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

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 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 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 […]

A young adult wearing plaid pants and suspenders stands to the left of the frame, perpendicular to the camera, smiling at a young woman sitting on a wooden bench to the right of the frame. She sits in a navy and white dress, body angled towards the camera and head turned to her right, looking up and smiling at the other person. They’re on a wood-paneled stage, in the background is a dark blue screen with the black silhouettes of buildings.

Review: ‘Our Town’ Was Well Done, But I Want to See Newer Plays

November 24, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 5

Content Warning: This article contains spoilers for Albion College’s production of “Our Town.” In my town – that is, Albion – there’s not always much […]

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Pleiad Print Edition: November 21, 2025

November 21, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 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 […]

A TV screen showing scenes and posters from movies and TV series created by horror director Mike Flanagan. In the middle of the images, over a red background, are the words “A Complete Guide to the Mike Flana-verse.” A young adult stands next to the screen, looking at it and pointing at the poster for the series “The Midnight Club.”

Opinion: Inside the ‘Flanaverse’: The Director Making Grief the Heart of Horror

November 14, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of horror. I spent Halloween night watching “Final Destination” (2000) and dressed up as Chucky from “Bride […]

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Día de los Muertos: Celebrating Life, Connecting with Grief

November 5, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Last weekend, millions of people in countries around the world put out candles, marigolds, calaveras, papel picado, pan de muerto and more to invite the […]

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

November 5, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 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 […]

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Photos: The Furry Faces Behind Britons’ Spirit

October 20, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Homecoming is for all members of the Albion College community, whether that be students, alumni, faculty or family supporters. However, there’s one demographic that’s often […]

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Crossword: What’s New on Campus?

October 17, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Across: The new name of Albion’s campus bookstore. Three “royal Britons” will be announced as this at halftime on homecoming. An event happening Oct. 18 […]

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Pleiad Print Edition: October 17, 2025

October 17, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Click here to view the October 17, 2025 print edition. Prints of this edition can be found in academic buildings across campus and in storefronts […]

Two middle-aged women stand with their arms around each other, smiling at the camera as the sun shines on them. They both wear black T-shirts that read “Albion College Homecoming.” They are outdoors, standing in front of a black fence with brick pillars; in the background a building, trees and cars are visible.

Homecoming: Behind the Scenes; ‘All Hands on Deck’

October 17, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Tents sprung far and wide; class reunions happening left and right; the smells of food wafting in from every direction; cheering and whistling heard from […]

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Staff Recs: Our Favorite Childhood Halloween Costumes

October 8, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Spooky season is officially upon us, and you know what that means: It’s time to come up with a Halloween costume. From oddly specific football […]

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Pleiad Print Edition: September 24, 2025

September 24, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Click here to view the September 24, 2025 print edition. Prints of this edition can be found in academic buildings across campus and in storefronts […]