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#LEADERSNEWLOOK NEWS Transgender Lives class, and we decided was aclass project inDr. Jeff Iovannone’s icy, my namewas notlegally changed. It the resolution that would change thepol - trans student prefers to be addressed by. differing from name, a thatbirth the FREDCards. Aprimary nameisaname, fort to have primarynames onstudents’ Fredonia students have taken onisanef cle. The mostrecent change that certain the revolution to break thisviolent cy sion. Fredonia ishoping to be part of school because of their gender expres percent oftrans students felt unsafe at Educational Research organization, 80 room andworkspace. creating asafer environment inthe class one can go about making a difference and in thetransgender community, andhow ferent aspects about basic terminology Tuesday, Thetalk April21. covered dif the Importance ofIndividual Action on talk entitled TheTrans Community and cal production anddesign major, held a equality. Fredonia islooking to enhance gender the campus more inclusive andfriendly, “When we originally began writing According to theTrans Student Graham Caulfield, asenior theatri- In its ever-present pursuit to make - - - - - ed,” said Caulfield. aware that this was something we need- to make the campus and administration able to make change, we could continue actually change, and,even ifwe weren’t that thiswas something that we could I think some would changingsupport gle occupant bathrooms on thecampus. heavily discussed topic oncampus. gender neutral bathrooms has been a picked up any new projects, but having have primarynames on FREDCards has university task force that has pushed to whether the not clear field. said Caul- transgender,” ing outas people com- amount of the large like thiswith adopt a policy would have to nia eventually ing onthecard namechange cause. There isauniversity task force tak “Graham is identifying existing sin- It is “Fredo- “ GO THROUGH. MYSELF ANDMYFRIENDS THINGS IHAVE SEEN WORRY ABOUTTHESAME STUDENTS HAVE DON’T TO WHERE TRANSGENDER I WANT TO SEEACAMPUS - Students can help out by using primary dents who make transphobic remarks. use inclusive language and correct stu- of representation intheir curriculum, proposed that teachers expand thetype be an ally to the trans community. He he offered up advice as to how one can Inclusion. cer andDirector ofDiversity, Equity and said BillBoerner, theChief Diversity Offi- long way to public support awareness,” these already existing spaces would go a gender neutral. Just having signs upon signage to reflect that thosespaces are TRANS COMMUNITY GRAHAM CAULFIELD During Caulfield’s It has been noted that Fredonia has STUDENT HOLDS IMPORTANCE OF INDIVIDUAL discussion, ahead. the journey has quite but it still gender — uality or color, sex less of skin — regard- for anyone safe place campus a making the strides in made great TALK ABOUT - ACTION go through.” see acampus where transgender stu inclusive health care, therapists special of Pride and WSU talking about these is said Boerner. communities andtheirinability to en etc, someindividuals willtend to disen race, class, sexual orientation, nationality, someone isperceived as different, i.e.: on board withit? to come into effect, but will everyone be physical transition names. orbirth names andnotasking themabout their things I have seen myself andmy friends dents don’t have to worry about the same other things,” said Caulfield. “I want to izing in gender issues and many many year dorms, [adding] trans specific and first sues, theabolishing ofsingle-gender with oneanotheracross ourdifferences,” ways to determine how we can dialogue continue to findinnovative andcreative It ismy hope that ourcommunity will gage withoneanotheracross difference. bias and stereotypes play a role in many gage. Fear of the unknown, unconscious

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ADVERTISE WITH RAISING AWARENESS FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS THE NEW LEADER! THIS MAY NEWS (716) 673-3369 REBECCA HALE tauqua Hall. Still, Diesenberg said that REVERB EDITOR he spends his breaks from school in the hospital receiving antibiotics. It’s [email protected] a struggle for CF patients to balance a Relay for Life is a huge event at normal life with their health demands. Fredonia, and students and patrons Diesenberg recently spoke at Del- were able to raise over $32,000 two ta Phi Epsilon’s seventh annual Deep- #leadersnewlook weeks ago. However, what most stu- her Dude Pageant, which raised over dents aren’t aware of is that Delta Phi $1,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Founda- Epsilon was also raising money toward tion. a cure last month. Not a cure for cancer “I work hard for [CF] not to be my — a cure for cystic fibrosis. main identifier,” he said. “I’m Bryan — Cystic fibrosis (CF) is not a well- not ‘that sick kid.’ It’s not something known disease, but it’s one that de- that you can readily see, but it’s a toll- serves more awareness than it current- ing disease, and it needs more aware- ly receives. ness.” “If people were more aware of Leighann Shaffer, a junior child- what a CF patient goes through in their hood education major and the vice life, then they would care more about president of Delta Phi Epsilon, ex- fundraising,” explained Bryan Diesen- plained that efforts to work against berg, a junior animation major. cystic fibrosis is one of the sorority’s “It’s not the star child of the dis- philanthropies. eases,” he said, “but CF is a special case “We feel really passionate about in which you know right from the get- finding a cure,” she said. “They’re really go that you don’t have long — you al- close to finding a cure for this, which is ways have that black cloud over your unbelievable.” head.” CF is caused by many different Diesenberg suffers from cystic gene mutations, but the most com- fibrosis, a genetic disease that attacks mon is called Delta F508, which is what the lungs and intestines of 30,000 Diesenberg has. It is the mutation that Americans and 70,000 people world- affects about 90 percent of CF patients. wide. Both of his parents were carriers Patients who have two copies of Del- of the gene, even though neither had ta F508 (about 50 percent of patients) the disease. need two drugs to be cured: one to cor- Diesenberg had a one in four rect cell shape, and one to allow the chance of getting CF, and he was diag- passage of chloride through the cell nosed while his two sisters were not. wall. However, most people wouldn’t know These two drugs have been devel- it from looking at him. oped by a company called Vertex: VX- Most people also wouldn’t know 770, which is now FDA-approved and the kinds of things that CF patients go has been renamed Kalydeco, and VX- through. 809, which is in its third phase of clini- “I can’t digest food, and I have cal testing. The drug was submitted for no enzymes to break down food, so I FDA approval last November, which take enzymes every time I eat,” he ex- means it is very close to a conclusion. plained. “It also attacks the lungs, and Patients receiving these two it causes mucus buildup in the lungs drugs showed increased lung function, and scarring. It’s a degenerative dis- as well as reductions in the rate of pul- ease, so it gets worse and worse. I’m monary exacerbations and associated 21, and my lung function compared to hospitalizations. a normal person is around 30 percent.” Overall, the search for a cure for Because of CF’s effect on his lungs, CF has improved monumentally since Diesenberg can’t participate in athlet- the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was es- ics like he used to. He has shortness of tablished in 1955. Even in Diesenberg’s breath, and he compares this, coupled lifetime, the advancement of medicine with the mucus buildup he experienc- has been astonishing. es, as similar to having a constant lung “When I was younger, the life ex- infection. pectancy was, like, toddlers,” Diesen- CF also causes nasal polyps, or berg recalled. “I’m 21, and I’m living a abnormal tissue growths, to develop pretty normal life. Life expectancies in the sinuses, which further compli- are going up, and you never know cate breathing and cause headaches. what’s going to happen next.” Diesenberg has had over 20 surgeries May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness in his lifetime to remove these recur- Month, and donations can be made ring polyps. to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at Diesenberg is a full-time student http://www.cff.org. who is involved in campus activities and is also a resident assistant in Chau- 6 | fredonialeader.org | 04.29.2015 RAISING AWARENESS FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS THIS MAY NEWS tauqua Hall. Still, Diesenberg said that he spends his breaks from school in the hospital receiving antibiotics. It’s a struggle for CF patients to balance a normal life with their health demands. Diesenberg recently spoke at Del- ta Phi Epsilon’s seventh annual Deep- BAKKEN CRUDE PART 2: her Dude Pageant, which raised over $1,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Founda- tion. FACULTY RESEARCH “I work hard for [CF] not to be my main identifier,” he said. “I’m Bryan — Why Dr. Tracy Marafiote went on not ‘that sick kid.’ It’s not something that you can readily see, but it’s a toll- sabbatical last Fall ing disease, and it needs more aware- ness.” Leighann Shaffer, a junior child- AMANDA DEDIE hood education major and the vice STAFF WRITER president of Delta Phi Epsilon, ex- plained that efforts to work against cystic fibrosis is one of the sorority’s philanthropies. “We feel really passionate about GABBIE LEE / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR finding a cure,” she said. “They’re really close to finding a cure for this, which is Last semester, while communication area, you’re damaging more wildlife, trees ministration. as lakes, rivers or marshes, or if they seep unbelievable.” majors and more were celebrating over the or sensitive areas.” Additionally, 60 percent of our nation’s into underground water flows,” said Mara- CF is caused by many differentabsence of Dr. Tracy Marafiote’s hour-and- This problem doesn’t just occur in pipelines were built between 1940 and 1960. fiote. gene mutations, but the most com-a-half-long 8 a.m. classes, she was utilizing Dunkirk. This is a national problem that An extra 7 percent were constructed before According to the PMHSA, “One gallon mon is called Delta F508, which is whatthat time on her sabbatical, researching a would potentially endanger any area where 1940 and less than 20 percent have been of used motor oil can contaminate one mil- Diesenberg has. It is the mutation thattopic that affects us, without us even real- there is wildlife or human life. A wait at a put in within the past 20 years, and despite lion gallons of fresh water — a year’s supply affects about 90 percent of CF patients.izing it. railroad crossing is no longer just time-con- plans to increase pipeline infrastructure, of water for 50 people.” Patients who have two copies of Del- Most people in Chautauqua Coun- suming and annoying; it gets increasingly there are “no major plans to retire existing How does this affect Dunkirk locally? ta F508 (about 50 percent of patients) ty are aware of the train that goes right scarier when there’s a potential of a derail- infrastructure based on … age alone,” ac- There is a creek near the train tracks that need two drugs to be cured: one to cor-through the middle of Dunkirk. What peo- ment in the first place, and even more terri- cording to the PMHSA. goes through downtown Dunkirk. If there rect cell shape, and one to allow the ple don’t know is that, occasionally, that fying when it carries the ability to explode What does that mean? were to be an oil spill, the oil would leak passage of chloride through the celltrain is carrying hazardous oil which, if the if the temperature and friction of the train Basically, the pipelines are old, mak- into the creek and runoff into Lake Erie, wall. train were to be derailed, would be cata- is high enough. ing the risk of them exploding even higher. causing the aforementioned soil pollution These two drugs have been devel-strophic to the citizens of Dunkirk. Probably most terrifying, however, But the federal government doesn’t want and water contamination. On top of that, oped by a company called Vertex: VX- Hundreds of thousands of trains are is the fact that the federal government to part with the money it would take to the tracks are right near St. Vincent’s, a re- 770, which is now FDA-approved and carrying Bakken crude oil, which is oil doesn’t seem to think that this is a concern. fix them. It would need a bigger reason to tirement home community, which houses has been renamed Kalydeco, and VX-that is drilled out of the Bakken region of More focus is put on things that occur with- fix them other than the fact that they are hundreds of citizens in the senior demo- 809, which is in its third phase of clini-North Dakota. Marafiote’s research inves- out warning, such as terrorism and natural old and outdated. Essentially, it would take graphic, many of whom cannot walk fast, cal testing. The drug was submitted fortigates, as stated in her research proposal, disasters. This is understandable, but the someone dying from a pipe bursting or a and others who cannot walk at all. Their FDA approval last November, which“previously unaddressed intercultural and federal government is constantly coming train carrying Bakken derailing and ex- lives would be in danger if there were to be means it is very close to a conclusion. social/environmental justice questions and up with crisis plans for these occurrences ploding for the government to make any an explosion. Patients receiving these two concerns about the consequences of these instead of working to avoid potential prob- changes — and even then, as stated above, In the meantime, until there is an drugs showed increased lung function,events.” lems that could be avoided. it would only be in the immediate areas unfortunate accident that is the deciding as well as reductions in the rate of pul- After a while, however, the focus end- “There was an explosion in New York where the accidents occur. factor in federal government change, Mara- monary exacerbations and associateded up broadening to also cover oil that is City about a year ago, and then another “It’s unfathomable to figure out the fiote is continuing her research and broad- hospitalizations. transported by railroad and researches the one in the past couple of months, where cost and the time to do something like that, ening her knowledge on the topic. She is Overall, the search for a cure forenvironmental, social and economic impact gas lines exploded and people died. It’s only and that’s why it’s not happening,” Mara- applying for a grant to fund future research CF has improved monumentally sinceof all oil disasters, not just Bakken crude. when things like that happen that people fiote said. “When it does happen it’s in a and, according to her proposal, is going to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was es- “What are the environmental and go, ‘Oh s---, we better do something about piecemeal fashion because a lot of the time, “submit work for presentation at a nation- tablished in 1955. Even in Diesenberg’shealth consequences of spills in these ar- it,’” Marafiote explained. “The majority of those costs come down to taxpayers, and no al or regional conference, which will then lifetime, the advancement of medicineeas? In what ways do oil companies, poli- the time, the response is to fix the pipelines politician wants to say, ‘Yes, I’m going to be serve as the foundation for a publication.” has been astonishing. ticians or regulators, towns, and citizens in the immediate areas.” the one to pass legislation that’s going to re- The Bakken crude situation is one that “When I was younger, the life ex-respond — differently or not — to toxic As it turns out, pipelines in many ar- quire you to pay for this stuff, even though Marafiote feels strongly about. That’s why pectancy was, like, toddlers,” Diesen-spills in such areas?” Marafiote asked in her eas of the country are at risk for bursting. I know that if a catastrophe happens, you’re she has dedicated, and will continue to ded- berg recalled. “I’m 21, and I’m living aresearch focus for sabbatical leave. In her research proposal, Marafiote states, going to be pissed off that an infrastructure icate, time and energy to her research. pretty normal life. Life expectancies “Some of the consequences of a train “The causes of these spills are varied. The isn’t in place, because you don’t want to pay “We’re talking about major disruptions are going up, and you never knowderailment with a train carrying Bakken predominant causes of failures for pipe- for infrastructure.’ And people don’t.” to people’s lives. Even if no one dies, you’re what’s going to happen next.” crude is that there’s a greater potential for lines are malfunctions related to material On top of all of that, there are huge disrupted the transportation in the town, May is Cystic Fibrosis Awarenessit to cause more damage, or actually ex- and/or weld (36%), corrosion (24%), excava- environmental concerns that add to the the economy in town, the jobs and [people’s] Month, and donations can be madeplode, in the first place. It might be that you tion damage (14%) and incorrect operation ever-increasing rate of Earth deterioration ability to do their jobs,” said Marafiote. to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at have a larger explosion that would cause (10%). A primary contributing factor in the due to pollution, waste and more. “Those are the types of things that are http://www.cff.org. damage over a wider area,” said Marafiote. two largest categories of causes is the aging “In addition to soil pollution, land not typically quantified or considered im- “If it’s in an urban area, it’d get more people of the pipeline infrastructure,” she said, cit- spills may cause more extensive contamina- portant to the corporations, because their hurt and damage more property. In a rural ing the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Ad- tion if they occur near surface water such goal is profit.” 04.29.2015 | fredonialeader.org | 7

