Staff Recs: Our Favorite Women-Made Media
Across every section of the Pleiad, our staff works to recognize the influence of women in their fields, our campus environment and the media we […]
Articles by Sophia Valchine
Review: Bridgerton Season Four Was a Perfect Match, Just Not in My Heart
Content Warning: Spoilers for “Bridgerton” ahead. A show like “Bridgerton” (2020-2026) isn’t usually my cup of tea. In all honesty, you’d more likely find me […]
‘Teaching the Dream’ with Derrick Alridge at Annual MLK Convocation
Teachers have often been pushed to the margins of history despite their influence on the younger generation, something that Derrick Alridge, professor of education and […]
Pleiad Print Edition: February 18, 2026
Click here to view the February 18, 2026 print edition. Prints of this edition can be found in academic buildings across campus and in storefronts […]
Black Professors on Resilience, Representation and Sharing Cultural Perspectives
For associate professor of education and department co-chair Betty Okwako-Riekkola, it was a desire to “make a difference in somebody’s life” that led her to […]
Staff Recs: Uplifting Black Voices in Media
All throughout the year – not just during Black History Month – the Pleiad strives to uplift and shine a light on Black voices. When […]
Behind the Scenes: The ‘Moving Parts’ of Albion Athletics
When attending a football game, volleyball match or anything in between, players and coaches are typically the most visible figures. However, each event relies on […]
Staff Recs: Holiday Films That Light the Way Through the Gray
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 […]
Pleiad Print Edition: November 21, 2025
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 […]
Frosty Dan’s: Serving Ice Cream to a ‘Tight-Knit’ Community Since 1970
At 1455 N. Eaton St. stands a local ice cream shop that has been serving sweet treats and smiles to Albion since 1970: Frosty Dan’s. […]
Staff Recs: The Shows That Made (Or Broke) Our Childhoods
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 […]
Albion District Library; Making Patrons ‘Feel Seen, Heard, Respected’
On Superior Street, in the heart of downtown Albion, sits the Albion District Library – a place where the community and Albion College students alike […]