Students holding "End the Word" event Thursday

“Spread the Word to End the Word,” an event intended to discourage the use of the “R” word and discrimination against people with disabilities, will be held Thursday, Dec. 6, 7 to 10 p.m., at Buster Brown Café, 33 Church St., downtown Fredonia.  Performances by SUNY Fredonia a capella group “Some Like It Hot” and visiting a capella groups from other schools will be featured at the event, hosted by the Communication Disorders and Sciences Club.  The event is free and open to the public.