PANEL DISCUSSES ISSUES OF VOTING RIGHTS

CONNOR HOFFMAN ly about War Matters,” Fredrick Douglass’ a townhouse would qualify one to vote out were a shift in the black rights move- STAFF WRITER “The Heroic Slave” and Herman Melville’s in Massachusetts but not Virginia, where ment to a more local movement, mecha- “Benito Cereno.” the requirement was owning a plantation, nization of the South, leading to unem- On Thursday, in the Williams Center He shared with the audience how and one who owned multiple plantations ployment, and the states trying to court S204, history professors Dr. Jennifer Hil- literature could be a very interesting way would have multiple votes. businesses with tax credits. He believes debrand and Dr. Mary Beth Sievens held into the history since the characters did He then went on about how the civil that this led to suburbanization and con- a roundtable discussion on the issue of live it. His portion of the discussion really rights movement gave us the Voting Rights centration of poverty in the urban areas NEWS voting rights, which gathered the opinions focused on Douglass. Act that gave African Americans the right with black majorities. This led to power of professors of various disciplines on this One of the prime examples he used to vote. He then explained how this act being transferred from the local level to subject. was how, during Independence Day, every- made it so that states that had a history of the state, and these urban areas were not The idea for this round table discus- one looks back at the American Revolution voter discrimination had to pre-clear with taken as seriously. sion came from the recent Civil War events and the Founding Fathers and admires a federal court any changes they were pro- Hilbrand mentioned how she choose the History Department has hosted. These them even though Douglass didn’t believe posing for voter registration laws. Stewart to represent the student perspec- events got them thinking about just what these notions of freedom. After the Supreme Court overruled tive on this issue. exactly the impact of the Civil War was. Simon brought up the dilemma that the Voting Rights Act, it led to almost im- “That is why we wanted to make “We wanted to look forward and sort Douglass brought up. mediate changes in voter registration laws. sure we had Jellema there to sort of try of say, ‘What’s the heritage? What’s the leg- “How do you represent — to the very Chausovsky mentioned how Texas even to represent the student perspective and acy of the civil war?’ And so that got us fo- people who are oppressing you — your changed its voting laws the next day after talk about student activities in terms of cused on the issue of voting, voting rights rights to the very same kinds of things the decision. whether it’s get out [to] vote or struggles to and the way that the voting rights act was they have?” asked Simon. Hearing what Chausovsky had to say go home to vote; whatever issues students struck down by the Supreme Court not too In other words, how does Douglass brought up one of the main points Hildeb- are dealing with, we want to try and have long ago,” said Hildebrand. “We’re seeing a get the hero of his book, Madison Wash- rand and Sievens were trying to get across, those represented,” said Hildebrand. lot of different states struggling to come ington, a black abolitionist, to be seen by and that was how this case has brought Stewart then spoke about how stu- up with their own definition of what is whites as a hero? back the question of just who has the right dents’ voting rights have been threatened proper ID for a citizen to use to vote.” Chausovsky next discussed the polit- to vote. by these new attempts to require voter ID. Hildebrand mentioned how she want- ical history behind the voting rights act, “We’re still sort of trying to wrestle She brought up how it raises questions as ed to make sure that this discussion had and how it was recently overturned by the with this question of who gets to vote and to what is an acceptable ID and what stu- multiple academic perspectives, and that’s Supreme Court in Shelby v. Holder. This who is a citizen and how do we define citi- dents should do if they can’t find a way to the reason she chose such a diverse panel. recent case has led to many states passing zenship,” said Hildebrand. get to the government building to get ID. The panelists for this round table in- voter identification laws that are aimed at Hohle had a very radical theory that She went over how 18 of the 50 states cluded Bruce Simon from the English De- restricting voters. the Voting Rights Act unintentionally has require or will be requiring photo ID to partment, Jonathon Chausovsky from the Chausovsky explained how Article led to recent black incarcerations. He ar- vote, and nine have strict requirements. Department of Politics and International 1 Section 2 of the Constitution gave the gued that with the civil rights movement, This means they’re very specific regarding Affairs, Randy Hohle from the Depart- power to the states to determine who was the racist white population had no idea what the ID needs to be accepted. ment of Criminal Justice and Director of eligible to vote. He then explained the his- what to do to try and deny African Ameri- Again, she raised the question of if the Center of Multicultural Affairs Jellema tory of how some states used to qualify cans the right to vote. voter ID laws deter people from voting Stewart. what was necessary to be able to vote. Hohle believes that a shift in the civil and presented the various arguments for Simon went first and provided the in- For example, in Massachusetts, vot- rights movement led to incarceration. He and against requiring voter ID. sight of voting rights throughout history ing was originally by town, and the way noted how in 1965, incarceration was very The panelists then answered ques- by looking at several novels. The novels he it evolved was as a property requirement low, and, by 1977, tons of people were in jail tions from the audience. cited were Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Chief- to hold a townhouse. Chausovsky con- and wondered just what led to this. trasted it to Virginia, stating that owning The three main changes he pointed FREDCHEF BRINGS OUT STUDENTS’ INNER ‘IRON CHEF’

KORTNEY YOUNG major and Christina Diederich, a senior team] should do,” said Matthews. ing alongside numerous groups on cam- SPECIAL TO THE LEADER music industry major. The panel of three judges will consist pus in order to “enhance [the] event and Matthews’ passion for cooking began of senior business administration major to make more student participation sur- Fun is the overall theme for Fredo- around middle school. Christopher Sanchez, President Virginia rounding the event. We’re hoping for a full nia’s brand new event hosted by the Facul- “I just really love cooking. I spend my Horvath, and Vice President of Student house,” said Thies. ty Student Association (FSA). The student life watching YouTube tutorials on cooking Affairs Dr. David Herman. The judges will WNYF-TV will be filming the event cook-off, known as “FREDChef,” is slated ideas, and I love it so much. I always watch then sample and rate each dish to deter- for anyone who cannot attend. for April 29 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Food Network, ‘Chopped,’ I love Bobby mine the first prize winner. Each dish will Messina is hoping that the new event the Horizon Room of the Williams Center. Flay and ‘Iron Chef.’ I just love cooking, be judged on a scale of one to five, one be- sparks “camaraderie amongst competitors The idea was originally passed down and I plan on going to culinary school after ing the lowest and five being the highest, and the people in attendance; we’re hoping by Darin Schultz, the executive director of I graduate here, so I feel like this would be based off of five different categories: flavor, we get a good turnout and just have some dining services, at a central staff meeting. a good opportunity for me. My grandpar- appearance, consistency, presentation and fun.” FSA was looking for a way to get students ents used to own a restaurant, and when- originality. In place of the event formerly known involved, and other schools had had suc- ever my mom is in the kitchen I’m in there “Don’t worry; everyone will place,” FRED Fest, numerous new events have cessful experiences with similar chef com- helping her; I’m like her little sous chef,” said Messina. been put together on campus. FREDChef petitions. said Matthews. First place will win a $30 gift card is one that FSA hopes will become an an- In January, Katie Thies, Special Pro- Based off of the popular television from the Fredonia Bookstore and a cook- nual tradition. grams Manager, and Dean Messina, As- show “Iron Chef,” the teams will be com- book, second place will receive a $20 gift “FSA really enjoys doing things like sistant Director of Dining Services and peting for the title of FREDChef. Each card and a cookbook, and third place will this. We partner with Colleges Against Corporate Chef, began the long, arduous team will have an hour and a half to pre- receive a $10 gift card and a cookbook. Cancer, and we paint Cranston purple be- process of creating the event. An appli- pare an entree including the mystery in- “It doesn’t matter [if we win] — it’s fore their Relay for Life, so this is just an- cation was created, and from there, nine gredients. just for fun,” said Diederich. “I grew up in other opportunity where we are able to applicants were randomly selected and Matthews also expressed her confi- a huge Italian family, so I’ve been around work with students for a great event,” said placed on three teams of three. dence for the competition. food my entire life. I’m more of a baker, but Thies. Among the contestants are Brittany “Since we already know the ingredi- I still enjoy cooking.” Matthews, a visual arts and new media ents, I kind of have an idea of what [the FSA and its interns have been work-

