State University of New York at Fredonia The Issue No. 4, Volume XXV LeaderWednesday September 25, 2013 Fredonia professor men's soccer drops premieres short film non-conference b-1 games A-6 Student elections receive poor turnout McMahon MARSHA COHEN is the man Special to The Leader WENDY MAHNK Every year a group of ambitious and Special to The Leader motivated SUNY Fredonia students aim to become the voice for their respective In honor of Constitution Day, class. They rely on their peers’ trust and Kevin McMahon, an award winning word that they will vote for them, and, in political author, was the guest speaker return, they will be the best representa- at the Political Science Department tives they can be. sponsored event. McMahon, formerly On Sept. 17 and 18, SUNY Fredonia’s a professor of political science at the Student Association held their annual State University of Fredonia, is cur- class elections. Every class, ranging from rently a professor of political science freshman to seniors, were able to elect at Trinity College in Connecticut. their class president and class represen- The lecture focused around tatives for the 2013-14 school year. The McMahon’s most recently released winners were announced Wednesday book, Nixon’s Court: His Challenge night and were sworn in at Thursday’s to Judicial Liberalism and Its Political GA meeting. Consequences (University of Chicago Poll results showed an extremely press, 2011). His book was selected low turn-out. With an estimated 86 as a 2012 CHOICE Outstanding senior, 52 junior, 43 sophomore and 22 Academic Title, while his previous freshman votes counted, an exceedingly book Reconsidering Roosevelt on low percentage of students voiced their Race: How the Presidency Paved the opinion in this year’s elections. Road to Brown (University of Chicago The winning delegates were a mix Press, 2004) won the best book pub- of new and familiar faces. They ranged lished on the American presidency in from Jefferson Dedrick, the newly elected 2004, an American Political Science freshman class president to a very familiar Association’s Richard E. Neustadt face, Anthony Mercedes, who was elected Award. junior class president. Patrick Kennedy Nixon’s Court has been reviewed claimed the senior class president title, as a “...balanced, provocative and and Maguette Ndiaye was elected presi- engaging book. McMahon’s valuable dent of the sophomore class. effort to correct the record on the Nixon Twenty-three class representatives presidency should not go unnoticed,” were elected between the freshmen through by Helena Silverstein of Lafayette seniors, and senior Justin Shanley was College, Journal of Interdisciplinary chosen as the SUNY SA Voting Delegate History. Leonard H. Becker described over senior Alexander Stone. it as “valuable for insights into Nixon’s Mercedes has been the class of 2015’s mindset in selecting his Supreme Court president since his sophomore year. His candidates” in the Washington Lawyer. “unity” continues to be the centered In Nixon’s Court, McMahon pro- theme for the upcoming school year. vides a progressive alternate narrative “Just like last year I plan on continu- of Nixon’s judicial strategy. The prevail- ing my ‘unity’ theme. I genuinely want ing argument is that Nixon attempted melissa rechin / photo editor to implement a “counter-revolution” to see our class grow strong, and I feel Patrick Kennedy begins his term as senior class president . like, since we are almost seniors, we can against Warren Court that ultimately failed; however, McMahon argues start something that the other classes “I like having a leadership position, care about too,” said Mercedes. want to follow,” said Mercedes. that the Nixon’s judicial nominations but it’s more about how I can implement Mercedes wasn’t the only winner and action were far more politically While the theme is very near and something that I care about. I’m not just who shared his vision for his respec- dear to his heart, he was not shy about motivated than ideological motivated. going to come up with an idea and expect Many of the students seemed expressing what the leadership title meant everyone to go along with it. I want to to him on a personal level. Continued on page A-3 to be surprised by McMahon’s take implement an idea that everyone else can on Nixon. “I found how favorable he viewed Nixon to be kind of shocking consider- ing the fact that Nixon was essentially Rave reviews for renewal a sellout that would do anything for a The New York Times vote,” said Laura Imm, a senior criminal justice and political science major. BRITTANY PERRY program, we now have access to more nytimes.com/passes by signing up with McMahon highlighted that Nixon’s Special to The Leader tools that are helpful to both teachers a valid Fredonia email. mindset was structured around how he and students.” “Faculty and staff are able to use could obtain votes with his appoint- After two years of waiting, Fredonia The Readership program gives students these sites as supplemental resources in ments to the Supreme Court. His main students and faculty are excited to finally and faculty free access to The New York the classroom,” said Provost Terry Brown. agenda was to find someone who fit have The New York Times back on cam- Times—both online and print versions. “Faculty who incorporate The Times into a set of criterion that would gain him pus—with more perks than before. The Times online allows students the their courses are eligible for a compli- more political appeal to voters. An “The distribution of the paper is on usage of their full archives dating back mentary subscription to The New York example McMahon provided during a much smaller scale than what we had to 1851, giving students admittance to Times so that the copies on the shelves in previous years,” said Professional 72 additional years-worth of news that Development Center Director Dawn the public might not be able to access. Continued on page A-2 Continued on page A-2 Eckenrode, “but with the Readership Students are able to register online at A-2A-2 TheThe LeaderLeader,, WednesdayWednesday AprilSeptember 11,2 2012 25, 2013

Rave reviews for The New York Times: Continued from A-1 can be available for student use.” in Fenton Hall, the Williams Center, McEwen Due to a budget deficit, The Times sub- Hall and Thompson Hall. scription was cut in 2011. The new Provost, Although students can access more fea- however, thought it was a good educational tures online, teachers will still utilize print program that should be brought back. versions in the classroom. Aside from access on their website, “I have a copy for every class,” Ploetz said. students can go to “The New York Times in “I use them as examples in the Foundations Leadership” Facebook page and gain access [of Journalism] class to see how The Times to exclusive webinars from New York Times handles different stories and layout of the journalists, as well as current articles on paper.” their news feeds. The New York Times is giving the Fredonia “I’m thrilled we have it back,” said campus a discount on the Readership program. Journalism Professor Elmer Ploetz. “I like “This school is not being charged for the the digital aspect of The New York Times. Academic Passes; we provide those for free, It’s much more manageable and accessible.” matching the average daily pickup of the print Fifteen faculty members are already inte- copies by students,” Eckenrode said. “This grating The New York Times into their lesson semester, there will be 100 passes available plans. The Communication department isn’t for student use within every 24-hour period.” the only department using The Times, with an According to the Provost, an average of increase in readership in the Departments of 91 print copies are picked up daily. Math, Political Science, History and English. Normally, the cost per paper is $.60/copy, “I think that these new items will be an but the school receives a 50 percent discount incredible resource for our future teachers with the program. and they build lessons to address the Common The average cost is about $125 per week Core Learning Standards,” said Mike Jabot, for the entire program, with a projected cost a science methods for education professor. “I of less than $2,000 for the pilot program am using The New York Times as an example this semester. of integrating non-fiction text into classroom “This is a pilot contract. I can’t predict lesson planning in my courses for pre-service how this will be received by students,” said teachers.” Eckenrode, “but we’ll give it some time Students also have the option of getting and chance for word to spread and make a a print version of the paper every day. 100 data based decision as to whether or not we copies will be distributed daily across campus should keep it.”

melissa rechin / photo editor Bins around campus are now filled with stacks of The New York Times. Students clean-up Dunkirk Beach this past weekend

anne ritz/ news editor Christina Jarvis, professor and beach clean up coordinator, explains the plastic nurdles that were found.

andrea adinolfe / special to the leader Stephen Minor, senior musical education major, picks up debris at Gratiot Point Beach.

andrea adinolfe / special to the leader (From left) Kiya Hara, junior biology major, Cody Rater, freshman liberal arts major, and Chris Leady, freshman environmental science major ,work together to clean the beach. A-3 TheA-3 Leader The Leader, Wednesday, Wednesday September April 11,25,8 20122013 Adjunct Spotlight McGee, Fredonia alumna, hailed as ‘brilliant’ by students CARL LAM Special to The Leader

This series has shown you that so many of our adjuncts balance a lot on their plate. Not only do they teach here, they sometimes teach at other college campuses, work in city or state government or in the school district around Fredonia. There has been one job that hasn’t really been mentioned before: being a mom. Susan McGee is an adjunct professor of English, who also teaches courses in American Studies, Philosophy, and Women’s and Gender Studies. She graduated from Fredonia with a bachelor of fine arts in acting and eventu- ally returned to get a bachelor’s in English education. McGee continued on at Fredonia and earned a master’s degree in English and later went on to SUNY Binghamton to earn her Ph.D. in English rhetoric and literature. She was awarded the Ph.D. this past fall and took a more customizable route during the whole process that fit her lifestyle better. “When I did Binghamton, I commuted back and forth. So I also knew I had plans for a family and during my last year of my commuting back and forth to Binghamton; melissa rechin / photo editor I was pregnant, and I knew that I would Professor Susan McGee, adjunct professor of english. settle in here for a while,” McGee said. “The Ph.D. took me seven years because I was she working on a Ph.D. but being a mom at of going. For her, it wasn’t panning out the you got that job that you’ve been looking doing the balancing act of various areas in the same time. During our conversation, she way she wanted it to. for, often you end up telling the stories you my life. Most of the time I was writing and laughed and told me which was more difficult. “To live the lifestyle that it required was didn’t want to tell or doing the same thing doing my scholarship in the summers and “That wasn’t as hard as when I became too hard for me, as a person. The idea of over and over again. It’s a really hard job, then teaching full-time during the year.” a mom, that’s the real juggling act. Driving being a waitress full-time in New York City even once you get the job. It didn’t feel like She drove out to Binghamton regularly, four hours was nothing,” she said. “Most of and continuing going to auditions was a lot,” the lifestyle I wanted.” which must have put a serious amount of the time, I would go to bed early and start McGee said. “I was watching my friends go Making that decision to go in the search miles on her car. writing at 4 or 5 in the morning and write through it, and it was a lot of stress.” of a different career or lifestyle change can be “You know, everyone’s like, ‘Wow, that’s then when my mind was a little bit more For many, it’s not a choice that is made difficult, but she won’t forget those memories four hours every week,’ and it could be but fresh. And there were times I was holding the nonchalantly; it’s a decision that can change she had with her classmates. I really enjoyed the drive. It allowed me to baby in one hand and typing with the other, your life completely, and for McGee, that “I miss the camaraderie of the theater think through what I was working on and that was physically challenging.” was the case. world, and we are very close because theater maybe even allowed me some meditation McGee left theater a couple years “Ideally, what I loved about theatre was time,” McGee said. after college. She had made the trek to New the chance to tell stories and to be engaged Continued on page A-5 If you piece it all together, not only was York City, where theater professionals dream with an audience,” McGee said. “Even if

