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Call for submissions for the 2nd annual Art of Science Exhibition

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Reading Time: 2 minutesOLIVIA CONNOR   I often get funny looks when I tell people that I am a biology and art dual major, as if the two subjects are so drastically different that they couldn’t imagine anyone enjoying both. However, in the past year, I have been invited to participate in an......
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Alumnus Michelle Whittaker discusses debut poetry book

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Reading Time: 2 minutesELYSE GRIECO Life & Arts Editor   The Mary Louise White Visiting Writers Series welcomes visiting poet and alumna Michelle Whittaker to campus from April 9-10. Whittaker, who graduated in 2001, is a West Indian-American writer, poet, teacher and pianist. Her passion for writing started at a young age —......
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Faculty exhibition raises questions and curiousity

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Reading Time: 2 minutesBRENTON NEWCOMB Special to The Leader   On Friday, March 22, the Department of Visual Arts and New Media Faculty held their artist reception. This exhibition features an eclectic mix of drawings, paintings, digital animations, sculpture and performance art created by current Visual Arts and New Media faculty members. Many......
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Fredonia calls on Governor Cuomo to address disproportionate state funding

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Reading Time: 3 minutesJOSH RANNEY News Editor   The Student Association is joining other Fredonia governing bodies in standing up to New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to push him to close the TAP Gap. SA is looking to make this statement regarding state funding for public universities following the University Faculty Senate,......
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Annual Relay for Life captures emotion and hope among faculty, students and community members

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Reading Time: 2 minutesSANDRENE HAMILTON Special to The Leader   Relay for Life took place this past Saturday, March 23, in Steele Hall. With the help of Fredonia students and the community, $14,685.20 was raised for the American Cancer Society. Professor Michael Igoe, a guest speaker at the event, said that it was......
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University Senate debates faith in campus leadership

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Reading Time: 4 minutesJOSH RANNEY News Editor   It is perhaps the worst kept secret that Fredonia has been navigating difficult waters for some time. Now, the confidence of the university faculty in President Virginia Horvath has been called into question. On March 4, the University Senate discussed a potential vote of no-confidence......
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Writers @ Work visiting guest: L.A. Times journalist and Fredonia alumnus Scott Martelle

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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......
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Relay for Life carnival theme brings bright colors, hopes for a bright future

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Reading Time: 2 minutesSANDRENE HAMILTON Special to The Leader   Relay for Life is a walk to benefit the American Cancer Society. According to the Coordinator of Volunteer and Community Services, Joyce Smith, the event offers everyone in the community as well as students, staff and faculty an opportunity to participate in the......
Life & Arts

Spectrum announces comedy show to take place of spring concert

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Reading Time: 2 minutesGIOVANINA VANCHERI Staff Writer   This year, Fredonia’s annual spring concert is going to be different from those in the past. In fact, it’s not going to be a concert at all. Last week, Spectrum Entertainment Board announced that this year’s spring show is going to be a comedy act.......

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