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Breaking Stereotypes National Beat Poetry Festival begins this week

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCHARLES PRITCHARD Staff Writer   What comes to mind with the phrase “Beat poetry?” More likely than not, the first thing one might imagine is “Beatnik;” someone with a black turtleneck and bad facial hair, snapping their fingers while stringing together words he or she think makes him or her......
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Professor involved in debate over literary scandal

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Reading Time: 3 minutesRIANNA SEELIG Special to The Leader   Cultural appropriation is not a new phenomenon. The sociological concept has developed for centuries, and continues to influence and negatively impact various cultures. For those who do not know, cultural appropriation occurs when an individual attempts to take on various elements of a......
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NASA Learning Comes to Fredonia

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Reading Time: 2 minutesSCOTT DOWNEY Special to The Leader   One may think of Fredonia as primarily an arts college. President Virginia Horvath says that Fredonia is not just an arts institution. She believes that Fredonia has had a long history of science since the 1960s. “We have many graduates that have gone......
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Sustainable fashion? Sustainability Committee to host Adam Rome

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCONNOR HOFFMAN Staff Writer   Today at 4 p.m., Fredonia will be hosting author Adam Rome in the Kelly Family Auditorium in the Science Center. This event is hosted by Fredonia’s Sustainability Committee. The speech is called, “Fashion Forward? The Environmental History of Style from Beaver Hats to iPhones.” Rome......
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Visiting Artist Program welcomes Albert Paley

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Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=3059] VERONICA PENOYER Layout Editor   This past week was important for the artists of Fredonia who welcomed metal and steel artist, Albert Paley. McEwen Hall was filled with eager students waiting to hear Paley speak of his numerous successes and to offer advice and understanding on his creative......
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An evening with Leung and De Cock Violinist and pianist provide a night of music

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Reading Time: 2 minutesRIANNA SEELIG Special to the Leader   This past Wednesday evening, Rosch Recital Hall was filled with a vast array of individuals eager to hear the critically-auded violinist and conductor David Leung and the awe-inspiring pianist Stijn De Cock. The two performed a total of four pieces: “12 Variations on......
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Blues star Tinsley Ellis headlines at Red, White and Blues Festival

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Reading Time: 2 minutes[metaslider id=3041] CARLY KNASZAK Assistant Reverb Editor   Music is a big part of Fredonia’s culture. Every weekend there are live bands playing at local bars spanning all types of genres. Last weekend was dedicated to blues music as Fredonia hosted its 20th annual Red, White and Blues Festival.  ......
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Professor of Visual Arts Wins President’s Award for Excellence

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Reading Time: 2 minutesSCOTT DOWNEY Special to the Leader                 Many students have a great deal of respect and admiration for their professors here at Fredonia. It is always nice to see one win an award for all of their hard work and dedication. Dr. Timothy Frerichs, a visual arts and new media......
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Scientist impressed with College Lodge forest

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCOLIN PERRY Staff Writer Many students know about the College Lodge, just a few miles away from campus, but most of them would never guess just how valuable the forest surrounding it is. This is what brought Joan Maloof to Fredonia last week to call for its preservation. Maloof is......

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