McMahon: Elections: Community Service Fair

Continued from A-1 Continued from A-1 ANNE RITZ are interested, they will be able to sign News Editor up and later will be contacted by the his lecture was that Nixon was eager to tive class. Newly-elected senior class agency. appoint a female justice though on occasion President Kennedy shared his goal on On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the 10th There will also be an opportunity Nixon had been known to voice his sexism what he wants the class of 2014 to be annual Community Service Fair will for students to learn about events to in quotations such as, “I’m not for a woman remembered by. be in the Multi-Purpose Room in the volunteer in the community. in any job.” “As for a theme, I hope it will be to Williams Center from 10 a.m. to 2 “There will be a table there for the He also voiced the belief that women lead by example. As seniors, many of us p.m. Students will have the chance to Days of Service, which last semester were too erratic and emotional for jobs in have our eyes on graduating and moving explore many different volunteer service last year, we had the inaugural Day of government, yet he felt it was necessary to on with our adult lives. But I believe it opportunities in the community. Service, which is a day on campus when try and appoint a woman to gain the votes is our duty to leave this campus in good Jordyn Holka, junior public relations all the students would volunteer in the of women. McMahon gave incredible insight hands and continue to raise the bar, just major who helped to organize the event, community,” said Holka. to the calculating nature of Nixon. like every senior class has been doing,” said that there will be several agencies “This year it’s going to be a week Other students seemed impressed by said Kennedy. for students to choose from. long event, November 2 through November the alternative perspective that McMahon Kennedy realizes that he represents “We have 40 local service agencies 9. We will have a table there about provided. the class of 2014 and wants to make it that will be coming to our event and opportunities. It’s going to include “I thought it was really surprising,” known that this is a team effort—not students will have the opportunity to Fall Sweep.” said Jack McGown, a senior political science just a one man show. meet with them and learn about what Holka explained that they were off major . “A lot of the stuff I wasn’t expecting.” “Personally, I want to be remembered they do,” said Holka. “If they want to to a good start with interested students. McMahon seemed to fall in most com- as a leader and a team player. You hear volunteer they can sign up and connect At Activities Night, about 100 students fortably with the faculty and staff—some of professors talk about former students with the agency one-on-one.” said that they would be interested in whom were his former colleagues during his that stood out, and I think a lot of us A few of the many participating volunteering. time at Fredonia. These professors, uninhib- want to be that student down the road. agencies include American Red Cross, “Fredonia is a small community but ited by formalities due to the familiarity of But I also want to be remembered as Habitat for Humanity, Centaur Stride there’s a lot of people and a lot of dif- their relationship with McMahon, asked their a team player,” said Kennedy. “While and the Salvation Army. “We usually ferent people. I think having our college biased questions without worry of offense. As Senior Class President does entail a lot get a lot of students. I know last year have a good presence in the community one may surmise SUNY Fredonia, a liberal of responsibility as a leader, I know it's we had 15,000 hours of service from is a good idea. You make connections arts school, does not retain many Nixon fans. going to be a combined effort of the Fredonia students,” Holka said. with the community members, and I After all the questions were asked, entire senior class to leave a mark on The agencies will each have a table think that’s even good on a personal McMahon left with one last comment: Fredonia.” with a few representatives. If students level, too,” said Holka. “It’s been great to be back and see how the campus has changed and to interact with the students and some of the faculty I knew while I was here.” A-4A-4 TheThe LeaderLeader,, WednesdayWednesday AprilSeptember 11,8 2012 25, 2013 POLICE BLOTTERS

redonia University F Friday September 20 2013 Tuesday September 17 2013 Douglas Aldridge, age 19, was issued an appearance ticket for unlawful possession 1 p.m. A street sign was damaged on the Old Main and Temple. Robert Kirst, of alcohol, open container and littering. 33, was charged with leaving the scene. Saturday September 21 2013 10 p.m. A student was assaulted near Chautauqua Hall. The student was stabbed during a fight. Daniel Rodriguez, 17, was charged with assault in the Brandon Mang, age 20, was issued an appearance ticket for disorderly conduct. 2nd degree and criminal possession of controlled substance, due to possession of pills out of the container. Garrett Moore, age 21, was issued an appearance ticket for a sewer ordinance. Wednesday September 18 2013 Joseph Edwards, age 20, was issued an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of A student was harassed by another student. A report was filed. alcohol and noise ordinance. Friday September 20 2013 Steven McCool, age 20, was issued an appearance ticket with unlawful possession 5 p.m. A messenger bag and tablet were found in the Williams Center. A of alcohol and noise ordinance. report was filed. Sunday September 22 2013 Saturday September 21 2013 Brian Castongvay, age 18, was issued an appearance ticket for unlawful possession 1 p.m. A wallet was turned into University Police. A report was filed. of alcohol and open container. Monday September 23 2013 Michael Nicholas, age 21, was charged with a noise ordinance. A student’s cell phone was stolen in Mason. A report was filed. All information printed in The Leader's police blotter is a matter of open public record. No retractions or corrections will be made unless a factual error is shown. Anyone who is cleared of charges has the right to have so printed. It is the responsibility of the accused to provide notice and proof of the dropped charges. A-5 TheA-5 Leader The Leader, Wednesday, Wednesday September April 11,25,8 20122013

SA wrap-up

ANDREW LENT plan hopes to ensure that more college graduates early to attend class, had her report read by speaker Special to The Leader not only gain employment, but do so in New York, Justin Dickerson. Dorozynski is still searching for where qualified employees are needed. students interested in joining the Baccalaureate SUNY Affairs representative Justin Shanley came The new class representatives and class presi- Goals committee and those interested in becoming before the assembly to announce a number of newly dents were sworn in en masse at the beginning of the the international student representative or transfer proposed initiatives discussed at a SUNY confer- last week’s Student Association meeting. The new student representative. ence in Saratoga which he had recently attended. members will serve for the 2013-14 academic year. Comptroller Mike Buziak announced that he The first of which is “Open SUNY,” which is New additions to the Student Association this still has a few available seats for the Budget and a program that hopes to make more online courses week were Colin Kilpatrick, who was appointed Appropriations committee. While many of those available and to expand options for taking courses to the Budget and Appropriations committee and already on the committee are juniors and seniors, at school. Another initiative being discussed is Jason Pandich, who was appointed as a new justice Buziak said the he would, “prefer more underclass- “Seamless Transfer,” a program designed to sim- on the Supreme Court. men on the committee,” in order to fill the increas- plify the transfer process—one which over 27,000 Laura Imm, who was in charge of last week’s ing number of vacant positions in coming years. students made last year alone. elections announced that, “the elections went Carl Lam, who was appointed as the new student The new transfer system would be designed smoothly. No major issues, other than the fact that relations chair only last week, announced that the to allow students to quickly complete general we didn’t sleep for two days.” The new senior class committee for the revision of the general education education course requirements and would put a president, Patrick Kennedy, was elected with 55 votes requirements is close to finishing the final proposal 126 credit cap on bachelor degree programs, cut- to his opponent, Justin Shanley, with 26. The num- for faculty senate. Lam also announced that the ting down the number of classes a transfer student ber of votes cast for class presidents declined with student relations committee, like many others in would need to take. each class, with the junior class President Anthony the SA, is in need of members. As part of a statewide plan to stimulate local Mercedes who received 44 votes, sophomore class Chloe Elberty, chair of Environmental Affairs, is businesses, “SUNY Works” is an initiative designed President Maguette Ndiaye, who received 26, and still looking for new members for her Environmental to help students gain internship credits or partner- freshman class President Jefferson Dedrick, who Affairs committee. Elberty announced the official ships with local businesses around campus and create needed only 17 votes to be elected. date for the Trash Crawl is Nov. 1, the day after better opportunities for jobs after graduation. This Erin Dorozynski, who had to leave the assembly Halloween.

Adjunct Spotlight Continued from A-3

itself brought us closer together,” she said. than one. McGee referred to the teamwork that “Honestly as a professor, she’s brilliant. she misses with theater, but she has found Personally, when I had her, not only was that somewhere else—within Fenton Hall. she working on getting her doctorate but “I have really great colleagues here in she was pregnant. And it did not show. She this department. I would love to be able to was perfectly pleasant every single class and stay here full-time. I have a wonderful set was an excellent teacher,” Hazard said. “Plus of colleagues here that have modeled what the class I had her for, Epics and Romance, a good English department looks like,” was really interesting. We covered a lot of McGee said. unique works in her class and it was clear She also mentioned that she enjoys how passionate she was about the subject. teaching at Fredonia because she was a Overall, she’s a pretty impressive woman.” student here at one point, also, and it allows Not only do the students appreciate her her to be a bigger help to students. but her department chair does as well. Ann “I really enjoy the students here. I really Siegle Drege, chair of the English department, enjoy watching students go through that pro- has nothing but high regards for McGee. cess, and I know it’s stressful, too,” McGee “Because of her areas of expertise, said. “I try and help them manage that while she can teach classes that contribute to the still recognizing what an outstanding time English major, as well as WGST (Women’s of life it is for them.” and Gender Studies) and American Studies. It’s no surprise that her students would And from a chair’s standpoint, that’s helpful feel the same way about her because they that she can teach a range of classes that can see McGee’s passion for teaching. Melissa meet a range of needs,” Siegle Drege said. Rechin, junior journalism major, says the “She’s great in the classroom and she’s also class she took with McGee was more than someone who contributes to the department just writing. on the service end of things.” “I had her for the Women Writers class And after deciding that New York City and it’s honestly my favorite English course wasn’t for her, she came back to Fredonia I’ve taken at Fredonia,” Rechin said. “Not to teach, something that she is grateful she only was she extremely accessible to the had the opportunity to do. students, but she made the class feel like a “I was very lucky to be able to come family and a welcoming environment. She back here and teach, that allowed me to have introduced me to the art of the written word the flexibility to continue my degree, have and the pride I should feel as a woman.” a family, and continue moving forward in Sophomore history major Alanna Hazard my career,” she said. says McGee was impressive in more ways A-6 The Leader,, WednesdayWednesday SeptemberApril 11, 2012 25, 2013 8 Opinion Wednesday September 25, 2013 The Leader A-6 theLeader Vol. CXX, Issue 4 The Leader Fredonia State Free Press S206 Williams Center Op-Ed: Fredonia, N.Y. 14063

