Music

[OPINION] A Playlist for Every Mood: Who runs the world?

Contributor to The LeaderApril 12, 2024April 9, 2024

April 12, 2024April 9, 2024

MARISSA BURROpinion Editor Trigger warning: Mentions of sexual harassment, sexual assault and self-harm Lately, I’ve been hearing people discuss the Bechdel Test for movies. Essentially, the test examines films to see if two female characters a) appear, b) talk to each other, and c) do so about something other than......

Life & Arts

History of the Fredonia Guitar Quartet

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 30, 2024March 26, 2024

March 30, 2024March 26, 2024

LUKE VILLAVICENCIO Asst. Life & Arts Editor With the countless student performance groups that exist here on campus, it can be easy to go through your college career and miss out on a heaping handful of them. The Fredonia Guitar Quartet (FGQ), organized by distinguished Professor James Piorkowski, is one......

HitGRL Profile

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 30, 2024March 26, 2024

March 30, 2024March 26, 2024

LEE PYE Staff Writer Jamming their way into the local music scene, HitGRL is making their way to the stage. HitGRL is a new band led by two female-presenting artists, Sarah Burke (she/her) as the lead singer-songwriter, and Kathrine Wynn (they/them) as the backup singer and cellist, The addition of......

Life & Arts

An Afternoon with the Improv Collective

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 24, 2024February 23, 2024

February 24, 2024February 23, 2024

LUKE VILLAVICENCIO Asst. Life & Arts Editor Have you ever, in a bout of boredom, started tapping a beat on your desk or humming a tune to yourself? The tune or rhythm wasn’t from anything in particular, just the ramblings of your inner mind, waiting for something or someone in......

News

SUNY Fredonia alumni achieves GRAMMY status

Abigail JacobsonFebruary 21, 2024February 20, 2024

February 21, 2024February 20, 2024

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Life & Arts

Ryan Terry: A jack of all trades

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

LEE PYE Staff Writer When it comes to the Fredonia music scene, Ryan Terry is the jack of all trades. Terry is in his fifth and final year at Fredonia as a music composition major with a concentration in string instruments. He has multiple tricks up his sleeve as a......

Life & Arts

Fredonia Radio Systems prepares annual Rock ‘N’ Skate event

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 20, 2024February 18, 2024

February 20, 2024February 18, 2024

ISABELLA INZINNA Staff Writer Get ready to travel back to the ‘80s this weekend with Fredonia Radio Systems (FRS). On Friday, Feb. 23, the campus radio station will be holding their annual Rock ‘N’ Skate event, and this year, it’s ‘80s-themed. The event will be held at the Steele Hall......

Opinion

[OPINION] A Playlist for Every Mood: Valentine’s Day special

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 14, 2024February 14, 2024

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

MARISSA BURR Opinion Editor Since its declaration of a holiday dedicated to love in the 1300s, Valentine’s Day has been the best advertisement for hearts, flowers, candy and cards there ever was. This holiday brings to light all sorts of traditions for couples and singles alike, and allows for celebrations......

Opinion

[Opinion] Rosch Wrapped 2023

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 10, 2023December 6, 2023

December 10, 2023December 6, 2023

LUKE VILLAVICENCIO Special to The Leader Here we are, another semester nearly finished. While I’d love nothing more than to move on to the potentially restful break, I figured it would be nice to take a second to reminisce about this concert-filled fall. After seeing everyone and their mother’s dog’s......

Opinion

[OPINION] A Playlist For Every Mood: Telling a story with a song

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 10, 2023December 8, 2023

December 10, 2023December 8, 2023

Graphic by John Leahy | Special to The Leader MARISSA BURR Opinion Editor If there was a way to do it safely, I know I would be reading while driving. I’ve never been able to get into audio books either, especially with stories I’m unfamiliar with. Luckily, there are a......

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[OPINION] A Playlist For Every Mood: Telling a story with a song