ISSUE NO. 20, VOLUME CXXI WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015 The LeaderState University of New York at Fredonia

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Mary Laing / Photo Editor Hellogoodbye performs in Steele Hall as part of the Sring Headliner Concert. A-2 The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 1.7 million kids ‘It's On Us’ campaign launches with pledge plus 130 years Campaign strives to raise awareness and put an end to sexual assault on campus plus 1,000s BRITTANY PERRY community can help prevent sex- together to stop this.” (rape, sexual assault, dating/domes- of volunteers Special to The Leader ual violence by being empowered “It’s On Us” is not the first tic violence, stalking and harass- bystanders.” instance this year of advocate ment). CEASE provides profession- equals endless “I pledge to recognize that non- According to the FBI’s 2013 groups attempting to end sexual als who can answer questions, be possibilities consensual sex is sexual assault, to Uniform Crime Reports, only 10 assault on campus. someone to talk to, offer emotional identify situations in which sexual of the 64 SUNY schools were Earlier in the Fall semester, support and provide referrals. assault may occur, to intervene in mentioned in the data collection, the Women’s Student Union had “I don't think nearly enough situations where consent has not and only 11 rapes were reported a table on the corner of Temple people really get a comprehensive or cannot be given and to create in four of the 10 listed schools. St. and Old Main Dr. where they sex-ed as a teenager, and when they be part of an environment in which sexual come to college it’s not really any assault is unacceptable and survi- different. There are some programs the equation vors are supported.” “I PLEDGE TO RECOGNIZE THAT NON- in place that help with this — that The Fresh Air Fund sends thousands of city Fredonia’s Sexual Assault Task CONSENSUAL SEX IS SEXUAL ASSAULT, TO talk about sex and sexual assault — children to visit volunteer host families in the Force asks students and faculty to but I don’t think they really expose Northeast every summer, and the families enjoy the experience as much as the children take this very pledge from April IDENTIFY SITUATIONS IN WHICH SEXUAL everyone to the issues involved. I who visit them. We need you to be part of 14-16 in the McEwen Hall Lobby ASSAULT MAY OCCUR, TO INTERVENE think I would really like to see a the equation. Become a host family today. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. mandatory sort of freshmen semi- The “It’s On Us” campaign IN SITUATIONS WHERE CONSENT HAS nar that covers this kind of thing,” strives to raise awareness and put NOT OR CANNOT BE GIVEN AND TO Ongley said. 1.800.367.0003 www.freshair.org an end to sexual assault on col- “It's On Us” is sponsored by Please contact: lege campuses. It is part of the CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH the Title IX and Sexual Violence Renae Sheldon at 716.366.3347 White House Task Force to Protect SEXUAL ASSAULT IS UNACCEPTABLE Task Force, in collaboration with Students from Sexual Assault Student Counseling Services, launched by President Barack AND SURVIVORS ARE SUPPORTED.” Student Affairs, Pride Alliance, Obama in 2014. -CAMPUS PLEDGE Women’s Student Union, Students Inspired by the White House’s Teaching Equals Positive Sexuality mission to end sexual assault on and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. campus, Fredonia formed its own Fredonia was not on the FBI’s list, gave out condoms, granola bars Students, faculty and staff task force. but according to our own Campus and information about consent and can sign the “It's On Us” pledge and “The Task Force was formed Safety Report, there was only one sexual assault, since most instances are encouraged to create a photo or this fall with the goal of imple- on-campus sexual assault reported of sexual assault happen in the “red video message to show their sup- menting the procedures and policies from 2011-2013. zone,” or the first few weeks of the port. The photos and videos will contained in the SUNY Policies These low numbers can be tell- school year. be posted to the Instagram page for on Sexual Violence Prevention ing of themselves, and the main For students who have been the event (@fredonia_its_on_us). and Response,” said Coordinator goal of the Task Force is to bring sexually assaulted or would like The table will also include informa- of Substance Abuse and Violence awareness to this issue that is under- more information in the event that tion about campus and community Prevention Julie Bezek. “The group reported and to guide victims to get a sexual assault does occur, the resources for what to do if you have A copy of our annual financial report may be obtained from The Fresh Air Fund, 633 Third Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212-897-8900). The official registration and financial information of The Fresh Air Fund is currently working on implement- the help they need. Substance Abuse and Violence been sexually assaulted. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Ⓒ2008 The Fresh Air Fund. Photographs by James Levine. ing the various initiatives, includ- “Personally, I’m hoping that Prevention program, an out- “The issue of sexual violence ing affirmative consent, alcohol people start to see sexual assault reach service of Fredonia Student affects people we care about, and irs.gov/eitc and drug amnesty, campus climate as a real problem that occurs on Counseling Services, coordinates everyone has the power to do some- assessment, survivor Bill of Rights, college campuses, to realize that it Campus Education Awareness thing, whether it’s supporting a sur- sexual violence response policy and is something that happens every- Support and Effect (CEASE); vivor or intervening in a situation reporting, and student education. where, and it can happen to any- the Violence Prevention/Victim that could lead to sexual violence. We are sponsoring the ‘It's On Us’ one,” said senior women and gen- Services program. The CEASE pro- We all have the responsibility to campaign as part of the effort to der studies major Rae Ongley, a gram provides advocacy and sup- take action and do our part to pre- raise awareness of sexual violence member of the Sexual Assault Task port for Fredonia students that are vent sexual violence,” Bezek said. on campus and how the campus Force. “Everyone needs to come survivors of interpersonal violence

Department of Communication to host Honors Celebration

KORTNEY YOUNG ed about it over the years, and it radio and media management, will deserve to be rewarded, and we Special to The Leader just sort of didn’t go anywhere. be receiving the Anne Bernstein have many outstanding students.” And then when the student asked, Memorial Fund. This scholarship Another recipient, Kimberly Every Spring semes- we went, ‘Okay, if a student is recognizes an outstanding female Bright, a sophomore double major ter a department-wide Honors asking, then we’ve got to do this,’” senior in broadcast journalism that in audio/radio and video produc- Celebration is hosted by the said Brigance. has shown leadership not only in tion, will be awarded the Edward Department of Communication Some of the goals of Lambda communication but in other aspects S. Edelman Scholarship. This in order to recognize students Pi Eta are to recognize, foster and on campus, as well. scholarship is awarded to a return- who have been outstanding in the reward scholastic achievement “Being involved in other ing student who exemplifies excel- department. This year’s ceremony in communication studies, pro- aspects besides communication lence in WCVF, the campus’ radio is slated for Saturday, April 18, mote professional development, was probably what got me recog- station, for at least one year. at 2 p.m. in the Williams Center and establish closer relationships nized. I’m involved in athletics, I’m “I’m really involved in the Horizon Room. Richard Ryan, between faculty and students. involved heavily in communica- station — I do a one hour show on associate director of development “I believe it is important for tions with two majors, I’m involved WCVF called Lover Call, and I’m at Fredonia, will serve as the key- Fredonia to have a chapter because with student groups, I work with an assistant, so I’m here a lot, my note speaker. we have students in each of our six [the] Student Association,” said presence is here a lot,” said Bright. For this year’s induction cere- majors who are committed to high Devine. “I like to think that I’m The Department of mony, 20 new students will be join- academic achievement, and this is involved, sometimes I think I’m Communication will continue to ing Fredonia’s chapter of Lambda a way to publicly acknowledge and over involved. I wonder if that was search for students who exceed the Pi Eta, an international honor soci- celebrate their accomplishments,” the reason I was among a more departments standards. ety of the National Communication said Brigance. select few applicants.” “I think that kind of recogni- Association (NCA). The department also has eight The scholarship money will tion is necessary and important. If you make less than $42,000, Dr. Linda Brigance has been a scholarships that the faculty works be deposited into Devine’s Spring Students need to know that they fi nd out if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. You could get up professor at Fredonia for 17 years diligently to make sure that stu- semester tuition to relieve some of are viewed as outstanding,” said to $4,800 extra back from the IRS and is also the faculty co-advisor dents who fit the criteria are recog- the pressure she is now faced with Schwalbe. “It’s one thing to get an when you fi le your taxes. Wouldn’t for Lambda Pi Eta. Formed in nized for. Ted Schwalbe, the chair as her senior year comes to a close A in a course or a good grade on a that help you make ends meet? Visit 1985, Lambda Pi Eta acts as an of the communication department, and she has to begin paying off project, but to be awarded a schol- irs.gov/eitc, or call 1-800-829-1040. academic honor society that seeks looks forward to rewarding stu- student loans. arship, especially for students who to encourage the study of human dents for their outstanding work. “I wish we had even more have financial needs, I think is very communication. Fredonia only “It’s such a joy, it’s one of my money to be able to reward stu- important. You need that kind of Life’s a little easier with recently opened its chapter two favorite evenings of the year,” said dents for their outstanding work,” pat on the back [to] acknowledge years ago after a student, who is Schwalbe. said Schwalbe. “While it’s nice that your work is being recog- now an alumnus, got the ball roll- Out of the 12 students who that we have these scholarships, nized.” ing. will be recipients, Meghan Devine, it certainly doesn’t even begin to “A couple of faculty had talk- a senior double major in audio/ reward the number of students that

7995-ConsumerGoods_2.25x10.indd 1 12/15/08 2:07:57 PM A-3 The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Meet the Chancellor's and Lanford Award winners

Courtesy of Courtney Loiacono Megan Devine, Courtney Loiacono, Kaitlyn Crossan and Provost Terry Brown pose following the Chancellor's award ceremony in Albany.