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Technology steals money from our pockets, “NewsChannel 9 is looking for interns!” designing print-based promos. That was cake! My design work was even displayed I hoped to see these words for quite on a NewsChannel 9 banner at the state fair. some time and there they were, written However, coming into this internship, I had across my laptop screen last April. I've had a very minimal video-editing experience. I was soft-spot in my heart for my hometown news comfortable using iMovie and a little bit of station since I was young. As a little girl, I Final Cut, but I had no experience whatsoever would attend the fair each year, anxiously in Edius, the program the station uses. Editing awaiting my signed autograph from anchor still photography is my comfort zone, so when Carrie Lazarus. I couldn't have been more I was told I would be editing video, I was a enthusiastic about sending my resume along little worried that I wouldn't be cut-out for to the station. I vividly remember receiving the job. With a little time, I was able to cut an email response from the marketing man- video with Edius comfortably. That comfort ager, Tim Taylor, asking if I was interested in didn’t come too quickly, though; I can’t even working within the promotions department. count the number of times I felt frustrated or There were no questions asked, of course I impatient with the process. I quickly learned would! A few short months passed and, soon the importance of persistence and to let go of enough, I was walking through the doors of the perfectionist side of me once in awhile. NewsChannel 9, feeling similar to the little The greatest reward from my internship came girl I once was. Though instead of waiting for from helping to produce a promo called, a signed autograph, I was anxiously awaiting “Made in Central New York.” Our goal was the start of my future. to show pride for the area, but in the most natural way possible. We wanted to catch I had toured NewsChannel 9 previously, the fleeting, ordinary moments that are so but any kind of familiarity went straight out often looked over and quickly forgotten. In a the window on my first day. It felt like I was total of one minute, we captured the young, presented with a new and more intimidating the old, and all different kinds of faces and courtesy of christina conceicao version of the station than ever before. My stories that make up Central New York; and goal was to be the best intern possible; I was that was truly rewarding. prepared to fetch coffees, make copies, what- ever I had to do. I was pleasantly surprised I can't say enough good things about the to find out that my promotions team wanted internship experience I had at NewsChannel me to experience every aspect of working at 9 and the group of people that make it the top a news-station. station Syracuse. Not only are the employees kind and welcoming, but they are incredibly What does the promotions department talented. I have had the pleasure of working do exactly? They endorse NewsChannel 9 with some of the most passionate people I've through the creation of promotional adver- ever met. Each day they inspired me with the tisements, teasers, merchandise and various amount of dedication they had for what they other methods through broadcast or print do. I can only hope that when I walk out of media. As the Layout Editor of The Leader, Fredonia, I, too, will have that same amount it would only make sense that I felt at home of drive for my future career. lindsay futter / special to the leader outside of mcginnies hall last spring.

Michael Barry Anthony Ward junior theater arts Laura Werwinski senior computer science freshman journalism “I’m gonna say Mac because I have a PC and I do not “PC. I’m not very technology- “Mac cause it’s just easier to use…just like it.” coordinated I guess, so I find the PC more user-friendly.” easier than the mac.” A-8 The Leader,, WednesdayWednesday AprilSeptember 11, 2012 25, 2013

Wednesday A-8 September 25, 2013 SPORTS The Leader Men’s soccer drops both non-conference games this week

courtesy of fredoniabluedevils.com Fredonia State fell short Tuesday in a 2-1 loss to Nazareth.

SEAN MCGRATH Quick Hits half shots. Assistant Sports Editor Finally, at the 79th minute, Jay Dry finally Recap: put one away, receiving a pass from Jakob The Blue Devils were back at it this Blue Devils drop two straight non-conference games against Persons to cut the lead by one. weekend, this time taking on Nazareth College. Nazareth and John Carroll. Unfortunately for the Blue Devils, that On Tuesday they dropped a 2-1 decision, then was the only goal that was scored. Fredonia traveled to John Carroll on Saturday, losing Highlight: The Blue Devils suffer third shutout of season, but show signs had one last chance to tie it up, but Nate Ripic to the Blue Streaks, 4-0. This put their record of resilience and ability that may lead to a turnaround in their season. came away with the save. at 3-5 on the season. Grecco was not required to make a save Facing Nazareth College, the Blue Devils in his time in net. were determined to make a point that they Next Game: Friday at Brockport 4 p.m. and Saturday at Geneseo 1 p.m. Saturday, the team traveled over to Ohio to were there to play. take on John Carroll University, dropping the The Golden Flyers (3-4) struck first, game 4-0. A.J. Grecco made the start in net, with senior Luke Elston scoring in the 29th Fredonia goalkeeper Mike Schreiner. The Devils, using their mix of youth finishing with seven saves on seventeen shots. minute to open the game. Elston received a After Al-Hebshi’s goal, Fredonia made a and team chemistry, applied a full offensive This was the third time that Fredonia cross from teammate Lucas Bennett which change in net, as A.J. Grecco replaced Schreiner on the Flyers. was unable to score this season. he one-timed into the net. for the remainder of the game. Applying pressure on freshman goalkeeper The games this past week were the two Eight minutes stood between the first At the half, Nazareth was riding a 2-0 Nate Ripic, something had to give. final conference games before the Devils Nazareth goal and the next. lead, but Fredonia was just getting started. With 20 minutes remaining in the half, open up conference play. The team opens up Sophomore Remez Al-Hebshi came off One impressive stat by the Devils was their the intensity picked up even more, allowing SUNYAC play on the road in Brockport on the bench and was able to put the ball past 7-4 lead in shots. Fredonia to register six of their seven second Friday and Geneseo on Saturday. Women's tennis sweeps the competition

ALEX KALUZNY in the third set tiebreaker. Fredonia State's doubles combinations to. Second, those teams that are ‘even’ in Special to The Leader “It was a rewarding feeling that I was able of Barmasse with Zanetti, DiFulvio with ability and strength and either team could to keep a positive mindset and come back Pednault and Thompson with Fulkerson win. Third, those teams that you should The Blue Devils women’s tennis team and win the match after a tough loss in came out with three match points, as well. expect to win against.” was swept while on the road this past the first set,” Barmasse added. “I think “Our players played their best, that The SUNYAC-leading Geneseo Knights Wednesday, against Geneseo, then followed it sets a good example to the underclass- was all I could ask for. It wasn't good won 9-0 on Wednesday, boosting their up with a 9-0 sweep of their own on the men to stay positive no matter what the enough against Geneseo, but it was good record to 5-0. Zanetti came through the next day, Sept. 19, versus Pitt-Bradford. score is in the match because the mental enough against Pitt-Bradford. Also, it strongest for the Blue Devils, as she took With the win on Thursday, senior aspect of tennis is such a huge part of your was more fun on the bus returning from six sets in singles and two in doubles on Miller Barmasse pulled an early rally performance.” Pitt-Bradford than from Geneseo,” said game day. after losing the first set. She went down Barmasse, along with Molly Zanetti, Coach Joseph Calarco after the matches. “Geneseo is the top team in SUNYAC. 4-6 in the first set and followed up by Sara DiFulvio, Samantha Pedneault, Calarco concluded, “I told the team that As long as we compete and win against winning the second set 6-0 . Barmasse Stephanie Thompson and Emily Fulkerson there are 3 different kinds of opponents: the other two levels of teams, it would be carried that momentum into a 10-6 win each won their singles matches. first, the teams that you ‘expect’ to lose a successful season.” A-9 TheA-9 Leader The Leader, Wednesday, Wednesday September April 11,25, 20122013 Men’s cross country wins second straight meet at Houghton

DYLAN FORMAN Special to The Leader

On Saturday, the men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Houghton College to compete in the Highlander Invitational. The meet consisted of 10 total teams, including SUNYAC Conference rivals Geneseo, Oswego and Brockport. It was a rainy, muddy day in Houghton, New York as the men looked to continue their dominance of late. Sophomore Vinny Melia described the 8K course as, “one giant mud puddle.” However, this barely fazed the men as they ran away with the victory over all comers. Second behind the men’s 39 points was Geneseo (who was missing a number of their top runners) with 48 points. Early on, it was Chris Shartrand upfront for the Blue Devils, followed closely by Zakk Hess. Steve Whittemore and Collin Mulcahy decided to take a much more conservative approach early to bide their time to move later in the race. Late in the race, it was Whittemore who looked strong as he battled for the lead with Mulcahy and Hess working courtesy of kris king together a short distance behind. Men's cross country celebrates second straight win. Whittemore was the first Blue Devil to cross the line in third with a time fidence booster.” The front-runner for the women, day were junior Emily Palmeri and of 26:39. Following him in fourth and The men look particularly fit early once again, was senior Kim Foltz. Foltz freshman Alyssa Stroud. fifth place, overall, was Hess (26:47) on as they have won their second con- continued her individual dominance The women, much like the men, have and Mulcahy (26:50). Rounding out the secutive meet. After three meets, the in the early going, finishing in third looked strong early on in the season. With scoring five was Chris Shartrand (26:57) team record is a combined 26-1. More place overall with a time of 19:06 for three meets under their belts, the girls in ninth place and Kyle Collins (27:38) importantly, they are a combined 25-0 five kilometers. are a combined 25-2, and 24-1 versus in 20th place. against NCAA DIII teams. Also, the The top four runners for the Blue NCAA DIII teams. Having faced four One of Fredonia’s top runners, fresh- Blue Devils have defeated all four of Devils were seniors as Foltz was fol- teams in the SUNYAC Conference, the man Cody Martini, did not race as he their opponents within the SUNYAC lowed closely by Anna Hourihan (19:38) women are also 4-0 to go along with was out of town for personal reasons. conference thus far, with five other for ninth place, Becca List (19:46) for the men. The displacers for the men were teams still to face. 15th place, and Alissa Conti (19:52) in Next weekend, the teams are split as sophomore Jed Kovalovsky in 28:22 On the women’s side, Fredonia was 19th place. some runners will compete at Roberts and freshman Bobby Cooper with a able to finish in second place overall Closing out the top five for the Weslyan while others will take the day time of 28:27. among the 10 teams. Their team score women was junior Amanda Cocchiara off. Following next weekend, both teams After the race, Head Coach Tom of 66 points was second only to RIT in 20th place with a time of 19:53. The will look to perform strong at their pre- Wilson called the victory “a great con- with 50 points. sixth and seventh place runners for the regional meet at Letchworth State Park. Women's volleyball split in Ohio