04.29.2015 | fredonialeader.org | 9 TUITION TO INCREASE NEXT YEAR ASTRONOMY CLUB TO President Virginia Horvath’s budget forecast S. L. FULLER was $7,740.50. Next year, the projected cost is $8,077. HOST FIRST EVENT NEWS EDITOR That’s an increase of $336.50. While an increase of this amount is relatively consistent from year to Dr. Virginia Horvath conveyed the state of the year, it’s a safe assumption that students would ‘Aliens???’ discusses existence of university budget to an attentive audience in Rosch prefer costs to go in the opposite direction. Recital Hall during the President’s Budget Presen- Now what does that mean for the university microbial life tation last Monday. Using weather metaphors, in as a whole? COLIN PERRY Other long-standing goals of NEWS some scenarios, the forecast looked partly sunny, According to Horvath’s presentation, some SPECIAL TO THE LEADER Astronomy Club are to utilize the or partly cloudy, “depending on how you look at it,” strategies for decreasing next year’s budget deficit planetarium in Jewett Hall and she explained with a chuckle. are to “reallocate resources according to priorities the observatory in the Science But the bottom line is that the university and curricular transformation, including some per- One of the newest clubs on Center. While progress has been missed its goal for the 2014-2015 budget, only reduc- manent funding for sabbaticals,” and “continue rig- campus is aiming for the stars as it made on the former, one big road- ing the deficit by $1.18 million instead of the hoped- orous review of operations and staffing in academic moves forward — literally. block has come up in pursuing the for $1.5 million. And in the 2015-2016 budget, the support areas to ensure administrative efficiency Fredonia’s Astronomy Club latter: it’s not finished. university is battling a projected $2 million deficit. and effectiveness.” was established this semester by “We were really hoping to do What does that mean for students? As of right now, all numbers are projected and sophomore geology major Dana that this semester, but the Science According to the Fredonia website, the cost of strategies are subject to change. But, The Leader Reinstein. As its first president, Center in general wasn’t built on tuition and fees alone for full-time, in-state under- will be following up next issue to report the budget her inspiration to create the club time, so there’s not a telescope in graduate students during academic year 2014-2015 forecast. was as simple as filling a void. it,” Bouck said. “It’s the last thing “I know a lot of people are re- they’re going to do to it, and there ally interested in space and things are still lecture halls that aren’t like that, and I saw that the school done in it.” didn’t have [a club] so I decided to Astronomy Club has figured start one,” Rein- out other stein said. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT ways to en- According to THE POSSIBILITY OF gage the her, there have campus, been other at- MICROBIAL LIFE OR REAL, VERY SMALL however. tempts to get an In keeping astronomy club ALIENS. I THINK IT’S VERY with its wel- off the ground“ LIKELY THAT THEY EXIST. coming phi- for many years, losophy, its but none of them THE UNIVERSE IS HUGE — THERE COULD BE first event, materialized until “Aliens???,” now. ANYTHING OUT THERE asked a From the be- DANA REINSTEIN question ginning, the club some may has been designed to consider unscientific: “Do aliens be as inclusive as possible. Instead exist?” Reinstein claims it’s a top- of just being comprised of science ic many students are interested majors, members and e-board in, and that there is, in fact, more representatives alike come from basis for the topic than people typ- a diverse range of backgrounds. ically realize. For example, Joshua Bouck, soph- “We’re not going to be talking omore history and social studies about Hollywood aliens. We’re adolescence education dual major, talking about the possibility of currently serves as the club’s first microbial life or real, very small treasurer. aliens,” Reinstein said prior to the Bouck shares Reinstein’s feel- event. “I think it’s very likely that ings on student interest. Accord- they exist. The universe is huge — ing to him, space and the stars are there could be anything out there.” topics that transcend the bound- Bouck agreed without hesi- aries of what students are normal- tation. ly fascinated by. “It makes sense that if the “I think everyone is [interest- universe is endless, there’s not just ed in space] at least a little,” Bouck life on Earth,” he said. “The club’s said. “I think it’s because there’s about asking the bigger questions, so much unknown. The more you and that’s a big question.” realize about space, the more you Reinstein hopes that events realize is unknown.” like “Aliens???” will get more peo- Despite its far-reaching focus, ple involved with Astronomy Club, Astronomy Club has grown slow- particularly if they’re interested in ly, with meetings that, according space and the cosmos already. But to Reinstein, usually consist of even more, she hopes to help edu- “around ten people.” cate people as the club grows. But the club is hoping that “[Our goal is] to help people will change as more of its activ- who have an interest but don’t ities, many of which have been know much, to help them learn, to met with complications, come to do events like stargazing or plan- fruition. For example, stargazing etariums,” she said. “People who — and other events centered on already know a lot can learn more, hands-on learning — have been too, because there’s always more to cancelled due to the harsh winter learn.” and subsequent rain showers as temperatures rise. 10 | fredonialeader.org | 04.29.2015 DOCUMENTARY ADDRESSES LARGER ISSUE OF CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT NATIONWIDE BRITTANY PERRY the film showed statistics from the col- high or too low. law enforcement for so long. SPECIAL TO THE LEADER leges and universities on the ratio of how “I did question the statistics about This film allows students and admin- many reports were filed and the amount how many sexual assaults are reported istration all over the country to reflect on of expulsions. I could not believe that so versus how many expulsions actually oc- what they would do in an instance where Annie Clark, a University of North many offenders got away with barely a cur. [In particular, there was an instance they learned someone was sexually as- Carolina Chapel Hill graduate, said in the slap on the wrist,” said Amanda Thornton of] one dean who was on camera identify- saulted or raped. NEWS documentary “The Hunting Ground” that of FredASSIST. ing hundreds of students who’ve come for- “I often reflect back on the very when she confronted her school adminis- Those who were interviewed in “The ward to her, but [she recalled] never seeing first training I had to support individuals trator about her rape, she was told: “Well, Hunting Ground” argue that protecting any expulsions,” Boerner said. “I wonder who have faced sexual or intimate partner rape is like football. If you look back on the the school’s reputation is the main reason about the disconnect here. Did the stu- violence, and three words always come to game, and you’re the quarterback, is there why school officials try so hard to keep dents report, but then decide to not partic- my mind when working with current stu- anything you would have done different- assaults from going public. The film raises ipate in the judicial or criminal systems?” dents: ‘listen, believe, refer.’ This is very ly?” the argument that representatives for the It’s also important to consider that simple, but important, for other educators This analogy is not what any sexual universities also stay mum if accusations the film was produced by CNN, the same and Fredonia faculty/staff/administration assault victim would expect to hear from are aimed at fraternities due to the mon- cable network which drew outrage for its to also enact. I hope that by continuing to a school administrator when trying to seek etary compensation members provide as sympathetic coverage of the Steubenville, raise more awareness through programs justice. However, according to the film “The alumni. Survivors have said that they face Ohio, high school rapists in 2013. like this film, everyone can help raise the Hunting Ground,” it’s not far from what more challenges and criticism when accus- There are subtle things that the film consciousness of our campus community,” other survivors have reported hearing ing a student athlete of sexual assault. does that could be seen by viewers as bi- Boerner said. from school administrators and friends: In one of the most powerful seg- ased. Filmmakers included women who “SUNY has been working hard over “What were you wearing? How drunk were ments, the film discusses and analyzes were high-achieving, relatable and articu- the last year to ensure consistent policies you? Why didn’t you fight back?” the rape alle- late, and, in across all the campuses regarding sexual Clark is one of thousands of students gations made all the cases violence. Changes regarding expectations who have been sexually assaulted on their by Erica Kins- we see, they about consent, bystander intervention, campuses in recent years. It is voices like man against were sup- rights for survivors, protocols for the hers, and voices of other survivors, that former Florida ported by campus, as well as training requirements bring the issue of campus sexual assault to State Univer- their fami- will all be implemented,” he continued. “A light and allow advocates to take action to sity quarter- lies; on the website dedicated to supporting individ- stop it. back Jameis flip side, less uals impacted by sexual violence will be Fredonia took part in the “It’s On Us” Winston. In than fivelaunched this summer as an opportunity pledge last week and screened the docu- the film, Kins- male survi- for all members of our campus to find in- mentary “The Hunting Ground” on Tues- man says she vors were formation in one convenient location.” day, April 21, as a way to close Sexual As- was raped two included. While it was heartbreaking to hear sault Awareness Month. years ago, put- The real, detailed accounts of survivors, Clark “The Hunting Ground” is a documen- ting the date documenta- and fellow UNC graduate and rape survi- tary by Kirby Dick (produced by CNN) that of the incident ry only tack- vor Andrea Pino used what happened to was released on Jan. 23 as a part of the 2015 before Win- les assaults them and the injustices they experienced Sundance Film Festival. The film is an ex- ston’s rise to on larger to become activists; they travel around the posé of rape on U.S. college campuses, their football fame universities country to inspire other victims to speak institutional cover-ups and the devastat- — he eventu- like Berke- out and use the gender discrimination law ing toll they take on students and their ally won the ley, Univer- Title IX of the Education Amendments of families. 2013 Heisman sity of North 1972 to hold colleges accountable. “This was my first time viewing the Trophy and is Carolina, Fredonia has resources in place that film; however, I had seen the trailer and rumored to be Harvard and students can utilize if they have been sex- spent some time reviewing articles and the number Florida State ually assaulted — one of them being Fre- saw an interview with the producer and one draft pick Universi- dASSIST. FredASSIST is a sexual health director beforehand,” said Dr. Bill Boerner, for the 2015 ty — all of student group on campus; it stands for Chief Diversity Officer & Director of Diver- NFL season. which have Fredonia Association of Students for Safer sity, Equity, and Inclusion. “I wasn’t sur- Kinsman prominent Intimacy and STI Testing. prised with what was shared in the film, says that af- athletic “I really suggest that all students use I think in part because I am paying atten- ter she went teams. our services because it is low-cost, and our tion to Title IX and sexual violence issues to the hospi- The office and clinics are located in LoGrasso in higher education on a regular basis. I’m tal and a rape film dealsHall,” Thornton said. glad to see more national attention placed kit was per- with un- At the film screening’s conclusion, a on this issue, though, and hearing the per- formed, she nerving sta- panel consisting of Boerner, Julie Bezek sonal stories was/is powerful.” met with a tistics: for (Coordinator of Substance Abuse and Vi- The documentary presents an abun- police officer instance, olence Prevention), Courtney Loiacono dance of statistics — assault rates, convic- who told her, COURTESY OF IMDB.COM one in five (President of Women’s Student Union), tion and expulsion rates, false rape charges “This is a huge college wom- Thornton and Brie Covington (of S.T.E.P.S.) (minimal) and percentages of college ath- football town. You really should think long en, and one in 33 college men, will be sexu- led a discussion about the film, Title IX and letes and fraternity members who commit and hard about whether you want to press ally assaulted during their time on campus, measures that Fredonia takes to end sexu- crimes; however, it’s the personal accounts charges or not.” The film contends that adding up to an estimated 100,000 assaults al assault on campus. of survivors that make the film so impact- Kinsman had provided sufficient informa- for the coming year, but only five percent “I hope that the audience realizes that ful. tion and evidence, but no progressive ac- of these get reported. Most of these figures we have a very close-knit community at The survivors who were interviewed, tions were ever made by the police or her go by too quickly to be examined in any Fredonia and that there are services that the majority of whom were women, for administration. detail and produce more of a shock factor you can use on campus if you are a survi- the documentary use their real names and However, many of the statistics cited than empathy. vor of sexual assault or want to learn more don’t flinch as they share their stories. leave the audience to question just how ac- However, the data used — even if it is about what sexual assault is. I also hope Many of the survivors described their curate those statistics were. not entirely accurate, because it is impos- that they learned that sexual assault is experiences in reporting their rapes and As the film states multiple times, sible to obtain completely accurate data — something that can happen to anyone and sexual assaults to school administration, rapes often go unreported. It’s important is extremely important for shaping social realize that sexual assault is never an okay only to be treated callously by the institu- for viewers to acknowledge this when de- change and raising awareness of an issue thing to do,” Thornton said. tion that is supposed to protect them. termining if the numbers presented are too that has been mishandled by schools and “A part that stuck out to me was when 04.29.2015 | fredonialeader.org | 11 CAMPAIGN CALLS FOR LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT UNIVERSITY CONNOR HOFFMAN about four years. The first step is to get it into money given to the campus to reflect these be realistic. STAFF WRITER program phase, then design phase and only increased salaries. “It’s definitely possible, but there has then can the university put it out to bid for “Our campus does not determine sala- to be a corollary with it, and that is the state Fredonia president Dr. Virginia Horvath construction. ry increases. That’s determined at the state has to provide additional funds with a direct and the 63 other State University of New It’s clear that SUNY is asking for the level in different unions,” said Horvath. She appropriation to the SUNY system,” said York (SUNY) Presidents have started a cam- money now so that they can start on plans continued by saying that, as most of the cam- Tiffany. “If the rational tuition plan is not paign asking the New York State Legislature for the buildings. pus spending goes to personnel, they have to renewed, it creates a huge budget problem to “Invest In SUNY.” The program is based on “Right now, we are finishing the design figure out how to make up that cost. for us … I don’t know exactly the amount the NEWS a consensus, between all 64 campuses, to try phase for Houghton Hall to re-do the in- A driving reason for these salary in- $300 would generate, but it would create a to achieve all the same goals rather than sep- side of that building, so it’s fitting with the creases is yearly inflation. Inflation is simply hole that’s gotta be more than a million dol- arate ones. Science Center. We don’t have the dollars to an increase in the cost of living. lars.” “SUNY really wanted, as we went into build it, but we keep going forward saying we “They’re things that [cost] more each Fredonia, Alfred State and Potsdam sep- the legislative session this year, the several want to be ready. We want to have our design year without any change. The price of a sup- arately advocated for a discount on differen- month long process to determine the bud- ready if we do get the dollars,” said Horvath. ply or a service with cost of living increases tial out of state tuition. Out of state students get,” said Horvath. “They really wanted us to There’s also an initiative called “NY2020” automatically goes up, and so do personnel have to pay almost three times more than have a consistent message, because it can be that is already a law. Although it is not direct- costs,” explained Liz Praetorius, the Vice residents pay for tuition. confusing to the legislators if they have 64 ly part of Invest in SUNY, it has a very simi- President of Finance and Administration. These three universities are the main different campuses with a separate agenda. lar intention. NY2020 is a program that was This has caused the universities to have SUNY schools that border several states, so So they really worked hard on our having a instituted in 2011 which allows the SUNY budget holes, and usually the universities this is designed to make them more compet- consistent message to Invest in SUNY — all schools to apply for grants to finance the have to increase fees for the students to pay itive with the bordering public state school of SUNY.” construction of new buildings if they qualify. these salary increases and solve this. systems. States such as Pennsylvania, Ohio, The main end goal of Invest in SUNY is Fredonia had tried — and is still trying “I wish we had people investing in our Michigan and Maryland are all offering New to increase the number of graduates, current- — to qualify for some of this money to con- base budget, so that we didn’t have to charge York State students close to their in-state ly at 92,000 according to Vice-President of struct a new building by the Dunkirk water- more to students. To me they’re shifting the rates or bargains to lure them. University Advancement and the Executive front. This project has been promoted sever- costs to students,” commented Horvath. “If you draw concentric circles from Fre- Director of the Fredonia College Foundation al different times, and the university intends Rational tuition is another part of this donia for 300 miles, a lot of that is lake, so we Dr. David Tiffany, by giving more support to to promote it again. program that SUNY is vouching for. Rational include Detroit. We’re closer to Detroit than the 64 campuses. “It would look at the environment of tuition is an annual set increase of SUNY we are to Troy. We’re closer to Chicago than “Which is a pretty healthy number, Lake Erie [and] would be a research facility to tuition rates. Before rational tuition was we are to Manhattan,” said Horvath. but the Chancellor has been suggesting we do research on Lake Erie. It’s kind of surpris- agreed on, tuition increases used to be very “By what we’re asking for on a discount- ought to be able to move that up to a 150,000 ing to me, but there really hasn’t been a lot of unpredictable. Some years tuition was not ed out of state tuition rate is reducing our graduates a year by 2020,” said Tiffany. research on Lake Erie, so there’d be a lot of increased at all, and sometimes it was in- competition with other SUNY schools. So To achieve this goal, SUNY is asking opportunity for people with some expertise creased multiple times in one year. that’s good for SUNY overall, not just for Fre- for several key things from the legislature: to do it,” said Tiffany. What’s interesting to note is that New donia,” said Praetorius. increased capital funding, base support for Critical maintenance makes sure that York is one of five states that has not given SUNY will continue to push for these salary increases, performance based funding the university is able to sustain the buildings the power to the chancellor or head of the programs to help improve the campuses. The and renewal of rational tuition. on its campus. This includes jobs such as re- public university system to control the tui- goal is to make education not only better, but These general categories would then placing windows, repairing the exterior of tion. also more affordable so more people can at- be divided up, and each university would re- buildings and rebuilding roofs. These funds Rational tuition has made it so that tend SUNY schools. SUNY stays optimistic ceive the money to improve its campus. are not allowed to be used for additions or each semester the tuition only increases that the legislature will invest more money. Capital funding is a fairly general cat- new buildings. by $150 for a yearly increase of $300. It was “Yes, I mean, all of these will [help us]. egory and applies to both critical mainte- Baseline support is crucial, as it’s the agreed upon in 2011 and will expire next year. Continuing rational tuition and certainly in- nance for buildings and capital for new con- money that the 64 SUNY schools receive Some have suggested that, instead of creasing state support would be very helpful. struction. from SUNY. The problem is that it has re- annual rational increases, we freeze tuition I remain optimistic,” said Praetorius. Constructing new buildings is a very mained relatively the same. The state negoti- such as the SUNY Purchase’s Student Sen- lengthy and expensive process — it takes ates salary increases and doesn’t increase the ate. It sounds like a great idea but might not RECEPTION TO SHOWCASE FACULTY AND STAFF AUTHORS BRITTANY PERRY and awareness to the research and publica- from various disciplines to share their sub- and World Literature: Twenty-First-Centu- SPECIAL TO THE LEADER tion our faculty do. This is the kind of work jects of interest. ry Perspectives,” is composed of essays that that students and even our colleagues are not These subjects range from music in the were delivered at a 2009 Zweig Symposium The faculty and staff of this campus always aware of. It’s unifying and encourag- Civil War, core beliefs of the physical sciences, held on campus. Research for many of the pa- have lived up to our university’s motto, ing for the work to be recognized,” said Dr. the footprints of Michael the Archangel, en- pers in the book came from Fredonia’s Zweig “Where Success is a Tradition,” both inside Jessica Hillman-McCord, an associate profes- gaging the millennials, clinical audiology and Collection in Reed Library. and outside of the classroom. sor of theater and author of “Echoes of the more. “This is such a great opportunity to In celebration of this success, the Office Holocaust on the American Musical Stage.” Research processes for all of these learn about what others are doing and hope- of the Provost is hosting a free reception on “I​ think it’s important for the campus works ranged from a few months to a decade. fully establish connections where your work Thursday, April 30, in the Japanese Garden community to recognize the value of tra- “The book went through huge transi- might overlap with someone else’s. It’s good area of Reed Library to honor Fredonia facul- ditional scholarship. Helping​​ to advance tions at various points. It started as a book on that that type of networking is supported, ty and staff authors. knowledge in my field is an important part of letters of a Civil War musician, then I ended even on a campus this small,” Davis said. Nearly 40 books have been produced my job, but one that too often seems under- up finding all of his brothers’ letter[s]. It was “It always seemed concerning to me by staff and faculty members between 2012 valued by campus decision-makers,” Dr. Neil wonderful and exciting, but each stage I had that, as a musician and performer, we are on and 2015. All of the books will be available Feit, author of “Attitudes De Se: Linguistics, to kind of go back and re-do the whole thing. a stage, and your work is out there for any- for viewing, and, following the reception, the Epistemology, Metaphysics,” said. Over the course of 8-10 years, I managed to one to view, criticize or celebrate,” Dr. Paula books will be on display until May 19 in the “There are lots of things besides books pull together primary sources from four Holcomb, wind ensemble director, said. “With main area of the library near the Reference that should be valued in this way. In fact, brothers,” said Dr. James Davis, chair of mu- authors and editors, you’re not as visible. We Desk. research in my own field is probably driven sicology, about his book “‘Bully for the Band!’: need to bring them forward and celebrate, Many Fredonia faculty and staff hon- more by scholarly journal articles than by The Civil War Letters and Diary of Four honor and share what they do in the same orees are excited to display their own work books,” continued Feit. “But this is a good Brothers in the 10th Vermont Infantry Band.” way you would do for a performer. We need and come together with fellow professors to way to shine some light on at least one kind Dr. Birger Vanwesenbeeck of the Depart- to celebrate the unsung heros in a classroom share research. of thing that many fine scholars at Fredonia ment of English and co-author Dr. Mark Gel- or lab that open up so many doors for young “It’s nice for Fredonia to bring attention are doing.” ber will be delivering a brief keynote address people.” The event will bring together experts at the reception. Their book, “Stefan Zweig 12 | fredonialeader.org | 04.29.2015 UNIVERSITY FREDONIA