AMANDA DEDIE suffered from a major heart attack. of the Fredonia Radio Systems and and is learning to cook. When she “In my free time, Netflix Staff Writer She has multiple blood clots in her oversees many areas of two differ- has time, that is. is definitely a hobby of mine,” lung that are travelling to her heart. ent radio stations, which consist of “I don’t know if it’s my Loiacono said. “I really like to Three Fredonia seniors were But this whole time she’s been 50 campus and community mem- extreme A-type personality, but I wind down binge watching great awarded the prestigious SUNY- there for me, motivating me, sup- bers and the shows they produce. always get into a rhythm, and if shows, like ‘House of Cards,’ or wide honor of the Chancellor’s porting me, pushing me. She taught She has also worked for Entercom it gets thrown off, I get panicked ‘Battlestar Galactica,’ or ‘Orphan Award for Student Excellence. me that no matter what knocks you Communications Corp. in Buffalo, a little bit. Everything fits into a Black.’ I also like to listen to and Kaitlyn Crossan, Meghan Devine down, you just keep going.” working with Kiss 98.5 FM and pattern. It makes it easy when you play music with my boyfriend who and Courtney Loiacono, students Crossan has a plethora of hob- Jud Heussler, a 2012 Fredonia have the same schedule throughout plays, like, every instrument under who major in three completely dif- bies, including baking and sports. graduate. the whole week. I don’t really nap the sun. I play the piano, and I also ferent studies, were recognized at “I play softball here. I’ve been She is a member of the very often. Worst case scenario, I sing.” the Empire State Plaza in Albany playing since I was five or six years Fredonia track and field team and, come back [to the back of the stu- Just like the other award win- on April 2 for their academic and old. I enjoy baking. My teammates like Crossan, has been named to dio] for a few minutes.” ners, Loiacono manages to find community achievements. can attest to that; I bring brownies, the SUNYAC All-Academic Team Loiacono, an English and time to sleep despite her busy Crossan, a biology major, has or their favorite: banana pudding,” and SUNYAC Commissioner’s women’s and gender studies dou- schedule. received the Yunghans-Mirabelli she laughed. “I love just being List. She was team captain for two ble major, is the president of the “I have never pulled an all Science Achievement Award, the fit. Going to the gym, trying new years and, at the end of 2014, was Women’s Student Union and the nighter. I hope that I can keep Adele Maytum Hunter Scholarship workouts. I’m a movie fan. I’m awarded the Bleed Blue award, Sigma Tau Delta English honor that!” she laughed. “I really value and the Senior Challenge down to just cuddle up on a Friday which recognizes on- and off-track society, as well as a student rep- sleep and self care, even though I Endowment award (four times). with a movie. For a love movie, it’s leadership, positive attitude and resentative on the Women’s and wished I got more sleep and needed She is a member of the Golden Key ‘P.S. I Love You,’ but for a comedy, sportsmanship. She has also vol- Gender Studies Advisory Board. less time for self care. I’m of no International Honour Society, the it’s ‘Benchwarmers.’ Typical ath- unteered for Habitat for Humanity, She is a student member of the use to anyone, including myself, Honors Program and the Beta Beta lete, right?” Chautauqua County Blood Drive, Chautauqua County League of if I don’t find some time to sleep.” Beta Honor Society. Additionally, The most important ques- Kid’s Night Out, Fall Sweep and Women Voters and the Dunkirk/ Additionally, Antonio she has attained SUNYAC All- tion is, with everything Crossan the Move-In Crew. Fredonia branch of the American Regulier, a senior double-major- Academic Honors and was has going on, when does she ever “I honestly think I’m like my Association of University Women. ing in social work and English, also added to the SUNYAC sleep? mom, but 20 years younger. She’s Loiacono has also served on has been awarded the Lanford Commissioner's List. Crossan’s “Sometimes it’s not easy,” always been really involved in the Rules Committee of the Student Presidential Prize from the Oscar professional endeavors include an Crossan said. “I try to nap. Just a lot of things, and even when Association, FRED Leads, through and Esther Lanford Endowment of internship with G&P Gynecare and give me a couple of shots of espres- we were kids, we were always the Center for Multicultural Affairs, the Fredonia College Foundation. C&S Medical, and research at the so, and we’re good!” involved in a million things,” and is also a writing and English This award is presented at Strong Memorial Hospital pediat- Devine, an audio production Devine said, explaining the reason tutor for native speakers and inter- Commencement to a senior who, as rics ward. and media management major with for her motivation. “If an opportu- national students in the learning described by the Fredonia website, A 4-year nursery supervisor a minor in English, is enrolled in nity presents itself, why not take center. displays “a high degree of personal and volunteer for the First Baptist the Honors Program and is a mem- advantage of it to see what works As for her motivation, honesty and integrity, substantial Church of Eden, Crossan is no ber of Lambda Pi Eta; the National for you or what you want to do? Loiacono sings the praises of a intellectual growth and achieve- stranger to doing community ser- Communication Association’s Coming to Fredonia, everything couple choice professors. ment during university years, a vice. She has also participated official honor society; Chi Alpha about Fredonia I loved. Anyone “Definitely the professors minimum grade point average of in Fredonia’s “Dancing with the Sigma, a national organization that I’ve ever talked to about Fredonia that inspire me are Dr. Jeanette 3.25, and exemplary service to Athletes.” recognizes student athlete academ- is so steadfast about how great this McVicker. I’ve had her as a pro- SUNY Fredonia, including active To top it all off, Crossan is ic successes; Alpha Lambda Delta, school is, how much they love it fessor every year. She’s one of participation in more than one area a 4-year member of the women’s an honor society for students who here, how they wouldn’t change those professors where you can’t of university life.” varsity softball team. excel academically during their anything about their time here, and get enough of their brilliance,” she Congratulations to all award Crossan attributes much of her first year studies; and Rotaract, the I embody that. I have been so grate- explained. “Same thing with Dr. winners, and good luck with any motivation and drive to her mother. collegiate version of the Rotary ful for all the opportunities.” Jeffry Iovannone. Between the two and all future endeavors. “She’s had a lot of issues in the Club. Devine likes to watch movies of them, they’ve always just chal- past few years,” Crossan said. “She Devine is the general manager with her roommates, knit, crochet lenged me to keep learning.” A-4 The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 2015