CHRISTINA CONCEICAO fourth set that they played was an easy Sports Editor victory of 25-7 and just held on in the Women's volleyball upcoming schedule fifth set they played winning 21-19. Prior to playing in Ohio this past Freshman Sarah Madison had a team weekend, the Fredonia women’s vol- high of 15 kills and Rein was close leyball team faced off against the behind with a total of 12 kills. Nazareth Flyers on Wednesday, Sept. Later that day the Blue Devils played 18 in Rochester. Despite the efforts of against Hiram. Fredonia was not as lucky sophomore Jessica DiChristopher with in this match as it was previously in the eight kills, sophomore Kelly Edinger day. Fredonia lost three of four sets to who had 28 assists, sophomore Lauren Hiram College. They lost the first set Hokaj with three aces and sophomore 25-19, won the second set 25-23, then Paulina Rein who had four blocks, the lost the third and fourth with scores of Blue Devils fell to Nazareth. 25-17 and 25-22. The Blue Devils put The Flyers managed to win the sets up a good fight but would just fall short by scores of 25-18, 25-20 and 32-30. The by a few points. Blue Devils’ record for the season after Senior Hannah Manning led the the loss to Nazareth dropped to 8-5. team in this game with ten kills and After the loss to Nazareth, the Rein managed nine kills. Manning in women’s volleyball team traveled to the game also had five blocks and five Ohio to take on Kenyon and Hiram in service aces. Sophomore Lauren Hokaj non-conference play this past weekend. also had 20 digs this match. The first match of the weekend that This coming Friday and Saturday, Fredonia played was against Kenyon. the Blue Devils will participate in the It was a back and forth struggle first round of SUNYAC Pool Play in against Kenyon, with Fredonia losing Brockport. Their first match will be its first set by six points, winning its against SUNY Brockport on Friday second set by a close two points, then at 5 p.m. losing the third set by four points. The A-10A-10 TheThe LeaderLeader,, WednesdayWednesday AprilSeptember 11, 2012 25, 2013 A-11 TheA-11 Leader The Leader, Wednesday, Wednesday September April 11,25, 20122013 A-12A-12 TheThe Leader,Leader, WednesdayWednesday SeptemberApril 11, 2012 25, 2013

minju kim / staff photographeri Alexander Hurd, baritone, performs The Foggy, Foggy Dew from Som- erset.

andrea adinolfe / special to the leader Chris Leady, freshman environmental science major, volun- teers to clean debris from the shoreline. anne ritz / news editor (From Left) Jessica Timm, Marissa Michalski and Mary Deplama sort through the debris that was found during the clean up. see A-3 for more pictures.

MARY LAING / SPECIAL TO THE LEADER cast members of spoon river cemetery. Wednesday B-1 September 25, 2013 Reverb The Leader

Fredonia professor works as international cinematographer

courtesy of Vincenzo Mistretta, Dissent Press Kit. scene from Vincenzo Mistretta's short film, Dissent.

JORDYN HOLKA exercise,” said Mistretta. “He wrote plays the lead female role in the film. center in the Buffalo community, they Special to The Leader a script, and I wrote a script, without After being filmed in Buffalo, love the idea of spreading the word of knowing what each other were doing, “Dissent” was post-produced in Mexico how versatile and important the arts Most students have wondered at one and then we worked to see how to make and edited in France. truly are. time or another: what do my professors them fit.” “So, it is essentially an American- The second connection Hallwalls has do in their free time? Mistretta drew from the works of Mexican-Italian-French collaboration,” to “Dissent” is actually Tennant herself, Maybe they are largely monoto- Italian poet Pier Pasolini in writing his mused Mistretta. who is a former student of Mistretta. nous beings who spend their evenings script, while Dosantos drew from the The film premiered in 2011 and “When he reached out, I was delight- poring over scholarly journals for fun. works of existential writer Franz Kafka. has since been entered in various film ed,” said Tennant. Or perhaps they have a charming little The result was a 35-minute film festivals in Europe, South America and She has nothing but praise for the family to whom they return each night. titled “Dissent,” which held its Western the United States. It has won awards for cinematographer, calling him a “col- Or maybe—just maybe—they’ve jetted New York premiere this past Thursday best screen writing, cinematography and laborator, friend and participator in the between the United States and Italy way at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center music, and its main actress also won an media arts community,” as well as a more times than the average person, in Buffalo. Mistretta and Dosantos co- award for her work in the film. “champion of cinema” and a “fantastic producing award-winning films and wrote and co-produced the project, then Now, two years after the film’s ini- filmmaker and teacher.” documentaries along the way. Dosantos directed and Mistretta worked tial premier, Mistretta has decided to Hallwalls was a perfect venue for the Well, for Vincenzo Mistretta at on the cinematography. formally bring “Dissent” to the Buffalo Buffalo premiere of “Dissent” as it is a least, this last agenda describes his The film is a modernized adaptation arts community—the community from venue known and respected for bring- free time perfectly. Joining the SUNY of Kafka’s “The Judgment” and focuses which it found its actors, backdrops and ing in highly regarded critics, artists, Fredonia academic community last year, on a complex father-son relationship. It inspiration in the first place. presentations, musicians and literary Mistretta currently teaches documen- has a surreal feel to it, as it utilizes a When asked why it took so long for and community figures. Hallwalls also tary production and postproduction in dream-like combination of science-fiction the Western New York premier, Mistretta likes to utilize student talent, and has the Communication Department. But and horror genre tactics to tackle the responded matter-of-factly, “I’ve been various internship positions available for when he is not imparting his vast body already uncomfortable subject matter. trying to screen it in the Buffalo area and individuals interested in working in the of knowledge and experience unto his “The way we exist today is the it just happened that this was the time.” context of a not-for-profit arts center. students, he is working on one of his wonderful result of unique human evolu- Hallwalls is connected to the film While Mistretta was thrilled to hold many film and documentary projects. tion,” said Dosantos in a director’s note on more than one level. First, Hallwalls the Buffalo premiere of “Dissent” at Born in Italy, Mistretta came with provided by Hallwalls. “‘Dissent’ is a always chooses to showcase works that Hallwalls, he is currently working on his family to the United States as a story within a story, a mise-en-abîme deal with everyday subject matter in an other new projects. One such project child. Since then, he has traveled back of ancient human figures still firmly interesting, even twisted way. is a collaboration with the Clean Air and forth between the two countries rooted in general consciousness.” “It’s fun to think about what audi- Coalition, which works to bring awareness numerous times, making connections While Mistretta and Dosantos for- ences expect but, also, how we can to the issue of pollution in the Buffalo with various individuals along the way. mulated the idea and the script in Italy, provide a different context for their and Niagara Falls areas. In 2009 Mistretta got together with the film was actually shot in Buffalo, experiences,” said Carolyn Tennant, the When asked if he plans to return to Helmut Dosantos, one of his Italian as this location worked with both men’s media arts director at the venue. Italy anytime soon, Mistretta responded connections, and elected to collaborate travel schedules. They utilized acting The Hallwalls staff was thrilled simply, “I am here now, and we will see on a short film. talent from the Buffalo area, as well that Mistretta and Dosantos’s work had what happens.” “We decided to do a script writing as an actress from New York City, who a local connection, because, as an arts B-2 The Leader, Wednesday September 25, 2013 Smitten by Britten

TYLER MASON-DRAFFEN “Each singer has a unique voice and played by McMurtry Special to The Leader passion for the text of Benjamin Britten,” that he must kill him said Conte. as an offering to God. Faculty members, students and other This was certainly true as each singer These scenes guests filled Rosch Recital Hall last Sunday took a turn to sing a selection with the harp- were very powerful night for the Celebration of Songs by Benjamin ist; the harmony between harp and voice and was set like a dra- Britten, whose one-hundredth birthday was was such a wonderful combination that is matic reading. Some celebrated. The show ended with a standing not regularly heard. Typical folk songs are might be confused as ovation, following the music that was sung and very simplistic in the accompaniment (usu- to why Britten wrote played by School of Music faculty members ally played on instruments like the piano), the part of Isaac as a tenor Joe Dan Harper, baritone Alexander but Britten wanted to heighten the songs to woman. McMurtry Hurd and harpist Sonja Inglefield, just to something more than that. says, “Britten worked name a few. Folk songs, which are usually outlined with a lot of boy singers Stephanie Doche, a senior music per- like a typical pop song today, leave us sing- and he wrote the part formance and education major, felt that it ing a song after the performance is done. so that it was doable was one of the best performances she’s seen With the amazing dexterity of the harpist, for a young boy, as from these faculty members and she could these songs left a lasting impression on the well as a counterten- tell that, “they really loved sharing Britten’s audience. or.” She also states, work with everybody.” One of the more daunting, yet dazzling, for those who do not Gifted in his compositional response to sets was performed by Lynne McMurtry, know, “The tradition poetry and the written word, Britten’s musi- mezzo-soprano, and Alison d’Amato, pianist. in opera, often, women cal style is characterized as being “highly A Charm of Lullabies was the only set Britten sing young boy char- idiosyncratic,” and his peculiarity in many wrote for a mezzo-soprano. acters, like Cherubino of his songs, operas and choral works is When taking a look at some of the words in The Marriage of what makes his music so recognizable and for each piece, it seems like a regular lullaby; Figaro.” For this con- remarkable in the 20th century. “Sleep, sleep, beauty bright, Dreaming o’er cert, there was not a It showed throughout the concert, too. the joys of night…”, lyrics from Notebook countertenor available, The concert opened with a very expres- by William Blake). It is quite the opposite. but McMurtry did just sive selection of songs performed by Harper There was a creepy underlay as d’Amato as well. and pianist Anne Kissel. The performance played and McMurtry sang, especially in the Greg Paladino, a was so distinctly clear that program notes song “A Charm.” During sections of the set, senior piano major, did not appear to be necessary. most memorable at the end, McMurtry sang mentioned that one The selection of pieces from Britten’s without the piano, which showed how mothers of the most exciting set On This Island—his first song set to be usually sing to their children with nothing things about going to minju kim / staff photographer published—deals with the desires that have but the sound of their voice. Although this set these concerts is, “It is Lynne McMurtry, mezzo-soprano and Joe Dan yet to be fulfilled. During the time Britten was quite moving, mothers would probably a really unique experi- Harper, tenor, singing Canticle II: Abraham and created this set, he was yet to be discovered, not want to sing its songs to their children. ence to hear members Isaac, op.51 from the Chester Miracle Play. both in the world as an artist and in himself. Canticle II: Abraham and Isaac, the last of the faculty perform Amanda Conte, a voice performance set performed by Harper and McMurtry with something because it’s these concerts welcome everyone. graduate student at SUNY Fredonia, mentioned d’Amato on piano, was a crowd favorite. The a great example.” Most of the audience mem- “Not many people seem to realize around that students could have a “new appreciation two singers started with their backs towards bers were, in fact, music majors, but there the school that we [students at Fredonia] for folk music” after the selected folk songs the audience singing in unison, personifying were a few non-majors that came to tag along have such amazing faculty,” said Paladino. performed by three voice faculty members God. The scene got more dramatic as Harper, with their friends. For those students who and Inglefield. who played Abraham reveals to his son Isaac, might not walk the halls of Mason everyday,

