Juandering Out Loud: What to do at the End of the World
I’ve grown more social these past few years of college. I’ve come out of my shell and grasped the simple truth that this part of […]
Opinions
Opinion: Pleiad Staff Spider-Man Thoughts and Recommendations
As staffers of the Pleiad, a multi-media news publication, it should come as no surprise that we are avid media consumers. We love all types […]
Opinion: Fair Shots: Closing the Gap in the WNBA
Until the 2022 tournament, NCAA women’s basketball was barred from using March Madness branding. The NCAA felt that the women’s game didn’t have enough viewership […]
Opinion: Finding Joy Amidst Despair
Things have gotten hard. In fact, things have gotten overwhelming. I’ve been juggling employment, school and my physical and mental health – alongside my personal […]
Opinion: ‘The Caitlin Clark Effect,’ Basketball’s Next Icon
On April 1, Caitlin Clark led her team to victory, securing the Iowa Hawkeyes’ second consecutive Final Four qualifying win. This win comes after a […]
Opinion: White People Should Read ‘Such a Fun Age’
A few weeks ago, I was assigned “Such a Fun Age,” by Kiley Reid in one of my classes, and it was one of the […]
Opinion: Rejecting Consumerism With Stuffed Animal Sustainability
Think of your most treasured childhood stuffed animal. Maybe a thinning sock monkey, a lumpy teddy bear or a misshapen raccoon – faded, dusty or […]
Opinion: Renewing Joy with the Stardew Valley 1.6 Update
As someone constantly riddled with stress and anxiety, spending time planting cauliflower seeds is an important part of my day. I enjoy relaxing by petting […]
Review: I Watched the Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ So You Don’t Have to
Between classes and a busy schedule, I found the gumption while eating lunch at Baldwin to finally watch the live-action version of “Avatar: The Last […]
Opinion: The Clumsy Chemist’s Guide to Lab Survival
In my first semester of college, I found myself enrolled in two lab courses. Looking back, my initial exposure to the lab was an afternoon […]
Opinion: Curse or Coincidence? A Look Back at Sports History
Curses have been a part of sports throughout history, and many teams and players feel as if they have been affected by them. Are they […]
Opinion: From Dallas to Albion: Language’s Importance as an Afro-Latine
I don’t think there has been one moment during my time in Michigan that I haven’t been conscious of how I talk; of how my […]