Editorial: The Pleiad is Committed to Inclusive Storytelling, DEI

February 14, 2025 Pleiad Editorial Board 2

The Pleiad believes in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We will continue to strive to provide equitable opportunities to applicants and sources through a lens […]

Text reads, “Van Brittan Brown invented the first home security system, patented in 1966.” An illustration of Marie van Brittan Brown, a Black woman with black hair pulled back, next to an illustration of the first home security system.

Comic: Black Inventors of Modern Technology

February 14, 2025 Noah Guevara 0

Black historical figures that heavily influenced modern inventions that we use or see everyday. This comic uses information from biography.com/black-history-month and blackpast.org (Illustration by Noah […]

A rectangular image composed of four photographs cropped into geometric shapes. Each photo shows a different young adult. From left to right: A young woman in a green Alpha Kappa Alpha sweater looking to the right, a young woman in a blue flannel looking to the left, a young woman sitting in front of a sticker adorned laptop looking into the camera and a young man sitting in front of a sticker adorned laptop looking out and pointing to the right.

Highlighting Albion’s Black Student Leaders: ‘We’ve Achieved So Much’

February 14, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Whether you’re interested in a cappella, AC Drip or Alpha Kappa Alpha, there’s a student-led organization for you at Albion College. Albion advertises “100+ ways […]

An aged black-and-white photograph shows players on an African-American baseball team organized into three rows and pose for the camera. The players are wearing baseball uniforms that say Detroit on the front, while the owner, who is seated in the center, is wearing a dark coat with a star on the chest.

Breaking Bats and Barriers: Michigan’s Black Baseball History

February 12, 2025 Bella Fabrizio 0

The state of Michigan has a rich history in Black baseball. From Detroit to Ann Arbor to our very own Albion, Black ballplayers have influenced […]

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Photos: AC Drip’s 4th Annual Fashion Show Celebrates the ‘Evolution of Fashion’

February 12, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

On Saturday night, Albion College (AC) Drip hosted its annual fashion show in the KC Stack. It featured the modeling categories “Free-Style, Y2K, 80s, Monochromatic, […]

A young Black person stands in a black dress next to a blue drop down banner that says "NAACP" in yellow letters.

Opinion: Blackness in the Classroom; White Allyship is Not Enough Anymore

February 10, 2025 Guest Writer 1

The following is an opinion written by Dallas sophomore Naima Davenport. Going to a predominately white institution (PWI) heavily impacts the Black consciousness on many […]

A young adult sits at a desk with one hand under a white UV lamp and the other holding nail polish. Beside the UV lamp is a cluster of cords.

Opinion: 10 Ways I Practice Self-Love

February 10, 2025 Finn Brady 0

February tends to be centered on romantic relationships and love. As someone who has struggled with loving themself, this time has always been tough for […]

A red square box with hearts sits on a bed of pink tissue paper. Inside the box are a teddy bear, fake flowers, a canned beverage, a book of crossword puzzles and some assorted chocolates.

A Local Guide to Assembling a Thoughtful, Affordable Gift for Your Valentine

February 10, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

It’s four days from Valentine’s Day. Do you have a gift for your significant other? If you answered no, don’t worry, it’s not too late. […]

Two young women stand wearing matching dark-brown t-shirts that read“Kappa Delta Est. 1897” with fluffy brown bear ears. The woman on the left wears black jeans with a silver belt, and the woman on the right wears brown ripped jeans.

Opinion: Not Like Bama Rush, My Experience With Sorority Recruitment

February 7, 2025 Gabriela Popa 0

I never imagined myself in a sorority, let alone even getting out of my comfort zone and attempting to join one. One thing is for […]

A young adult standing amidst a ceramics studio smiles as they look at the camera. The individual is wearing a gray sweatshirt with a black apron over it, and they have a hand on a ceramic sphere with multiple holes in it.

The Art of Learning: Painting a Picture of Albion College’s Art Department

February 7, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

At Albion College, every student, regardless of their major, is required to channel their inner artist by taking one unit in the fine arts. According […]

A largely brick building with the Greek letters Sigma Nu written on benches outside the door in yellow paint, displayed as a yellow sign on the side of the house and painted in yellow paint on a rock to the right of the house.

Sigma Nu House Closed, President Says ‘Although We Are Down, We Are Not Out’

February 5, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

As of this semester, the Gamma Gamma chapter of Sigma Nu’s fraternity house will be closed until fall 2026. According to current President of Sigma […]

The author lays on the floor surrounded by a halo of books around her head, with the novel “Beloved” covering her face.

Opinion: Why Toni Morrison’s Works Should be Read, Re-Read; Celebrated

February 5, 2025 Sophia Valchine 0

Content warning: Spoilers for “Beloved” (1987) ahead. “Beloved” (1987) by Toni Morrison is the most transformative novel I have ever read. Morrison’s words dove straight […]