Performing Arts Company to stage production in cemetery

COURTNEE CESTA the first time it was really cool because we Special to The Leader walked onto where we were performing we just got this feeling that you couldn’t really The scenic design of a staged produc- perform it anywhere else,” said Stefan Uveges, tion can only bring an audience so far into freshman theatre arts major and actor in the the production’s world. However, when the production. production is placed into the site in which As the performers will perform very it is set, an audience becomes even more closely alongside the actual tomb stones at immersed into the world of the characters. the Forest Hill Cemetery, Wheaton has faced This use of a “site specific produc- challenges in ensuring that the production tion” will be featured in the Performing is respectful to those who have been laid to Arts Company’s upcoming production of rest in the cemetery. The Spoon River Project. The Spoon River “We don’t want to be disrespectful but, Project will be presented in the Forest Hill at the same time, we want to be correct with Cemetery this weekend. the script,” Wheaton said. “So what we’re The production was adapted from doing as a cast, and what will be asked of Edgar Lee Masters’s collection of poems, The the audience when they do come, is that we Spoon River Anthology, by Tom Andolora. take a moment to pay respects for the people mary laing / Special to The Leader Each of the characters in the production who are buried there and to thank them for Before and after each production, the cast of The Spoon River are deceased and tell the stories of their allowing us to kind of be there. We do that Project take a moment of silence for the deceased at forest hill. lives through a series of monologues. The before our rehearsals at the cemetery, and play was written with the intention of being we do it when we leave the cemetery.” we want them to enjoy it as much as we do.” Despite these benefits, some theatrical performed in a cemetery. The cast will ask the audience to take Being performed outside, the cast also elements will be added to the cemetery. As “It’s also in the cemetery to embark a moment of silence for the inhabitants of faces challenges in performing in the brisk the production will take place at night, some the feeling of the fact that these are past the cemetery. fall weather; however, the cast is taking theatrical lighting will be used to light the spirits, that they’re coming back, and they’re “We basically invited any sort of spirit advantage of the benefits of performing in actors and tombstones, as well as guide the telling their story through our actors who or life-form that may be around to come and a natural environment. As the cemetery is audience members safely to the space. are portraying them as these other people,” watch the show and to enjoy it and not just an open environment, tree branches and The Spoon River Project is a “play explained director Anna-Beth Wheaton, emote hatred towards us even though it’s a tombstones will serve as “hiding places,” with music,” as opposed to a musical. In a senior theatre arts major with a minor in non-entity for some people,” Wheaton said. much in the way that the wings of a theater musical, the music of the show is erupted communication. “Other people do feel these presences that are serve to shield the actors from the audience. as a result of an action or emotion onstage. “When we were there yesterday for around. So we just invite them to the show; B-3 The Leader, Wednesday September 25, 2013

WNYCO welcomes Ludwig, concertmaster of the BPO

COURTNEE CESTA Philharmonic was Grammy-nominated Special to The Leader and hit Billboard’s Top 100 the first week it was released. Ludwig also released a Michael Ludwig, concertmaster of recording of the Josef Suk Fantasy with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, will the Buffalo Philharmonic for NAXOS join the Western New York Chamber in 2011. Orchestra this weekend for the first con- For this weekend's concert, Ludwig cert in their 2103-2014 Classics Series. will take center stage for a five-move- Ludwig is a highly sought-after ment concerto, Serenade (after Plato's soloist, deemed to be "stylistically Symposium) by Leonard Bernstein. They courtesy of thestanley.org well-focused and marked by lyricism will also invite the SUNY Fredonia featured quartet, and, like Tramuta, the campus and wider community,” and wit," by the Chicago Sun-Times. Chamber Choir, under the direction Strauss completed a master of music said Newell. He has performed with the Chicago of School of Music Director of Choral degree from UNC Greensboro. He, how- “A principal endeavor of WNYCO Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra and Activities Dr. Gerald Gray, to perform ever, went on to complete a doctorate is to provide educational outreach—for Boston Pops and has traveled across Mozart's Dominican Vespers. of musical arts from the West Virginia all ages—and nothing is better than live the world in appearance with popular “This concert features collabora- University. In addition to performing music, as education about music and ensembles including the KBS Symphony tion with the SUNY Fredonia Chamber extensively, Strauss is a notable stage enjoyment of it go hand in hand.” in Seoul, Korea, as well as with the Choir, and working together with SUNY director of opera and currently serves WNYCO’s guest for this concert Beijing Symphony and the Shanghai Fredonia students is the Orchestra's as artistic director for the Rochester carries out Fredonia’s expectation of Philharmonic Orchestra. He will per- favorite part of our programming in Gay Men’s Chorus. excellence from an equally as excel- form a set of stunning repertoire at a Fredonia,” said Julie Newell, executive Last, but not least, featured baritonist lent group. professional level right here at SUNY administrator of WNYCO and School James Wright received both his bachelors Ludwig will also offer a masterclass Fredonia. of Music voice faculty. of music in music education and masters to the SUNY Fredonia School of Music This year alone, Ludwig toured The Chamber Choir is Fredonia’s top in music in vocal performance from the string area, giving a select group of the world, performing in Poland, Germany choral ensemble. For this concert they SUNY Fredonia School of Music. Wright students the chance to work one-on-one and Canada, as well as across the United will be joined by a solo vocal quartet, is a frequent performer of opera and is with the Grammy-nominated violinist. States. He will start 2014 with a per- all of which are alumni of the SUNY currently the artistic administrator for The masterclass is a unique experience formance in Illinois before traveling to Fredonia School of Music. Nickel City Opera in Buffalo. Wright for students and for the audience to learn Northern Ireland to play the Korngold Leading the quartet is 2009 alumna, is also an adjunct faculty member of a few tips and tricks from Ludwig’s Concerto with the Ulster Symphony. and now-professional singer, soprano SUNY Fredonia, as well as voice faculty personalized style of teaching. Ludwig has an extensive record- Laura Noack. After completing her for Canisius College. The concert will begin Sunday, Sept. ing career with the London Symphony undergrad at Fredonia, Noak went on to “This opening concert features a 29 at 4 p.m. in King Concert Hall, and Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Arizona State University to complete her world class soloist … who has been Ludwig’s masterclass will be Monday, Orchestra, Lithuanian National Symphony, masters of music in vocal performance. acknowledged internationally as one of Sept. 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Buffalo Philharmonic and the Virginia Mezzo-soprano Laurie Tramuta is a the best of his generation. This is ‘big Rosch Recital Hall in Mason Hall. Symphony. With the Virginia Symphony, 1982 graduate, also of SUNY Fredonia city’ quality performance right here on As with all WNYCO concerts, admis- Ludwig collaborated for the release of School of Music. She graduated with her our campus,” said Newell. sion is free to all SUNY students with a live recording of both the Beethoven masters of music in vocal performance WNYCO is the professional ensem- a student ID; admission for the Ludwig Violin Concerto and Dvorak Romance at the University of North Carolina ble-in-residence at SUNY Fredonia and masterclass is also free. Tickets to both in Dec. 2011. The recording can be at Greensboro before she returned to is a frequent producer of outstanding events can be picked up at either the purchased at www.virginiasymphony. Western New York, where she teaches productions. SUNY Fredonia ticket office in the org. both elementary school choral music at “Since the early 1980s WNYCO Williams Center, or at the King Concert Along with his large-scale Fredonia Central School District and has presented collaborative activities Hall ticket counter before the concert discography, Ludwig’s recording of voice at SUNY Fredonia. which have featured numerous world on Sept. 29. the Corigllano Red Violin Concerto School of Music faculty tenor Dr. class artists for the enjoyment of both with JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Robert Strauss is also a part of the Visiting Writers Program hosts inspiring poet

KRISTEN SHULTIS Facebook,” said Matthew Perloff, an and how we give opportunities to them,” Special to The Leader intern for the Visiting Writers Program. Perloff said about other authors coming “The Visiting Writers Program is to the college. The first guest of the Visiting Writers a unique opportunity in a place where “I think that is good that the authors series will arrive tomorrow, Thursday people may not always be able to find are willing to come here and share their Sept. 26. Matthew Olzmann will visit it,” Perloff also said. work with us. This is good for everyone, McEwen 202 for a 4 p.m. craft talk and Olzmann has won awards which too. Not only just Fredonia, but the out- 7 p.m. reading. include fellowships and scholarships side community as well,” said Perloff. Olzmann is a graduate of Warren from places such as the Kresge Arts “You notice a lot of people that aren’t Wilson College in North Carolina. He Foundation and the Bread Loaf Writers’ students showing up to these events. is also a writer-in-residence for the and has some prominence in the liter- They also put up posters downtown and, InsideOut Literary arts project and edits ary world, being published in places this year, a local bakery, The Cakery, for the Collagist, a literary journal that including the New England Review, is donating cupcakes for a raffle they publishes poetry, non-fiction and fiction Gulf Coast and Kenyon Review. will be doing for the event,” Perloff among other genres. “I hope that this will inspire other said about getting the program out in The poems that Visiting Writers people to become poets. People that the community. program will be featuring are from his have been on the fence or have dif- This program will give exposure to book of compiled poems titled Mezzanines ficulty writing poetry may be able to the bakery and will make it so that, in that was published earlier this year. begin writing after reading his poetry,” the future, these events are successful. One of the English professors here on Perloff said. He also hopes that this exposure will campus, Professor Nezhukumatahil, is Some of the poems talk about cities urge the community to want to write, featured in Olzmann’s book. that have had their fame and fortune as well. Olzmann’s poems are known to but have now begun a downward spiral. Come prepared with plenty of ques- discuss topics that everyday people “Bringing in someone who is inspir- tions for Olzmann. Supporting programs courtesy of lanternreview.com relate to. ing and influential to our school will like this this Thursday’s event will help Visiting writer Matthew Olzmann “I feel as if the poet’s identity is hopefully bring in other authors. Even to ensure that more people appreciate will recite a reading of his in the poems that he writes. The poet though Olzmann is not the most famous the work these writers put in. book of poems. also includes poems that have subject person in the literary world, hopefully matter relevant to our campus now like people will see his experience at Fredonia B-4 The Leader, Wednesday September 25, 2013 Folk Song festival finds Fredonia

