Staff Recs: The Best and Worst Pops, From Poppi to Dr. Pepper

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Staff Recs: The Best and Worst Pops, From Poppi to Dr. Pepper

March 28, 2025 Pleiad Staff 0

When we’re not busy trying to figure out what the heck Yik Yak is, getting out of a book slump or getting inside of the […]

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Staff Recs: Our Favorite and Least Favorite Classes at Albion

February 21, 2025 Pleiad Staff 1

From biochemistry to English and psychology to Spanish, the Pleiad is made up of students from different academic programs, backgrounds and graduation years. When we’re […]

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Staff Recs: Beat the Cold with the Best Board Games

February 3, 2025 Pleiad Staff 0

It’s below zero outside. The wind howls, and snow flurries whip against your window. There’s no way you’re leaving the warmth of your dorm room […]

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Staff Recs: What to Watch Transitioning From Fall to Winter

November 13, 2024 Pleiad Staff 0

When the Pleiad isn’t getting the scoop on voting accessibility and campus costume contests, we’re appreciating our favorite movies and TV shows. But what about […]

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Staff Recs: Our Favorite Fall Activities

October 9, 2024 Pleiad Staff 0

When the Pleiad is not reporting on new campus programs and Homecoming happenings, we are enjoying the fall. As autumn deepens and the days grow […]

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Staff Recs: Letterboxd Top Four

September 23, 2024 Pleiad Staff 0

When the Pleiad isn’t busy updating you on the latest campus renovations or upcoming music, we’re movie critics instead. Although nobody’s stopped us on the […]

Opinion: Pleiad Staff Spider-Man Thoughts and Recommendations

April 15, 2024 Pleiad Staff 1

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 […]

Pleiad Staff: What Our Laptop Stickers Mean to Us

January 31, 2024 Pleiad Staff 0

Heidi Faramelli, Copy Editor What stickers mean to Faramelli: My laptop stickers reveal that I love to read, and I have nostalgic memories of the […]

Opinion: Pleiad Staff TV Show Recommendations

November 6, 2023 Pleiad Staff 0

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: Pleiad Staff Song Recommendations

October 20, 2023 Pleiad Staff 0

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: Pleiad Staff Book Recommendations

September 22, 2023 Pleiad Staff 1

As writers of the Pleiad, a multi-media news publication, it should come as no surprise that we are also avid readers. We read articles – […]