Comic: Hey Guess What? ‘Disabled’ is Not a Bad Word

At the top the text reads “Just say disabled!” and right below the teat reads “It’s not a bad word” A small group of people standing together. On the right one person sits in a wheelchair, another person has a service dog. On the left stands a person with an invisible disability and right beside her stands a little girl with a feeding tube, behind her stands someone using two forearm crutches.

Comic: Hey Guess What? ‘Disabled’ is Not a Bad Word

November 22, 2024 Noah Guevara 0

A man wearing glasses and an Albion Soccer sweater uses his computer at a purple and yellow table. Behind him there are open chairs and tables, as well as large wooden beams.

International Students Reflect on Culture Shocks, Perspective Changes

November 22, 2024 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

If you’re from Michigan, it might be hard to understand why anyone would cross an ocean to come here and attend a small liberal arts […]

A young man wearing a t-shirt and shorts reading “Albion Swim & Dive” leans against a diving board with an American flag and pool in the background.

From Athlete to Advocate: A New Vision for SafeSport

November 22, 2024 Killian Altayeb 0

At Albion College, more than half of the student population are athletes. With that comes navigating not only academics, but up to 20 hours a […]

Pleiad Print Edition: November 22, 2024

November 22, 2024 Pleiad Staff 0

Click here to view the November 22, 2024 print edition. Prints of this edition can be found in academic buildings across campus and in storefronts […]

Opinion: Building a Playlist That Hits All the Right Notes

November 20, 2024 Shay Athayde 0

In the second episode of “High Fidelity” (2020), one of my favorite TV shows, the main character Rob shares her thoughts on what makes a […]

Three cast members dressed as cave people stand off to the side of the stage, clinging onto prop vines and branches made out of various tubing. A prehistoric mammoth made out of fluffy blankets and fabric stands before them, its pillow tusks and ribbed hose sticking out from underneath the fabric.

Review: ‘Firebringer’ is a Witty, Enlightening Take on Events That Probably Happened

November 20, 2024 Kyla Lawrence 0

Content warning: Spoilers for Albion College’s production of “Firebringer” ahead. When one thinks of cavemen, they probably don’t pair that image with adult humor, romance […]

A watercolor illustration of a horizon, railroad tracks leading to where the sun rises. On the left is a non-renewable energy plant, spewing smoke from tall stacks, and on the right is a train, carrying coal.

The Spread of Solar: Bringing Renewable Energy, Money to Sheridan Township

November 18, 2024 Bonnie Lord 2

Read the “prologue” of this series to learn more about the value of comics in journalism. Read part two of this series to learn more […]

A hand holds five playing cards in front of money and miscellaneous items on a green surface.

Opinion: Sports Gambling Through the Eyes of a Student-Athlete

November 18, 2024 Aidan Shapiro 0

Being a student-athlete has easily been one of the best choices I made during my college journey, but there’s one thing I can’t do that […]

A display table with multicolored jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets and rings.

Photos: Knits, Crafts and More at Briton Bazaar

November 18, 2024 Sophia 0

From jewelry and sewn keychains to 3D printing and chocolate, various types of crafts and foods were sold at the Briton Bazaar in the KC […]

Two men in a wrestling gym, the winner screaming.

Fall Sports Recap: Britons Reflect on the Season

November 15, 2024 Naima Davenport 0

The Albion College Britons have navigated a season of triumphs and challenges, with each team overcoming adversity in its own way. From record-breaking performances such […]

A young adult wearing jeans and a sweatshirt lays down on a purple, patterned couch. Behind them is a plum-colored wall hosting a map of Michigan.

Opinion: An Expert Ranking of Campus Couches by Napability

November 15, 2024 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 1

As someone who’s afraid of everyone and everything all the time, you might assume I wouldn’t be comfortable with completely conking out in public places. […]

The Albion Dam, the largest in the area, sitting in front of trees with water streaming down and the light of the sun resting on the side.

Option One Chosen, Kalamazoo River Dams to be Removed

November 15, 2024 Rhiannon Slotnick 0

Since Sep. 22 of last year, the city of Albion has been waiting for an update on what was to be done about the five […]