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Fredonia Radio Systems prepares annual Rock ‘N’ Skate event

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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

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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......
Life & Arts

The “Mom-ager” of Beach Tower

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HUNTER HALTERMAN Staff Writer  “You can’t underestimate the power of a local music scene,” says Connor Bessey-Nolan, manager of Beach Tower. Fredonia’s music scene in particular is one that produces many different bands. The people behind those bands, though, often get overlooked.  Beach Tower, an indie/rock band of current and......
Life & Arts

Fredonia alumnus spotlight: ‘The Merch Gremlin’

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DOMINICK CORSI Staff Writer Friendly, passionate, enthusiastic, inspirational, silly. The list goes on. These are just a few characteristics that Alex Erwin’s collaborators and friends would use to describe the former Fredonia Radio Systems personality. Erwin’s legacy at Fredonia Radio Systems is well-versed through his involvement in a plethora of......
Life & Arts

Battle of the New Bands brings another three acts into the music scene 

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ELENA FITZGERALD Special to The Leader The Music Industry Club is back at it with another Battle of the New Bands.  This event exists as a tradition that has brought many bands together that are now integral to the Buffalo music scene.  The event was planned mainly by Ahmani McKoy,......
Life & Arts

Cornflake Car: A student thriving in the music industry

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NYELA RENNIE Special to The Leader Asia Toyryla is making waves in the national and international music scenes from the little Western New York town of Fredonia. Toyryla is a student here at SUNY Fredonia. She is currently majoring in music industry and minoring in economics. Her artist name is......
Life & Arts

The Local Lo-Down’s Beachfest brings sunshine amidst snowstorm

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ISABELLA INZINNA Staff Writer The weather might be cold and windy, but that didn’t stop the Local Lo-Down from picking a beach theme for their last concert of the semester. Nov. 11’s Beachfest was the last concert of the Fall 2023 semester hosted by The Local Lo-Down.  Many students were......

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