COURTNEE CESTA “There are more than two-hundred struggles and perseverance. Fredonia could benefit from an event like Special to The Leader international students in our school, and I Director and founder of the SUNY the Folk Song Festival. think that some activity like this will help to Fredonia International Education Center, "It's so great working with Dr. Woo, Dive into cultures abroad with a special ease their minds and help them to adjust in Mary Sasso, will provide opening remarks especially on a project like this. She's really Folk Song Festival, presented by the SUNY a different cultural environment,” said Woo. for the evening. Sasso has traveled around the passionate about a multicultural society and Fredonia School of Music in collaboration In putting together an event like this, world to recruit Fredonia students and offered tries extremely hard to create an integrated with the Convocation Committee and the Woo’s goal is to recognize the different those in other countries the opportunity to community," said Makoto Winkler, a music International Education Center. cultures that are represented at Fredonia and receive an education in the United States. performance major and member of the Zion The celebration will feature the SUNY encourage others to better understand them A featured group from Master Chung’s Choir. Fredonia Latin Jazz Ensemble featuring by openly exploring the many aspects of World Class Tae Kwon Do in Buffalo will "She just wants everyone to feel welcome guest percussionist Wendell Rivera from multiculturalism through folk music. also perform during the opening ceremony. and like they have a place, which is exactly Buffalo, the Zion Choir from the First United “I was hoping to connect them to the Taekwondo is a martial art that originated in what Fredonia is all about." Presbyterian Church of Dunkirk as well as American culture in this way … also to Korea and incorporates names and symbols The evening will end with a light recep- a performance by Master Chung’s World help to ease their homesickness,” said Woo. of traditional patterns that refer to a variety tion, where a handful of international students Class Tae Kwon Do. The Folk Music Festival gives faculty, of elements from Korean history. Master from various countries will introduce their The event stems from this year’s convo- students and community members the chance Chung’s Tae Kwon Do will bring a posi- traditional dress. cation theme, “Raising Cultural Awareness to learn about each other’s cultures through tive energy to the event, demonstrating the The festival will be held on Monday, and Building Global Relations,” and will an unprecedented showcase of traditional strength, discipline and coordination that Oct. 7, in the Williams Center Multipurpose bring together different disciplines to achieve music from around the world. Popular folk the art is all about. Room. Tickets are free and are available at these goals. It was thought of by School of songs from Korea, China, Turkey and beyond Students from the School of Music the ticket office. Music faculty member Ji Huyn Woo, who is will be presented with a surge of energy and are still in the early stages of preparing for a native of Seoul, Korea. talent and will bring forth stories of history’s the celebration but are already seeing how

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However, in a play with music, the music is than the picture that’s intended to progress the show using songs being made.” that signify the action. A native of the The cast received the benefit of being Jamestown area, Andolora able to consult with Andolora during their currently resides in New rehearsal process. Andolora is also an alum- York City where he is nus of SUNY Fredonia and was recently a voice teacher, vocal returned to campus to do workshops with coach, audition coach and students and work with the cast of The Spoon founder of The Dickens River Project. Victorian Carolers, fre- “He was very nice, he was very under- quent performers at the standing of how different my concept is White House and winners from a lot of the productions he’s put on,” of Rachel Ray’s 2012 said Wheaton. Battle of the Carolers. While Wheaton watched Andolora’s “He’s such a nice production on YouTube in order to gain person,” Wheaton said. inspiration, she put her own spin on the “He’s very kind of calm production. She explained that she is look- and collected; he’s very ing at the “full picture” of the production, nice and he definitely as opposed to each individual monologue knows how to speak on as Andolora has. In addition, the actors will a level that we all under- wear modern clothing with items and trinkets stand.” that will represent the varying characters Each actor will each actor portrays. play a variety of char- “On the outside he’s showing that he acters. The nine person mary laing / Special to The Leader very much enjoys a different look at what cast also includes Mike Meghan Palmer and the cast of The Spoon River Project rehearse a scene at the he’s looked at so many times,” said Wheaton. Benoit, Joshua Harris, forest hill cemetery. As writers are often inaccessible for Andrew Vitovitch, Sarah theatre students, working with the writer/ Schlesinger, Eleah Peale, Meghan Palmer, production will go towards the Performing value in a place that’s instantly filled with adapter of a piece is a unique experience. Sarah Mullen and Shelby Converse. The Arts Company scholarship. emotional value and then to just watch it “It was extremely nerve-wracking when production also features music direction The Forest Hill Cemetery is located happen before your eyes is something that he first came but the after he had been here by John Nelson. on 55 Lambert Ave. In the event of rain, the many people will probably end up seeing for a little while I realized that he’s more here The Spoon River Project will take place location will be moved to McEwen G29. in their lifetime, but to get a chance to see to help us with the dialect, to help us with Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. It will be a “It’s a different way of doing theatre it for almost little to nothing is something how these poetic monologues make sense “pay-what-you-can” performance; however, that I don’t think a lot of people at Fredonia that everyone should do.” in the real world … He was mainly looking tickets can be purchased at the ticket office have seen,” said Wheaton. “It’s an experi- at it for the understanding of the words less in the William Center. Proceeds from the ence that you may get someplace else, but to actually experience a show of this emotional

