Opinion: Inside the ‘Flanaverse’: The Director Making Grief the Heart of Horror

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

Photos of various media displayed on a dark blue journal background. On the top of the image is written, “CHILDHOOD TV SHOWS.”

Staff Recs: The Shows That Made (Or Broke) Our Childhoods

November 5, 2025 Pleiad Staff 0

Some childhood shows taught us life lessons. Others just taught us the ways of chaos. From mysterious islands to talking animals and questionable animation, the […]

A series of books and objects are held up by one hand. From bottom to top are a Spanish textbook, chemistry lab guide, collection of essays on femicide, the book “Ishmael,” the book “The Body Keeps the Score,” a suicide prevention notepad and a pair of lab goggles.

Opinion: Reclaiming Joy Lost to Ambition

October 29, 2025 Killian Altayeb 0

In every room I’ve ever walked into, from the lab to the hospital floor, within seconds I’ve found someone who seems to have it more […]

A gas station pump colored with red and orange decal stands at the center of the image, with different labels for ’regular,’ ‘mid-grade‘ and ‘super-premium’ gas. A metal pump is held up in frame, whilst a hand in a gray sweatshirt reaches out to select one of the fuel options.

Review: Where to Get the Most Bang For Your Buck at the Gas Pump

October 27, 2025 Kyla Lawrence 0

Upon becoming a first-time car owner earlier this year, I’ve been exposed to the hefty weight that comes with filling up one’s tank. It’s not […]

The black outlines of a baby, then a child, then a teen and finally an adult walk in succession, before the adult sinks to the ground in stages, clutching their tummy. Above them is a dripping speech bubble where the last figure says “Owwwwwwwwwwie.”

Opinion: Troubleshooting Tummy Troubles With Tried and True Tips

October 27, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

There’s not much worse than taking your first step out the door in the morning, breakfast eaten, homework done, only to feel the mysterious pain […]

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 […]

15 golden brown pie crust cinnamon rolls with melted sugar and cinnamon inside them sit evenly spaced on a sheet of parchment paper.

Procrastibaking With Bakeman: Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls

October 15, 2025 Bella Bakeman 6

Disclaimer: My family doesn’t have an exact recipe, so I make these differently every single time. Here’s a link to the recipe I followed (for […]

Photographs of people dressed in various costumes, including a pink skeleton, a jellyfish, Napoleon Dynamite, a hermit crab, Bob Ross and more.

Staff Recs: Our Favorite Childhood Halloween Costumes

October 8, 2025 Pleiad Staff 0

Spooky season is officially upon us, and you know what that means: It’s time to come up with a Halloween costume. From oddly specific football […]

A girl clad in oversized loungewear stands at a row of washing machines, arms full of various clothes being held over an open washing machine. The laundry room itself is bland but dusty, with a row of washers and dryers on opposite sides of the room, both white in color.

Opinion: Saying What We’re All Thinking: Laundry Room Etiquette

October 6, 2025 Kyla Lawrence 0

Before I started attending Albion College, I considered laundry a likable task. I was taught how to wash my clothes at a young age, and […]

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

A young adult sits at a white table drinking from a white paper cup. They are wearing a pink and white striped shirt and looking out the window towards the street and nearby trees.

Review: Where Can I Find the Great Pumpkin Spice Latte?

September 29, 2025 Finn Brady 0

If you’ve seen me buzzing around on campus, there’s a reason why. I LOVE pumpkin spice lattes; they can be a big guilty pleasure of […]