Review: The Enthralling, Surprising Rise and Fall of ‘Hedda Gabler’

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Review: The Enthralling, Surprising Rise and Fall of ‘Hedda Gabler’

February 26, 2025 Kyla Lawrence 0

Content Warning: This article contains content regarding suicide. As someone who loves period pieces, no matter the genre, I can confidently say that I was […]

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Photos: BSA Hosts First Annual James A. Welton Legacy Gala

February 26, 2025 Finn Brady 0

On Saturday, Albion’s Black Student Alliance (BSA) hosted the first ever James A. Welton Legacy Gala, meant to celebrate the first ever African American man […]

Two white pieces of paper are displayed against a white folder on a wooden background. The paper at the bottom is titled “SPAN 298: Practicum in Spanish Spring 2025” while the paper on the top is titled, “Syllabus.”

Present or Penalized? Attendance in a Post-Pandemic Classroom

February 26, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

According to the Class Absences section of the Albion College student handbook, aside from specified class absences, faculty have sole discretion over excused absences and […]

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Doing Hard Things: Advocating for Trigger Warnings in the Classroom

February 24, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

When I was in fourth grade, my teacher showed a documentary about the meat and dairy industry. At one point she paused it, and said […]

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Photos: ‘A Fresh Start, Renewal’: ACE Celebrates Lunar New Year with Culture, Community and Cuisine

February 24, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

The KC Stack was transformed yet again into a space of celebration during Asian Cultural Engagement’s (ACE) Lunar New Year celebration on Thursday. The gathering […]

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‘Anyone Can Step Up’: Men’s Basketball Prepares for Playoffs

February 24, 2025 Bella Fabrizio 0

Albion College’s men’s basketball team lost to Hope College on Saturday in the final game of the 2024-2025 regular season. The Briton’s record is 10-15 […]

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Homophobic Graffiti Found in Wesley Hall; Campus Safety, Community Living Begin Investigation

February 21, 2025 Bella Bakeman 0

On Monday around 9 a.m., Charlotte first-year James Coney was headed to his 9:15 a.m. class when he looked to his left and saw “Gay […]

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Staff Recs: Our Favorite and Least Favorite Classes at Albion

February 21, 2025 Pleiad Staff 1

From biochemistry to English and psychology to Spanish, the Pleiad is made up of students from different academic programs, backgrounds and graduation years. When we’re […]

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What Happens if ICE Comes to Campus? Students Are ‘Afraid’

February 21, 2025 Heidi Faramelli 0

Nadia Burke, Mount Pleasant first-year, said students on campus are “afraid” about new immigration policies, enacted on Inauguration Day. On Jan. 20 President Donald Trump […]

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Stirling Books & Brew: Loving ‘Actively’ With Coffee and Books

February 19, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Albion students in need of a caffeine fix – especially on the weekends, when The Grinds café is closed – needn’t look any farther than […]

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Opinion: A Letter to the Groundhog: Six More Weeks of Winter? Phil Please

February 19, 2025 Shay Athayde 2

Dear Mr. Punxsutawney Phil, I hope this letter finds you well, as I am not. I am writing in regard to your shadow-stricken decision on […]

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Author Brenda Peynado Brings ‘Writing Magically’ to AC Reading Series

February 17, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Choosing your major as a college student can feel like choosing the trajectory of the rest of your life – but it’s not. Brenda Peynado, […]