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2015 THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015

12:00 p.m. A vehicle was damaged by debris in lot 11. A report was filed. Mariel J. Clay, age 20, was issued traffic tickets for speeding and driving without a license. 1:40 p.m. A report of forcible touching was filed with University Police. A report was filed and the investigation is ongoing. Talon D. Gamble, age 19, was issued a traffic ticket for speeding.

1:53 p.m. Suspicious activity was reported to University Police. The suspects were gone FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 on arrival. Patrick R. Bennett, age 20, was issued traffic tickets for speeding, driving with an 2:02 p.m. A bracelet was found on the ground near Houghton Hall. The item was bagged, expired registration and driving with an expired inspection tagged and stored, and a report was filed. John R. Tenamore, age 34, was charged with petit larceny. Tenamore was released on 6:51 p.m. Males were observed arguing in lot 16. The parties were separated prior to own recognizance. University Police arrival, and a report was filed. 2:37 p.m. Laura E. Hess, age 22, was issued a traffic ticket after failing to yield the right 10:09 p.m. A wristlet and its contents were found in the Fitness Center by an employee. of way when entering a roadway. The items were bagged, tagged and stored, and a report was filed. SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 10:30 p.m. A bench warrant was issued for Josef B. Kovalovsk, age 22. 7:28 p.m. A pair of earbuds were found in Gregory Hall by a student. The item was bagged, tagged and stored, and a report was filed. Jerry A. Garcia, age 18, was issued appearance tickets for open container and under- POLICE BLOTTERS POLICE age possession of alcohol, and a traffic ticket for possessing a fictitious license. THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015

3:35 a.m. A wallet and its contents were turned in to University Police. 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 FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 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. 9:45 a.m. A wallet was found cotaining a fictitious license.

8:26 p.m. A watch was found in the Andrews Complex. A report was filed.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015

3:00 a.m. A male was seen urinating outside Chautauqua Hall. Patrick M. Haynes, age 18, was issued an appearance ticket for violating the sewer ordinance.

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Thankyou from the dividuals we choose to surround ourselves bottom of my heart for all you’ve done for with. As my senior year draws to aclose, I me, and all I know you will do for me in the wanted to lookback onafew ofthemany future. Icannot imagine my college years lessons I’ve learned duringmy timeat Fre without you. Ilove you! ANDREW They say that college isatimefor TAYL : You’ve taught meto find com- : You’ve taught methat Iam - - - - JORDYN HOLKA Managing Editor FROM THE DESK OF ... THE DESK FROM They say that college is a time for or figuring out different quirks, and I love flow if I’m not comfortable with doing so. of and pleasure in the little things. Your fas- learning. While I agree that that’s true, I that about our friendship. Thanks for al- Thanks for always standing up for what cination with the weirdest trivia facts, your firmly believe that we learn the most not ways keeping me on my toes and for being you believe in. knowledge of history and art, and your ap- from our classes, but from those special in- my go-to gal when I just need to talk about preciation for the simple things in life in- dividuals we choose to surround ourselves my love for “The Office.” KATHRYN: You’ve taught me to appre- spire me to always stop and smell the roses. with. As my senior year draws to a close, I ciate the good that I have in life. The love Thank you for being unapologetically you! wanted to look back on a few of the many LAUR: You’ve taught me to chase my you and Kenny have is so inspiring to me, lessons I’ve learned during my time at Fre- dreams, but also to never forget to have fun and I am so grateful to have had the plea- ANN: You’ve taught me the meaning of donia from some of the amazingly wonder- along the way. I honestly don’t know where sure of meeting and knowing both of you! hard work and perseverance. Your positive ful people I have had the pleasure of meet- I would be on my PR path if I hadn’t met Thanks for being the most amazing ran- spirit and dedicated work ethic have truly ing and spending my college years with. you — you and your drive are so inspira- dom freshman year roommate I ever could inspired me throughout my time at Fredo- tional! And as for your infectious positivity have asked for. nia, and I am forever grateful to have had ANDREW: You’ve taught me that I am … thanks for always being you, Lorlo. Never you as a professor, and now to have you as worthy of all of the love in the world. Sap- change. MAGGIE: You’ve taught me to trust my a mentor and supporter. py, I know, but I have learned so much from instinct when I’m placed in a tough situa- you over the past four years about friend- CARLEY: You’ve taught me to search tion. I am always in awe of your confidence CHRIS: You’ve taught me to just be ship, trust, love, patience, commitment, for, find and love the good in everyone. and level head when dealing with tricky myself. You’re the biggest goof I know, and happiness and more. Thank you from the You are always so positive and accepting, circumstances, and I am so grateful to have I’m so thankful that you let me into your bottom of my heart for all you’ve done for Car, and I love that about you! Thank you had the opportunity to work alongside world! me, and all I know you will do for me in the for always being a shining light in my life, of you these past two semesters! I never future. I cannot imagine my college years no matter how much time passes between would have thought that the girl I bond- My time spent here at Fredonia has without you. I love you! each time we finally get to see each other ed with at freshman orientation over “All been nothing short of magical, and I am so and catch up on life. Shook Up” would become one of my close thankful for all of the memories, lessons TAYL: You’ve taught me to find com- colleagues and friends over the subsequent and love that I am able to take with me fort in the unknown. You are one of the KELL: You’ve taught me it’s ok to ques- four years, but I wouldn’t change it for the upon my graduation in May. most enigmatic people I know, and I consid- tion things, even if they are out of my con- world. er you one of my best friends. I don’t think trol. Over the past four years, I’ve learned I truly love you, Fredonia. From the I’ll ever stop learning new things about you from you that I don’t have to go with the Eddie: You’ve taught me to take notice bottom of my heart, thanks for everything.

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THEATER REVIEW: SPRING AWAKENING

