Events

Dr. Yohuru Williams presents “Simply because people refuse to see me: The Black Lives Matter movement in historical context”

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

CHLOE KOWALYK Staff Writer Approximately 80 years ago, thousands of Black Americans began the organized effort to gain equal rights under the law. No more than a decade later, the civil rights movement began after Rosa Parks boycotted public transportation. Today, millions of Americans have joined the Black Lives Matter......

Life & Arts

Chautauqua County Rural Ministry is here to help for the holidays

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 6, 2020December 6, 2020

December 6, 2020December 6, 2020

CHRISTINE WHITECAR Special to The Leader As many families find themselves more in need than ever this holiday season, the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry has stepped up to help. This year, the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry is hosting a family sponsorship program which allows members of the community to donate......

Life & Arts

“Your Vote Matters!” virtual event

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 16, 2020October 16, 2020

October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

ALYSSA BUMP Life & Arts Editor The upcoming 2020 presidential election is less than a month away. With tensions high and political polarization across the nation, there is no doubt that this election’s results will have a huge impact on the American people. With that being said, the importance of......

Life & Arts

Closing Black History Month: Thank you BSU

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 23, 2020March 22, 2020

March 23, 2020March 22, 2020

ALYSSA BUMP Special to The Leader February may only have been 29 days, but Fredonia’s Black Student Union made each one count. February is Black History Month, a month that celebrates and remembers people of African descent. This month reminds people to dig deeper, celebrate their race and remember the......

Life & Arts

Fredonia Spectrum’s David Dobrik appearance to be cancelled

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 16, 2020March 16, 2020

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

JESSICA MEDITZ Life & Arts Editor Following the various health and safety precautions put in place by New York State, SUNY Fredonia has decided to cancel all shows in Rockefeller Arts Center for the remainder of the semester. This includes the David Dobrik show. “All remaining ticketed performances for the......

Life & Arts

So, what about David Dobrik?

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 15, 2020March 16, 2020

March 15, 2020March 16, 2020

JESSICA MEDITZ Life & Arts Editor [UPDATE 5:06 p.m., 3/16/2020: David Dobrik’s show has been cancelled.] Based upon Fredonia’s current state of confusion surrounding the recent coronavirus outbreak, a lot of unanswered questions are circulating regarding several aspects of campus life. One specifically poses the question about the status of......

News

Role of journalism in advocacy speaker to address Fredonia campus

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 11, 2020March 10, 2020

March 11, 2020March 10, 2020

CASEY HUBER Special to The Leader Mustafa Mohammad Hasan, a journalist advocacy speaker, is coming to Fredonia. Hasan will be speaking about his journalism experience from working with youth movements and the Iraqi people. His primary newspapers are Al Aalem news and Al Jadeed news, both based out of Iraq......

Life & Arts

Sigma Tau Delta to present Open Mic Night at Literacy Volunteers Bookstore

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 10, 2020March 10, 2020

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

KATIE LENDA Special to The Leader Sigma Tau Delta, Fredonia’s English Honor Society, is set to host an Open Mic Night on Wednesday, March 11 from 7:30-9 p.m. The event will be a night filled with creativity where students will be able to read their personal work, or some of......

Life & Arts

Tooth presents ‘LISTEN TO TOOTH’ album release show at Valentine’s Place

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 5, 2020March 4, 2020

March 5, 2020March 4, 2020

BRENTON NEWCOMB Staff Writer On Friday, Feb. 28, the local band, Tooth, had its album release performance for their new ambitious record, “LISTEN TO TOOTH.” The show took place at Valentine’s Place in downtown Fredonia and featured supporting act Cheap Peach, a punk rock group that is also from Fredonia.......

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Writers @ Work invites Fredonia alumnus Josh Schneider to discuss workplace success

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 3, 2020March 3, 2020

March 3, 2020March 3, 2020

KATIE LENDA Special to The Leader Fredonia alumnus, Josh Schneider, will be paying a visit to his alma mater from March 4-6. Schneider’s residency will consist of four different events, sponsored by Fredonia’s School of Business and Writers @ Work. In 2009, Schneider graduated from Fredonia with a bachelor’s degree......

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Dr. Yohuru Williams presents “Simply because people refuse to see me: The Black Lives Matter movement in historical context”

Chautauqua County Rural Ministry is here to help for the holidays

“Your Vote Matters!” virtual event

Closing Black History Month: Thank you BSU

Fredonia Spectrum’s David Dobrik appearance to be cancelled

So, what about David Dobrik?

Tooth presents ‘LISTEN TO TOOTH’ album release show at Valentine’s Place