Pleiad in Paris: France from two departments
At Albion, it’s not uncommon for students to travel to far off places with classes or other organizations. Some students, like me, even get to […]
Features
Q&A: author Joe Wilkins
The American West has fascinated Americans for decades. The great plains have been romanticized in American literature, film, and music countless times. Something about the […]
Review: Urinetown
In a world where water is short, something’s got to give. In this town, plumbing is what gives. No one is allowed their own toilet, […]
Pleiad from Senegal: The case for the liberal arts in Senegal
Pleiad from Senegal is a guest column by former Pleiad editor-in-chief Nicholas Diamond. Nick is abroad in Senegal, studying public health, French and Wolof. He’ll be reporting about health challenges […]
Yik Yak grows at Albion College
If you haven’t heard of it, you probably will soon. It’s the new popular app on Albion’s campus and across hundreds of other college campuses […]
Q&A: Meet the 2014 homecoming court
As the fall season flies by, we find ourselves in the midst of another Albion Homecoming. Purple and gold grace the poles on the newly […]
Telescope, observatory get spruced up in time for homecoming
Albion College has an extremely rare possession – an original Alvan Clark telescope. The telescope recently had its 130th anniversary, and the physics department arraigned to […]
Students and staff collaborate for year of wellness
Fitness classes and guest speakers are encouraging students to be aware of the year of wellness – but what does this really mean? Each year, the college […]
Savoring a sweet spot at Festival of the Forks
By Cara Henry How’s this for tradition? Every single year for nearly half a century, people have gathered in downtown Albion for a huge celebration. […]
Personality profile: Mary Johnson goes beyond her job to reach out to students
For the past 35 years, first-years, returning seniors, faculty and even alumni from classes past have one thing in common: at one point Albion experience […]
Review: Paying for the Party
As first-years became accustomed to their new lives in Wesley Hall and upperclassmen fled to their familiar frat haunts, I found myself reading a book […]
Pleiad from Senegal: Protest in Mermoz
Pleiad from Senegal is a guest column by former Pleiad editor-in-chief Nicholas Diamond. Nick is abroad in Senegal, studying public health, French and Wolof. He’ll be reporting about health challenges […]