REBECCA HALE REVERB EDITOR

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MARY LAING / PHOTO EDITOR tains, so thelights from behind shone acters being portrayed behind the cur- unique way. Some scenes involved char- lights were used to create shadows ina the set itself. behind theaudience as well as behind were set uponthesides oftheset and ue being outside. Portable stage lights dynamic lighting design, despite theven- writt en. ering thetimeperiod inwhich itwas clothing. Thisfi ts theplay well, consid- were also alldressed inblack andwhite black-and-white theme, thecharacters stage area. To go alongwith the simple hung onwires that stretched across the prised ofmultiple levels ofwhite sheets that covered themakeshift “stage area.” neath for theaudience to sitin,andone set up, onewithrows ofchairs under- dent-produced show. Two tents had been combat the cold in order to see this stu- wielding blankets andwarm clothes to than theirspeech orappearance. vious, more through theirmannerisms tors made thisfact evident, but notob- portrayed by college students. Theac- which was aninteresting sight to see are children around theage offourteen, on topics such as sex. their child more by not educating them a protective parent can actually harm parents’ wishes. Thisgoes to show that portrayed as powerless against their creation. Thechildren inthisplay are that was evident at thetimeofplay’s er (inthiscase, ofadults over children) aims to reveal acertain exercise ofpow- dekind. dy,” aplay writt enin1890 by Frank We- “Spring Awakening: AChildren’s Trage- forming Arts Company’s production of into atraveling theater for thePer- Horvath’s backyard was transformed Throughout theperformance, The white sheets also made for a Theset was simple, andwas com- Students andspectators arrived Most ofthecharacters intheplay “Spring Awakening” isaplay which Last weekend, President Virginia exciting venue. was astellar performance inanew and “Spring Awakening,” andtheendresult of hard work andeff ort was put into erwise depressing scene. defi nitely lightened the mood ofthe oth- scene was particularly entertaining and Kiernan Matt s’ performance duringthis voices into hilarious cackles andbellows. to hide theirfaces, and distorted their The actors stayed behind the curtains Melchior by the school administration. out as ifitwere atrialagainst theyoung dience inhysterics. Onescene was acted the comedic relief portions had theau- monologue. tears and sobs, while delivering amoving scene inwhich Moritz breaks down in performance. This was evident in alate delivering apowerful andemotional ly encapsulated hischaracter’s likeness, Moritz, oneofthemaincharacters, tru- all theactors. Jay Romero, who played fl awless delivery ofthisdiffi cult text by lines. metaphors andtrue meanings ofthe the script,rather thanfocusing onthe came easy to get lostinthepoeticism of hard to understand at times, as itbe- many monologues. This made the play beautiful andvery lyrical, andincludes practical. ductions like these would be much more Fredonia weather could cooperate, pro- oughly chilled andshivering. If only ended around 10p.m., many were thor- accordingly. Still,by thetimeshow of timeto bringblankets andto dress though theaudience was advised ahead sitt inginthe front row to see the stage. which made itdiffi cult for anyone not the chairs were notset uponanincline, due to thefl at lawn the tent was on, houett eofthe characters through thecurtains to portray thesil- All inall,itwas clear that alot Despite thedark nature oftheplay, Still, itwas amazingto see the The text of“Spring Awakening” is It was alsovery cold to sitthrough, One fl aw inthesetup was that, MICAYLA GRECO, ELAINERAVA ANDHALEYSMIALEKPERFORM IN‘SPRINGAWAKENING.’ 04.29.2015 | JAY ROMERO LEADSASCENEIN‘SPRINGAWAKENING.’ fredonialeader.org MARY LAING/PHOTO EDITOR MARY LAING/PHOTO EDITOR | 19 REVERB “When I was litt le, my oldest sister “I guess it’s one of those things where zler. “I’m just MUSICAL had all these musical CDs, and I remember if that opportunity comes up, you don’t so curious because if I were to show the fi rst one was ‘RENT’ and then another pass it up,” said Kosmowski. you the things on the paper, he writes out THEATRE one that she got was ‘The Last Five Years,’ Brown’s contemporary style has been his own personal piano crazy riff s. And and that was when it fi rst came out,” said compared to composer Stephen Sondheim, I understand if you were to do that for STUDENTS Alanna Henriquez, a senior musical the- but tailored to the younger generation — your own performance live, but I’m cu- atre major. “And so I listened to ‘The Last specifi cally college-age students. rious as to why he wants everyone to do PREPARE TO Five Years.’ I could probably sing you that “I saw my middle school’s production that.” whole CD forwards and backwards word- of ‘13’ the Musical, but I didn’t know at the Chicco’s questions revolve around WORK WITH for-word and not miss a beat.” time that it was Jason Robert Brown’s mu- Brown’s creative process and inspiration Henriquez, along with 10 of her peers, sic until later,” said Saelzler of his fi rst en- for his music. JASON ROBERT will receive the opportunity to sing for counter with Brown’s music. “You can defi nitely tell when some- Tony-winning composer Jason Robert “13” was Kosmowski’s fi rst encounter thing is Jason Robert Brown, but I feel like BROWN Brown, who lists “The Last Five Years” with Brown’s music, as well. Kosmows- he’s an artist that doesn’t necessarily have REVERB amongst his Broadway credits. ki will sing “It’s Hard to Speak my Heart” the same process every time because all of Tony winning composer The two-day residency will be pre- from “Parade,” “Finishing the Hat” from his products end up being extremely dif- sented by Ethos New Music Society; it will “Sunday in the Park with George” and “You ferent,” said Chicco. to hold lecture, master begin with a lecture and master class on are Loved” from “Showboat,” which will be “I really want to know how his mind class and recital May 3 and end with a concert on May 4. a duet with Cunningham. works, how he creates music,” said Hen- Brown is a composer, lyricist, con- “In sixth grade, there was a talent riquez. “Does he hear a tune and it comes ductor, arranger, orchestrator, director show, and a girl sang ‘I’m not Afraid.’ And to him? Does he have a story? Does he play MAGGIE GILROY and performer. According to htt p://www. she sang it in her litt le sixth grade voice, a song on the piano and then think of lyr- EDITOR IN CHIEF jasonrobertbrown.com, he has writt en but I loved the words,” said Chicco. Chicco ics? How does it reach him, and how does the scores for the Off -Broadway musical, will be singing “Stars and the Moon” from it aff ect him?” “The Last Five Years,” song cycle “Songs “Songs for a New World” at the concert. Kosmowski’s question is a litt le more for a New World,” and Broadway musical Many of the songs that will be sung casual. “Parade,” for which he won the 1999 Tony were writt en by Brown, giving participants “I’ll off er to take him out for a beer,” Award for Best Score. Most recently, he has the challenge of not only performing the said Kosmowski. “Why not? I’ll have a talk writt en the scores for the Broadway musi- music well, but performing it correctly — a with him.” cal adaptations of “The Bridges of Madison task Saelzler describes as “daunting.” Brown will give a lecture on his mu- County” and “Honeymoon in Vegas,” star- Saelzler will be singing “Moving too sic and career on Sunday, May 3, at 5 p.m., ring Tony Danza. Fast” from “The Last Five Years” and ac- followed by a master class featuring the Student participants in the master companying Cunningham and Mullen on senior performers at 8 p.m. Both events class and concert will be sophomore Jack- the piano. are in Diers Recital Hall and are free to the ie Blasting; juniors Billy Blair, Anna Chicco, “Today I spent, literally, an hour learn- public. Kiernan Matt s and Steven Saelzler; and ing exactly what was on the page for the The concert will be on Monday, May 4, seniors Shannon Cunningham, Henriquez, piano, because he wrote it for a reason, and at 8 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall. Admission Alexander Kosmowski, Mark Montondo, I know he wants to hear it,” said Saelzler, is $8 for students and $12 for the general Sarah Mullen and Meghan Palmer. While “and I know he’s probably a stickler be- public. all are participating in the concert, only cause he did write it for a reason.” “My biggest goal in life is to be on seniors will be performing in the master Aft er countless hours of listening to Broadway starring in a Jason Robert class. his music and practicing it, the performers Brown show,” said Henriquez. “That’s my The chance to perform in the master have thought of several questions they biggest goal, and this is just a step from class and concert was on an invite-only ba- would like to ask Brown. meeting him and working with him.” sis, an opportunity that many students did “I think I would ask him ‘why all the COURTESY OF FREDONIA.EDU not take for granted. intricacies of the piano part?’” said Sael- MASTERWORKS CONCERT FEATURES ‘LORD NELSON MASS,’ ‘ECLIPSE’ KORI BARKLEY “Eclipse” was inspired by newly-dis- Foote, presented sweeping melodies and Throughout the entirety of the per- STAFF WRITER covered research Moran came across relaxed rhythms that created a sensation formance, faculty and alumni soloists Jan- dealing with a possible parallel world in of gliding through the air. et Brown (soprano), Laurie Tramuta (alto), Now in its seventh year, the Master- an article titled “Missing neutrons may be Woodwinds and brass then joined the Gerald Gray (tenor) and Jan Opalach (bass) works Scholarship Benefi t Concert has visiting a parallel universe.” strings for Franz Schubert’s “Six German complimented each other nicely with their grown to become the highlight perfor- “Neutrons may be traveling from Dances, D. 820,” orchestrated by Anton We- clear quality of sound and precise articula- mance in the School of Music. This was our universe into parallel worlds and back bern. Webern, known for his pointillistic tions. Meanwhile, the 100-plus chorus cap- evident on Sunday, April 27, because Rosch again, according to a new theory that ex- twelve-tone music, stayed faithful to the tivated the audience with their resilient Recital Hall was near full capacity as the plains a rather odd phenomenon,” the classical style of Schubert with instru- and full, resounding vocals. True anguish College Symphony Orchestra and Mas- article read. “Experiments at ultra-low mentation. Throughout the piece, sweetly and disparity was evident with the inten- terworks Chorus presented an eclectic temperatures carried about by Anatoly melodic dialogue was passed between the sity and meaningful harshness created by program under the direction of Dr. David Serebrov at the Institut Laue-Langevin strings and pairs of fl utes, oboes, clarinets, the multitude of musicians. Rudge. in France have revealed a phenomenon bassoons and horns. The diffi culty of the piece was evi- The concert opened with the Unit- known as neutron loss, whereby neutrons Combining the talent of instrumen- dent and with an ensemble of that size ed States premiere of Robert Moran’s appear to vanish for short periods.” talists and vocalists alike, the Master- and stature, it was impressive how togeth- “Eclipse.” The hall grew completely dark, Tonal in nature but continuously works Chorus — comprised of the Fre- er the orchestra and Masterworks Chorus save faint blue lights from above, creating shift ing — never sett ling — the strings donia’s Women’s Choir, College Choir and stayed. Rudge was overjoyed at the success a night sky eff ect as 17 string musicians represented the traveling neutrons with Chamber Choirs — joined the College of the performance. appeared on stage and in the balcony for an array of sound qualities including wavy, Symphony Orchestra to present what is “The chorus was prepared, the or- surround sound. gently swelling, harsh or slowly ascending, considered to be Joseph Haydn’s greatest chestra was excited and the soloists were The piece began as musicians turned for example. The sounds, in conjunction compositions, the “Missa in Angustiis,” or fully professional,” Rudge said. “When peo- their music stand lights on one-by-one, in with the darkness, gave an ethereal feel- “Lord Nelson Mass.” ple are truly collaborative, much can be time. Rudge conducted the piece in a circu- ing. A powerhouse of a piece, it possesses accomplished.” lar patt ern, mirroring the second hand of Moran appeared on stage at the con- a military tone with its stridence. Profes- A reception was held post-perfor- a watch. As time passed, sounds came and clusion of the piece, seeming to be very sor of Musicology, James Davis, suggests mance in Mason 1080 to celebrate the per- went. Solo string voices quietly and care- pleased with the musicians and their per- that “the unique character of the ‘Missa in formers and honor Dr. Karl Boelter for his fully arose from silence, converging and formance of his composition. Angustiis’ was shaped by Haydn’s musical 12 years as Director of the School of Music developing before disappearing into what The atmosphere changed as the beau- world as much as the politics and warfare and Dr. Harry Jacobson for his 35 years as seemed like great distances. tifully lyrical, “Air” for strings, by Arthur of it’s time.” a School of Music faculty member.