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TUNED in A look behind, a look ahead Ireland's EILEEN MOWREY about recording it this month. can write some,” said Cahlstadt. They are cur- best in Assistant Reverb Editor Mooses hopes that their debut album rently focusing on the psychedelic pop tunes will earn them a lot of support. Cahlstadt of yesteryear such as The Velvet Underground As September comes to a close students said that it presents their music in a more while they wait to be inspired. However, they WNY turn their backs on the final days of sum- “sonically insane” way than their live shows did hint that the future of their music might mer and look forward to include some EILEEN MOWREY the year ahead. While more synth and Assistant Reverb Editor there are a lot of classes, sitars, a curious assignments and tests to but exciting In 2012 Full Set was named Ireland’s Best dread, there are many combination. New Band of the Year by the Irish American things to be excited Another News. For the last year they have traveled the for as well. This year’s n a m e t h a t United States showing Americans just how music scene is definitely should be famil- fun and exciting traditional Irish music can one of them. iar from last be. The six-piece band plays traditional Irish Fredonia’s local year is Hokan songs with traditional Irish instruments in a music scene looks very and Friends of unique and modern way, while still remaining promising this year. the Sun. Hokan true to their roots. Their most recent tour Some of last year’s bands Cromwell of has brought them to WNY. are coming back strong Buffalo played The band began with Michael Harrison while new bands are a number of gigs on fiddle, Eamonn Moloney on the bodhràn just starting to make a in Fredonia last drum, Janine Redmond on button accordion name for themselves. year and will and their original uilleann pipes player Seàn Four bands—Mooses, be returning McCarthy. They all met at a large music and Hokan and Friends of this year with dance festival in Tipperary, Ireland. They the Sun, The Goods and David Suriani played there together for five summers before The Intrepid Travelers— on percussion, deciding to start their own group. shared what they accom- drumset and “We decided at the end that after [the plished over the summer the glocken- festival was over] we’d like to do our own and what they are hoping spiel and Colin stuff, our own arrangements,” said Harrison. to achieve in Fredonia Gray, a SUNY “We were doing a certain thing for someone this coming year. Fredonia junior, else.” Mooses returns on percussion. They met Andy Meaney, their guitar in full force this fall Cromwell him- player, at two other festivals and added him to after quickly making self plays the the group. Moloney met Teresa Horgan, their a name for themselves foot drums, gui- vocalist and flute player, at the University in Fredonia last year. tar, ukulele and of Limerick where they were both studying Courtesy of mooses' official facebook page The band is made up of provides the Irish music and dance and taking courses members of the band, Mooses. SUNY Fredonia sopho- vocals. Bryan together. After McCarthy, a six-time All- more Peter Cahlstadt on Zells, also of Ireland champion on his instrument, left to guitar and vocals, sophomore Scott Gregelis and Gregelis said that it features Cahlstadt’s Buffalo, plays the bass, guitar and provides pursue other career options, the band added on bass, junior Jimmy DiMartino on guitar vocals more than their live performances. Thus vocals for recordings only. uilleann pipes player Martino Vacca, who and sophomore Kelly Weber on drums. The far the EP has been recorded by Cahlstadt, The bandmates are not the only ‘friends was friends with Moloney and Horgan, at four gentlemen played gigs over the summer Paul Anthony, Weber and Joey Mason, who of the sun’ though. “Everyone is a friend of college. at various locations in Buffalo including The recorded their latest single. They have been the sun, even you!” said Cromwell. “I want Full Set has now been together as a Waiting Room, The Forvm and Broadway working with different producers so that everyone to know that everyone is a friend group for six years. They recorded their Joes as well as a show in Rochester. their final product will employ a variety of of the sun, so if anyone wants to play, get a debut album, Notes at Liberty, about two and Mooses’ big news this year is the upcom- sound styles. hold of me!” The music is as welcoming as half years ago. In Oct. of 2011, they won the ing release of a six track EP. The album, Outside of the EP, Mooses is trying to Cromwell himself. It is happy and fun folk RTÉ/RAAP Breakthrough Annual Music which is currently untitled, will feature book as many “underground” shows as pos- music that can be likened to Edward Sharpe Bursary Award over 12 other contestants in songs that the band played live last year. sible in houses and basements. They have a and the Magnetic Zeros. a field that boasts almost 800 other groups They hope to have the EP out within the show coming up at The Jungle on Nov. 9 with Hokan and Friends of the Sun is cur- and artists. In 2012 they received the Best next few weeks, but the exact release date NGHBRS, a rock band from Long Island, rently working hard on recording their second New Group award from Irish American News is not yet known. They started working on New York. As for new music, Gregelis said and Best Newcomer in Bill Margeson’s Live the album last December, but they did a lot the band is taking “a mental sabbatical”. Continued on page B-6 Ireland Awards. of procrastinating before they got serious “We’re trying to block out society so we With this recognition under their belts, Full Set left in September of 2012 for their first United States tour and have returned three more times since then. Their first tour CMJ Music Marathon takes over NYC lasted six weeks and established them with American listeners. They returned in the PATRICK GERLACH to speak on over 80 panels throughout the According to their website, every year spring around March to play some shows Special to The Leader course of the five-day mega-festival. more than 120,000 fans, entertainment indus- leading up to St. Patrick’s Day. This sum- For many musicians, the chance to play try professionals, college radio tastemakers, mer they did a four and a half week tour and Fall is right around the corner, bringing at CMJ has been a catalyst for success, serv- bloggers, press and musicians come out in played a number of Irish music festivals. with it one of the most exciting musical events ing as a springboard into the spotlight for force to connect, exchange and educate. The They returned this month for a ten-day in the world. Every October for the past 33 their respective careers. The extensive list of conference portion of the festival is head- tour throughout the northeast before they years the College Music Journal (CMJ) has bands that have risen to the top of the industry quartered in NYU’s beautiful Greenwich fly to Finland to play an Irish festival there hosted the CMJ Music Marathon in New York because of their appearance at CMJ include Village location, making it the perfect spot from Oct. 4-7. City’s Greenwich Village. The event brings Arcade Fire, Mumford and Sons, Bon Iver, to mingle with the industry big wigs and Full Set also released their second album, in over 1,300 musical acts to showcase their Kendrick Lamar, Gary Clark Jr. and Avicii, rock stars in attendance. “Notes After Dark”, this year. They have talent at over 80 of the city’s most prominent to name a few. The mix of music is eclectic, Over the course of five days anyone with shared the stage with some of the most well nightclubs, theaters and venues. In addition exciting and always changing, giving listen- a CMJ badge has access to approximately respected Irish musicians in the industry and to the incredible influx of talented musicians, ers the special feeling that each year and 100 panels and guest speakers starting at 9 the CMJ Music Marathon has attracted top each showcase they could be hearing the industry professionals from all over the world next big thing. 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Most importantly, The Intrepid Travelers are trying to take their musical ventures very seriously. They don’t want to just play music on the weekends. They really want to make a name and a career for themselves. Thanks to Neimanis and Fohl’s education of the music industry, they have a good start with organization and a general idea of what they have to do in order to succeed. However, they want to get more industry oriented people involved to take care of the business side of things so they can focus mainly on the music. Currently the band is trying to get artists, recorders, promoters, graphic designers and merchandisers involved, as well as anyone else who want to “join the family.” “People still aren’t sure exactly what they want to do or what they want out of their college experience,” said Neimanis. “This gives them a place where they can feel comfortable and thrive.” As for the music, it is fun and energetic. They focus on their live shows being a shared experience for themselves and the audience, exchanging energy as they move through their sets. They promise that no two performances will ever be the same. “We try to make everyone happy and make everyone’s lives a little better,” said Fohl. Courtesy of After Dark Entertainment The Intrepid Travelers are all experienced Mooses playing at The Waiting Room in Buffalo. and trained musicians, so their sound quality is good. They look to bands such as Phish, album, “The Sun”. It will feature nine new were looking for. Once the EP is recorded, and Brian Calisto. The boys all went to The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, Talking tracks, most of which have never been heard The Goods want to distribute it around the Williamsville East High School in Buffalo Heads, Explosions in the Sky and jazz artists by audiences. Their first album, “Been Busy Fredonia campus and build up a following. together and have played music with each like Miles Davis for inspiration. Dying” was released in March of this year, Their ultimate goal is to have people dancing other casually throughout the years. However, While they currently put most of their but Cromwell says that this second album and partying to their music all over town. it was just this summer that they decided to energy into booking and playing live perfor- has a more fun and folky vibe and a lot more “I wanna bring up the music scene in make the band official. mances, The Intrepid Travelers do have a three work has been put into it. Fredonia to a new level, where people look The band set up is fairly simple. Neimanis track demo cd available on their bandcamp The upcoming album, like the first, is forward to shows at Doon’s like in years plays bass, Fohl is on the drums, Frauenhofer website that is available for free download. being recorded by David Suriani in Suriana past,” said Schwartz. “What I want to take plays keys and piano and Calisto plays guitar. It is titled “Fat Live Steak!” and features Studios in Buffalo. away from my music is an advancing in my All four gentlemen lend their voices to the one cover and two original songs. They are The band is hoping to have it released technique and songwriting abilities, and to vocal harmonies. Their sound is a combina- currently working on an official website, but around Halloween. After that they plan to touch on every genre of music from jazz to tion of rock, funk, jam and improvisation. nothing has been launched just yet. book as many shows as they can and give bluegrass to hip-hop.” They play an even mixture of cover songs The Fredonia music scene is bursting out free cds to anyone who is interested in While Schwartz is inspired by bands and original pieces. with fresh and returning talent this year. hearing their music. It will also be available like O.A.R. and Dispatch, Colin by Phish and The Intrepid Travelers played a few Mooses, Hokan and Friends of the Sun, The on their bandcamp website along with their Sam by funk musicians like Disco Biscuits’s small gigs over the summer and have a few Goods and The Intrepid Travelers provide old album and a newly recorded single. bassist Marc Brownstein, they all come shows booked in the local area. They played an excellent and diverse selection of music. Hokan and Friends of the Sun have a together to create a cohesive sound. They a show at Mr. Goodbar on Elmwood St. in They all have big plans and serious aspira- few shows lined up for this fall. They will use a little bit of this, a little bit of that, and Buffalo on Sept. 21, and they will also be tions that should lead to a highly competent be playing at Jungle Boogie at The Jungle in then throw a saxophone solo in to finish the appearing at The Jungle in Fredonia on Sept. and fairly competitive music scene, the likes Fredonia on Sept. 28. and will then appear at song off, giving it a unique characteristic. 28. They are looking to book gigs anywhere of which Fredonia has been missing these The Forvm on Oct. 9 where they will open Despite their hodge-podge of musi- and everywhere, but especially want to build past few years. Keep your eye out for these for Charles Ellsworth and Shadow Puppet. cal influences and the fact that they write up a solid fan base in Buffalo, Rochester and bands, because any one of them could just Hokan and Friends of the Sun will also many of their own songs, they still love a other nearby college towns. be the next big thing. be playing at the All Western New York music good cover song as much as awards ceremony. The band was nominated the next person. They have for best folk/country artist at the beginning covered “Time” by Pink of the summer. Voting closed on Sept. 18 and Floyd, “Down by the River” certain bands will be playing at The Cove by Neil Young and even use in Depew on Sept. 29. The event is free and some older tunes to inspire runs all day from noon until 11 p.m. All ages and complement their own are welcome to attend. Hokan and Friends of writing. the Sun will be playing at 2:30 p.m. “We actually play a song The Goods are back this year as well and called ‘Love River Mama’, hope to make a bigger name for themselves. which is a combination of a The Goods is made up of SUNY Fredonia song we wrote and ‘Down by senior Nathan Schwartz on guitar, vocals the River’,” said Schwartz. and tenor saxophone, junior Colin Gray as The Goods may not have drummer and lead rapper and junior Sam made a big splash last year, Pavlovich on bass guitar. but they are back this year The Goods took a “hiatus” over the with big plans and a lot of summer and barely even rehearsed, but now ambition. Fredonia students they are getting back into the swing of things. are liable to see more and They are currently in the process of looking more of them throughout for and booking gigs and will be playing at the year. The Jungle on Sept. 28. The Goods are also Last but not least, The planning some tentative recording. Their goal Intrepid Travelers make their is to have an EP recorded and distributed by debut in Fredonia this year. the beginning of November. The band consists of two Schwartz said that, during a rehearsal, SUNY Fredonia seniors, they tried to record their original song David Neimanis and Jon Fohl, “Earthman” combined with a jam session. both music industry majors, courtesy of hokan and friends of the sun official facebook page While the recording was of poor quality, and Binghamton University Members of the band, Hokan and Friends of The Sun. the actual song was exactly the sound they seniors Don Frauenhofer B-7 TheB-7 Leader The Leader, Wednesday, Wednesday September April 25,11, 20132012 Ireland's best new band: Continued from B-5 have appeared on numerous Irish television really get into it. They shout along, they clap people all over Ireland learning Irish music,” a six piece band, is there’s so many layers programs. along and they really relate to the music as said Moloney. “I think there is, not an image, going on that you try to make the most of One of their first shows on this fall’s well I suppose. It’s really good to see that.” but an idea of Irish music abroad that people it and make use of it all to make the tune tour was at the Earlville Opera House in Moloney said that the reception in the have in their heads sometimes of like old or the song as tasteful and as interesting as Earlville, NY. Even though the average age United States is different “because in Ireland men in a pub playing where it’s not the case possible,” said Harrison. of those in attendance was over 50, Full Set “You know, we like to try managed to make it a lively and energetic and compliment the song or the show. Harrison’s fiddle playing, as well tune as opposed to showing our- as his stage presence, are jovial and full selves because that’s what the of personality. Moloney plays the small arrangement is about,” he said. bodhràn with ease, creating many differ- “I suppose, strictly speaking in ent tones as he moves his tipper over the a traditional manner, they’d just face of the drum. be played straight, but I suppose Vacca’s instrument, the uilleann pipes, with six of us in it we try to put was by far the most interesting contrap- our own arrangements on it our tion on the stage. Much like the bagpipes, own kind of stamp on it to make there was a sac filled with air that, when it unique to us.” pressed, pushed air through buttoned pipes The traditional Irish songs that allow the musician to play the melody. are music that anyone can enjoy, However, unlike the bagpipes, the musi- but it sometimes hard to convince cian does not have to fill the bag with air the young people in the U.S. to go by blowing into it. Instead it is filled by a to a concert of traditional Irish pump that is manipulated with the musi- music when they could just go to cian’s elbow. Capable of playing multiple a club with a DJ instead. tones at once, it is a fascinating instrument “It’s hard to kind of tell them with a beautiful sound, and Vacca played to come,” said Harrison. “They it with incredible dexterity. kind of need to get a taste of and During the final song Moloney got up a flavor and experience it and out of his seat, leaving his drum behind, experience the kind of fun that and joined the band by dancing a traditional courtesy of Full Set’s official website, fullsetmusic.com can happen between us and the Irish dance. Members of the band, Full Set. audience and them.” “I started dancing when I was four, The audience at the Earlville it was a long time ago,” said Moloney. “It Opera House on Sat, Sept. 22, cer- was something that my two older brothers . . . there’s a lot of Irish music around, so it’s at all; the case is a massive amount of young tainly showed that they were both enjoying used to do. There was a class in the local hard to get people into a concert hall to view people playing music.” In Ireland, traditional the music, and that they appreciated every area where I grew up, and I suppose it was a concert because they can just go down the Irish music is a social activity and there are bit of it. They whooped and hollered along a way for my parents to get a break from me road and there’s a pub, and it’s the same thing lots of festivals around the country for it with the music, clapped to the beat and for a couple of hours every week.” there, and it’s for free.” during the summer. gave the band a standing ovation at the end For the musicians of Full Set, playing When we hear traditional music and Many of the songs that Full Set plays of the show. Full Set had cds for sale in the shows in the United States is different from think of old men and classical music, in originated centuries ago. While Full Set does lobby and more people left with them than playing in Ireland. In the United States their Ireland it is common for young musicians to give their own unique voice to the music, not, proving that they enjoyed the music music is a novelty so people embrace it and play traditional Irish music. Both Moloney they try to stay as true to the original music so much, they simply weren’t ready for the get excited for it. Harrison said, “At home and Harrison began playing when they were as possible. experience to end. it’s a very listening audience as opposed to eight years old. “I suppose that’s the kind of opportunity Full Set will play at The Lovin’ Cup in some of the venues in America where they “There are massive amounts of young you can have when you’re in a band, like Rochester on Sept. 25. CMJ Music Marathon: Continued from B-5 a.m. and ending around 5 p.m. every day. and notified by email. The topics of the panels are centered around I attended last year’s CMJ with my emerging and evolving trends in the music friend and fellow music industry student, industry ranging from the resurgence of David Neimanis. If there is one word to vinyl, to the death of artists and repertoire, summarize this experience it would most to innovative ways to brand yourself with certainly be ‘marathon.’ From the panels the help of corporate sponsors. Most of that run back-to-back for eight hours, to the panels are put on by four to five people bouncing around Manhattan and Brooklyn with experience related to each topic and trying to catch as many shows as you can are driven almost entirely by questions put get to until they stop at 2 a.m., there is very forth by audience members, resulting in a little time for sleep. Planning, perseverance much more intimate collective experience. and caffeine are essential to making your Other types of events at the conference CMJ experience a memorable one. include programs called “Fireside Chat” The CMJ website has a great article this and “Silver Boardroom Meetings.” These year titled “CMJ 2013 Survivor’s Guide” that programs break away from the traditional is chock full of pertinent advice for anyone panel format and provide alternative methods looking to avoid the pitfalls of a first-time of engagement. The Fireside Chat consists CMJ-goer. The best advice from this help- patrick gerlach/ Special to The Leader of the guest speaker engaging in a Q&A ful guide is number 3, “Don’t over commit Members of the band, The Soul Rebels. of prepared questions with a CMJ official. yourself to a hectic band schedule. Pick one kindly tell you to scram. If you are not 21 priced on an escalating basis, so the longer Depending on how long or short the guest or two per night that you really have to see, yet, do some research on the venues and you wait to buy, the more you pay. speaker’s responses are, the last 10-15 minutes and then just let the night take you where it find out which ones admit people who are For fans of music, and music industry are opened up to the audience for questions. may.” Dave and I were perhaps a tad ambi- underage and plan accordingly. majors especially, the CMJ Music Marathon Last year’s keynote Fireside Chat was with tious, planning to see six or seven bands each There are several kinds of badges that is a must, not just for the music, but the first Tim Westergren, the founder of Pandora, night, often more than a subway ride or two can be obtained for this event and each comes hand account of how the industry behind the and was one of the most attended events of away from each other. Make sure you arrive with a particular advantage. The full badge music is changing. CMJ is not a place only the entire conference. early to the most popular shows and have a and student badge get you into all of the same to hear about new trends, it’s a platform to The Silver Boardroom panels are one second or third show you would like to see things, but the student badge comes at a greatly create them. CMJ is not a conference people of the most exciting parts of the conference in case the venue is at capacity. discounted price of $300 in comparison to are required to go to by their employers, it is experience. Each panel gives you the chance The best piece of advice I can offer based the $525 price tag for the full badge. The a conference where people go to share ideas to sit at a table and pick the brains of some of on my experience is to expect most shows to press badge gets you into everything the full and collaborate. The Music Marathon is not the most successful and influential people in be at places that only admit people 21 and badges do, as well as press-exclusive events just another music festival, it is the premiere the business. In order to gain admittance to over. If you do not have an ID that says you and the Artist Lounge. Another option is to music event of the year—one I plan on going one of these unique conference experiences are 21, do not expect to gain entry. These volunteer several hours each day in exchange to for a long time. you must submit a 75-word explanation of establishments do not make exceptions for for a full badge. In order to secure a press why you think you should be able to sit in people with CMJ badges, and the bouncers badge or to volunteer, however, you must on the session. The top ten applicants are do not care if your 21st birthday is in less apply. There are also group rates for orders chosen about an hour before the panel begins than a month (trust me, I tried). They will of more than 10 badges. The badges are , Wednesday April 11, 2012 B-8 B-8 The The Leader Leader, ,Wednesday Wednesday September September 18, 25, 2013 2013 B-8 The Leader, Wednesday September 4, 2013 The A-Tracks EILEEN MOWREY Assistant Reverb Editor

