Politics

The Lampoon’s guide to a drama-free election

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 3, 2016

November 3, 2016

Reading Time: < 1 minuteALBERTO GONZALEZ Special to the Lampoon As we approach the conclusion to this lunacy-filled election cycle, it may be a good idea to look at some ways to not be a jerk in the coming days. After more than a year of living in an alternate reality, we all......

News

Exclusive: Rep. Tom Reed and John Plumb on college issues

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 3, 2016

November 3, 2016

Reading Time: 14 minutesCONNOR HOFFMAN Managing Editor Republican Rep. Tom Reed (TR) has served New York’s 23rd district in Congress since 2013. He is being challenged by Democrat John Plumb (JP) for the seat in what’s turned out to be one of the biggest toss-ups in the state. The Leader spoke with both......

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Who will win Chautauqua County?

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 3, 2016

November 3, 2016

Reading Time: 2 minutesJAMES LILLIN Staff Writer Come next week, many Fredonia students will be casting their votes for the first time in their lives, navigating the complicated web of local, state and presidential candidates that fill their ballot. On the state level, things look rather uncompetitive, with New York’s electoral votes routinely......

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Course Spotlight: Political classes center around 2016 election

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 3, 2016

November 3, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutes ANGELINA DOHRE Special to The Leader As the election draws near, two special courses are focusing their attention on politics among the student body: Presidential Campaign Communication and 2016 Election. The Presidential Campaign Communication course was created by assistant professor Angela McGowan. According to her, there were three main......

Life & Arts

The Pop Culture Lover’s Guide to the Election

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 3, 2016August 16, 2019

November 3, 2016August 16, 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutes MIRANDA OLSON and AMBER MATTICE Special to The Leader and Reverb Editor Art and politics are obviously two different fields, but they both create engagement that influences relationships, shifts boundaries and creates new ideas. With the election coming up, it’s interesting to think about how much art and politics......

Scallion

Tips for dealing with post-midterm self doubt (PMSD)

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 27, 2016

October 27, 2016

Reading Time: 2 minutesD. Zbornak Staff Lampoonist With midterm week over and out, many students are feeling the effects of crushed self-esteem and caffeine-fueled study marathons. From the freshmen all the way through to the super seniors, chances are good that the recent exams have most people questioning their majors, abilities, career goals,......

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Short film ‘Waiting at the Door’ takes Fredonia into life as a Syrian refugee

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 19, 2016

October 19, 2016

Reading Time: < 1 minute ERIYON CRUZ Special to The Leader Fredonia will be hosting Syrian-American filmmaker and director Akram Shibly tonight for a screening of his short film, “Waiting at the Door,” in McEwen G26. The focus of this film is to provide the audience some small insight into the daily life......

News

Presidential speechwriter Smith speaks on campaign history

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 13, 2016August 16, 2019

October 13, 2016August 16, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutesJAMES LILLIN Staff Writer On Wednesday, Oct. 5, Fredonia’s ALL IN Democracy Challenge Committee continued its steady march of events to drum up political involvement on campus with a lecture from Craig Smith, a former speechwriter for President Gerald Ford and consulting writer for President George H.W. Bush. All throughout......

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Ivani the Great: International politics professor receives President’s Award

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 12, 2016

October 12, 2016

Reading Time: 3 minutesJORDAN PATTERSON Assistant News Editor Late Thursday afternoon, the campus was emptying. Most professors and student had left, but Ivani Vassoler-Froelich was still there, busy as usual. Vassoler, a professor in the Politics and International Affairs Department, received the 2016 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching last spring. She will......

Opinion

Editorial: Register to vote or face the results

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 6, 2016September 2, 2019

October 6, 2016September 2, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter months of campaigning, it’s hard to believe that there’s only a little more than one month until the 2016 presidential election is behind us. This cycle has seen students across the country become some of the most outspoken participants in the American political process, but making phone calls and......

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Course Spotlight: Political classes center around 2016 election

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Short film ‘Waiting at the Door’ takes Fredonia into life as a Syrian refugee

Presidential speechwriter Smith speaks on campaign history

Ivani the Great: International politics professor receives President’s Award

Editorial: Register to vote or face the results