20 | fredonialeader.org | 04.29.2015 the sky, projections and even singing. the stage, appleseeds falling down from papers turning into a dress, apples all over tricks offof, and Terry Beck’s piece features features a bar which dancers will perform other piece choreographed by Kerry Ring the sky,” explained Kirisits. there’s actually appleseeds falling from tions, andinthepiece before intermission, and projections. most allofthepieces feature extra props theater. athletic, to comedic, to lyrical andmusical range from ballet, to jazz, to modern, to will surprisetheaudience.” jor andanassistant director ofFDE.“[It] face,” said Kirisits, ajunior BFA dance ma namic, very fast-moving, very in-your- has called themostdiverse show yet. seven new pieces inwhat Michelle Kirisits 30 dancers willcome together to perform the current RAC construction’s finish.Over last appearance inMarvel Theatre before of Fredonia Dance Ensemble will make its REVERB EDITOR REBECCA HALE station’s website. 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Whenitcomes to mobile tech options to quench ourthirst for thenext technologically ripe, we have a plethora of STAFF WRITER NAOMI LYNCH FREDONIA DANCE ENSEMBLEFEATURES NEWSCENICELEMENTS One piece features tires onstage, an- “There’s scenery, there’s a lot of projec Also new this year is the fact that al- The genres in this year’s production “A lotofitisvery electric, very dy This weekend, theannual production “Tulsa police [said] a woman found a According to KTUL, aTVstation in The beer bottle brawl It’s nosecret —we love ouriPhones Now that theworld has become more BRAND WARS: WHENFANBOYS TURNVIOLENT ------and “Orien III,” as well. viously designed thelighting for “Orien II” Kenney. Wheaton explained that hepre multi-series piece choreographed by Sam role as alighting designer for “Orien I,”a duction anddesign major, explained his horn, who isthetechnical director. technicians are alloverseen by David Stell- thing runningsafely andsmoothly. These technicians, whose job itisto keep every the production willbe assisted by over 20 conducting them. will be performed acapella, withnoone a chuckle, as she explained that the music as well as the dancers,” Myers added with during thepiece. performed live by the Chamber Choir pilgrimage.” thedral that’s at theendofthat famous over Europe, sothemusic isfrom theca- Northern Spain that people walk from all but there isafamous pilgrimage route in all onajourney at every step inour lives, ry music from Spain. Theidea isthat we’re of herpiece. the Dance program, explained the concept piece. Myers, who isalso the Director of Choir willbe featured inHelenMyers’ most popular andpreferred tablet inthe success withits iPad range, which isthe curiously at the interface. stubborn Android fans have been peeking era. Because ofallthisretail space, even screen space andavastly improved cam- answered thedie-hard’s prayer for more The iPhone6andPlus finally Apple introduced its biggest devices yet. every penny onanAppledevice. Last fall, er base ofexpensive fans who willspend black to appeal to thecompany’s custom - the iPhone5Scomes insilver, gold and green andred. There’s alsoarefined line: of neon colors such as pink, yellow, blue, colors: theiPhone5Ccomes inavariety reported. been 85 million downloads, Statista.com store to date: as ofOctober 2014, there has Apple’s AppStore isthelargest application plications onthedevice runvery smoothly. device. Because thephoneissosimple, ap for people who don’t want acomplicated fuss-and-frills approach makes it optimal Apple phones istheirsimplicity. Theno is better? icy stare.” question that was mostlikely met withan asked thecops which phonewas better, a to PhoneArena.com, “thephotographer neither have yet to file charges. According treated for theirinjuries andjailed, but Allen Wheaton, asenior technical pro- With somuch going onineach piece, “The choir had to be choreographed, This European music isgoing to be “[‘Pilgrimage’] isbased on12th-Centu - Speaking ofsinging, theChamber And finally, Apple has achieved great The phone also comes in different The mostattractive feature about The case for Apple But does itreally matter which phone - - - rehearse hispiece every otherweek since Noelle Lazor, her rehearsal assistants. piece, andtherest was left to Kirisits and only able to spend aweek teaching her and choreographer from Minneapolis. Rosy Simas, who isacontemporary dancer for thethird time, as well as new guest has returned to Fredonia to choreograph Buffalo-based dancer and choreographer, reograph apiece. Thisyear, Jon Lehrer, a year, two guest artists are invited to cho- and begin rigorous rehearsals shortly after. dition inAugust inacompetitive process nia. Dance majors andnon-majors alike au- tion that isput onevery springat Fredo- dance.” of thestorytelling as alighting designer in ent approach to lighting design. We’re part he said. “Thechallenge isthat it’s adiffer dance, you have new angles to work with,” theater. completely different concept from musical when designing for dance is that it is a the issues lighting designers often face new, andintheend,decided to start new.” the piece exactly theway itwas orstart deal with[deciding whether to] re-mount out new phones every year withlarge im- droid phones. Thislineconsistently puts arguably themostpopular ofalltheAn- and that’s Samsung. to thetop ofthemany variations, though, different everything. One company soared of phones: different colors, different sizes, which birthed a myriad of different types company that wanted to create aphone, gle devices. They gave thiscode to any ating system wasn’t just limited to Goo- truly unique was thefact that thisoper the listisendless. What made Android multiple screens, expandable storage … customization options: folders, ringtones, wasn’t thecase. and make ituseless. With Android, that you could “brick” your expensive phone faint ofheart: ifthere was onemis-step, to be anillegal process, andnotfor the phone was to jailbreak it.Jailbreaking used the only way to have fullcontrol over the but users were under Apple’s rules, and things. Sure, theiPhonewas anice phone, Apple’s closed-source way ofoperating source operating system created to thwart beat. able that Googlehas yet to rival. and tablet-optimized applications avail- Store also having the best tablet-exclusive easy to use as theiPhone, withtheApp mobile tech industry. It’s just as simpleand Conversely, Lehrer has been able to Since Simas lives sofar away, shewas Another feature of FDEisthat each Fredonia Dance Ensemble is a produc “We’re trained for theater, andin Wheaton alsoexplained that oneof “One oftheobstacles was having to Samsung’s Galaxy lineofphones is With Android, there was multiple Android originated as asmall,open- The case for Android AppleisatoughIn short, cookie to 04.29.2015 | - - - Office. be obtained through theFredonia Ticket al admission and$12for students, andcan and Sunday at 2p.m. Tickets are $18gener semble are Friday andSaturday at 7:30 p.m. stronger,” Kirisits exclaimed. vel isgoing to be renovated, as well. and when that transition takes place, Mar additions should be ready by next spring, form inthenew spaces inRockefeller. The she willbe oneofthefirst dancers to per major, iseven more excited that next year, here,” Kirisits said. at times, but it’s allworth itwhen Iget ings, rehearsals. Ofcourse itgets stressful how to manage everything: class, meet herself inOrchesis’ Spring show, “Synergy.” dancing asolopiece shechoreographed company. Shewas seen two weekends ago of Orchesis, Fredonia’s student-run dance ganization, andsheisanactive member is alsothetreasurer for Student Dance Or rehearsal assistant for anotherpiece. She pieces, assistant directing andacting as a volved as sheis.Kirisits isdancinginfour hectic, especially when they are as in- November. brand loyalty to that list. topics ofpolitics andreligion, but let’s add er bringupwithintoxicated people are the choice? Not really. Iknow onethingto nev mate doesn’t agree withyour smartphone free tripto jail just because your room- tend to stick to it.But isitreally worth a habit: once we find something we like, we out there. As humans, we are creatures of always good to tryandsee alltheoptions we want, andthat’s literally awesome. It’s have complete freedom to choose what ther way. Inthiscapitalist country, we Macbook. People are going to ei- flip-flop have aniPod, aniPad Airandanaging I prefer my Samsung Galaxy 5, but Ialso to consumers. will always be amake-it-or-break-it option droid-powered phones know that space of noexpandable space, mostotherAn- phones are mimicking Apple’s standard phone space. Even though thehigher-end a MicroSD card that can doubleortriple Android phones do, offering a space for the option to expand theirstorage. Most and withApplephones, users don’t have finally decided to create alarger iPhone. cess, andthisisoneofthereasons Apple Galaxy Note. Thisbecame aninstant suc let,” thephone-tablet combination, withits also one of the early adopters of the “phab provements ineach device. Samsung was Productions ofFredonia Dance En- “Each year keeps getting stronger and And Kirisits, as theonly junior dance “Over thepast few years I’ve learned Life for dancers like Kirisits can get Everyone isgoing to have afavorite. 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A CAPPELLA AND CHOIR GROUPS PERFORM ON CAMPUS

VERONICA PENOYER STAFF WRITER SOME LIKE IT HOT EMMA HAYES / SPECIAL TO THE LEADER

For the uninitiated, it can be diffi cult to The Spring showcase demonstrat- Off ” by Taylor Swift , which was upbeat and there are a few seconds of speechlessness understand why people love a cappella. For ed the group’s growth and improvement energetic. and awe. Those moments are the reason I those who actively enjoy singing it, it can be throughout the year, as well as the new Despite the success performing pro- sing in choir.” diffi cult to put into words why this art form elements that make the show more unique vides, a cappella can be very demanding, Unlike Some Like It Hot and The Rivet- can be so mesmerizingly beautiful to sing, than the last. especially for students with full schedules. ers, Whitachoir only sang four songs during as well as listen to. “Since I’ve been in the group, we’ve That doesn’t stop groups like Some Like It their performance on April 22 in McEwen The week of April 20 in Fredonia was added soloist performances, changed ven- Hot and The Riveters from providing some 209. Despite the limited number of songs, a busy one for vocal groups such as Whita- ues and have even gott en Vocal Point alum- of the best vocal performances on campus. they were able to perform a mesmerizing choir, Some Like It Hot, The Riveters, Much ni to host our shows,” said Butlak. Derived from composer Eric Whitacre’s performance fi lled with alluring harmonies More Chill, Premium Blend and Vocal Point. Members sang well-known songs, such last name, Whitachoir is a student-run choir and beautiful vibratos. To start the performances off , on April as: “Why God Why” from “Miss Saigon,” “A devoted to the music of Whitacre and other The fi rst couple of songs were of a 23 Vocal Point performed in the Williams Thousand Years” by Christina Perri and similar works. slower beat with plenty of harmony rang- Center Multi-Purpose Room. Vocal Point “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” from “Footloose.” Diff erent from a cappella groups on ing from deep male vocals to high-pitched combines singing to popular songs with One of the most memorable and com- campus, Whitachoir prides themselves on female vocals. These songs were: “Set Me as choreographed dance routines, making pelling performances of the night was by singing only choir music accompanied by a Seal” by René Clausen and “The Seal Lulla- them the only show choir on campus. Miki Toda, who sang the song “Quiet” from a piano. Singing choir music shows off the by” by Eric Whitacre. Both songs were beau- But one way in which they are similar Matilda. voice through many high and low ranges, as tifully and rhythmically hypnotizing. to other vocal groups on campus is that Toda started the song with obvious well as vocal harmonies. “Jenny Kiss’d Me” by Eric Barnum, per- they identify themselves as a family. nerves, typical of any performer in front “Aft er weeks of hard work, having an formed a capella, was the fi nal song of the “Even outside rehearsal, we are always of an audience. As the song progressed, audience share these wonderful musical evening that changed pace with a more up- singing together and enjoying one another’s the nerves dissipated, and the lyrics over- moments with us is extremely exciting,” beat tempo. It ended the evening with ev- company,” said President of Vocal Point Al- came the nerves. The raw emotion within said Whitachoir director and new conduc- eryone united as one. lisa Butlak. “Members go out of their way to the song clearly compelled Toda, as well as tor, Kayleigh DeBrine. “The best memories “This was the fi rst time we have been make sure everyone feels included, and we some of the audience members, into tears. of Whitachoir are those moments when united together throughout the entire per- also go out of our way to express how much In addition to strong vocals, Vocal everything ‘clicks,’ and the choir creates formance. I’ve never been prouder to lead we care about one another.” Point also dances. They danced to “Shake it a spectacular sound. Aft er this happens, them all in this experience,” said DeBrine 22 | fredonialeader.org | 04.29.2015 when asked to speak a few words aft er the To end this week’s musical perfor- show ended. mances was The Riveters, the newest Some Like It Hot is the fi rst, oldest all-female a cappella group. Formed in and premier all-female a cappella group 2011, these girls are the image of wom- that performed this week. McEwen’s en’s rights. With major infl uences such as lecture hall was fi lled with family and Rosie the Riveter, Saturday’s performance friends who came to see the exhilarating was themed around personal infl uences performance. of women through history and each Riv- Founded in 2001 under the name eter decorated the room with pictures of “Out of the Blue,” the name did not pick up their own female infl uences. as well as the founding members would The performance started much like have liked it to; so in 2002 the group start- Some Like It Hot’s, with the opening act ed fresh with the new name: Some Like It of Much More Chill, one of Fredonia’s all Hot. male a cappella group, which was founded REVERB To kickstart the show, Some Like It in 2000. Their performance was entertain- Hot had help from Fredonia’s original co- ing and full of energy. They were a won- ed a cappella group, Premium Blend. As derful introduction to the peppy perfor- a relatively large group, Premium Blend mance by The Riveters. was able to warm the audience with its The Riveters sang renditions of “Will energetic body language and song choice. You Love Me Tomorrow” by Carole King; Just like the other a cappella groups a medley of Amy Winehouse songs, which MUCH MORE CHILL on campus, Some Like It Hot is very much included “Back to Black” and “Valerie”; and MAGGIE GILROY / EDITOR IN CHIEF family-oriented. “California King Bed” by Rihanna. “Some Like it Hot is a place where Despite the admirable performances, girls come in as strangers and leave as the most memorable song was “Like Real sisters,” said business manager Stephanie People Do” by Hozier. This song was ex- Willis. tremely passionate with the clear range To go along with the incredible of vocals. amount of support given to these girls, The Riveters were a perfect ending to each year alumni revisit the campus to the musically packed week. perform the alumni song “Shoop” by Bet- As the semester comes to a close, mu- ty Everett . The group made this rendition sic groups are sorrowfully anticipating look endearing and fun with vocals and the absence of their seniors. dance routines combined. The number “I think that when we are able to get ended the show with a group kiss that as close as we do, it will always be hard to was blown towards the audience. adjust when some of our girls leave,” said Among some of the songs performed Willis. were: “No Place I’d Rather Be” by Clean “I’ve loved nothing more than com- Bandit and “All of Me” by John Legend. ing into rehearsal with 20 of my very best All of Me” set the tone of the room friends and working together to create with raw emotion of love and sadness. It something truly wonderful,” said Butlak. was sung with a single vocalist who was “This group has come so far in the past accompanied by backup singers who cre- couple of years, and I know that once I’m ated a beautiful version of the song. gone there will always be people who care Overall the girls displayed sponta- about [the group] and are willing to bring SOME LIKE IT HOT neity derived from entertaining love and it further.” EMMA HAYES / SPECIAL TO THE LEADER laughter.