the Leader Editorial wednesday, April 15, 2015 THE LEADER A-4

Vol. CXXI, Issue 25 The Leader Fredonia State Free Press 'It’s on Us': Our role as students S206 Williams Center Fredonia, N.Y. 14063 As the “It’s on Us” cam- In the editorial for Issue lawsuit against Rolling Stone. their attackers. Furthermore, it paign is launched on college 22, published on March 25, we However, there is a much great- is up to us to open our minds News & Advertising Office: (716) 673-3369 campuses across the country it, wrote about the student jour- er victim in this situation. and not let a couple public false unfortunately, is not just a reflec- nalist’s role in scandals such Sexual assault survivors stories cause us not to believe E-mail: tion of heightened sexual assault as those listed above, calling around the country are often our peers when they come to us [email protected] E-mail: awareness but of heightened sex- for more responsible behavior faced with disbelief when they for help. [email protected] ual assault. Sexual assault has on both the student journalist come forward to speak about We, the staff of The Leader, been making headlines this year and their subject matter’s side. their experience. This disbelief urge everyone to sign the pledge Web Address: including Columbia University The false accusations depicted causes many survivors to remain and take action against sexual www.fredonialeader.org student Emma Sulkowicz’s per- by the main source in Rolling silent, unfortunately not seek- assault on our own campus. formance art piece about her Stone Magazine, later proven ing the help and justice they While sexual assault on our own own sexual assault that gained untrue by a study conducted deserve. Now that a very public, campus may not be as public as Editor in Chief national media attention, the pri- at Columbia Graduate School fabricated rape story has gained those cases that gained national Maggie Gilroy vate Facebook page containing of Journalism, has unfortunately media attention there is the risk media attention, it is unfortu- Managing Editor pictures of nude incapacitated tainted the reputation of both that survivors will continue to nately alive and prevalent and Jordyn Holka News Editor women created by members of journalists and students — the be disregarded and continue to up to every single student and S. L. Fuller the kappa Delta Rho fraternity day after the study was pub- be silenced. faculty member on this campus Assistant News Editor at Penn State and the gang rape lished the Phi Kappa Psi fra- As the campaign states, it is to make sure that there is no Meghan Guattery allegations made by Rolling ternity, who was accused of the “on us” to make sure these sur- longer a need for pledges and Reverb Editor Stone Magazine that were later alleged gang rape, announced vivors feel comfortable and safe national campaigns. Rebecca Hale proven to be untrue. that their intentions of filing a to seek help and action against Assistant Reverb Editor Vacant Sports Editor Sean McGrath Assistant Sports Editor Michelle Hale Did you go Lampoon Editor Leo Frank New Media Editor to the Spring Samuel Simpson Assistant New Media Editor Vacant Layout Editor headliner concert? Melissa Rechin Assistant Layout Editor Vacant If so, what did Photo Editor Mary Laing Assistant Photo Editor you think? Brett Martin Gabbie Lee senior math education Copy Editors “I thought it was good, I definitely enjoy their [Hellogoodbye] Riley Straw music. At first I didn’t know they were coming but when Emily Wynne someone told me they were, I was like ‘well yeah I have to go.’” Business Manager Ryli Chmiel Advertising Sales Manager Chris Sanchez Advertising Sales Associates Rey Durante Jonathan Sloan Curtis Lord Jessica Tamol Production Manager Shawn Grimm Social Media Manager Alex Kaluzny Distribution Manager Sean Patrick Adviser Elmer Ploetz Jimmy Hartmann Jennie Knight junior music education junior music education The Leader is funded through advertising revenue and a portion of the mandatory student activities fee. It is “I really enjoyed them. I thought X Ambassadors had a lot of “They [Hellogoodbye] were really good, I really liked X published by the students of SUNY Fredonia. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in musical talent, their keyboardist was blind and he was awesome Ambassadors. They had a lot of really cool music that was any form or by any means except as may be expressly and I really enjoyed his music.” different but it was awesome. The lead singer brought out his permitted in writing by the Editor in Chief. All opinion writings in The Leader reflect the opinion of the writer, sax and I thought that was a really cool element to add." with the exception of the editorial, which represents the opinion of the majority of the editorial board. The Leader editorial board holds its staff meetings, during the academic semesters, weekly on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. The deadline for letters to the editor is 4 p.m. on Friday. The Leader is printed by the Corry Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania and is distributed free on campus and in the surrounding community. Press run is 3,000.

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Columbia Associated Nick Reed Dylan Cottrell Scholastic Press Collegiate Association Press senior computer information systems junior sound recording technology “I was really excited for it, but it was on a Sunday and I couldn’t “I was there all day for set-up but had to leave. The bands go.” themselves sound pretty good but the venue it was in had terrible, terrible acoustics that didn’t really work for them. I feel like it could have gone a lot better in a different place.” A-5 The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 FROM THE DESK OF... Melissa Rechin Layout Editor

I was too busy laying out this issue to think of something riveting to write. So, here are some photos of my bunny, MR. TUMP. A-6 The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Police Blotters

University Sunday, April 12, 2015 Monday, April 6, 2015 2:40 p.m. An ex-boyfriend was sending text messages to the victim. A report was filed. 1:42 p.m. A debit/credit card was found in lot 9. A report was filed. 10:11 p.m. University Police assisted the Fredonia Police Department with a Tuesday, April 7, 2015 search for a female. A report was filed.

3:51 p.m. A suspect was drunk, disorderly and fighting with officers in Letchworth 10:35 p.m. A student punched a hole in the wall of the Center Pointe lounge. A of University Village. Eric T. Koerner, age 20, was arrested for possession of a report was filed, photos were taken and the subject is to pay restitution. fake ID, disorderly conduct, fighting with officers, resisting arrest, using obscene language and obstruction of government administration. Fredonia Police Department assistance was requested, and Koerner was taken to the Fredonia Police Department. Fredonia A report was filed. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 4:40 p.m. A credit card and money were stolen from a wallet. A report was filed. 4:30 p.m. Kevin M. Schunk, age 24, was issued an appearance ticket for harassment Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in the second degree. Wednesday, April 8, 2015 12:10 a.m. Damage was done to property in Mason Hall. A report was filed. James Davis, age 36, was charged with endangering the welfare of child. 7:57 p.m. Fredonia Police Department requested assistance with a combative subject at the corner of Temple Street and Wisteria Drive. A report was filed. Thursday, April 9, 2015 Thursday, April 9, 2015 Conor J. Condon, age 21, was issued an appearance ticket for violating the sewer ordinance. 12:00 p.m. A rear window of a vehicle was broken by an unknown subject. Photos were taken, and a report was filed. Victor H. Olivarez, age 22, was issued an appearance ticket for disorderly conduct.

8:22 p.m. A potentially offensive message was left on door in Hendrix Hall. Photos Friday, April 10, 2015 were taken, and the victim stated it was a joke from friends.

Friday, April 10, 2015 2:09 a.m. Alexandra L. Agro, age 18, was held on $1,000 bail for assault in the third degree, obstruction of governmental administration, disorderly conduct and possession of a fictitious ID. 3:14 p.m. A stuffed monkey and blanket were found outside the Williams Center. A report was filed. 11:48 p.m. Jonathan R. Ketcham, age 20, was issued appearance tickets for open Saturday, April 11, 2015 container and underage possession of alcohol. Saturday, April 11, 2015 12:20 a.m. A boyfriend and girlfriend were involved in a verbal domestic dispute. A domestic incident report was filed. Joseph P. Harrington, age 21, was issued appearance tickets for open container and littering.

3:05 p.m. Dillon Schindler, age 21, was held on cash bail for petit larceny.

Sunday, April 12, 2015

1:34 a.m. Luke P. Robinson, age 22, was issued an appearance ticket for violating the sewer ordinance.

Heriberto E. Martinez, age 44, was held for harassment in the second degree.

All information printed in The Leader’s police blotter is a matter of open public record. No retractions or corrections will be made unless a factual error is shown. Anyone who is cleared of charges has the right to have so printed. It is the responsibility of the accused to provide notice and proof of the dropped charges.

