their representative Julia Wilson. On this same day, millions of students all over the world participated in the Global Climate Strike. Students, faculty, and even......
What’s that, Fredonia? What do YOU think of the burning of the Amazon rainforest?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJOSEPH MARCINIAK Scallion Editor George Greenback, junior hiding with a lampshade over your head major “I can’t really worry too much. I bought some Crayola crayons the other week. Did you know they plant a tree every time you buy one of their products? I mean c’mon, that’s self......
2019’s Recipients of The President’s Awards for Excellence: Michael Igoe and Carmen Rivera
Reading Time: 3 minutesALISA OPPENHEIMER Special to The Leader Michael Igoe, assistant professor of Communication and Carmen Rivera, associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, are being recognized for their charismatic efforts they have put into the campus and surrounding community. Through demonstrating a distinct willingness to make an......
Notre Dame burns, Fredonia reacts
Reading Time: 3 minutesHOPE WINTER Special to The Leader Last Monday, tragedy struck a piece of history as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris went up in flames. The world recognizable medieval wooden roof caught fire after what is speculated to be an accident during renovations to the roof and spire. According......
Writers @ Work visiting guest: L.A. Times journalist and Fredonia alumnus Scott Martelle
Reading Time: 3 minutesERIKETA COST Assistant Life & Arts Editor My Skype interview with Scott Martelle from the control room on the third floor of McEwen felt like a flashback for him. The L.A. Times journalist and I made small talk about the radio news and podcasting class I was headed to......
Open your mind to Fredonia’s new yoga club
Reading Time: 2 minutesJESSICA MEDITZ Special to The Leader As the work and stress of the mid-semester arise, students might find themselves in a tough place mentally or emotionally. Fredonia’s new Yoga Club may be the way to fix that — according to its president. Kiera DeCotes, a senior music technology major,......