THE RIVETERS MAGGIE GILROY / EDITOR IN CHIEF

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MUSICAL THEATRE STUDENT TO PRESENT ORIGINAL MUSICAL

MAGGIE GILROY EDITOR IN CHIEF

MAGGIE GILROY / EDITOR IN CHIEF

When Jordan Louis Fischer was in re- reer at Fredonia, writing has been his hobby eral changes from the original workshop, my acting professor coming and saying, hearsal in the Spring of 2013 at Fredonia for since he was a child. including the elimination of a song, new ‘This needs to be fi xed.’ That’s what I’m ex- a dramatic improv show, “Negative Space,” “I remember writing on looseleaf pa- scene work and new lyrics, amongst other cited for, because it will be mine and Jef- he received a text message from his friend per this lame script, when I was, like, eight, changes. frey’s ability to get feedback that will make Jeff rey Mathews. The text message was an called ‘Princess Kikoo and the Slave Boy,’” “It’s very bare bones, it’s [a] very skele- this bett er.” idea for an original musical. said Fischer. “It was so weird, but I loved tal thing,” said Fischer. “We really wanted to The cast consists of Mullen, Mark That musical was “NATALIE: A New it, and I love writing, and I love gett ing my focus this production on the material, rath- Montondo, Billy Blair, Britt any Bassett , Musical,” a piece that they would begin writ- friends to read these lame scripts.” er than the whole production. It gives the Nick Cahill, Mark Diven and Shannon Cun- ing during the following summer. Mathews During Fisch- er’s senior year of audience a much bett er ability to see ningham. In addition, it features piano ac- and Fischer workshopped the musical in high school, he was the script for companiment by Jackie Blasting, lighting the Spring of 2014. Now, almost two years in a production DO I THINK IT’S THE BEST SHOW what it is, and by Justin Petito and projections by Ana aft er the production’s fi rst workshop in El- that featured music the lyrics for McCasland. mira, Fischer is bringing it to Fredonia. by Mathews and IN THE WORLD? PROBABLY what it is, and “It’s a really collaborative eff ort be- “I really wanted to take this product fell in love with NOT. BUT DO I THINK IT’S the music for tween me and the cast, which was really and show it to people here,” said Fischer, his music. Soon what it is.” wonderful to do,” said Fischer. “because no one had gott en to see it.” aft er, they began SOMETHING EXTREMELY Fischer In the future, Fischer would like to As stated in the Facebook event, “NA- writing togeth- EXCITING THAT I GET TO SHARE will be serving take the production to a professional the- TALIE: A New Musical” tells the stories of er. “ WITH SOME OF, HONESTLY, MY as the director ater for a fully-realized professional pro- the “bored and mundane” of the world. The The duo for the pro- duction of the show. He currently has plans production is set in present-day Chicago published a CLOSEST FRIENDS AND SOME duction. As to edit the production further in order to and is centered around Natalie, played by youth show, Mathews does bring it to the next step. Sarah Mullen, a 30-year-old secretary at a entitled “Dirty OF MY FAVORITE ABSOLUTE not live in Fre- The musical is an independent project law fi rm. When Natalie and her friends are Laundry,” that PEOPLE IN THE WORLD? YES. donia, he has produced by the Performing Arts Company bored with their lives, “lightning” strikes was published been commu- and will be presented in McEwen G26 on Natalie’s life in the form of a new offi ce by Pioneer Dra- nicating with Friday, May 1, at 2 p.m. and Saturday, May 2, temp, and turns her life on its head. ma Services. JORDAN LOUIS FISCHER Fischer via at 5 p.m. “It’s more an examination of human They currently text message “Do I think it’s the best show in the nature and why we do the things we do and are working on a murder mystery fi lm noir throughout the rehearsal process but plans world? Probably not,” said Fischer. “But do what comes of those things,” said Fischer. parody musical. to att end the production. I think it’s something extremely exciting “It’s kind of a pinpoint view of human na- While the original workshop was a “What I really am excited for this pro- that I get to share with some of, honestly, ture on one specifi c person’s life.” fully-staged, fully-memorized production, duction is to get critical feedback from a my closest friends and some of my favorite Although Fischer is an acting major this will be a staged reading of the musical. community of people that are critically absolute people in the world? Yes. So I’m so who has performed in a mainstage produc- Rehearsals began at the start of the semes- looking at the score,” said Fischer. “It’s not excited to get to have this opportunity.” tion nearly every semester of his acting ca- ter, and the fi nal product will feature sev- my mom coming and saying, ‘I loved it,’ it’s

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Hello fellow Fredonians! I hope you’ve been finding ways WITH to enjoy your last weeks here at Fred. It seems like there’s so much to do and so little time. In my FREDONIA opinion, Spring goes by way too quickly; everyone is so busy run- ning around trying to get in their last assignments and setting up KORI BARKLEY interviews for summer jobs that STAFF WRITER they never get to enjoy it. A lot of stress begins to pile up around this time, especially for our seniors. A lot of pressure and nerves can accumulate from interviews for jobs after gradua- tion and plans for the future. What our seniors need to know, and what everyone needs to know, is that I believe every- thing happens for a reason. There is always going to be a time in our life when we don’t get what we want. It’s a good idea to always be hopeful, but to also prepare your- self. I’m sure many of us have ex- perienced this before when ap- plying for colleges or internships; COURTESY OF CORY HENRY it’s a huge bummer not to get what you worked hard for. Hon- estly, some things are out of our The once Texas, now New York-based, was the organist at his church. From then on, The keyboardist of FJE, Ian Liedke, had control, but what I will tell you is collective of musicians known as Snarky he dedicated his life to learning and develop- the exciting opportunity to play alongside there’s a purpose for everything. Puppy play an infectious fusion of jazz, funk, ing his skills as a musician. Henry on the piano. You just have to be patient and soul and world music, or “music to move the Henry did not fi nish high school and “To get to play with someone who is find your purpose. brain and booty,” as the band describes it. never had formal keyboard training at a uni- essentially a child prodigy is unbelievable,” Failure is an intimidating Snarky Puppy features a collective of at versity. Instead, at 19, he began touring and Liedke said. “It was just so cool to watch him word; sometimes failure can least 40 musicians at a time, creating an ener- performing with musicians like The Roots, and study exactly what he was doing, how scare some of us out of trying gy that helped them win a Grammy last year Lalah Hathaway, Sara Bareilles, Boys 2 Men, he voiced chords and how everything came new things. But as long as you try in addition to “Best New Artist” and “Best Ray Chew and The Crew, P. Diddy, Mary Mary, together. The fact that he never had formal your best in everything you do, Electric/Jazz-Rock/Contemporary Group/ Sean Kingston, Bruce Springsteen, Snarky training is prett y amazing ... [and] his whole you can’t fail. The only way you Artists” categories in Jazztimes Magazine. Puppy and many others. philosophy on ear training is absolutely right can fail is by not giving yourself a One of the musicians is the legendary Cory Henry accredits his training to habit- on the money. While I believe that good tech- chance to achieve your dreams, so Henry, who visited Fredonia last Tuesday, ually listening to music of jazz greats — he nique will help you in the long run, listening chase them! If it doesn’t work out, March 21, to present a master class about jazz mentioned Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson, to other musicians and analyzing what they there are plenty more opportuni- collaboration. The master class was spon- Chick Corea, John Coltrane, Mouse, Bobby are doing is probably the most important ties to be sought out right around sored by Fredonia Jazz Workshops. McFerrin and James Brown — and the ear he step in jazz music.” the corner. More of a causal discourse than a mas- developed playing organ at church. A positive energy radiated from Henry If you are having a tough ter class, Henry played some Snarky Puppy Contrary to the ideals of many in the throughout the evening. His eclectic style time accepting this, then try lis- tunes and other jazz standards on piano and School of Music, when Henry was asked proved his creativity, and his playing brought tening to a speech called “Instruc- synthesizer before sharing his musical histo- about his technique practice, he admitt ed out an array of colors in the piano. It was ev- tions for a Bad Day,” performed ry and opening up the fl oor to questions. he doesn’t practice technique oft en because, ident he had a way of taking listeners on a and written by Shane Koyczan. Henry was born and raised in Brook- while he believes technique is important, he musical journey, as many people cheered and You can find it anywhere on You- lyn, New York. He told the story of spending understands that technique is not what will shouted during his playing. Tube. I really like to listen to it most of his childhood in a Pentecostal church win listeners’ att ention. Henry encouraged students to have fun when I’m feeling uninspired or where his mother was the choral director and Aft er a period of questions, Henry with their music and play from their hearts. stuck. It’s pretty amazing, and I there was a large musical community. couldn’t wait to play again. The Fredonia “When music doesn’t become a thought highly suggest you check it out. At the age of 2, Henry’s mother recog- Jazz Ensemble was elated to perform the process, it becomes fun,” he said. “It takes Enjoy your last weeks at nized his musical potential — he would bang Snarky tune “What About Me” with Henry. time to get really comfortable, but let your Fred, everyone. You deserve it! on pots and pans and play his neighbors’ in- His style was bluesy and soulful, groovy and music happen organically and naturally. struments every chance he got — and gave beyond, but he always seemed to incorporate Sometimes the freshest ideas come from mis- him keyboard lessons. At the age of 4, Henry a church-like sound into his solos. takes ... You defi ne your own music.” 04.29.2015 | fredonialeader.org 25 SPORTS ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR MICHELLE HALE number 17 inthe country, according to gals 18-12. women’s lacrosse team defeated theBen- ner ofthecupwas decided after Fredonia earn points for each win.Theoverall win- in Fredonia andBuffalo State battled to athletics. Sixteen different sports with- Fredonia athletics and Buffalo State Battle by theLake rivalry game between crosse team played the 16th andfinal standings. Devils to clench second seed inSUNYAC and thePotsdam Bears allowed theBlue wins against theBuffalo State Bengals SUNYAC winsonthehometurf. Two improves its record to 14-2 withtwo SECOND SEEDINSUNYAC PLAYOFFS WOMEN’S LACROSSE CLINCHES The Blue Devils are currently ranked Last Tuesday, theBlue Devils la- Fredonia’s women’s lacrosse team one goal. and freshman Audrey Yokopovich with with three andboth junior Katie Miller both withfour, sophomore Kristie Kleine sa Cussins andsophomore Emily Polizzi nior Katie Kleinewithfive, senior Maris fensively andcapitalize offensively.” all work together to shut themdown de were allreally happy to see that we could said junior defender Lauren Metz. “We our team can click together on the field,” the Bengals to answer to thegoal deficit. streak that made italmost impossible for Devils pulled away scoring witha7-0 eight minutes into the second, theBlue led theway withascore of8-5. Within Coaches Association. the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Cussins was credited with two as Fredonia goals were scored by se “This game really showed how well At theendoffirst half, Fredonia - - - - MARISSA CUSSINS,NUMBER3,GAINSPOSSESSION OFTHEBALL DURINGTHEGAMEAGAINST SUNYPOTSDAM. Devils. to contribute four assists for theBlue and Glagolev had one. Cussins was able had three goals, DePew had two goals tribute to theBlue Devils offense. Kleine started thegame andwere allable to con- ceremony.a pre-game Allfour seniors Glagolev andCussins were honored in Blue Devil seniors. also playing for something else:thefour the NCAA Tournament, but they were needed to helpthem earn abid towards against thePotsdam Bears. Thewinwas SUNYAC conference game withawin the Week for thethird timeinhercareer. ly named SUNYAC Defensive Player of Burrows had three saves andwas recent with one. Freshman goalkeeper Nicole and Katie KleineandYokopovich both sists, sophomore Sam Owen withtwo, Shelby DePew, Katie Kleine, Katie The Blue Devils ended theirlast

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quarterfinals on Tuesday, April 28. They willbe playing the winner ofBuffa in SUNYACs,” said Katie Kleine. turnovers, we willbe ahard team to beat the cutters on defense and reducing our saves. Burrows9-6. was credited with four the NCAAs.” second seed, we knew we needed thisfor Tuttle. “Even though we already clenched a winfor ourseniors,” said junior Jessica pull away awin. was only up4-3 andneeded aspark to by Kristie Kleine, Yokopovich andPolizzi. lo State and Geneseo, who played inthe land Friday for theSUNYAC semifinals. Fredonia will be traveling to Cort “If we can improve ondefending The Blue Devils defeated the Bears “We really wanted to come upwith Going into the second half, Fredonia Fredonia Other goals were scored GABBIE LEE/ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR - - TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS PREPARE SPORTS FOR SUNYAC

