From the Desk of

FTDO Kevin

Contributor to The LeaderApril 22, 2016August 15, 2019

April 22, 2016August 15, 2019

Being adopted has always been something that I love talking to people about. Having an adopted family is awesome! Having a biological family is awesome, too! As a child, I always wondered who my real parents were. I wondered if I had any brothers or sisters. When I was......

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FTDO Colin

Contributor to The LeaderApril 17, 2016August 16, 2019

April 17, 2016August 16, 2019

I have tried to use my position at The Leader to avoid getting involved in politics or picking sides, but today I’d like to talk to you about somebody who I think is supremely qualified to be the next president of the United States: Donald J. Trump. Just kidding!......

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From the Desk of CARLY KNASZAK

Contributor to The LeaderApril 7, 2016August 16, 2019

April 7, 2016August 16, 2019

CARLY KNASZAK Reverb Co-Editor I was told recently that I do not fit any stereotype. If I was 16 years old you would’ve heard me say, “What are you talking about? I’m a rocker, emo and a punk.” Now, being 22 years old, you can see me wearing brightly......

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FTDO

Contributor to The LeaderApril 1, 2016August 15, 2019

April 1, 2016August 15, 2019

MICHELLE HALE Sports Editor Spring break: Everyone looks forward to it for the vacations, family time and March Madness (for the college basketball lovers). With March Madness in full effect, I was able to watch the tournament in a nice, sunny setting. I visited my sister down in Florida......

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FTDO Riley

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 21, 2016August 15, 2019

March 21, 2016August 15, 2019

Singing has always been an important part of my life. When I was 17, I auditioned for American Idol and got the opportunity to meet Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler. That same year, I auditioned for The Voice and got a callback; this year, too, I auditioned for......

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From the desk of: VeRONicAAAA

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 10, 2016August 16, 2019

March 10, 2016August 16, 2019

In my last “From the Desk Of” I talked about the feeling of not having anything to look forward to once May comes. It’s not stressful to have nothing to look forward to — it’s freeing. I lied. That freedom turns out to bI hate being in school, but......

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FTDO: Brooke Atkins

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 1, 2016August 16, 2019

March 1, 2016August 16, 2019

This is my first time ever writing a “From the Desk of,” so let’s see how this goes. When I was told that it was my turn and I could choose anything I wanted to write about, my mind began to wonder — how crappy this weather has been, college......

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FTDO: Alex

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 24, 2016August 16, 2019

February 24, 2016August 16, 2019

I think it’s hilarious that I am still asked to do a “From the Desk of” story. I still do not have, nor have I ever had, a desk at The Leader. My desk is assumed to be any available seat in the Leader office. In reality, my desk is......

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FTDO: Emily Wynne

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 16, 2016August 15, 2019

February 16, 2016August 15, 2019

Words are fluid. During my time at Fredonia as an English major and as Copy Editor for The Leader I’ve gained a new appreciation for words and their ability to be manipulated for specific purposes. This past semester, especially while studying Shakespeare — who invented over 1,700 words —......

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‘Partied out’: A letter to my underage self

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 10, 2016August 16, 2019

February 10, 2016August 16, 2019

From the desk of Rebecca Hale Today is my 21st birthday, a day I’ve been looking forward to for most of my life. It’s a sign of true adulthood, and more importantly, a day when I can escort myself to the liquor store. However, I don’t feel the way......

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‘Partied out’: A letter to my underage self