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Keeping dancers — and the audience — on their toes Fredonia Dance Ensemble puts on show seven months in the making

AMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb editor   The lights dimmed and soft, whimsical music filled the Marvel Theatre on the night of April 8. The audience members were immediately engrossed in the performance before them, although they had no idea what was in store. Fredonia Dance Ensemble had been preparing for......
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‘My foundation, my rock: EDP’ Many honored at Education Development Program Awards

CAMRY DEAN Special to The Leader                         Dozens of students were honored on March 15 at the 34th annual Educational Development Program (EDP) awards ceremony.             The program, which has been on SUNY campuses since the early 1960s, provides motivation, support and financial assistance to students who have the......
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Hardwork pays off Four seniors receive the Chancellor’s Award

JORDAN PATTERSON Staff Writer   Although it may seem like putting in the maximum effort in school sometimes goes unnoticed, students do receive recognition for their hard work. On Feb. 22, the 2016 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence recipients were announced. Fifteen Fredonia seniors were nominated but only four seniors......
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‘A rollercoaster of emotions’ Opera Scenes promises to take audiences for a ride

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  LERON WELLINGTON Special to the Leader   While opera may not be for everyone, a whole new dynamic is added when it’s being performed by Fredonia students. The Student Opera Theatre Association (SOTA) will be performing its annual Opera Scenes, which will feature three operas that range in style......
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The rule is there are no rules — except innovation and style Fredonia Dance Ensemble to have theme-less show

AMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb Editor   With pieces varying from classical ballet to comical theater, this year’s Fredonia Dance Ensemble (FDE) is sure to be a show featuring beautiful and unique performances. The show will take place on April 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and April 10 at 2......
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Life is a cabaret Vocal Point takes the Tim Hortons stage

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CLAIRE O’REILLY Special to The Leader             As many shuffled in and out of Tim Hortons on Tuesday night, students dressed in all black get-ups got ready to take the stage. The café buzzed with conversation and nervous-excited energy. It was time for Vocal Point’s annual Cabaret.             “It’s actually......
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‘Watching God’ in Reed Library Fredonia senior adapts novel to play

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[metaslider id=6062] MARIA MELCHIORRE Staff Writer   On the night of March 10, the back of Reed Library, towards the Japanese gardens, was transformed into a theater. Trees, leaves and other scene setters were projected onto a screen at house left. The library’s seats were arranged into rows, four deep,......

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