Tastes of the Caribbean

Thursday, April 16, 2015 Lunch and Dinner 11am– 3pm & 4pm– 7:30pm A-7 The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Pennies Political opinion for Pets to be on Tim The race for the 2016 election begins CHARLES PRITCHARD ited government.” able rating, as reported by Gallup Bill, could turn into her biggest Hortons Staff Writer Rubio, on the other hand, Polls, but also having 50 percent issue if the media sees fit to drag announced his intent to run to his undecided. the Monica Lewinsky scandal Spring is in the air. financial donors over breakfast, There’s no way to tell who back into the light. patio The weather is growing noting how he strives to bring else is going to declare their presi- Meanwhile, Cruz isn’t warmer, the birds are returning back the “American Dream.” dency bid at the moment, and all excused from the same problem home and the race for the 2016 And while the Republican that is left is to speculate, keep that Biden is subjected to, and STAFF REPORT presidential election is in full Party has come out strong in the an eye on the people more than that’s what he’s gone on record swing. beginning, as of the publication likely to run and put them under a saying: “...Net Neutrality is Do you think your pet is The promises that politicians of this article, Hillary Clinton microscope. Obamacare for the internet.” cuter than all other pets? On make around this time let the has been the only Democrat to Biden is remembered for such Cruz even goes on to bash cli- Tuesday, April 21, Pennies for farmers know when to plant the announce her intentions to race for stellar statements such as this dur- mate change, and that might just Pets will put your pet pictures crops. the presidency. ing an interview for CBS: “When cost him the race if he isn’t careful to the test. Speculations outnumber actu- There are, however, quite a the stock market crashed, Franklin of what he says. Sponsored by Alpha al declarations, as both Democrats few possible bids. D. Roosevelt got on the televi- This could actually be the big Lambda Delta, Pennies for and Republicans eagerly await the Vice President Joe Biden, sion and didn't just talk about the, lesson that all politicians should Pets is a fundraiser for the perfect candidate to announce their Bernie Sanders, Jim Webb and you know, the princes of greed. learn: think before you speak. Lakeshore Humane Society. bid for the presidential race. At the even governor of New York He said, ‘Look, here’s what hap- The internet never forgets a Participants should “like” the moment, Republican Senator Ted Andrew Cuomo are all possible pened.’” thing, and if you slip up, it is going Pennies for Pets Facebook Cruz, Republican Senator Rand presidential candidates for 2016, He seemed to have forgot- to be documented forever. page and upload a picture of Paul and Republican Senator as reported by the New York ten that TV sets weren’t in use at Few might remember how their pet by 1 p.m. April 20. Marco Rubio have announced Times and Politics1.com. the time, or that FDR wasn’t the bad the BP oil spill was, but On the day of the event, par- their campaigns for presidency, Their strongest name, Clinton, president when the stock market thanks to the internet, everyone ticipants will be able to bring with Cruz doing so over Twitter. has had multiple scandals follow initially crashed. can remember how Paul criticized spare change in order to vote “I’m running for president, her, stemming from Benghazi and This goes along with ask- Obama for attacking BP and call- for the finalists. and I hope to earn your support!” her emails. ing Missouri State Senator Chuck ing it ‘Un-American,’ actually As the event is an out- he declared over social media. The Gallup polls are reporting Graham, who is wheelchair bound, defending the oil company. door event, held on the Tim Cruz has made all manner a 50 percent favorable rating and a to stand up. Politicians are under a great Hortons Patio, pets are per- of preparations for his campaign 39 percent unfavorable rating for Clinton’s aforementioned his- deal of scrutiny in the information mitted. The event will also trail, from the usual speeches to the presidential hopeful. tory will definitely come back to age, and it’s up to the American feature performances from renouncing his Canadian dual citi- Meanwhile, Biden sits with haunt her, as much as her hus- people to put them under even campus vocal and dance zenship to show that he is serious. an even 39 percent favorable/ band’s history will. Nonetheless, more scrutiny when they announce groups, as well as raffles and Paul, son to Ron Paul, has unfavorable rating each, as report- she’s in the race now, and has all that they wish to lead the United games. also taken the social media route ed by Gallup, with 11 percent sorts of problems to face come States come November. Pennies for Pets will take and has posted his announcement undecided. November, like telling Politifact Voters should keep this in place on April 21 from 4:30- to run on YouTube, along with a Republicans aren’t exactly back in 2014 that she and Bill mind this coming election. 6:30 p.m. with a rain date speech on how he is “running for doing the best either, with Cruz were “dead broke and in debt” scheduled for April 23 at the president to return our country to having a 22 percent favorable when they left the White House. same time. the principles of liberty and lim- rating and 28 percent unfavor- And Hillary's biggest asset,

FSA Annual Community Meeting

Students, Faculty and Staff Are Invited To Attend

When: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 3:30pm Where: Horizon Room Lower Level Williams Center

 Refreshments Served

A-8 The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 PHOTO PAGE

Mary Laing / Photo Editor Buffalo band The Tins performs at Life is Art. See full story on B-1.

Mary Laing / Photo Editor Stephanie Willis / Special to The Leader Hellogoodbye performs in Steele Hall as Spectrum's Marisa Pizzuto performs 'Easy to be Hard' as Sheila in 'Hair.' See story on B-2. spring headliner. See full story on B-6. Wednesday B-1 April 15, 2015 Reverb The Leader

LIFE IS ART

Music Industry Club hosts sixth annual festival

KORI BARKLEY Staff Writer Mary Laing / Photo Editor Buffalo band The Tins perform at Life is Art. other Nature was on Music Industry The 12-hour festival was and keyboard of New Masons, dent of the Music Industry Club Paladino, student of the Music Club’s side last relaxed and laid back. Members enjoyed how the festival brought said. “We had a huge list of spon- Industry Club planned the entire M of the community came and went the students and community of sors this year, all mostly local festival, gathering sponsors, Saturday as they held their sixth annu- as they pleased, enjoying the vari- Fredonia together through music. businesses. To name a few, we had hiring bands and preparing the al Life is Art festival in Barker ety of live, local bands and musi- "The Life is Art Festival was Cool Little Music Shop, TOPS, Commons. Commons. Though the air was cians as student artists displayed tons of fun," Civilette said. "We Lady of the Lake, EBC West, “It’s been a great experience,” cold, what looked to be a rainy day and sold their artwork. Money had many dedicated fans and fam- Lena’s Pizza and many more. Paladino said. “I’ve been doing turned into a sunshine filled after- was raised through local vendors, ily that braved the cold weather to The festival also involved this for three years, and every year noon, allowing Fredonia’s local food trucks and a large raffle with come and support New Masons. a food drive hosted by HAIL! has taught me something new. I’m musicians, vendors and student prizes donated from local busi- We did a mix of covers and origi- Fredonia Records benefitting a hands on learner, and planning artists the opportunity to showcase nesses. Roughly $330 was raised, nals. I think it's awesome how the Chautauqua County Rural a festival like this for the last few their talents. and proceeds went to the charity. events like this happen off cam- Ministry Inc. Each item donated years has been an incredible learn- Since 2010, the Life is Art Musical sets throughout the pus. It gives a chance for the received a raffle ticket to win ing period, and I hope to be able to festival has served as a way to day included Derek Gregoire, The locals to see what the college an autographed “Sweet Tuesday take what I learned here into the raise money for Music is Art, a Riveters, Dynamic Intonation, students are up to." Morning” poster from Ladies First future of my career.” not-for-profit organization found- Gabby, Vaughn and Kate, Some As admission was free, the and Joey Molland. The fun didn’t stop when ed by Goo Goo Dolls’ bassist Like it Hot, Much More Chill, Music Industry Club relied on Not only did the festival serve the festivities ended at 10 p.m. and Buffalo native Robby Takac. New Masons, Albert The Fish, product, food and monetary as a charitable way to give back The Naturalists and Made Violent Music is Art promotes interest in Blue House, Mooses, Ruckman donations from sponsors around to the community, but provided a played an impromptu show at local music and art and explores and the Basterds, Zealot, The Fredonia to support the festival. learning experience for students EBC West following the festival. its cultural, social and educational Naturalists, The Tins, Royal “We have huge support from striving for a career in the music impact on local communities. Tongues and Made Violent. the community, and it’s incred- industry. Deanna Civilette, the vocals ible,” Daniel Paladino, vice presi- Under the direction of B-2 The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Stephanie Willis / Special to The Leader 'HAIR' PREMIERES IN MARVEL

“Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” premiered Friday, April 10, in the Marvel Theatre. The production sold out Saturday and played to nearly sold out crowds Friday and Sunday. The run will continue Thursday and finish on Saturday; all performances this weekend will be at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are sold at the Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center or by phone at 673-3501.

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BRIONA SAAS the option of choosing when Now, when it comes to A great site to check out online Special to The Leader certain classes are scheduled due thinking about the actual classes is http://www.ratemyprofessors. to the demands of some classes … you might take, be aware of both com, where you can get feedback Hello to all the busy students but if the classes you’re choosing CCCs and classes that fulfill your from students who have had these Advice of Fredonia! We have an important are a little more flexible, pay major requirements. We attend professors and even get a letter week coming up. I’m sure you’ve attention to your sleep and eating a liberal arts college, so classes grade rating of their performance. already realized after finishing schedule. This can make next oriented towards our major are not When it comes to credits, Column up advising week that this week semester a little easier and less the only things that will help us challenge yourself, but don’t we’re all going to continue signing stressful if you have structured graduate; it’s those CCCs, too! overdo it. We all need time to relax, up for classes for next fall. sleeping and eating habits. I’ll admit they’re not the best, so don’t take too many classes; you This is a fresh start for By now we’ve all gotten and we’re all going to face at least may never get a breather, and that learning new things and meeting to know what we can and can’t one that isn’t our strong suit, but can actually hurt your grade. If you new people, and it’s important handle. So if you’re one of those there are plenty to choose from in have any additional questions and Signing up to really do your research before people that can’t wake up for each subject, so do your research, are worried about your schedule, picking just any class. Take the those 8 a.m.s, make it easier and and choose the right one for you. make sure you keep in touch with time to get to know yourself better take some later classes. If you’re Learning about your professors your advisers; it’s their job to help. for classes and understand your needs when it an early riser, take advantage of for these courses will help make comes to making a schedule. that, and get those classes out of the classes less stressful if you Sometimes we may not have the way. have a good teacher helping you. B-3 The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Alberto Alaska at BJ’s