COURTESY OF FREDONIABLUEDEVILS.COM CURTIS HENRY performances from junior sprinter Anna (fourth) were accompanied by sophomore … Just the noise aspect, I don’t want to hear SPECIAL TO THE LEADER Dambacher. Dambacher fi nished fi rst in Kyle Brown (ninth). All three will be throw- anything that’s said while I’m out there,” both the 100m and 200m events, posting ing at SUNYACs next weekend at Brockport. said Brown. “I want a big, convoluted mess A number of Fredonia athletes on both times of 12.51 seconds in the 100m and 26.00 Freshman Damone Brown placed of noise around me.” the men’s and women’s track teams were seconds in the 200m. Finishing a close sec- fourth in shot put before he managed a per- “The noise, that’s what gets me going. able to help their stock this past weekend at ond in the 200m was freshman Britt any sonal-best throw of 38.83m in discus. Round- That’s why I listen to loud, ignorant rap mu- the Cardinal Classic. The event, which took Feldman with a time of 26.10 seconds. As it ing out a successful outing for the throwers sic before I throw,” concluded Brown with a place at St. John Fisher College, was the stands, both are qualifi ed for SUNYACs next was junior Kevin Geiser, who threw a sea- chuckle. last meet for the team before the SUNYAC week. son-best 44.50m in the javelin event. The team thinks that past experience Championships next week. Senior Hailey Griewisch fi nished fi rst Heading into SUNYAC competition will be benefi cial to this year’s SUNYAC per- Headlining all performances Saturday in the 100m hurdles with a time of 15.55 next weekend, the team is more than pre- formances across the board. was senior thrower Nicole Desens. Desens, seconds. The time was a mere hundredth pared. Junior distance runner Kyle Collins “We were prett y young last year. This who placed fi rst in shot put in SUNYACs off from her personal best time of 15.54. says that the squad has defi nitely grown as year we’re mostly sophomores and juniors,” during the indoor track season this winter, The time solidifi es her in sixth place in the a team this season. said Martini. “The fi rst time you go out there threw a personal best of 43.99m in discus on SUNYAC heading into championships next “The long distance is always with each your heart is racing and you’re nervous. Af- Saturday. week. other from fall to spring between cross ter one or two times, you tend to be more Prior to this weekend, Desens ranked Rounding up a day of fi rst-place perfor- country and the track seasons,” Collins said. relaxed.” 35th in the nation with her previous best of mances on the women’s side was freshman “I think now we’ve got a bond that is un- Martini fi nished by saying how much 41.39m. While nothing is set in stone, Desens Kristen Sawyer, who cleared a mark of 3.20m touchable.” this weekend’s performance will be benefi - should climb the NCAA Division III leader- in the pole vault. Teammates Cody Martini and Cooper cial for next weekend at Brockport. boards this week heading into SUNYACs. Several members of the men’s side were agreed with Collins. “It’s defi nitely a confi dence boost head- She also had a throw of 11.88m in shot put. able to notch personal bests on Saturday, as “We wouldn’t have gott en this far if we ing in, knowing you can hit a certain time or As she heads into the SUNYAC Champi- well. The lone member of the squad to par- weren’t training with each other,” said soph- that you can fi nish with a certain kick,” said onships next week as the favorite in both ticipate in the steeplechase was junior Con- omore Martini. “Having those guys cheer Martini. events, Desens says it is important to keep nor Hayward, who posted a time of 10:23.15 you on, no matt er what, you always have Cooper reiterated that confi dence was a level head. on Saturday, a new personal best. fans supporting you.” important. “I have always struggled with placing Sophomore Bobby Cooper had an “For me, having teammates running “It gives you momentum. Just like in excess pressure on myself,” said Desens. eventful day, placing third in the 800m. In right there with you in any event defi nitely any other sport, if you go into [SUNYACs] “but I try to trust my body and not think too addition the team of juniors Nick Watson helps,” said Cooper. “You’re always pushing or playoff s or anything like that having run much about the title that is on the line. and Collin Mulcahy, senior Zakk Hess and one another.” well, you come in with a diff erent level of “Everyone can have good and bad Cooper took fi rst in the 4x400m relay with On the fi eld side of the team, sopho- confi dence,” Cooper said. days. I found that the best way to approach a time of 3:31.23. more Kyle Brown was very vocal with what Both the women’s and the men’s sides SUNYACs is just like any other meet, by giv- The team had three throwers place he expects from his teammates and fans will take the trip to Brockport on Saturday, ing it everything I have,” she said. in the top ten in the hammer throw event. when it comes time for him to perform. May 1, and Sunday, May 2, to compete in The women’s side also saw two notable Juniors Hsin Chin (second) and Sawyer Bell “Coming from a football background SUNYAC track and fi eld championships.

Fredonia soft ball ended its regular by a score of 10-9. A leadoff single by Erin Blue Devils were never the leading team season gameplay on a tough note — they Mushtare, followed by a pinch-hit two- in either game, Fredonia’s constant hitt ing BLUE DEVILS lost both games, against Brockport and run homer by sophomore Maddy Stavish, and runners on base kept the fans on their Buff alo State, this weekend. got the inning started in the bott om of the toes. Freshman Nikki Lent and juniors Al- SOFTBALL Madeline Medina, Lauren Pixley and seventh. A double by Alyssa Morgan cut yssa Morgan and Lindsey Forness all had Katelyn Dennis all had one hit to contrib- the Brockport lead down to one run, but two hits to lead the Devils. ute to Fredonia’s one-run scored. Senior Brockport pitcher Jamie Berger fi nished In game two, hitt ing was lead by Den- UNDERGOES Kelsey Gannett and junior Aldyn Carlson the game strong. nis, which included her fi rst collegiate split the pitching for the fi rst game, but On Saturday the Blue Devils hosted home run and a three-run line drive to still fell short, losing to Brockport by a their senior day game, honoring their last contribute to Fredonia’s eight runs. Other TOUGH score of 9-1. home games of the season. Ending their re- hits to contribute came from Forness and Hanging on until the last inning and cord in SUNYAC conference 10-8, Fredonia Morgan. Fredonia will face number one down by fi ve runs in the second game, is now guaranteed a spot in playoff s, which seed, Cortland, at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April WEEKEND the Blue Devils rallied back — gaining ranks them sixth seed. Gannett was the 30. Live stats will be online on SUNYAC’s BROOKE ATKINS four runs and making the tying and win- starting pitcher for both games and took website. SPECIAL TO THE LEADER ning run on base — but came up short the loss for both of them. Although the

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SPORTS PLAYOFFS FINAL SEEDINSUNYAC EARN FOURTH AND MEN SWEEPWEEKEND, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR MICHELLE HALE with three runs inthetop ofthefi rst Gauthier get hisfi rst college win. 13-5 winwhich saw freshman Bailey at all,though, andcame outwithabig onta on the road. They weren’t ratt led Devils needed to winoutagainst One- hurt theirplayoff chances, theBlue byone.game the won runs inthebott omofthe seventh and ny Johnston. Brockport scored three Dan Cecilia and thenby senior Ken- on back to back homerunsby junior Devils came back to score three runs six hits, but striking outeight. The seven innings allowing three runs on balk. a on Game two saw senior Joe DiLeo go scored Prentice Mike man until theseventh inning, when fresh- the game. Thetie would stay like that Carmody doubled in two runsto tie top ofthefi ft hinning, senior Ryan seven innings, striking outfi ve. Inthe fi ft h gameofthe season, ashe went comeback.enth inningofathree-run the winning run was scored in the sev- their playoff lives, anditshowed, as to2-0 win3-2. They were fi ghting for the Blue Devils come back from down berth. a clinch to fi ve last their in 4-1 the schedule, andthey ended upgoing Oneonta were theonly games left on vs.ble-header Brockport andatripto in the2015 SUNYAC playoff s.Adou- clawed andsomehow clinched aberth packed itup, but no. They fought and could have called itaseason and their work cutoutfor them.They others to make theplayoff s,they had needing to winoutandget helpfrom | fredonialeader.org The Blue Devils started early With theheartbreaking loss that Senior Zachary Jordan won his Game oneagainst Brockport saw With theFredonia baseball team | 04.29.2015 weekend. round of the playoff s this upcoming plays fi rst place inthe Cortland fi rst and homegame oftheyear. Fredonia Penn St.-Behrend intheirfi nal game They fi nish the regular season against which they hope to thisseason. visit the championship game, aplace in 2013, they were oneinningaway from playoff saft eraone year absence. In son. picked uphissecond save ofthesea- heading into the playoff s. Gauthier ond game, andtheoff enselooks good errors. Fredonia had 13hits inthesec- second inning, fueled by two Oneonta by Ciro Frontale capped off asix-run Fredonia leading 8-7. Atwo-run double scored inthefi rst two innings, with for themostpart. Fift innings. een runs were seven going In game two, thescoring was early year, the of win ia. Zachary Jordan earned hissixth slam off the bat ofjunior Dan Cecil- fi rst inning, highlighted by agrand one, the Blue Devils scored fi ve in the by thescores Ingame and11-8. of10-5 full sweep winning the double-header the weekend, but they completed a to wintwo outofthethree games on thenextble-header day. They needed SUNYAC schedule by playing adou- two. and two thirds innings, striking out Gauthier relieved himandtossed two and athird innings, giving upsixhits. was not sharp, as he only pitched four ford started for theBlue Devils, but elongated thegame. Junior Jake Hor- onta, gave theteams more runs and nine errors, fi ve committ ed byOne- inning. Thegame was very sloppy, as COURTESY OFFREDONIABLUEDEVILS.COM Fredonia returns to theSUNYAC The two teams fi nished outthe #leadersnewlook [email protected] (716) 673-3369 THE NEWLEADER! ADVERTISE WITH ADVERTISE WITH THE NEW LEADER! (716) 673-3369 [email protected] #leadersnewlook

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The atmosphere was tense Friday in an otherwise qui- et classroom where students att empting to take a test were continually disrupted by a series of astonishingly loud and obscenely biological noises issuing from the bowels of one Benjamin Sanzett i, 19. “At fi rst we tried to laugh it off ,” said Sarah Vander- water, 21. “But it became clear prett y quickly that this was going to be an ongoing problem. It was like his stomach could tell we were trying to ignore it, so it only got more insistent,” she shuddered. “It was like … I know this sounds crazy, but it was like it was saying words to us.” Vanderwa- ter found herself too distraught to continue. Students described the sounds in a variety of ways, including “like someone taking a toilet plunger to a buck- et full of mayonnaise,” “like a slowed-down recording of a door creaking open in a haunted mansion,” and, a lit- tle more kindly, “like a distant whalesong reverberating through untold miles of inky black seawater.” “It’s frankly horrifying,” said Matt Denton, 20. “How dare a person who subsists almost entirely on coff ee and campus food with decidedly laxative-like properties even set food in a classroom where people are trying to learn? We’d rather not hear every detail of the astounding miracle that is the human body in action, thank you very much.” Sanzett i, at fi rst hesitant to off er comment on the unbelievably resonant rumbles and gurgles that regularly ratt le his desk and the desks of his neighbors, fi nally re- lented when a particularly loud rumble was found to have charted as a four on the Richter scale. “Look,” he told a crowd of reporters. “Don’t hate me for the totally natural gastrocolic response to the metric shit- ton of coff ee I had to pump into my body in order to drag MAGGIE GILROY / EDITOR IN CHIEF myself out of bed this morning.”

FIGHTING BREAKS OUT AGAIN BETWEEN STUDENT LOSES SECURITY DEPOSIT AFTER BEAUTY OF SPRING, CRUELTY OF WINTER EVIDENCE OF DEMON-SUMMONING ANNE ARKEY he “att empted to summon Paimon, dep- GEORGIA FIEDLER hotly contested. One need look no SPECIAL TO THE LAMPOON uty of Lucifer, for help passing his eco- SPECIAL TO THE LAMPOON further than Water Street last Fri- nomics exam.” day, where students could be seen in “I thought it seemed like a good William Sojka, a a junior at Fredo- equal numbers wearing both tiny lit- idea, you know?” Sojka tells me. “They After months under the oppres- nia, is trying to quit smoking. Nonethe- tle dresses and huge down coats with say that King Paimon teaches arts, sive regime of winter, a coalition of less, when I sit down to interview him at fur collars. philosophies, sciences and secret things daffodils and sunshine staged a brief the campus Starbucks, he asks if we can Winter’s icy grasp on the region when summoned, and I was like ‘That coup last week before being beaten conduct the interview outside so he can has been shaken somewhat in recent sounds like my education in a nutshell,’ swiftly and brutally back into sub- smoke. weeks with the emergence of, among so I went ahead and summoned him.” mission by sub-freezing temperatures I agree, and we set up at a nearby other things, grass and audible birds. Paimon, who reportedly roars when and light snows. picnic table. “It’s hard to claim that winter he is summoned and takes the form But some suggest the battle is “I shouldn’t be doing this,” he says, is wholly in control of the region,” of “an eff eminate man atop a drome- not over. examining the fi rst of what will become said a spokesperson for the season, a dary preceded by a procession of lesser “Literally every year it turns many cigarett es. “I had really been bank- snowman horribly disfigured by ris- demons in the forms of men playing into spring again,” one scientist told ing on gett ing that security deposit to ing temperatures. “I mean, if you look cymbals,” is known among the canon of reporters. “Why would that change fund this habit over the summer. It’s ex- around, there’s, like, people in flip Goetic demons as one who can reveal all now?” pensive. But, you know, the stress and all flops. White boys are whipping out the mysteries of earth, wind and water. “Is this — sorry, it’s just that that that.” the pastel shorts again. There’s defi- He can also bind men to the will of the was a really stupid question,” she con- Indeed, Sojka has reason to be nitely a perceptible rise in pro-spring conjurer. tinued. “Is this a real paper? I kind of stressed. Just last week, his landlord no- sentiment.” “I mean, that sounds dope, right?” feel like you’re wasting my time, no tifi ed him he would be receiving none of A spokesperson for spring, a lit- said Sojka. “Like, the whole ‘King of offense. Why are you writing a story his $500 security deposit back at the end eral bird, had only this to say in re- Hell, beholden to Lucifer’ thing aside, he about the changing of the seasons?” of the semester, due to what the landlord sponse: “Weet woot.” sounds like the ultimate study buddy.” Nonetheless, the region is still has called the “bad juju” that Sojka fi lled the Terrace Street apartment with when ADVERTISE WITH THE NEW LEADER! (716) 673-3369 [email protected] #leadersnewlook

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