Staff Recs: Uplifting Black Voices in Media

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Staff Recs: Uplifting Black Voices in Media

February 13, 2026 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

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

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Opinion: How to Sustain a Long-Distance College Relationship

February 13, 2026 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 2

As Valentine’s Day swiftly approaches, some may be wishing they’d made plans sooner – perhaps dealing with a disappointed significant other or calling restaurants trying […]

New IT Work Orders System ‘Faster, Smoother, Cleaner’; Facilities to Make Switch in May

February 4, 2026 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Students, staff and faculty who’ve needed to update their key card access or reset their password this semester may have noticed that the process for […]

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 […]