Brit Bits
See how the Briton athletes faired in the week of April 10-April 14.
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New coach on the block
With each year, new students are recruited into the Albion athletic program with hopes of contributing to a successful season. This season, women’s track and field and softball have high expectations in their most notable recruits, their coaches.
Well-deserved recognition
After five seasons as a club sport, both men’s and women’s lacrosse is finally gaining varsity status.
Davan’s Bar to host male dancers for second time
On April 17, Davan’s Restaurant is hosting a ladies’ night event in which male dancers, sponsored by Pure Romance, will perform from 10:30 p.m. until midnight.
A smart gamble
With the Michigan economy and unemployment rate on a downward spiral, the news of any business opening is good news, especially when that business is expected to make a significant impact on the job market.
Safe book?
Over 175 million people belong to the social networking Web site, Facebook. Founded in 2004, Facebook doubles in size every six months, adding on average 350,000 new members a day. If Facebook were a country, it would be the eighth most populated country in the world. But as Facebook continues to grow, so do the concerns of its users.
Internet news
We’re stopping the presses. Yes, starting next year, the Pleiad is going to be published exclusively online.
Join the new Pleiad!
Albion’s student-run, award-winning student news source is accepting applications for the following staff positions for fall 2009, the first semester of the new all-digital Pleiad. […]
Final Four no more
The 2009 March Madness Final Four Tournament, arguably the most anticipated sporting event in college, has been canceled.
Wanted: Landshark
Bryan Gundersand’s, Grosse Pointe senior, hard work ethic and natural talent have given him many looks by professional baseball scouts as a possible entry in the 2010 MLB draft.
Cricket team pessimistic on season
With the men’s cricket team season just around the corner and fresh off of a spring break trip, the Brits don’t have much hope for a winning season. According to rookie coach Rob Handler, hard work in practice and a competitive drive would help, but a general apathy dominates the team’s spirit.
Angels in the outfield
After receiving backlash from the Catholic community for scheduling Opening Day on Good Friday, the Detroit Tigers have invited Pope Benedict XXX to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the season home opener.