Staff Recs: Uplifting Black Voices in Media

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Staff Recs: Uplifting Black Voices in Media

February 13, 2026 Bonnie Lord 0

All throughout the year – not just during Black History Month – the Pleiad strives to uplift and shine a light on Black voices. When […]

A group of adult swimmers and a coach gather at the edge of an indoor swimming pool. The swimmers, both male and female, are wearing swimsuits, some with purple jackets. The coach is wearing a purple polo shirt and holding a piece of rolled-up paper.

Swim and Dive Teams: ‘Fun, Hardworking and Driven’

February 11, 2026 Bonnie Lord 0

Albion’s swim and dive teams were still getting used to their routines at the beginning of the season. Eight swimmers had graduated, 15 first-years had […]

A hand-drawn watercolor illustration depicts a person with green hair and a blue and white beanie. They are wearing a gray coat and a striped scarf in yellow, red and green. The individual holds a small blue car in their hands, looking at it with pursed lips. A red heart symbol is drawn between the person and the car. The background is white with scattered snowflakes.

Comic: Car Care Tips From a Freezing Michigander

February 2, 2026 Bonnie Lord 0

A hand with a red fuzzy glove holds an ornate box with white text reading “The Original Christmas Classics.” Behind the box is a large, leaning stack of several DVD cases to the right and a copy of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” to the left leaning against a green backdrop with snowflakes and cartoon Santa Clauses printed on it.

Staff Recs: Holiday Films That Light the Way Through the Gray

December 3, 2025 Bonnie Lord 3

Finals season is here. The skies are gray and drizzly. The holidays are close… and yet so far. While our staff are hard at work […]

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Pleiad Print Edition: November 21, 2025

November 21, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

Click here to view the November 21, 2025 print edition. Prints of this edition can be found in academic buildings across campus and in storefronts […]

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What Matters and Why Dinner Returns After COVID Pause

November 17, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

11 years ago, past Albion College President Mauri Ditzler spoke at the first ever What Matters and Why Dinner. On Wednesday, President Wayne Webster followed […]

Paper letters reading “Registrar’s Office” are stuck to the glass of a wood-rimmed door. Through the glass, a room with papers and a painting on the wall is visible.

Monday’s ‘Hectic’ Class Registration: What Happened?

November 10, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

When Detroit senior Kaylun Butler started her day on Monday, she thought “it was just going to be like any other registration day.” Butler said […]

An adult woman sits up straight behind a wooden desk, her hands folded in front of her as she looks to the right, speaking. On the desk are two computer monitors and a vase of yellow and red flowers.

Confronting ‘Confusion,’ ‘Fear’ in Week Six of Government Shutdown

November 7, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

On Wednesday, this government shutdown officially became the longest in U.S. history, according to CNN, at 38 days long. Though the shutdown began in Washington, […]

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Staff Recs: The Shows That Made (Or Broke) Our Childhoods

November 5, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

Some childhood shows taught us life lessons. Others just taught us the ways of chaos. From mysterious islands to talking animals and questionable animation, the […]

A young man wearing headphones, a purple crewneck and a black backpack smiles across a counter at an older woman wearing a purple collared shirt and a ribbon in her hair. On the counter between them are several Halloween decorations and a computer.

Checking in With Metz: Students Share Thoughts on Dining

October 31, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

Since Albion College contracted their services in 2020, Metz Culinary Management has been a widespread presence across campus. Through the years, changes to dining services […]

The black outlines of a baby, then a child, then a teen and finally an adult walk in succession, before the adult sinks to the ground in stages, clutching their tummy. Above them is a dripping speech bubble where the last figure says “Owwwwwwwwwwie.”

Opinion: Troubleshooting Tummy Troubles With Tried and True Tips

October 27, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

There’s not much worse than taking your first step out the door in the morning, breakfast eaten, homework done, only to feel the mysterious pain […]

A football player in a purple Albion uniform runs with the ball, pursued by Alma opponents in white. The crowd watches, creating a tense, action-packed scene.

Photos: Britons Clash With Hope, Trine, Alma, Calvin Over Homecoming Weekend

October 22, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

Parking lots and bleachers were packed this weekend with supporters coming to watch the five sporting events of Homecoming weekend. The Britons lost to almost […]