Holiday

Holiday traditions: a juxtaposition of cultures

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 1, 2015

December 1, 2015

AMBER MATTICE Staff Writer Holidays are an integral aspect of culture, and, because of this, it is important to recognize that the celebration of certain holidays differs from one culture to another. Christmas in particular is celebrated differently by almost every family both in the United States and across the......

Life & Arts

You better watch out ‘Krampus’ is coming to town

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 1, 2015

December 1, 2015

CARLY KNASZAK Assistant Reverb Editor “He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows when you’ve been bad or good.” Everyone knows the classic Christmas song, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” But what happens when Santa sees children being bad? He sends Krampus, of......

Opinion

Editorial: Black Friday, not Thursday

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 1, 2015

December 1, 2015

Black Friday, while ridiculous and chaotic, is an accepted tradition. Savvy shoppers have the opportunity to get first dibs on great deals, which is especially handy to gear up for Christmas. Black Friday is a day that people can choose to participate in, or graciously bow out of. But nowadays,......

Scallion

Horoscopes

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 23, 2015August 15, 2019

November 23, 2015August 15, 2019

MISSY FEOLA Staff Lampoonist Capricorn Feeling extra salty today? The Starbucks cups got you all riled up? Go find some sugar and sprinkle it all over yourself to counteract your salty ways. Then, put some in your coffee and shut up. Aquarius No one likes to be......

Life & Arts

A sure classic EA Games releases ‘Star Wars Battlefront’

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 17, 2015

November 17, 2015

RIANNA SEELIG Staff Writer Star Wars fans are in for an exciting holiday season. Not only does the new Star Wars film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” debut in theaters this upcoming December, but “Star Wars Battlefront,” the newest game in the popular franchise, hit shelves Nov. 17.......

Life & Arts

Dracula conducts a concert College Symphony Orchestra’s Halloween event

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 3, 2015

November 3, 2015

AMBER MATTICE Staff Writer On an eerie Halloween night, the College Symphony Orchestra caused the dead to rise — quite literally. Upon walking into the concert hall, guests were met by a coffin surrounded by students dressed for a funeral. There were people lying on the ground, covered in......

Scallion

Actually scary Halloween costumes

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 27, 2015

October 27, 2015

EMMO Staff Lampoonist Every year it seems Halloween is a competition to one-up each other with funny, quirky, clever and over-the-top costumes. The TV/movie character, pop culture reference, meme and pun costume — like Taco Belle, Spice Girls, etc. — have become commonplace. It’s truly incredible how the concept......

Life & Arts

Cleveland Jazz Orchestra to open the DFT Communication Pop Series

Contributor to The LeaderSeptember 25, 2015

September 25, 2015

CARLY KNASZAK Assistant Reverb Editor The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra will make its Fredonia debut with “An Evening of Ella and Ellington” this Saturday opening for the DFT Communication Pops Series. The performance will pay tribute to jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. The jazz orchestra is led......

News

New policy to change child-centric events NYSSMA music camp, little siblings weekend amongst affected events

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2015August 15, 2019

February 18, 2015August 15, 2019

MEGHAN GUATTERY Assistant News Editor Changes are coming to Fredonia in the upcoming Fall semester that will affect many clubs and annual Fredonia-affiliated activities that work with minors. The Fredonia Child Protection Policy (CPP), while currently a working draft, is a 24-page document that covers the ins and outs of......

Life & Arts

How To Kick Ass On Singles Awareness Day/Weekend

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 11, 2015

February 11, 2015

NAOMI LYNCH Special to The Leader Valentine’s Day is the most overrated commercial holiday ever. I’m pretty sure that St. Valentine was the bee’s knees, but a lot of people use this holiday to shower “loved ones” with gifts that they could give them on any other day of the......

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Holiday traditions: a juxtaposition of cultures

You better watch out ‘Krampus’ is coming to town

Editorial: Black Friday, not Thursday

Horoscopes

A sure classic EA Games releases ‘Star Wars Battlefront’

Dracula conducts a concert College Symphony Orchestra’s Halloween event

Actually scary Halloween costumes

Cleveland Jazz Orchestra to open the DFT Communication Pop Series

New policy to change child-centric events NYSSMA music camp, little siblings weekend amongst affected events

How To Kick Ass On Singles Awareness Day/Weekend