Women’s Wrestling on Progress, Perseverance; Paving the Way for Female Athletes

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Women’s Wrestling on Progress, Perseverance; Paving the Way for Female Athletes

March 31, 2025 Bella Fabrizio 0

When Albion students are looking for some entertainment, watching the women’s wrestling team pin down the competition is always an option. On March 8, the […]

A woman wearing a colorful striped dress and a yellow sweater sits on a stage, holding a book that says “Mama Said” on the cover. Behind her is a blank projector screen, and next to her on the stage is a black water bottle.

2024-2025 AC Reading Series Closes Out with Author Kristen Gentry

March 26, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

When Kristen Gentry took the stage in Bobbit Auditorium, she asked the audience: “Is it cool if I just sit here and read?” Met with […]

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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 […]

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 circle of men in purple and white basketball jerseys surrounds an older man who is seen yelling. Behind the man are multiple people in black shirts reading “Albion Basketball”.

‘Anyone Can Step Up’: Men’s Basketball Prepares for Playoffs

February 24, 2025 Bella Fabrizio 0

Albion College’s men’s basketball team lost to Hope College on Saturday in the final game of the 2024-2025 regular season. The Briton’s record is 10-15 […]

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Stirling Books & Brew: Loving ‘Actively’ With Coffee and Books

February 19, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Albion students in need of a caffeine fix – especially on the weekends, when The Grinds café is closed – needn’t look any farther than […]

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Author Brenda Peynado Brings ‘Writing Magically’ to AC Reading Series

February 17, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Choosing your major as a college student can feel like choosing the trajectory of the rest of your life – but it’s not. Brenda Peynado, […]

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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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. […]

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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 watercolor illustration of a house standing next to a solar field.

The Spread of Solar: Community Members Voice Their Concerns

November 25, 2024 Bonnie Lord 2

Read the “prologue” of this series to learn more about the value of comics in journalism. Read part one of this series to learn more […]