Opinion: Coldplay — Mylo Xyloto review
Okay, okay, I confess: I don’t like Coldplay. I find their larger than life anthems as an engineered opportunity to prove to the world how […]
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Opinion: This Article #ThingsLongerThan KimKardashians Marriage — Kim Kardashian and barely new hubby call it quits
I’ll admit it—I’ve been known to watch a few episodes of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” in my day. It’s the ultimate definition of a […]
You don’t have to be a slut for Halloween…
Dear Albion Students (more specifically the female population), I’d like to start off with a memorable quote from everyone’s favorite chick flick, Mean Girls. “In […]
Wellness vs. Sustainability — This year’s theme more promising
As the Albion College community (hopefully) knows, the “Year of Wellness” is up and running. All students may not whole-heartedly embrace it, but the effort […]
Opinions: Harry Potter — ‘Deathly Hallows’ achieves spellbinding success
The cultural phenomenon of Harry Potter, “the boy who lived” began in 1998 when J. K. Rowling wrote “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” With […]
Britons Break the Silence — Campus responds to Randall’s statement
After Albion College President Donna Randall issued a statement on Nov. 10 regarding the gay pride flag burning, the Pleiad received several responses from faculty, […]
True Life — I’m Anti-Taylor Swift
I hate Taylor Swift. “Hate” may be a strong word, but in this context, it is appropriate. Screaming teen girls across the country and the […]
Opinions: Common Costume Sense — Try not to offend anyone this Halloween
Last year, two students at Northwestern University ran into some trouble after dressing up in blackface for a Halloween party. This year, college dean Burgwell […]
Opinions: Participation Vs. Progress — The importance of an educated vote
When I think back to the 2008 November election one of the biggest issues I remember was the pressure to register to vote. I was […]
Opinions: Breaking the Press — Football team overrated?
Two weeks ago, I tried searching for the last time Kalamazoo College beat Albion on the football field. I was unable to find it. The […]
Opinions: Watch out for Politicians — Shirvell blogs against student leader
In spring 2010, Michigan Assistant Attorney General Andrew Shirvell started a blog called ‘Chris Armstrong Watch’ to attack the current and first openly gay student body […]
Opinions: Breaking the Press — MIAA football conference preview
MIAA play opens this Saturday, Oct. 2 for Briton football with their homecoming game against Kalamazoo College. After starting their season 1-3, there are several […]