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FRED Fest Q&A with Dr. Herman

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Reading Time: 6 minutesJORDYN HOLKA Managing Editor Last week The Leader sat down with Dr. David Herman, vice president of Student Affairs, in search of answers to questions regarding the recent cancellation of FRED Fest. Questions were gathered from the student body at Student Association’s General Assembly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12. Jordyn......
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New policy to change child-centric events NYSSMA music camp, little siblings weekend amongst affected events

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMEGHAN GUATTERY Assistant News Editor Changes are coming to Fredonia in the upcoming Fall semester that will affect many clubs and annual Fredonia-affiliated activities that work with minors. The Fredonia Child Protection Policy (CPP), while currently a working draft, is a 24-page document that covers the ins and outs of......
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Cause and effect: milk and meat prices Multiple factors may cause change in food prices

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Reading Time: 2 minutesCHARLES PRITCHARD Staff Writer Chaos Theory is the idea that if a butterfly flaps its wings, it could potentially set in motion a chain of events that could result in a hurricane. While the prospect itself seems silly, the concept still holds up. This notion, applied to the prices of......
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The ghost of dining halls past: student petitions to reopen Erie Dining Hall

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMEGHAN GUATTERY Assistant News Editor After a year and a half of quiet murmurs and crossed fingers, conversation regarding the dormant Erie Dining Hall has sparked once again. Freshman sound recording technology major Andrew Marotta published a petition on Jan. 26 to change.org. With over 85 million users, the site......
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Saakumu Dance Troupe brings Ghanaian culture to Fredonia

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Reading Time: 3 minutesKORI BARKLEY Staff Writer In Ghana, the word “saakumu” signifies tradition. As part of the United States Black History Month celebrations, the award winning Saakumu Dance Troupe, comprised of professional musicians from all over Ghana, West Africa, has connected with audiences throughout the United States, representing one of the most......
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Debate reveals beliefs of SA executive hopefuls Dedrick, Beaudoin, Phillips and Colvin discuss views of SA

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Reading Time: 4 minutesPhoto taken by Stephanie Willis / Special to The Leader S.L. FULLER News Editor Past, present and future Student Association members were part of the audience last Thursday night to hear the 2014 SA Executive Election Debate. Presidential candidates Jefferson Dedrick, sophomore adolescent education and history double major, and Zachary......
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Dedrick and Phillips win executive election, mandatory activity fee passes

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Reading Time: 2 minutesS.L. FULLER News Editor The Student Association Executive Election results are in. With 380 total votes, Jefferson Dedrick and Alexis Phillips are the new SA president and vice president. “Dizzy,” Dedrick said on his feelings, just minutes after reading the results posted on the SA Office door Wednesday night. “[It’s]......
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Student Activity Fee in the hands of students SA faces referendum for mandatory fee

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Reading Time: 2 minutesCOURTNEE CESTA Managing Editor On Nov. 11 and 12, Fredonia will hold its mandatory referendum for the campus’ Student Activity Fee. The referendum, which is a SUNY-wide mandate, is a yes/no vote that allows students to decide whether or not to make the Student Activity Fee voluntary. It will coincide......
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