Review: ‘Frankenstein’ is a Monstrous Win For Gothic Cinema

An individual sits at a desk, with their head turned away from the camera. The individual is holding out both hands, both holding one book each. The book on the right is closed and the title “Frankenstein” is visible, while the book on the left is open. Behind both books is a laptop open to Netflix, paused on a movie scene.

Review: ‘Frankenstein’ is a Monstrous Win For Gothic Cinema

November 19, 2025 Kyla Lawrence 1

I haven’t been able to stop thinking about Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” (2025) since my first watch. A few weeks ago, I drove 45 minutes […]

An adult man in semiformal wear speaks in front of an audience, holding a mic and smiling. Behind him are large windows looking out at a dark landscape.

What Matters and Why Dinner Returns After COVID Pause

November 17, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

11 years ago, past Albion College President Mauri Ditzler spoke at the first ever What Matters and Why Dinner. On Wednesday, President Wayne Webster followed […]

A group of college students stand in front of a pink table holding plastic cups, straws and napkins. Behind the table, other students watch them examine the items on the table.

SRJ’s Fifth Annual Sexual Wellness Fair: ‘A Day to Honor and Educate’

November 17, 2025 Bella Fabrizio 0

On Thursday, the science atrium was filled with colorful posters and bright pink balloons for Students for Reproductive Justice’s (SRJ) annual Sexual Wellness Fair, an […]

A TV screen showing scenes and posters from movies and TV series created by horror director Mike Flanagan. In the middle of the images, over a red background, are the words “A Complete Guide to the Mike Flana-verse.” A young adult stands next to the screen, looking at it and pointing at the poster for the series “The Midnight Club.”

Opinion: Inside the ‘Flanaverse’: The Director Making Grief the Heart of Horror

November 14, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of horror. I spent Halloween night watching “Final Destination” (2000) and dressed up as Chucky from “Bride […]

ne digitally illustrated comic panel. The text on the right side of the panel reads, “Ableism isn’t always intentional. However, intention doesn’t erase impact.” The illustration on the left side of the panel is a girl crouched holding her knees against herself, looking up towards a flower that she is holding up.

Comic: That’s Ableism?

November 12, 2025 Noah Guevara 0

A group of six people posing in a hallway with a decorated door behind them. The person in the middle is laying on the floor with one hand propped on a hip.

Small College Connections: ‘You’re Not Just a Name on a Roster’

November 12, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

Depending on what type of college students attend, they may be subject to a 20-to-1 faculty ratio, like Central Michigan University. At Albion College, the […]

A line of seven basketball players stand and celebrate, many with their hands in the air. One coach sits on the bench and two stand beside the players. In the background is a purple wall with part of a golden “A” decal.

‘Excitement’ as Men’s Basketball Season Commences

November 10, 2025 Heidi Faramelli 0

Whether a first-year or veteran junior, members of the Albion men’s basketball team are looking forward to this year’s season. The team had their first […]

Paper letters reading “Registrar’s Office” are stuck to the glass of a wood-rimmed door. Through the glass, a room with papers and a painting on the wall is visible.

Monday’s ‘Hectic’ Class Registration: What Happened?

November 10, 2025 Finn Brady 0

When Detroit senior Kaylun Butler started her day on Monday, she thought “it was just going to be like any other registration day.” Butler said […]

An adult woman sits up straight behind a wooden desk, her hands folded in front of her as she looks to the right, speaking. On the desk are two computer monitors and a vase of yellow and red flowers.

Confronting ‘Confusion,’ ‘Fear’ in Week Six of Government Shutdown

November 7, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

On Wednesday, this government shutdown officially became the longest in U.S. history, according to CNN, at 38 days long. Though the shutdown began in Washington, […]

A close up shot of a rectangular table covered by both white and black table clothes. There are multiple layers of the display on the table; on it are picture frames, fake candles, real candles, and strings of balls of orange paper.

Día de los Muertos: Celebrating Life, Connecting with Grief

November 5, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Last weekend, millions of people in countries around the world put out candles, marigolds, calaveras, papel picado, pan de muerto and more to invite the […]

Photos of various media displayed on a dark blue journal background. On the top of the image is written, “CHILDHOOD TV SHOWS.”

Staff Recs: The Shows That Made (Or Broke) Our Childhoods

November 5, 2025 Pleiad Staff 0

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 […]

A man stands behind a long desk, looking at a computer screen and holding a book. Behind him are several cupboards and drawers, and in the background is another person standing behind the desk, speaking.

Albion District Library; Making Patrons ‘Feel Seen, Heard, Respected’

November 3, 2025 Sophia Valchine 0

On Superior Street, in the heart of downtown Albion, sits the Albion District Library – a place where the community and Albion College students alike […]