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Revolutionizing air craft technology: Fredonia professor approved for patent

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SETH MICHAEL MEYER Special to The Leader   Fredonia professor Junaid Ahmed Zubairi of the College of Arts and Sciences has recently been approved for a patent that will change the way researchers recover data from crashed airplanes and can also prevent airplane catastrophes. Say goodbye to multi-million dollar searches......
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The Fredonia Technology Incubator hosts award-winning artist Andrea Dezsö

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KARA CEKUTA Staff Writer   On Sept. 15, the award-winning illustrator Andrea Dezsö presented to a small audience at the Fredonia Technology Incubator, followed by her gallery opening in the Marion Art Gallery later that night. After a brief glance at her work, it is obvious that Dezsö has fully......
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‘Fred Before Bed’ up for a major award

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  MOLLY VANDENBERG Staff Writer   Fredonia is home to the student-run TV station, WNYF, that’s located in the lower level of Hendrix Hall. While working at the station offers hands-on experience for students wishing to go into broadcast news or television, the station is open to all majors. One......
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Curtain Up: A preview of the upcoming Opera House events

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MELISSA FUCHS Special to The Leader   The arts are alive and well in Fredonia both on and off campus. From the variety of arts majors to off-campus concerts at the bars downtown, it’s undeniable the role art plays in Fredonia. One art-oriented point of interest in Fredonia, often not......
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Dunkirk native, entrepreneur to be guest speaker at Commencement.

ANGELINA DOHRE Staff Writer Graduation is quickly approaching, and a decision has been made on the guest speaker for commencement. Born and raised in Dunkirk, entrepreneur and philanthropist Donato J. Tramuto was chosen by President Virginia Horvath to give this year’s keynote address. Tramuto found out about his role as......
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Sigma Tau Delta installs mini libraries across campus

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  ZOE KIRIAZIS Staff Writer   Reading, whether it’s for a class or for leisure, has no limits. Anyone can pick up a book in any genre of their choosing and start reading. To promote reading and literacy Sigma Tau Delta, the English Department’s honor society, installed two miniature libraries......
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Iraqi filmmaker displays war documentary “Homeland: Iraq Year Zero” to students

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  ANGELINA DOHRE Staff Writer   In February 2002, just one year before the U.S. invaded Iraq, filmmaker Abbas Fahdel departed from France to return to his home in Iraq. There, he filmed everyday life as his country was preparing for war. This past week on April 4 and 5,......
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Chatley recognized for domestic violence awareness efforts

AVRIL KING Social Media Asst.   According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, around 20 people are abused physically by their romantic partner in the United States every minute. That’s more than 10 million individuals every year. Yet, many people believe that it will never happen to them and......
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Cancelled Callaway masterclass back on

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ZOE KIRIAZIS Staff Writer   Once upon a January, Liz Callaway, a veteran Broadway actress, was scheduled to conduct a vocal masterclass composed by School of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance students. However, after an unexpected snowstorm, her initial appearance was cancelled. The masterclass has been rescheduled and......

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