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In defense of Taylor Swift’s’The Life of a Showgirl’

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Reading Time: 5 minutesMIA CIECHALSKILife & Arts Editor Graphic by SAFFRON LARREA | Art Director   I’m sure we’re all aware by now that the one and only Taylor Swift released her new album on Oct. 3.  Aside from everyone else’s thoughts, I like her new album.   Now I know what you’re thinking,......
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Latinos Unidos’ Loteria helps students unwind as semester stress heightens

Abbie Miller
Reading Time: 5 minutesABBIE MILLER  Editor-in-Chief Latinos Unidos is giving burnout a run for its money.  With the semester nearing a close and finals looming on students’ minds, it seemed as though a break in studying was in desperate need amongst those attending Wednesday’s Lotería event.  Sebastian Montalban, a senior public relations and......
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PAC undertakes ‘Lord of the Flies’ as latest endeavor

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMIA CIECHALSKI  Life & Arts Editor On the weekend of April 4, Fredonia’s Performing Arts Company (PAC) added “Lord of the Flies” to their ever-growing list of productions. The production was directed by junior BFA musical theater and BS dance major Cassie Gillen and by junior BFA theatrical production and......
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From the Desk of Abigail Jacobson

Abigail Jacobson
Reading Time: 7 minutesABIGAIL JACOBSON News Editor As someone who is a very emotional and sentimental person, this article will probably be the hardest thing I have ever written. I’m sitting here, in my dorm, trying to figure out how to write this. Where do I start? Do I trauma dump? Do I......
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From the Desk of Abbie Miller

Abbie Miller
Reading Time: 6 minutesABBIE MILLER Editor-in-Chief I am graduating. I’m graduating? Wow, I am graduating.  I oscillate between these states of intense excitement, disbelief and nervousness almost every day now, but it’s finally starting to kick in.  I will end my time at this school with final projects that will be the direct......
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Latinos Unidos showcases Carnival event after unexpected delays

Abigail Jacobson
Reading Time: 2 minutesABIGAIL JACOBSON News Editor After unexpected delays, Latinos Unidos’ Carnival is set to electrify Dods Grove with Latin food and live music. Latinos Unidos (LU) hosts their Carnival event every year, usually during Multicultural Weekend in March. Carnival typically occurs alongside events by groups within the Intercultural Center.  However, “This......
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PAC keeps students ‘Company’ with recent musical performances

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMIA CIECHALSKI  Life & Arts Editor  As the semester begins to wrap up, it seems we all could use a little company.  That’s exactly what Fredonia’s Performing Arts Company (PAC) had in mind as they recently performed a musical of the same name. “Company,” performed on April 11-12 in the......
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 [SATIRE] Theater kids are taking over Fredonia

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Reading Time: 2 minutesMIA CIECHALSKI  Life & Arts Editor  It’s official: Theater kids are taking over SUNY Fredonia.  There is no reason to panic, though, because I’m here to tell you what to be on the lookout for and how to avoid them.  It’s no secret that Fredonia is known for its performing......
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TADA transforms Shakespearean play into a modern classic with “Twelfth Night” performance

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMIA CIECHALSKI  Life & Arts Editor  The Theater Department added modern flair to traditional Shakespeare with its recent rendition of “Twelfth Night.” Directed by Professor Paul Mockovak, the play represents the Theater Department’s second production of the spring semester. Shakespeare is well-known in the English language and theater world, so......

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