Letter From the Editor: Saying Goodbye to My Dream Job

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Letter From the Editor: Saying Goodbye to My Dream Job

April 23, 2025 Bella Bakeman 1

For the first time in my Pleiad career, I don’t want to start writing. Because writing this means my time as editor-in-chief has come to […]

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From Spectator to Storyteller: Advice for First Time Apartment Livers on Campus

April 23, 2025 Rhiannon Slotnick 0

I’ve romanticized the idea of living in an apartment since my first-year at Albion. After getting a taste for being on my own in the […]

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What Would President Wayne Webster Do?

April 23, 2025 Finn Brady 0

This time of the year is a whirlwind of laughter, sadness and the kind of exhaustion only finals can bring. Not to mention holding back […]

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Comic: Campus Tours: They’re Right Behind Me, Aren’t They?

April 23, 2025 Sophia Valchine 0

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Pleiad Print Edition: April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025 Pleiad Staff 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 […]

A four picture collage of Albion College athletes competing in different sports: the top left image shows a women’s basketball player in uniform high-fiving another teammate; the top right image features a men’s lacrosse player in a purple jersey; the bottom left image shows a football player in a purple jersey lining up; the bottom right image shows a women’s golfer after her swing.

Graduating Student-Athletes: ‘It Really is a Privilege to be Here’

April 21, 2025 Seiji McSwain 0

Imagine being so deeply invested in a sport that you’ve played your entire life – then suddenly, you’re playing in what might be your final […]

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Opinion: Learning How to Say Goodbye to the Class of ‘25

April 21, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

Starting college isn’t easy. You’re on your own in a new place, taking on new responsibilities and you don’t go home at the end of […]

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President Webster Talks Upcoming Summer Renovations to Kresge, KC; Wesley

April 21, 2025 Ashanti McKnight 0

As the school year comes to an end, several highly trafficked areas on Albion’s campus are preparing for substantial changes. Renovations are scheduled for a […]

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Staff Recs: Our Favorite Comfort Foods for Finals Season

April 18, 2025 Pleiad Staff 0

As finals season rapidly approaches and our health, both mental and physical, plummets, we often find ourselves turning to our favorite comfort foods. Whether it’s […]

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Photos: Graduating Student Teachers Present Research at Capstone Symposium

April 18, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

How does a student teacher keep their classroom engaged, regulated and efficient? Through capstone projects identified and reported on by eight seniors throughout their placements […]

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‘A Marathon, Not A Sprint’: Reflections On the Class of 2025’s Musical Seniors

April 18, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

At Albion College, the Music Department offers students the chance to “put your love of music into action” through ensembles, private lessons, student-led groups and […]