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What’s next: Hard conversations and the future of diversity at Fredonia

Special to The Leader   On Thursday, Feb. 22, Rosalyn Taylor O’Neale visited Fredonia’s campus to give a presentation on “The Power of Diversity and Inclusion.” The conversation began with lessons on similarities and differences but ended with students yelling calls to action to administration. With racial incidents happening semesterly,......
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Yet another racial incident

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QUINTIN JAMES Assistant Sports Editor   On Feb. 11, an alleged incident downtown involving SUNY Fredonia students led directly to a racial slur being posted on social media. This has sparked outrage and controversy on campus and online. In a matter of hours, Fredonia was notified through Twitter, Facebook and......
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President Horvath responds to racial incident

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CLAIRE O’REILLY Editor in Chief   President Virginia Horvath released a statement regarding the latest racial incident that occured in our community last weekend: “Dear Campus Community, Some of you may be aware that another incident of racial bias has occurred this weekend within the Fredonia community. After an alleged......
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Vice President Cedric Howard wins award for outstanding performance

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JAMES LILLIN Staff Writer   Vice President of Student Affairs Cedric Howard has only been working at Fredonia since August of 2016, but in that time he’s been busy making waves in admissions, enrollment and residential life. In recognition of his work, Howard has been named as the recipient of......
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Fredonia is becoming more diverse: But if minorities don’t feel comfortable on campus, does it matter?

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VICTOR SCHMITT-BUSH Assistant News Editor Fall 2017 marks Fredonia’s most diverse year for incoming freshmen, with more than 30 percent from underrepresented minority groups, according to Fredonia’s Right Serving, Right Sizing final report. Even so, students and staff have become increasingly critical of the school’s intentions. If anyone has been......
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Flood runs rampant through town, campus: Heavy rains cause problem in Fredonia

CURTIS HENRY Sports Editor   In the ongoing battle of man vs. Mother Nature, Mother Nature remains undefeated. Torrential downpours all weekend led to various points of flooding throughout the town of Fredonia and the SUNY Fredonia campus on Sunday night. The Buffalo Niagara International Airport reported 1.99 inches of......

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