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Damaged nation needs leaders, not blame

In the aftermath of the shooting of Charlie Kirk, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appeared to be a voice of reason. Like many public figures, he has called for a reduction in hyped-up reactionary rhetoric. Moreover, he has implored us to take on personal responsibility – to look inward to find the better parts of our nature, to read scripture and to pray for a more peaceful world. Cox believes that if we want to alter the current trend toward intolerance and violence – if we want to reclaim the Soul of America – we must let our conscience guide us, and not social media or our ...

Healing with horses: Finding a meaningful connection right at home

Westfield is a beautiful place, rich with potential. But like so many communities, it faces a troubling question: Why do so many of our young people leave as soon as they can? Are we truly preparing them for life outside our village? In a world flooded with noise, disconnection, and ...

SUNY Fredonia faculty, staff receive honors

SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence were bestowed upon five nominees whose State University of New York at Fredonia careers encompass over 70 years of service. Honorees were recognized at the opening all-campus meeting of the Fall 2025 semester. Erin Mroczka, assistant vice president ...

Club hears about religious commentary in children’s books

Seventeen members of the Fredonia Shakespeare Club enjoyed an informative and funny presentation by Susan Westling on Religious Commentary on Some Children’s Literature at the Club’s 17th meeting of the year at the home of Joyce Haines. Susan Westling presented her paper on Criticisms of ...

JCC employees earn 2024-25 Chancellor’s Excellence Awards

Brent Harkness and Rachel O’Brian of SUNY Jamestown Community College recently were named 2024-2025 recipients of the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence from the State University of New York. Harkness, an associate professor of Welding, was cited for excellence in teaching, and ...

Just between us

Lauren Jasinski of Dunkirk, was one of 70 SUNY Oneonta students who studied abroad this summer. … Owen Ward of South Dayton was named to the Dean’s List at Wilkes University for the spring 2025 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must obtain a minimum 3.5 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits...