‘Love, Simon’ Lets Us Breathe
A few weeks back, my professor asked our class to name a book that fundamentally changed our lives. I gave an answer — Melvin Dixon’s […]
Articles by Beau Brockett Jr.
RA’s Leave Job, Citing Poor Pay, Instability; Residential Life Responds
Both residential assistants (RA’s) interviewed have requested anonymity in name and in the residence halls they work and live in, citing concern of job loss. […]
Report: RA Compensation Across Michigan Colleges
Updated 2/21/2018, 9:04 p.m. From December 2016 to February 2017, The Pleiad conducted a research initiative into the compensation of residential assistants (RA’s) across Michigan’s […]
TNT Beauty Supply Caters to Community
People tend to ask Te’Sha Showers how she did it, how she turned TNT Beauty Supply from vision to reality. First, she said, get your […]
Amanda Griggs’ (’09) Path to ‘Jeopardy!’
Now-professor emeritus Geoffrey Cocks posed a question to Amanda Griggs, ‘09, and her Honors Kubrick class: what actor played a role in both “The Shining” […]
Experience Key to Men’s B-Ball’s Success
According to Coach Jody May, there are four mini-seasons in men’s basketball. Season one is the month of practice before the first game. Season two, […]
Amid Tax Plan Woes, Students Raise National Debt Awareness
On November 2, House GOP leaders unveiled a new tax plan that would limit the number of tax brackets to four, increasing the income range […]
Mayoral Recall Petition Rejected
UPDATE, 11/5/2017, 9:16 p.m.: On November 3, Albion resident Chad Baase submitted new language to recall Albion Mayor Garrett Brown. The Calhoun County Election Commission […]
Like Her Hanji, Artist Aimee Lee Is Resilient, Versatile
Since receiving her master of fine arts in 2006, Albion artist-in-residence Aimee Lee has had her artwork shown in 73 solo, curated and group exhibitions; […]
What Must Happen for an Albion Recall Election
Additional reporting by Steve Marowski Last week, an evaluation was conducted by Albion’s City Council to rate City Manager Sheryl Mitchell’s performance in her position. […]
Albion Trail Becomes Statewide Hub
On Sept. 16, with Festival of the Forks in full swing a half-mile away, the City of Albion and Albion College unveiled a 1.2 mile […]
Ditzler Responds to Conservative Speech, Demonstration Woes at Senate Meeting
On the evening of Sept. 25, the same day as a demonstration against discriminatory events took place on campus, President Mauri Ditzler answered student’s questions that had […]