Opinion: Reclaiming Joy Lost to Ambition

A series of books and objects are held up by one hand. From bottom to top are a Spanish textbook, chemistry lab guide, collection of essays on femicide, the book “Ishmael,” the book “The Body Keeps the Score,” a suicide prevention notepad and a pair of lab goggles.

Opinion: Reclaiming Joy Lost to Ambition

October 29, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

In every room I’ve ever walked into, from the lab to the hospital floor, within seconds I’ve found someone who seems to have it more […]

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Albion Brain Corps Adds Up to Community Impact

October 24, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

They help with auctions, team up with the community and now teach elementary schoolers about maps and measuring. This semester, Albion’s AmeriCorps added another youth […]

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Pleiad Print Edition: October 17, 2025

October 17, 2025 Killian Altayeb 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 […]

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Staff Recs: Our Favorite Childhood Halloween Costumes

October 8, 2025 Killian Altayeb 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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Professors’ Kids Tackle a Big Question: What Does Your Parent Do?

October 6, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

They wake up early, disappear for eight hours or more and return with stacks of papers – or sometimes with chemicals you’re told not to […]

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Behind the Window: The ‘Unsung Heroes’ of the Post Office

October 1, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

For faculty and students, the Albion College post office on the first floor of the KC is a frequent stop between classes – a place […]

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Vigil for Charlie Kirk Hosted Friday; Yik Yak, Campus Weigh In

September 26, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

A post reading “Doesn’t matter your political orientation, let’s keep this peaceful,” was posted on Yik Yak on Sept. 17 along with a flyer advertising […]

A sidewalk with pastel chalk writing promoting a suicide awareness walkathon reading “1st annual Suicide Awareness Walkathon” and “Tomorrow needs YOU!” Also visible on the pavement nearby are a few pairs of feet where people are standing, as well as a dog lying on the sidewalk.

First Psi Chi Suicide Awareness Walkathon: ‘People Want to Support You’

September 19, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

The quad was full of teal and purple on Monday night as staff, students and faculty gathered for Psi-Chi’s first Suicide Awareness Walkathon. After an […]

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Pleiad Staff Recs: What the Heck Did We Watch This Summer?

September 12, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

As staffers of a multi-media publication, it should come as no surprise that our summers are as much about consuming stories as they are about […]

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Campus Upgrades Arrive: The Brit Pit, Amazon Lockers, Air Conditioning

September 3, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

As students returned to campus for the start of this academic year, changed by the summer, they may have noticed a few changes in campus […]

Pleiad Print Edition: April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

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

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Photos: Class of ‘25 Shows Us What They’re Taking From Albion College; Leaving Behind

April 21, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

As graduation approaches, Albion’s seniors are packing more than boxes – they’re packing memories. In this series of photos, members of the class of 2025 […]