Review: ‘Our Town’ Was Well Done, But I Want to See Newer Plays

A young adult wearing plaid pants and suspenders stands to the left of the frame, perpendicular to the camera, smiling at a young woman sitting on a wooden bench to the right of the frame. She sits in a navy and white dress, body angled towards the camera and head turned to her right, looking up and smiling at the other person. They’re on a wood-paneled stage, in the background is a dark blue screen with the black silhouettes of buildings.

Review: ‘Our Town’ Was Well Done, But I Want to See Newer Plays

November 24, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 5

Content Warning: This article contains spoilers for Albion College’s production of “Our Town.” In my town – that is, Albion – there’s not always much […]

A man stands in front of a window holding two long wooden sticks used for harvesting rice.

Wild Rice Program Explores ‘Shared History,’ Ecology of Manoomin

November 21, 2025 Kai Taylor 0

For nearly five years, Albion’s anthropology and biology departments have partnered with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) to form a class and […]

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 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 […]

A young woman sits in a chair and reads a book. In front of the woman is a yard with a fire pit, a lake with the sun shining on it, pine trees and a blue sky.

Opinion: Let’s Get Real(ist) About Reading

October 24, 2025 Heidi Faramelli 2

I’m an English major and an aspiring author. Therefore, it’s terrifying to me that people aren’t reading like they used to. As social media and […]

The rough, marker-textured drawings of the Albion shield, a cardboard package, and an Albion T-Shirt stand in black against a white background.

Crossword: What’s New on Campus?

October 17, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Across: The new name of Albion’s campus bookstore. Three “royal Britons” will be announced as this at halftime on homecoming. An event happening Oct. 18 […]

A young woman wearing a formal black dress with silver accents sings, head back and arms open. Behind her is a grand piano, where a man in a navy suit plays against a white background.

Photos: Music Department Opens Concert Season With Faculty Recital

October 10, 2025 Kaleigh Miller 0

From trombone to voice, and piano to trumpet, Albion College music faculty are equipped to perform. On Sunday in Goodrich Chapel, students and visitors alike […]

An illustration of an orange cat with white spots curled up at the center of the page with a small blue circle surrounding it against a yellow background. Text surrounding the cat reads “The Hard-Knock Life of a Professional Emotional Support Animal.”

Comic: The Hard-Knock Life of a Professional Emotional Support Animal

October 3, 2025 Noah Guevara 0

Text reads, “Guevara was an Argentinian-Cuban revolutionary and guerilla leader who believed in the liberation of Latin America. He was a prominent figure in the Cuban revolution, and traveled to assist other countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo to fight for their freedom.” On the left side there is an illustration of Che Guevara using an assortment of colors with large paint streaks and paint splatters behind him. On the right side there is an illustration of two flags. The top right flag is the Argentinean flag and the bottom right flag is the Cuban flag.

COMIC: Voices of Resistance: Celebrating Latino Leaders

September 24, 2025 Noah Guevara 0

Two young adults with long hair in casual dress stand with their backs to the camera, writing with marker on a large, vertical white paper sign that faces the camera. The sign reads “Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with OLA” in colorful block letters.

Student-Led and Culture-Rich: OLA Hosts HHM Events

September 24, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) is a national, annual celebration that takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. According to the National Museum of the […]

A group of people stand and smile at the camera in front of large colored letters spelling “JACO” with “Costa Rica” written on the “O.” Sculpted animals pose on the letters, including a toucan, a monkey, a sloth, and a red macaw. Behind the group is a cloudy sky over the ocean.

Spanish Speakers Say You Should Learn Spanish, Too

September 24, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

“Sana sana, cola de rana” is a Spanish saying which translates literally to “heal heal, frog’s tail” in English. According to Detroit first-year and native […]