VERONICA PENOYER of mind, as many seem to do once Staff Writer they experience their first taste of personal freedom,” responded Kelley “Rot in the pit of cash or eternal when asked about the meaning behind stench,” said a quote on the special the band name. “We found the stories board at the local watering hole known behind the use of the name intriguing as BJ’s, where the stage was set for the and now use the moniker to label our Rochester band, Alberto Alaska, on style of atmospheric rock.” Thursday, April 9. The band has been together for With harmony their lesser focus, five years, touring regionally at iconic Alberto Alaska displayed the classic venues such as Buffalo's Mohawk alternative rock sound with powerful Place, Pittsburgh's Mr. Roboto Project vocals and overall sound. and The Haunt in Ithaca, NY. Several of the band’s members “At the beginning we were Courtesy of www.facebook.com/albertoalaskamusic came together through FLCC, Finger getting our sea legs, or maybe they Lakes Community College. In the are show legs. Either way, you have to spring of 2010, Jacob Cavinee, the perform a lot at the beginning to get away. Every beat and strum of each Radiohead, Circa Survive, Manchester whether it be full-time or part-time, guitarist; Evan Clark, the backup used to playing in front of people and instrument was unexpected and Orchestra, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and student loans to pay for. We vocalist and guitarist; and Doug have stage presence,” advised Kelley. astounding and could be felt vibrating and Black Sabbath, Alberto Alaska’s make music because we love it, and Kelley, the drummer, began making “Last year was our busiest year, throughout audience members’ songs were nothing less than unique hopefully the passion pays off in the music after meeting in the Sound performing 12 shows.” bodies. These two instruments and creative, while still resembling the end,” said Kelley when asked asked Recording Program. They began Although BJ’s hosted a less- were never just background music: classic alternative rock sound. what the future holds and why music writing with the help of their lead than-full crowd for a Thursday Cavinee, Clark and Kelley. They The song “Schizo,” an Albero is their passion. vocalist, Mike Cardinale. Following night, Alberto Alaska played with made their presence known in every Alaska original that hits close to Currently the band resides in an absence from Cardinale, the band the utmost confidence. Their sound song with distinguishable solos. the heart for Cardinale, displayed Buffalo and is working on their album finally recorded their first five-song EP was electrifying with elongated mid- Mike Cardinale’s unique voice the raw emotion of a person with that is expected to be released in the at FLCC. Later on, the band moved to tempo musicality and surprising compliments the instrumental sounds Schizophrenia. The song, written by summer. Fredonia, where they created their climaxes that left the bar cheering of the drum and guitars. His ability to Cardinale, embodies his view on how Alberto Alaska also shared the second EP, “True North EP,” with the with astonishment. The band came hold exceedingly long notes in varying someone might live his or her life with stage with Half Animal. With similar facilities provided at the school. well-prepared with instruments and ranges with little to no effort made schizophrenia, with constant paranoia styles of music, Half Animal played A rare and uncommon name, equipment that projected each song up for his downfall of sometimes and misinterpretations of reality. a range of heavy and smooth music Alberto Alaska is derived from the with the essence of a stadium concert sounding flat. His urge to sing and his “Our goal as a band is to put as much to the crowd’s pleasure. Having idea of altered perceptions. that could be heard well into the overall confidence are what made the much effort into creating music we only been together for a short period “A friend of the band used an distance. band come together to create such ear- love in hopes that, through networking of time, the boys showed unexpected alias while adventuring his way The rhythmic guitars and pleasing music. and proper marketing, it gets heard by signs of long-time chemistry. through college with an altered state drums threatened to steal the show With major influences of the right people. We all have jobs, DOWNTOWN MUSIC ALBERTO ALASKA AND WOLF PERFORM AT LOCAL BARS

Wolf makes EBC debut

CARLY KNASZAK fourteen-song setlist. They also played O’Donnell had mentioned before Staff Writer all their songs from their new EP, “It’s that some of the musicians that have Electric.” inspired her are Lemuria, Jimmy Eat Wolf — a local band from “We enjoy playing the songs World, Foo Fighters and Paramore. Buffalo whose lead singer, Chelsea from the EP,” O’Donnell said. The EP “I love female voices and male O’Donnell is a Fredonia alumna — was released on March 21; the band voices. It’s all in the same vein. I love made its return to the Fredonia area also had an album release party at Hayley Williams of Paramore. I also with its first show ever at EBC. The Buffalo’s Mohawk Place. love Courtney Love’s voice, and she band performed Thursday, April 9, Many bands do covers or like does not have a good singing voice at during EBC’s open mic night. playing only certain songs, but Wolf all. But she rocks what she is doing,” “We have been playing mostly likes to take the stage by storm and O’Donnell said. around Buffalo, and we actually play all original pieces. “I also really like Max Bemis of played at BJ’s a few weeks ago,” “We have tried doing a few Say Anything. I love how he sings, singer Chelsea O’Donnell said. covers, but even when I was but he is also talking at the same time, “BJ’s knows how to party,” playing solo, I have never been that and he really emotes into his words on drummer Bill O’Connor said. The comfortable doing covers. I feel like what he is trying to say. You can tell band definitely stood out from the I cannot own up to the original,” when he’s being sarcastic or when he’s other bands that performed at open O’Donnell said. “Covers are fun when been sincere. I really like that [about] mic, especially after taking the stage the energy is right and when everyone music in general, when someone after a beat boxer. knows the song. Then it makes it more is truly expressing how they really But as soon as Wolf was ready to of a community experience, I guess, feel through how they are singing. play, the crowd was already cheering when the audience and band sing So when someone is singing kind of them on with a few fans cheering, together because it’s like ‘Oh cool, we emotionless and just in a pretty tune, “Chelsea!” all know the words to the song,’ but, I can appreciate that, but I don’t really Wolf had more of a mellow punk other than that, I think we really like to feel it.” vibe to them, but with certain songs, do the originals.” Wolf is booking shows for the brought the loud drums and almost a But O’Connor thought differently summer and fall. groove sound with the bass and guitar. about doing covers in the band. “We want to do a bit of an East “Being in this band is different “I like doing covers because most Coast tour. That would be sweet. from other bands I have been in of the songs we cover are from my Going down to Philly, Baltimore and because [with] some other bands I was childhood,” O’Connor said. areas around there,” O’Connor said. in, it was just about how loud you can “We covered Nirvana’s ‘About “We’re even trying to get a show play the drums; but now I focus more A Girl’ at BJ’s, and that is one in Nashville,” O’Donnell said. on the melody,” O’Connor said. that everyone knew right away,” Fans can purchase the band’s Melissa Rechin / Layout Editor The band played around a O’Donnell said. three EPs on Wolf’s Bandcamp page. B-4 The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Why beta isn’t always better MOvie Review

