Opinion: So, What Do You Do for Fun Around Here?

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Opinion: So, What Do You Do for Fun Around Here?

March 19, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

“There’s nothing to do here.” In my nearly three years at Albion, that’s the most common complaint I’ve heard from students. In those same two […]

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President Wayne Webster Talks Increasing Pay ‘Across the Board,’ Funding; Renovations at Annual Town Hall

March 19, 2025 Ashanti McKnight 0

The soon-to-be renovated Kresge Gym, tuition increasing by 2.75%, student workers slated to earn $13.20 next year and increased pay for faculty and staff were […]

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Past and Present: Black Student-Athletes’ Experiences at Albion College

March 17, 2025 Seiji McSwain 0

As a two-time all-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) first-team pick, MIAA Most Valuable Player and All-American basketball player Brandon Crawford, alumnus ‘06, made his mark […]

Three rows of refrigerated shelving on the wall of a grocery store, with a sign above it reading “Eggs.” Several egg cartons sit on the shelves, but the majority of the space is empty.

Review: A Quest to Find the Cheapest Eggs in the Albion Area

March 17, 2025 Heidi Faramelli 0

Amid bird flu and Michigan’s recently passed cage-free egg law, egg prices have been on the rise. You’re likely aware of this, unless you’ve built […]

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Opinion: ‘Use Your Democratic Power,’ A Conversation With My AP Gov Teacher

March 17, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

The government we have today is not the government I grew up with. Of course, nothing stays the same forever – but there’s a big […]

An open fridge holds shelves housing plastic boxes filled with vegan wraps and a poster hanging on the glass that says, “Cheffresh Vegan” in white and green text. The bulk of the text reads, “Fuel your body with delicious, plant-based goodness, even on your busiest days. Our new Vegan Chef Fresh grab-and-go options are here to make healthy eating convenient.”

Interfaith Ambassadors Partner with Metz Dining to Offer New Vegan Options

February 28, 2025 Sophia 0

As of Feb. 19, there are new vegan options available around campus, a change facilitated by the Interfaith Ambassadors. These options include a hummus on […]

Two young men lean over a desk, hands leafing through a collection of paper. In front of them are two computer monitors, and behind them are other students working in front of computers.

Albion College VITA Program: ‘We Prepare Taxes For People, For Free’

February 28, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

Before this semester, Nairobi, Kenya, junior Leoné Macharia paid a percentage of his tax return to file his taxes using online programs like TurboTax. Now, […]

A packed student section raises their hands as a basketball player prepares to take a free throw in a college gym. The court has purple and gold branding, with players and referees positioned for the shot.

Photos: Women’s Basketball Moves on to MIAA Championship Semifinals, Routes Alma 69-52

February 28, 2025 Seiji McSwain 1

Applause and boos, lacrosse sticks banging on stands and the numerous different chants from the student section are things that you will hear during an […]

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Review: The Enthralling, Surprising Rise and Fall of ‘Hedda Gabler’

February 26, 2025 Kyla Lawrence 0

Content Warning: This article contains content regarding suicide. As someone who loves period pieces, no matter the genre, I can confidently say that I was […]

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Photos: BSA Hosts First Annual James A. Welton Legacy Gala

February 26, 2025 Finn Brady 0

On Saturday, Albion’s Black Student Alliance (BSA) hosted the first ever James A. Welton Legacy Gala, meant to celebrate the first ever African American man […]

Two white pieces of paper are displayed against a white folder on a wooden background. The paper at the bottom is titled “SPAN 298: Practicum in Spanish Spring 2025” while the paper on the top is titled, “Syllabus.”

Present or Penalized? Attendance in a Post-Pandemic Classroom

February 26, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

According to the Class Absences section of the Albion College student handbook, aside from specified class absences, faculty have sole discretion over excused absences and […]

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Doing Hard Things: Advocating for Trigger Warnings in the Classroom

February 24, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

When I was in fourth grade, my teacher showed a documentary about the meat and dairy industry. At one point she paused it, and said […]