Albion College’s Curtis Institute: The Impact of Humanities in Social Change

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Albion College’s Curtis Institute: The Impact of Humanities in Social Change

February 18, 2026 Kyla Lawrence 0

82 years after he became Albion College’s second Black graduate, Dr. James L. Curtis’s name now anchors one of the college’s most visible commitments to […]

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Photos: Stirling Books & Brew Hosts ‘Cozy Grown-Up Book Fair’

February 18, 2026 Kaleigh Miller 0

For years, Scholastic has held book fairs at schools across the country. On Wednesday, Stirling Books & Brew brought their customers back to their childhoods […]

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Black Professors on Resilience, Representation and Sharing Cultural Perspectives

February 18, 2026 Sophia Valchine 0

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 […]

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Opinion: Too Many Platforms Have Me Lost in the Event Sauce

February 16, 2026 Kristal Tiburcio 0

Between classes, homework and long readings, it’s nice to get involved with things outside of academics. I open Corq to see if there’s anything happening […]

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Opinion: Developing a Culture of Understanding With My Roommate

February 16, 2026 Abby Quinones 0

College is a place where people of all ages, cultures, genders and backgrounds come together for a common goal: to learn. While learning is the […]

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Staff Recs: Uplifting Black Voices in Media

February 13, 2026 Pleiad Staff 0

All throughout the year – not just during Black History Month – the Pleiad strives to uplift and shine a light on Black voices. When […]

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Opinion: How to Sustain a Long-Distance College Relationship

February 13, 2026 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 2

As Valentine’s Day swiftly approaches, some may be wishing they’d made plans sooner – perhaps dealing with a disappointed significant other or calling restaurants trying […]

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Swim and Dive Teams: ‘Fun, Hardworking and Driven’

February 11, 2026 Killian Altayeb 0

Albion’s swim and dive teams were still getting used to their routines at the beginning of the season. Eight swimmers had graduated, 15 first-years had […]

Photos: Men’s Wrestling Team Tackles Senior Night

February 11, 2026 Domis Gibson 0

The stands were full of fans and family members as the men’s wrestling team went up against the University of Olivet for their senior night […]

Guest Column: First Amendment Protections Take Center Stage on College Campuses

February 9, 2026 Guest Writer 1

The following is an opinion written by Plano, Texas, junior Dane Checkon. Across the United States, colleges are once again grappling with the role of […]

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SigNEW: Previously Closed, Sigma Nu House Returns

February 9, 2026 Elly Cantoni 0

With a dozen active brothers, the previously closed Sigma Nu (Sig Nu) fraternity has returned to campus with the start of the semester. According to […]

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Opinion: Dear Volleyball, Thank You for Teaching Me It’s Okay to Change

February 6, 2026 Heidi Faramelli 0

She fills water bottles before you realize they’re empty. She jots down players’ statistics and cheers simultaneously. She knows the ins and outs of the […]