More than 50 students, cast in 13 different acts, performed at “American Pidol,” the SUNY Fredonia Math Department’s unique twist on the popular television show. “We had a great time,” Dr. Keary Howard, associate professor of Mathematical Sciences, said of the March 14 talent show enjoyed by more than 200 fellow students at McEwen Hall. “Keyline Pi,” a three-member song/rap team, won the top trophy, the Picup. Another memorable act featured 10 freshmen performing their own version of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” that was modified to reflect a math theme. “It’s a great way for the math department to get together and celebrate that we’re three-quarters of the way through the academic year, and there’s only one-quarter of the year to go,” Dr. Howard said.
