Photos: Class of ‘25 Shows Us What They’re Taking From Albion College; Leaving Behind

A man in a black sweatshirt and gray sweatpants holds a blue pack of sunflower seeds while sitting at a gray desk. Next to him on the desk is an open purple folder. In the background is a gray cork board with a poster reading “Gen Proud #Trio.”

Photos: Class of ‘25 Shows Us What They’re Taking From Albion College; Leaving Behind

April 21, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

As graduation approaches, Albion’s seniors are packing more than boxes – they’re packing memories. In this series of photos, members of the class of 2025 […]

A four picture collage of Albion College athletes competing in different sports: the top left image shows a women’s basketball player in uniform high-fiving another teammate; the top right image features a men’s lacrosse player in a purple jersey; the bottom left image shows a football player in a purple jersey lining up; the bottom right image shows a women’s golfer after her swing.

Graduating Student-Athletes: ‘It Really is a Privilege to be Here’

April 21, 2025 Seiji McSwain 0

Imagine being so deeply invested in a sport that you’ve played your entire life – then suddenly, you’re playing in what might be your final […]

Two young women stand on a tan paneled stage. The woman in front is wearing a long black dress with sparkles and is gesturing with one hand. The woman in back is wearing a brown bodice, white blouse and bonnet.

‘A Marathon, Not A Sprint’: Reflections On the Class of 2025’s Musical Seniors

April 18, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

At Albion College, the Music Department offers students the chance to “put your love of music into action” through ensembles, private lessons, student-led groups and […]

A blurry photo of a crowd of young adults dancing in dim blue lighting. Many of them are dressed in white or neon colors, and neon paint is visible on one wall.

Fun Around Here: From Y2K to the Wild West, the World of Fratting

April 9, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 0

Upon admission to my third-ever fraternity (frat) party, I was immediately asked by one of the brothers who would win in a fight: a gorilla […]

An older white woman crosses her arms and legs in a purple shirt and sunglasses while smiling. She’s sitting on a green couch; behind her is a colorful mural and next to her is a large green plant.

Photos: The Intersectionality of Womanhood

March 31, 2025 Bella Bakeman 0

Albion College is made up of a diverse body of students, staff and faculty. A body that includes powerful women, nonbinary people, transgender people, people […]

A watercolor painting of three women standing side-by-side. From left to right, a woman with brown hair wearing a fluffy white coat stands with her hand on her hip, a woman with shoulder-length orange hair wearing a gray lab jacket, and a woman with a headband that has planets attached to it and a blue solar system dress. The women stand above a banner that reads, “The Scully Effect.”

Who’s Your Scully? Women in STEM Reflect on Their Role Models

March 31, 2025 Heidi Faramelli 0

What do Dana Scully, Ms. Frizzle and Romana have in common? They’re all characters who have inspired many women in STEM, including those at Albion […]

A black and white printed photograph of a group of six people in a room, gathered around a circular table with books and papers. All the people in the photo look at the woman on the far right of the photo.

Redefining Gender, Reshaping Minds: The History of WGSS at Albion

March 31, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

With two full-time professors and 21 classes in the major, professor of women’s, gender and sexuality studies (WGSS) Tricia Franzen said the WGSS Department at […]

Two women wearing wrestling gear hold on to each other in a crouched position. The woman on the left wears a blue singlet and grey headgear. The woman to the right has on a purple and gold singlet and gold headgear.

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 […]

Basketball players in intense game action; one in white jersey with "Albion" attempts a shot while being defended by a player in black. Crowd watches intently.

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 […]