[OPINION] SUNY budget shortfall and its effects on students
Reading Time: 4 minutesAfter years of reduced funding, campuses like Fredonia, Buffalo State, Potsdam and Geneseo have fallen into multi-million-dollar deficits. ...
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[SATIRE] An exclusive (non-) interview with SUNY chancellor
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the leader of the SUNY system, King oversees 64 caampuses, hundreds of thousands of students and countless initiatives aimed at improving higher education across the state. He is a former U.S. Secretary of Education, a respected policymaker and a nationally recognized advocate for educational equity...
In defense of frats: The unsung heroes of Fredonia
Reading Time: 3 minutesMEGAN KIDBY Scallion Editor and Oozma Kappa Brother Megan Kidby cosplays as Steve Irwin to examine the wild terrain of frats. Graphic by LILIAN HOLMAN | Staff Artist Let us take a moment from our day — perhaps while nursing a Blue Light and blasting “FE!N” on a cracked Bluetooth......
Lovercolumn: The Reality of Love
Reading Time: 5 minutesTHE QUARTERBACK Executive Producer of Lovercall THE MUSICIAN Lovercall Producer RADIO REBEL Lovercall Producer Hello! We are The Quarterback, The Musician and Radio Rebel: producers and hosts of the radio show Lovercall, right here at Fredonia. Lovercall is an anonymous late-night talk show about love, relationships and more. Students who......
Student loans going to collections and former representative going to prison: The latest in Washington
Reading Time: 3 minutesALEX BUCKNAM Asst. News Editor In the past two weeks, major developments in Washington include the resumption of sending borrowers who have defaulted on their student loans to collections, and former U.S. Republican Representative George Santos being sentenced to more than seven years in prison. On April 21, the Department......
TADA gives a behind-the-scenes look at backstage elements of a production
Reading Time: 3 minutesMIA CIECHALSKI Life & Arts Editor Design Elements from the TADA production of Book Women Photo by DREW PALUCH | Photo Editor Until April 17, students are receiving a sneak peek at the behind-the-scenes elements of the university’s biggest productions. Through their newest exhibit, the Emmitt Christian Gallery is giving......
[SATIRE/NEWS] Police Notters
Reading Time: 2 minutesUNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT SUNY Fredonia The Police Notters, run and shared with The Leader by the University Police Department (UPD), aims to provide information to students, faculty and the community at and around SUNY Fredonia. All information provided is not true and is satire. The Police Notters will not continue......
Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. David Starrett abruptly leaves administration position
Reading Time: 3 minutesDAN QUAGLIANA Managing Editor On March 1, SUNY Fredonia’s faculty and staff members were sent an email from President Kolison that detailed how Dr. David Starrett had left his position as Fredonia’s executive vice president and provost. “Due to an administrative transition, I am writing to inform you of a......
[SATIRE] National Guard seen drinking in Delta Chi’s basement amidst rumors of FredFest collab
Reading Time: 2 minutesMORGAN BROWN Asst. Business Manager After rumors of Fredonia’s mayor calling in the National Guard to prevent more violence at this year’s upcoming FredFest, some students are in disbelief at their recent behavior. Following an advertised “Bunker” event, multiple sources claimed to have seen uniformed soldiers mingling with Fredonia’s very......
Cheer team looks to shine in Daytona Beach
Reading Time: 5 minutesMATT VOLZ Sports Editor Images from the 2024 NCA Nationals competition in Daytona Beach, Fla. All images courtesy of JULIE TROCHE | Special to The Leader Many athletes face the pressure of stepping out under the bright lights to perform in front of a screaming crowd, knowing that they’ve got......