Doing Hard Things: Advocating for Trigger Warnings in the Classroom

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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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Staff Recs: Our Favorite and Least Favorite Classes at Albion

February 21, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 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 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 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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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, […]

Editorial: The Pleiad is Committed to Inclusive Storytelling, DEI

February 14, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 2

The Pleiad believes in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We will continue to strive to provide equitable opportunities to applicants and sources through a lens […]

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Highlighting Albion’s Black Student Leaders: ‘We’ve Achieved So Much’

February 14, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Whether you’re interested in a cappella, AC Drip or Alpha Kappa Alpha, there’s a student-led organization for you at Albion College. Albion advertises “100+ ways […]

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A Local Guide to Assembling a Thoughtful, Affordable Gift for Your Valentine

February 10, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

It’s four days from Valentine’s Day. Do you have a gift for your significant other? If you answered no, don’t worry, it’s not too late. […]

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Students Protest ICE on the Quad Following Recent Executive Orders

February 3, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

On Wednesday afternoon, students gathered on the quad to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Students chanted and marched around “The Rock,” some holding […]

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Staff Recs: Beat the Cold with the Best Board Games

February 3, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

It’s below zero outside. The wind howls, and snow flurries whip against your window. There’s no way you’re leaving the warmth of your dorm room […]

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Albion College Dissolves French, German Programs, Professor Says ‘It Is a Discredit to Education’

January 24, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

As of this semester, Albion College students cannot declare a major or minor in French or German. Next semester, no French or German courses will […]

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Photos: Biology Greenhouse Hosts Biannual Plant Sale and Open House

December 2, 2024 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Plants, plants and more plants! On Nov. 22, the Biology Greenhouse hosted a plant sale and open house, selling all sorts of succulents, tropical plants […]