MO SADEK After that, the individual these folks away despite the bugs deal with a problem for a few Staff Writer components are put together in and errors they might encounter. days, you’ll end up spending ‘It Follows’ the alpha phase. While the pre- So the good parts about time facing them for a while. If you’ve been around the alpha and alpha phases have betas are easy to see. As a game Eventually, more and more bugs is original, gaming scene long enough, traditionally been reserved for in- developer, you’re getting quality pop up, and the game you were so you’ve probably come across a house testers, nowadays there’s feedback from people other than excited for has so many bugs and few beta codes yourself. If you more open access for consumers your employees who want to glitches it’ll seem like the fi nal creepy and a haven’t, they aren’t so hard to get through services provided by see the game succeed.However, copy will never be good. access to. crowdsourcing, pre-ordering and this really only works with beta One game that has had this great horror Most developers will have Steam’s Early Access — just to periods of a few days or even problem for a while is “DayZ, giveaways or email entry forms name a few. a week. On the other hand, an Early Access Alpha.” While movie that will put you in a queue to get After the alpha testing is extended betas are usually more the game does have a disclaimer, your own key. In the end, game complete, we get into beta testing, disappointing in the long run. many people buy it early and makers want to give players these which we’ll delve into shortly. In a short beta, players aren’t criticize the game for being CONNOR BURTON keys; they act as a form of free Finally, there are the silver and really focusing on what bugs they horrible. For some of the players Special to The Leader publicity and give developers gold phases, where the game goes can fi nd but rather on if they can who bought it early, this is immediate feedback on how the through its fi nal touch-ups and enjoy the game’s features at that discerning for them, as it seems “It Follows” has recently game is developing and what fi xes and is sent out to be placed time. Developers are looking the game will never actually received a wide release after bugs are present straight from the on store shelves. more at how the network handles be fi nished. Other players are positive critical responses and box players. Typically, there are two types large amounts of traffi c in these generally disappointed with the offi ce success in its initial limited To start off, betas are just a of betas — opened and closed. kinds, as well. A bug in this kind game’s development and vow to release. It’s been a surprise hit and small step in the rigorous testing An open beta is available to the of beta isn’t too big of a deal — never return to the game. is one of the better horror movies that games go through. Games public, and you won’t have to you’re only exposed to it for a Beta is great for people who to come out in a long time. are developed in stages. The fi rst request a key. A client is made very short period of time, and it are willing to deal with some After a strange sexual steps are all technical and coding, available for everyone, and you will most likely be fi xed in the problems and experience a game encounter, a girl becomes haunted so we won’t delve into that so can just download and get started. fi nal version if you report it. before its release, as well as by visions of a nightmarish fi gure much. Closed betas are made In early access titles and people interested in the software following her. She and her friends The fi rst one that we should specifi cally for veterans, early extended betas, the developers development process. However, try to fi nd out what it is and how to focus on is pre-alpha. Since contributors or fans who’ve include players in the game if you don’t see yourself as either stop it. It’s best to go into watching games are developed in stages shown a lot of interest in getting making process by allowing them of those kinds of people, then “It Follows” with a vague idea and sections, this part isolates their hands on a copy. Since these to play early builds of the game you’d be better off waiting for a of the plot because watching it sections of the game and tests are people who intrinsically want while it’s being developed. While full demo or the fi nished product, all unfold is an unsettling and them individually to make sure the game to be good, developers this is benefi cial on some levels, instead. terrifying experience. all the raw components are know that giving them access to it becomes detrimental if it lasts “It Follows” has a really functioning properly. an unfi nished beta won’t push too long. Instead of having to interesting and original concept that stands out amongst the sea of supernatural horror fi lms that have come out in the last decade. 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INTO THE ‘JUNGLE’ New Masons, X Ambassadors and Hellogoodbye dominate Fredonia’s Spring Headliner Concert

Mary Laing / Photo Editor Left: New Masons. Middle: Hellogoodbye. Right: X Ambassadors

NAOMI LYNCH rendition of Walk the Moon’s “Shut to keep it as close as possible,” he that's such a big part of our identity. “Renegades,” the lead single off Staff Writer Up And Dance.” The crowd sang added. Growing up, up here, you’re pretty their debut album, VHS, which along to every word. Sam is a man of many talents: isolated. You don't get access to is being released July 10, 2015, “Follow me — into the However, it was WNY natives in addition to being the lead singer, all of the cool stuff. I mean, now, under producer Alex Da Kid’s jungle!” X Ambassadors’ lead X Ambassadors who stole the show. he plays saxophone, drums, guitar it’s different, ‘cause we're so much KidInACorner Interscope imprint singer Sam Harris growled into the Consisting of siblings Sam and does all the graphic design for more connected,” Sam said. label. They do have some features microphone. and Casey Harris, Noah Feldshuh the band. When playing around The band has recorded two on there, but the band couldn't spill The audience sure did. and Adam Levin, the quartet from with words, the letter X just stuck, EPs since their major label debut, any secrets but one: “I will tell New Masons, X Ambassadors Ithaca, NY, tore the house down Sam said. but they put a different twist on you that there is another track with and Hellogoodbye shut down the with their 10-song set. Despite the “The real story was, ‘It was a their songs for their live shows: Jaime-N-Commons,” Sam said. house for the return of Spectrum’s beautiful weather outside, the men dark and stormy night …’” Casey for “Love Songs Drug Songs,” Commons worked with the guys Spring Headliner. Sunday evening dressed in dark attire. Sam walked said mischievously. Sam pulled out his saxophone, and on their smash hit, “Jungle,” where might sound like an odd time for on stage with his hoodie up, but Sam’s vocal range is amazing: the crowd swooned to the smooth Jay-Z featured on the remix. a campus concert, but Steele Hall discarded his jacket as he began to he crooned over the loudspeakers sounds. With touring and recording, Fieldhouse was rocking out with pump himself up for the show. The while performing “Unsteady,” his Their influences range how does the four-piece band the sounds of stellar musicians in band opened with Free and Lonely, tenor vocals dancing over the track, from soul to hip-hop to R&B to manage? their prime. a track off their most recent EP, The as opposed to “Shining,” when his alternative music. “It's so weird … like, none of Fredonia’s very own indie- Reason, a song about going back lower vocals reverberated through “The band that we really, us hang out with anybody but our pop band New Masons, winner of to a time when obligations didn't the crowd. like, fell in love with and obsessed girlfriends and ourselves … it’s Battle of the Bands, was the night’s matter and the only person you had Casey, on keyboards, put his over was Red Hot Chili Peppers. pretty crazy. But it's great,” Sam opening act. Six members make up to depend on was yourself. whole body into his performance — We were alternative rock fans: said. the New Masons: Ariel Arellano, They weren't always called X he danced with a burning passion Rage Against the Machine, Jane’s Feldshuh, the lead guitarist, Jonathan Mix, Deanna Civilette, Ambassadors, though. to nearly every song like his life Addiction. To us, that was the was calm and controlled as he Jimmy Hartmann, Jake Lorfice “We were [just] Ambassadors depended on it. coolest. For us, the coolest [stuff] played, his fingers daintily flitting and Michael Gonzalez-Kelly. The for a couple of years; we had “[Touring,] its been pretty was popular alternative rock — across his toy keyboard as the band band clearly took advantage of the done some tours, released an EP, wild,” Sam said when he talked Kings of Leon was a huge influence played their major-label debut warm weather as they prepared for and when we started getting more about the band’s growth from on me. Casey grew up with some song, “Unconsolable.” Levin, the their set by wearing spring colors. attention when we decided to sign Ithaca, to Brooklyn, to playing crazy stuff, though,” Sam said. drummer, had a knowing smirk They sang a few original pieces and with Interscope, it came clear that shows all around the world. “I loved ‘70s funk; I loved across his face as he played each covered Imagine Dragons’ “Shots.” maybe we didn’t have the copyright “We never really broke into a all that modern progressive rock song, never missing a beat. The band made sure to engage to that name,” Sam said during an scene in Brooklyn. When we say [stuff], jazz fusion … the wild and “The thing about our band that the audience and pumped up the interview before the show. where we’re from, we say we’re more out there, the better it can be,” I've always thought sets us apart is crowd for the next act. New Masons “It was very clear that we from upstate New York -— and Casey said. that — first of all — we’ve known closed out their set with a rousing needed to change it, but we needed Adam’s from California — but They also performed each other for so long. Adam, who’s B-7 The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 2015

INTO THE ‘JUNGLE’ New Masons, X Ambassadors and Hellogoodbye dominate Fredonia’s Spring Headliner Concert

Mary Laing / Photo Editor Left: New Masons. Middle: Hellogoodbye. Right: X Ambassadors

