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Black Lives Matter: How Fredonia students made it more than a hashtag

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Reading Time: 4 minutesJESSICA MEDITZ– Editor in Chief HAWA TEJAN-COLE– Special to The Leader Chants of “What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!” echoed through downtown Fredonia on Saturday afternoon. The voices were those of over 150 Fredonia students coming together to stand in solidarity with Black students at......
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[SATIRE] Top five criminal activities available to you this fall

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Reading Time: 3 minutesTHALIA MAGISTRO Staff Scallywag Sometimes the desperate need to commit heinous crimes on campus comes to you. I get it. Filthy criminals like you don’t stop, and why should you? That’s why I’ve compiled a list, in no particular order, of the top five ways you can get put in......
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[OPINION] “Positive”

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Reading Time: 4 minutesALYSSA BUMPLife & Arts Editor “Positive” A one-word Snapchat. In my head I wondered, “Positive? What’s that even supposed to mean?” I would say that is a pretty inconsiderate way of telling someone that you have COVID-19, but maybe that’s just my personal opinion.  I sit in my dorm room......
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We want YOU to vote in the 2020 election

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Reading Time: 3 minutesCHLOE KOWALYK Special to The Leader Nov. 3 marks the date of the 2020 U.S. general election, and students need to vote now more than ever.  SUNY Fredonia has fully equipped its students to get involved and informed.   Fredonia’s own American Democracy Project, chaired by Dr. Angela McGowan-Kirsch, aims to......
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The dark side of America: Israel Ortiz’s speech for justice and equality

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Reading Time: 6 minutesALYSSA BUMP Assistant Life & Arts Editor  ANALYSIS Israel Ortiz, a Fredonia student, is continuing to advocate for Black Lives Matter through his empowering words and actions. Despite the fact that Black Lives Matter is no longer trending on social media, Ortiz understands that this movement is not over.  In......
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Fredonia students protest against police brutality

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Reading Time: 5 minutesKATIE LENDA Staff Writer Thousands of college-aged students have been participating in protests nationwide, seeking justice for racial inequality and police reform.  Several Fredonia students are among these protestors and have shared their personal experiences at different protests across the state.  Some of these students include senior Anaiya Smith and......

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