Review: ‘Our Town’ Was Well Done, But I Want to See Newer Plays

A young adult wearing plaid pants and suspenders stands to the left of the frame, perpendicular to the camera, smiling at a young woman sitting on a wooden bench to the right of the frame. She sits in a navy and white dress, body angled towards the camera and head turned to her right, looking up and smiling at the other person. They’re on a wood-paneled stage, in the background is a dark blue screen with the black silhouettes of buildings.

Review: ‘Our Town’ Was Well Done, But I Want to See Newer Plays

November 24, 2025 Jocelyn Kincaid-Beal 5

Content Warning: This article contains spoilers for Albion College’s production of “Our Town.” In my town – that is, Albion – there’s not always much […]

An individual sits at a desk, with their head turned away from the camera. The individual is holding out both hands, both holding one book each. The book on the right is closed and the title “Frankenstein” is visible, while the book on the left is open. Behind both books is a laptop open to Netflix, paused on a movie scene.

Review: ‘Frankenstein’ is a Monstrous Win For Gothic Cinema

November 19, 2025 Kyla Lawrence 1

I haven’t been able to stop thinking about Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” (2025) since my first watch. A few weeks ago, I drove 45 minutes […]

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 […]

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 […]

Two male cast members sit next to each other on a wooden picnic table. They are both dressed in ordinary day clothes, one with a lighter color scheme than the other. The stage itself is modeled to represent a dingy alley behind a restaurant, complete with faux graffiti on the walls and miscellaneous brown cardboard boxes.

Review: ‘The Aliens’ Are Real and They’re Just Like Us

September 26, 2025 Kyla Lawrence 0

Content Warning: This article contains spoilers for Albion College’s production of “The Aliens.” Aliens. A word that carries so many connotations and ideologies. Whether it’s […]

Two men sit at a round table set in a warmly lit stage set of an early 1980s kitchen. One is dressed in overalls and a backward-facing cap, while the other is dressed in a button-up and glasses. Their expressions are unamused as they argue back and forth over a typewriter.

Review: ‘True West,’ A Story Where Boys Will Be Boys Apparently

April 16, 2025 Kyla Lawrence 0

Content Warning: Contains spoilers for Albion College’s production of “True West.” Siblings. If you have them, you’re likely more than familiar with the different dynamics […]

The author holds a phone with the screen displaying a blocky, dirty pig creature while the author looks at the camera in fear.

Review: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is Pure Cinema (Not Really)

April 11, 2025 Sophia Valchine 0

Content warning: Spoilers for “A Minecraft Movie” ahead. “A Minecraft Movie” was the best comedy I have seen in a long time. There were many […]

Six young people stand facing to the right on a lit stage, wearing black outfits, singing. The person on the far left wears a white bonnet, the next holds a stuffed cow, the next wears a white scarf on their head, the center person wears a red cloak and holds a basket, the next a beige coat and the last on the right wears a brown scarf.

Review: A Standing Ovation for ‘A Sondheim Celebration,’ A Testament to Talent

March 26, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

Impressive, resourceful and entertaining are the words that describe the Albion College Music Department’s performance, “A Sondheim Celebration,” on Friday. According to the director of […]

Three rows of refrigerated shelving on the wall of a grocery store, with a sign above it reading “Eggs.” Several egg cartons sit on the shelves, but the majority of the space is empty.

Review: A Quest to Find the Cheapest Eggs in the Albion Area

March 17, 2025 Heidi Faramelli 0

Amid bird flu and Michigan’s recently passed cage-free egg law, egg prices have been on the rise. You’re likely aware of this, unless you’ve built […]

Two cast members on a stage face each other, having a conversation. Both are dressed in sophisticated gowns with darker colors. The stage itself is modeled to look like a living room from the same era, with elegant furniture, a piano and vintage drapery.

Review: The Enthralling, Surprising Rise and Fall of ‘Hedda Gabler’

February 26, 2025 Kyla Lawrence 0

Content Warning: This article contains content regarding suicide. As someone who loves period pieces, no matter the genre, I can confidently say that I was […]

A young woman wearing bright yellow glasses sits at a table with a coffee cup between her ring covered hands and a perplexed look on her face. There are bookshelves behind her.

Review: Sip Happens: A Local Espresso Taste Test

January 29, 2025 Shay Athayde 1

If you know me, you know I love coffee. Do I need to have a coffee in the morning before I become a functioning person […]

A close-up photo taken over the shoulder of a young woman watching a TV show on a laptop. On-screen, two animated characters kiss. In the background of the photo are furniture and bookshelves.

Review: ‘Arcane’ Season 2 Explores the Bonds of Power, Passion

December 6, 2024 Rhiannon Slotnick 0

Content warning: Spoilers for “Arcane” (2021-2024) ahead. It’s been three years since the first season of Arcane came out, and when I say I’ve been […]