the newest member of the band, so how did the current band mashup performance. There was a lot of releasing other things, but that's to every word. we’ve known for about a decade, happen? rapport with the audience, which been on the back burner. It wasn’t In terms of new projects, Kline and we feel like we’ve always “Through traveling — I met the crowd loved. really like running a record label as is just writing new material. known him. That helps so much, Andy on Warped Tour, and we When it comes to musical much as putting out one record. But “I’m just writing music for and the fact that when we were toured in a band that Augie used tastes, they’re all different, but they it was nice to have all the control ‘this-ish.’ You got that written down kids, we knew that this was what to be in. So you just meet a lot of like to pick on Rampolla for his doing it,” he added. so you can use that word later?” we wanted to do, and we found this people out on the road, and every particular taste. Each member was different Kline joked. home, this family. And it’s a family one out of 1,000 is a keeper,” Kline “Augie's like … a pop void. He from the others, the most distinctive There were a variety of — we're brothers in this. Literally said during an interview before the just sucks it all in,” Richards said feature being Richards’ vivid tattoo instruments being used — guitars, and figuratively,” Sam said. show. jokingly. sleeves. Every song sounded tambourines, drums, maracas By the time the men played “We met a nice guy the other “I do like a lot of big pop perfectly produced, despite the and sound boards … no expense their last song, “Jungle,” the day, and I’m worried for myself [songs] that I do get mocked for a show being played lived. was spared for a quality sound whole crowd knew the name X now, because this guy was so nice, lot,” Rampolla admitted sheepishly. “Usually I like being in the experience. The set did end rather Ambassadors. that [I thought], ‘Wow, there's But despite the difference in studio. When I started doing this, abruptly, the audience wondering When Hellogoodbye hit the only so many spots available,’” tastes, they all agree their “genre” it was to be in the studio — that's for a few moments if the band stage, the crowd thrummed with Rampolla joked. is pop: “I've liked pop as a genre why I started doing it in the first would return before the lights energy from the electricity of the last So what make a Hellogoodbye because it is all things. A lot of place. Over the years, I’ve grown to turned on later. set. With Andy Richards on guitar, member a keeper? [pop] is bad, but the fact that there’s love [the live shows and recording] While the main act wasn’t as Augie Rampolla on keyboard, Matt “In this band? Oh, I don't know. no rules genre-wise, like … it’s equally, but my heart [was] always spectacular as fans of Hellogoodbye Garzon on drums and lead singer But in life, you meet some people not really a genre, so that’s why I originally in the making of the had hoped, X Ambassadors made Forrest Kline heading the band, you really have a connection with, always liked it,” Kline said. music,” Kline said. a myriad of new fans, and they they jumped right into playing their people who you just get friendly “Some people might not During one of their songs, Kline definitely brought the house down hits. with,” Kline said. consider what we do all the time is invited Sam, of X Ambassadors, with a performance infused with Hellogoodbye’s name is “We toured together, and we pop, like, certain songs, but to me, back on stage to provide some a medley of different sounds. The uncommon among the throng of all got [along], like, really well, I if [there’s] chords and melodies smooth saxophone magic for one quartet delivered such an electric bands that exist today. So, how did think, and when some guys moved and structure, it’s a pop song,” last time. set that captivated the audience. the founding member, Kline, come on — got married, started other Rampolla said. Halfway through their set, Overall, Spectrum put on an up with such a quirky name? jobs — I didn’t have a band, and we Hellogoodbye had their own they finally performed the song amazing show. For the return of “It's just about the quickness of were just in touch, and it was pretty record label for a while, but it the crowd was all waiting for: their the Spring Headliner concert, these life, and things coming and going natural,” Rampolla said. was only “a vehicle to release the breakout single “Here (In Your three acts set a hard precedent to … kind of about the Beatles,” Kline They were all wearing bright, [Would It Kill You?] record,” Kline Arms).” During the song, Kline follow for next year’s performance. said. sharp clothing while casually said. walked over and ruffled Rampolla’s Hellogoodbye has been sipping a curious liquid out of “We were open to the idea of hair and kissed him on the cheek. through many different members, their red Solo cups during their keeping it going and expanding to The audience sang along gleefully B-8 The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 CAMPUSCAMPUS EDGEEDGE ATAT BRIGHAMBRIGHAM across from the athletic fields

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Area Damning report concludes ultimate customer frisbee team is insufficiently ultimate revealed as funny

ANNE ARKEY Special to the Lampoon

After three consecutive attempts to scan the barcode on a case of 12 water bottles failed on Friday, gas station customer Mark Darrow, 43, was struck by a bolt of pure, unadulterated comic genius and put forth the theory that the item must be free. Darrow, a regular customer at the gas station in question, has reportedly never failed to demonstrate in some way the degree to which his comic sensibility surpasses that of Courtesy of oswego.edu the everyday customer. “I like to think of myself as a funny guy,” Darrow told ANITA TENSION them as ‘ultimate’ would be we’re afraid we simply can’t Other suggestions for ways the reporters who flocked Special to the Lampoon misleading and borderline condone the misuse of the the team could be more ultimate to the scene after reports of fraudulent.” honorable title of ‘ultimate,’ include, but are not limited to: uproarious and unceasing University officials The report concludes said a university representative fingerless gloves, war paint, laughter issuing forth from released a statement Thursday by recommending that the when reached for comment. more sweatbands, team chants the gas station drew attention saying that an investigation the team be stripped of its “Look,” he continued. and mid-air catches punctuated earlier this week. “Like for conducted by the university “ultimate” status until such “Maybe if they came up with by shouting, “Boo yah.” example, the other day, I went had concluded that the ultimate time when it is once again some cool jargon, they’d in, and Dave, the cashier, was frisbee team was just not sufficiently ultimate. seem more ultimate. Is there *The author recognizes standing there looking out the ultimate enough. “Until the team can once a special term for when they that Fredonia’s ultimate window with a kind of glazed “At best,” said a somber again demonstrate that it is throw the frisbee? Do they frisbee team is actually very expression, and I’m like — get representative, “we can call the totally, unequivocally ultimate say ‘tossin’ the ‘bee?’ Because ultimate and high-ranked and this — I’m like, ‘Hey man, team ‘super,’ or maybe ‘really and not just some folks I feel like they could start. all that. sorry to wake you.’ Get it? great.’ But to continue billing throwing around a frisbee, That’d be cool.” Because he was at work and he looked tired? I thought that was pretty good.” The cashier, David Hogan, says he is well-acquainted with Darrow’s hi-jinks. Area woman just going to slip into something “That jokester,” he told reporters. “He usually buys a comfortable, like the old unhealthy habits she coffee on his way to work, and the other day he came in and thought she’d abandoned years ago bought a granola bar instead. I said, ‘What, no coffee?’ and he replied, ‘No thanks, I gotta drive.’” ANNE ARKEY “It’s odd,” she said, calling “No, seriously,” she perceived or presumed needs Darrow, a veritable Special to the Lampoon out from behind the half-open continued. “I can’t help myself, and desires of others. wellspring of premium comic door to her bedroom where and I fear all may be lost.” “It’s like that song where content, has also been known Instructing reporters not to she was presumably stepping Despite demonstrating they say, ‘Hello darkness, my to pull all kinds of wild pranks go anywhere, and saying she into a habit of self-flagellation a clear understanding of the old friend,’” Mancuso told such as refusing to let go of would be right back, Fredonia as easily as one might step emotional and psychological reporters. “Except instead of cash when the cashier goes to student Hannah Mancuso, into his or her favorite pair of mechanics of her habitual an old friend it’s more like, take it from his outstretched 21, stepped briefly into the soft flannel pajama bottoms. feelings of inadequacy, and ‘Hello darkness my ex-lover hand. other room Friday in order “I understand intellectually even recognizing the social with whom I had a fiery but “Sometimes I also go in to slip into something more that this is something I’ve forces which create and enforce ultimately toxic romance and and ask for one winning lottery comfortable — namely the old been conditioned to do by a them, Mancuso says there is resolved never to speak to ticket, please,” Darrow told toxic yet somehow comforting confluence of factors, including nonetheless a certain comfort again until, one day, there he is reporters before transcending patterns of self-doubt, self- the low-key but sustained to be found in adopting, as on my doorstep and the whole this mortal plane and morphing hate and despair she’d thought trauma of high school, but I a sort of default, a stance of thing just starts again.’” into a being of pure comic were long since resolved. just can’t help myself.” preemptive deferment to the sensibility. B-10 The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 2015

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Women’s softball continues winning streak

BROOKE ATKINS took advantage of Oswego’s 14-strikeout game matching freshman Katelyn Dennis and The weekend was shortened Special to The Leader defensive errors. Hitting a Casey Mazaurek for second Paras all had two hits, while due to inclement weather, but double and a single, junior best game. This win brought Morgan scored three runs to they pick it back up Wednesday The lady Blue Devils Lindsey Forness started Gannett to 6-2 for the season. lead the game. Freshman Megan April 15, playing away against are at it again. The women’s Fredonia’s hitting streak, Twelve hits in game two Degroat pitched with the record Alfred University. SUNYAC softball team gained two more which was continued when were led by Forness with a of 4-3 before Gannett came in conference games will continue SUNYAC wins this Saturday junior Alyssa Morgan had double and two singles, lifting in the seventh to get the final for the Blue Devils on Friday, against Oswego. an RBI single, and senior her batting average to a team- outs. April 17, for home vs. Oneonta Beating Oswego by a score Kate Nicholson scored two high of .455. Freshman Maggie These two wins improve at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday of 5-2, the start to Fredonia’s runs to help out the eight-hit Paras and Forness also had two the Blue Devils to 8-0 in the will also be home vs. New Paltz comeback came when junior inning. Senior Kelsey Gannett RBIs, breaking open the game conference, the best SUNYAC at noon and 2:30 p.m. Madeline Medina hit a two- pitched one of the best games for the Blue Devils to take start in the program’s 20-year run double, and Fredonia in Blue Devil history with a the lead. Senior Jess Lauck, history.