ALBUM: MGMT by MGMT ARTIST: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals The new self-titled album by MGMT is the talk of the town in a lot of places, but even more so here This summer I went to see The in Fredonia. Released on Sept. 16, the album was Avett Brothers play at CMAC in recorded at Tarbox Road Studios in Cassadaga, NY Canandaigua, New York. I don’t and co-produced by David Fridmann. Fridmann is an think I really need to tell you how occasional professor of sound recording technology much I loved seeing The Avett (SRT) at SUNY Fredonia. Brothers play live or how amaz- Tarbox studios began in 1997 and has some of ing they were. I feel like that goes the most up to date recording equipment available as without saying. The opening act, on well as artist lodgings to create the perfect retreat the other hand, caught me off guard. for artists to record. David Fridmann has produced Grace Potter and the Nocturnals for artists like Chumbawumba, The Flaming Lips, opened up for The Avett Brothers Franz Ferdinand, Keane, Modest Mouse, OK Go and with a set that was worthy of the many, many more. He was the founder and bassist of $50 concert ticket by itself. I have Mercury Rev until 1993 when he gave up touring to never seen an opener give such an focus on recording artisits. amazing and complete performance. courtesy of kitchalberg.com Aside from the collaboration of a part-time Her set lasted about an hour, and Grace Potter and The Nocturnals. Fredonia professor, the town also has a claim to she played song after song, finishing fame thanks to the album art which features a local with crowd favorites to get people mixed beyond all recognition. It’s recorded versions. They were just as Fredonia business: Stylz Unlimited, the hair salon pumped up for the main event. hard to tell a truly talented artist good live if not better. “Stars” was and clothing consignment shop located at 3175 Route Potter created a fabulous energy just by listening to their albums by far my favorite number though. 20, Fredonia, NY. in the crowd that made her an ideal these days; however, Grace Potter An extremely touching song about MGMT, a Brooklyn duo consisting of Andrew opener, but it was her musicianship turned out to be just as much of a a late friend, “Stars” is the epitome VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, has been making that left me awestruck. She was sensation on the stage as she is in of a rock ballad. It is powerful yet psychedelic pop and indie electro music since 2002. amazing. That woman has pipes, the studio. beautiful and it sent shivers down They are best known for tracks like “Kids”, “Electric and she can rock as hard as any Grace Potter and the Nocturnals my spine. Feeling” and “Pursuit of Happiness” with Kid Cudi and man. When she started playing the released their debut album in 2005 Dressed in a flowing white Ratatat. The album featuring Stylz Unlimited on the organ I was speechless. Her songs and have been proving that they are dress that looked like something cover is their third album. They recently announced are both beautiful, and powerful unique, determined and talented straight out of the seventies, Grace a tour that will take them all over Europe, the United and her stage presence is so effusive ever since. In June of 2012 they Potter jumped, danced and stomped States and even as far as Japan. that you can’t help but grin as you released The Lion The Beat The around that stage with wreckless MGMT’s newest album has a much more psy- watch her. After all, when an artist Beat which is a perfectly crafted abandon. She reminded me of Janis chedelic quality to it. While their music has always looks like he or she is having that album. There isn’t a single song Joplin at one moment, then Joan been eclectic and airing on the side of bizarre, this much fun on stage, it is hard not to on the album unworthy of being a Baez or Stevie Nicks. Grace Potter has been pushed right over the edge. Many critics, have fun just watching them. favorite. It is absolutely complete, was everything I ever could have like George Heaney on allmusic.com, are calling it I know that Grace Potter and leaving nothing out while also not dreamed of in a female rockstar. If “experimental.” Some listeners are calling it just plain the Nocturnals are not new to the trying to say too much. I had it my way, young girls would weird. MGMT capitalizes on Fridmann’s ability to stage and are fairly well known. Her performances of “The be made to listen to strong female make a song sound like it belongs in outer space. Some Even I knew about them and had Lion The Beat The Beat” and “Paris artists like Grace Potter just to people like it and others do not, but it still receives heard a song or two. I just didn’t Oh La La” had everyone out of their teach them that there is a way to good ratings. The album was awarded four out of five realize they were that good. After seats and dancing. They were full own the stage while still owning stars by both critics and users. all, so many of the recordings we of energy and didn’t disappoint your dignity. hear today have been tweaked and the fans who know and love the

TOP 10: The A-Tracks Top Ten combines the top ten singles lists of Billboard Magazine, iTunes, Spotify, Top 10 Songs and Buffalo’s KISS 98.5.

#1) “Roar” – Katy Perry #2) “Royals” – Lorde #3) “Hold On, We’re Going Home” – Drake #4) “Wrecking Ball” – Miley Cyrus #5) “Wake Me Up” – Avicii #6) “Applause” – Lady Gaga #7) “Holy Grail” – Jay-Z #8) “Berzerk” – Eminem #9) “Blurred Lines” – Robin Thicke courtesy of wikipedia #10) “We Can’t Stop” – Miley Cyrus MGMT album cover. B-9 The Leader, Wednesday September 25, 2013 B-10 The Leader, Wednesday September 25, 2013

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Spice Girls fanboys strike at local movie theater

CLARA TEE business major, lives with Underwoman Special to The Leader and A’moro. “It’s not the same without the poster Time has not been kind to the Spice hanging up in our living room,” Miths Girls, from Victoria Beckham’s various said. “It was so nice to come home and scandals in the media to Baby Spice talk to Baby and Sporty about all of my quite literally vanishing from the face problems.” of the earth. The decision to put “Spice All three criminals said that the World,” the movie about the Spice Girls’ police thought it was just as funny as journey to stardom, back in the movie the boys did. theaters was unpredictable and, frankly, “The police were laughing with us,” a little stupid. Underwoman said. “They took mugshots No one could expect that when the of us and fingerprinted us … for steal- movie came to Fredonia, havoc would ing a Spice Girls poster.” hit the streets. The boys have their court date on Senior music industry majors Jack Monday at 7 p.m. There are various A’Moro and Robert Doors and junior efforts by SUNY Fredonia students to interdisciplinary studies major Clarence attend, simply to see how ridiculous Underwoman were arrested and charged a trial over a promotional pop band with petit larceny last week. courtesy of fanpop.com poster will be. The reason: they stole the “Spice “I’ll be there,” English major and World” poster. police. is just … ugh.” Copy Editor for The Leader Riley Straw It sounds ridiculous—to be charged “We were caught because I used my He spoke of all of the wonderful said. “I want to see how this all goes with a misdemeanor over a schoolboy debit card,” Doors said. “They matched times he had with the poster. down. It’s the most ridiculous petit lar- crush—but it’s true. These three fine up the footage on the theater’s video “We hung it up in our apartment, and ceny charge I have ever heard of, and I’ll young adults were caught (on camera, camera with the time that I bought my we had it there for three weeks before be interested to see how it turns out.” might I add) stealing the promotional ticket.” we got busted,” A’moro continued. “We Whatever happens, one thing is poster from a local movie theatre. “I feel ashamed,” A’moro said. “This would have friends over to look at our sure—people should never watch movies They would have gotten away with is going on my permanent record forever. shrine to the best pop band ever.” about pop stars. it, too—if it weren’t for those meddling I just love Victoria so much—her hair Nicholas Miths, a senior music

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