A weekend of records in the Bucknell Outdoor Classic

CURTIS HENRY 14:54.86 in the 5000-meter, set a personal best on the day 3:22.79. set a school record in the 4x400 Special to The Leader nearly 15 seconds better than with a 1500-meter time of Day two for the women saw relay with a joint time of 3:57.96. the 15:09.51 time he ran this 5:13.69. four previous school records fall The four are now ranked number This past weekend at the past indoor season. Rounding Day two of the event saw by the wayside. 22 in the nation in the event. Bucknell Outdoor Classic, there out day one for the men was more of the same across the Junior Laura Morrison set Foltz also set a personal best in were several members of both Chris Shartrand running a new board from the Blue Devils. the school’s new best time in the 800-meter on day two with the men and women’s track best time of 9:31.48 in the Mulcahy was back at it for the the 800-meter run with a time a time of 2:18.90, which put her teams that posted personal bests 3000-meter steeplechase. The men, running a time of 1:52.99 in of 2:12.35, better than the time second on Fredonia’s all-time in different events. day also saw sophomore Cody the 800-meter run. The time puts of 2:17.69 she set in the event a list for the event. Saturday marked day one of Martini qualify for SUNYACs him in top-ten territory in D-III year ago. That time is now good Rounding out a record- the event and saw three runners in the 10,000-meter run with a and was just four-hundredths of for sixth in the nation at the breaking day was freshman pole for the men’s side post personal time of 33:16.45. a second shy of his personal best D-III level. vaulter Julia Schreier. In just her bests. Junior Collin Mulcahy On the women’s side in day time at 1:52.95. Freshman Brittany Feldman second outdoor meet, Schreier highlighted the day with a time one, sophomore Bonnie Binggeli Freshman Chase Towse ran was the next to set a Blue Devil shattered the previous pole vault of 3:55.42 in the 1500-meter saw a nine-second improvement a personal-best time of 56.91 in record as she bested Morrison’s record of 10’8” with a height of event, besting his previous on her 1500-meter time, setting the 400-meter hurdles. Towse previous record in the 400 11’2.75”. The record was held personal best by nearly five her new personal best at 4:55.74. joined senior teammates Jeremy with a time of 58.38. Later previously by junior teammate seconds. Finishing just ahead of Binggeli Kozlowski, Jonmichael Knapp on in the day, Feldman and Olivia Kurbs. Kyle Collins was the was junior Lauren Kotas, who and junior teammate Nick Morrison would team up with Both the men’s and women’s second to run a personal-best finished the event in 4:52.62. Watson in the 4x400-meter relay fellow sprinters, junior Anna sides will travel to Cortland on time when he posted a time of Sophomore Julia Johnson also as the four posted a joint time of Dambacher and Kim Foltz to Friday for the Cortland Classic. B-12 The Leader, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Fredonia baseball splits weekend against New Paltz Women’s lacrosse improves record to 10-2

MICHELLE HALE Assistant Sports Editor

Fredonia’s women’s lacrosse team had another successful weekend on the road. They defeated Elmira College on Friday and SUNY New Paltz on Saturday. The wins improved their overall record to 10-2, and their SUNYAC record to 3-1. On Friday, the Blue Devils defeated the Elmira Soaring Eagles with a score of 16-9. Five consecutive goals were scored in the first half to set the lead to 8-2 for the Blue Devils. Despite the scoring spree, the Soaring Eagles were able to answer to the Blue Devils, leaving half time with a Courtesy of Fredoniabluedevils.com score of 9-6. “Our transition defense was much better than previous games,” QUINTIN JAMES giving up one run in his fourth unanswered runs to win. Junior Kyle Sherman scored the tying said Shelby DePew. “The offense Special to The Leader win of the season. The Blue Dan Cecilia started the scoring run on a fielder’s choice, and was also able to mesh well together Devils started the scoring streak with an infield single in the sophomore Liam Kelly drove in and seemed to come together in key The Fredonia Baseball team in the second inning when they second inning. the winning run to complete the moments of the game.” was coming off a 1-1 week and scored four runs that set the Steve Sturm started the comeback. Horford started the Fredonia goals were scored by looking at four huge SUNYAC tone early on. Junior Quinn game and went six innings game for the Devils and went six senior Marissa Cussins (6), freshman conference games against good Danahy lined a single scoring allowing three runs on nine hits, innings allowing three runs on Audrey Yokopovich (4), sophomore competition. With a road game the first run, freshman Bailey striking out three and walking seven hits. Kristie Kleine (2), senior Katie against Brockport and three Gautheir had a RBI single, senior only one. Senior Joe DiLeo came The second game saw the Kleine, senior Shelby DePew, senior games against New Paltz at Ryan Carmody had a RBI on a in and got the save, throwing Blue Devils in a major slugfest in Katie Glagolev and sophomore Sam home, the Blue Devils had a fielder’s choice and the Devils three scoreless innings, striking which they came out on the short Owen. golden opportunity to get ahead scored on an error in the outfield. out four. Cecilia and senior hand of the stick. The Devils had Katie Kleine continued in the standings and get closer to Brockport cut the Fredonia lead Ricky Mendiola had three hits 15 hits, including five doubles, improving her all-time assist record a . 5 0 0 w i n n i n g p e r c e n t a g e . to one in the ninth, but, with the apiece. Fredonia improves to 3-2 and 10 runs, but still lost the with the help of her eight assists The Blue Devils went 3-1 tying runner on first, Horford in SUNYAC conference play. game. Jordan lost his first game against the Soaring Eagles. Other on the week and looked well closed the game out. The Blue Devils were back of the season, as he was shelled assists were from Cussins, Kristie prepared and ready for SUNYAC The next game on the at it the next day as they played in the game. Danahy had four Kleine and Glagolev. play. They started with a game schedule was against New a double header against SUNY hits, and four other Blue Devil The Blue Devils outshot the against Brockport on the road, Paltz, who the Devils would New Paltz. Fredonia split the two players had three hits, as well. Soaring Eagles 31-18, and freshman where they came out on top 7-6 play another two times within games, winning the first game in Even though they lost goalkeeper Nicole Burrows was in a tightly contented game which 24 hours. Due to unfavorable a tight one run game 6-5. The the last game, the Blue Devils credited with three saves. saw the Blue Devils finally win a conditions on Ludwig Field, second game was a slugfest, in still finished the week with a SUNYAC conference play one run game. The Blue Devils Fredonia and New Paltz traveled which the Devils fell 12-10. 9-10 overall record and 4-3 continued for the Blue Devils on were up 7-0 before Brockport up the I-90 to North Collins High The first game was a showing in the SUNYAC conference. Saturday against the New Paltz scored six unanswered runs to School to use their artificial turf Blue Devils had turned a corner The schedule is only getting Hawks. Fredonia’s victory helped cut the lead to one before junior field. and could compete in one run tougher with number two ranked them keep the number two seed in Jake Horford closed the game The Blue Devils continued games. Down 5-2 in the seventh SUNYAC powerhouse Cortland the SUNYAC conference. The Blue out for his second save of the ye their offensive outbursts with 15 and final inning, the Blue Devils coming up; so next week the Devils defeated the Hawks with a ar. hits and mustered seven runs as scored four runs to win the game Blue Devils will be put to the test score of 7-5. Junior Zach Jordan started they came from behind and beat and avoid a bad loss in the first in SUNYAC play. “We were able to take time off and pitched seven innings, only New Paltz 7-3. They scored six half of the double header. Junior of the clock by being patient with the ball,” said junior Jessica Tuttle. The Blue Devils were up 5-2 in the first half, and were able to consistently score another five to secure the win. An eye doctor can Fredonia goals were scored by Kristie Kleine (2), sophomore Emily Polizzi see things you can’t. (2), Cussins, Katie Kleine and Owen. Cussins’ goal marked her 47th of the One in three adults over 40 has a vision season. problem — and many don’t even know Burrows earned five saves, and it. That’s because many vision problems the Hawks’ goalkeeper Jackie Ulanoff had 22 saves out of the total 29 shots have no warning signs. An eye doctor Fredonia had. can identify serious vision and health Fredonia will continue SUNYAC conditions before you can. For the play ranked as the number 20 latest information on vision health, team nationally according to the International Women’s Coaches visit checkyearly.com. A public service Association, against number 18, message from the Vision Council of America SUNY Geneseo Black Knights. and A A R P. “We know it is going to be a good game against them,” said coach Amy Simon. “Whoever wins is going to be the team who wants it more and who works the hardest from the beginning to end.” The Blue Devils will face the Knights on Tuesday at University Stadium’s turf field with a 4 p.m. draw.