Graduating Student-Athletes: ‘It Really is a Privilege to be Here’

A four picture collage of Albion College athletes competing in different sports: the top left image shows a women’s basketball player in uniform high-fiving another teammate; the top right image features a men’s lacrosse player in a purple jersey; the bottom left image shows a football player in a purple jersey lining up; the bottom right image shows a women’s golfer after her swing.

Graduating Student-Athletes: ‘It Really is a Privilege to be Here’

April 21, 2025 Seiji McSwain 0

Imagine being so deeply invested in a sport that you’ve played your entire life – then suddenly, you’re playing in what might be your final […]

A woman in a gray sweater and black pants sits next to an open laptop, which shows an orange formula car on a blue track. In the background is a red, white and yellow blanket with the words “Manchester United” on it and the team crest.

Opinion: The Woes of Watching International Sports

April 14, 2025 Gabriela Popa 0

“It’s lights out and away we go,” is a sentence I only get to hear live once in a while. And when I say “live” […]

A group of girls wearing purple and white softball kits with gold lettering gather together on a mound of dirt surrounded by a white circle. The girls have purple visors, and all of them are wearing a baseball glove on their left hand.

2025 Softball Season: ‘Building Women of Character’

April 9, 2025 Lizzy Kelley 0

As the bitter Michigan winter comes to an end, the Britons begin another spring season of Albion College softball. On March 27, the softball team […]

Two women wearing wrestling gear hold on to each other in a crouched position. The woman on the left wears a blue singlet and grey headgear. The woman to the right has on a purple and gold singlet and gold headgear.

Women’s Wrestling on Progress, Perseverance; Paving the Way for Female Athletes

March 31, 2025 Bella Fabrizio 0

When Albion students are looking for some entertainment, watching the women’s wrestling team pin down the competition is always an option. On March 8, the […]

A young man in a blue lab coat and safety goggles stands in front of a blackboard, smiling and pointing at a list of college basketball teams written in chalk. In the foreground is a table filled with various labeled lab bottles, test tubes and scientific equipment.

Opinion: Inside the Mind of a March Madness Bracketologist

March 24, 2025 Seiji McSwain 1

As a yearly March Madness watcher, I am constantly on the edge of my seat – waiting to see if my Michigan Wolverines make it […]

A young adult interacts with a digital display with the title “Albion College’s Athletic Hall of Fame.” Behind the display is a wall featuring images of Albion sports, and the photos are covered in a purple filter.

Updated Hall of Fame Installment Recognizes Student-Athletes in a New Way

March 21, 2025 Seiji McSwain 1

According to Albion College’s alumni association page, The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the achievements and prestige of […]

Basketball players in intense game action; one in white jersey with "Albion" attempts a shot while being defended by a player in black. Crowd watches intently.

Past and Present: Black Student-Athletes’ Experiences at Albion College

March 17, 2025 Seiji McSwain 0

As a two-time all-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) first-team pick, MIAA Most Valuable Player and All-American basketball player Brandon Crawford, alumnus ‘06, made his mark […]

A packed student section raises their hands as a basketball player prepares to take a free throw in a college gym. The court has purple and gold branding, with players and referees positioned for the shot.

Photos: Women’s Basketball Moves on to MIAA Championship Semifinals, Routes Alma 69-52

February 28, 2025 Seiji McSwain 1

Applause and boos, lacrosse sticks banging on stands and the numerous different chants from the student section are things that you will hear during an […]

A circle of men in purple and white basketball jerseys surrounds an older man who is seen yelling. Behind the man are multiple people in black shirts reading “Albion Basketball”.

‘Anyone Can Step Up’: Men’s Basketball Prepares for Playoffs

February 24, 2025 Bella Fabrizio 0

Albion College’s men’s basketball team lost to Hope College on Saturday in the final game of the 2024-2025 regular season. The Briton’s record is 10-15 […]

An aged black-and-white photograph shows players on an African-American baseball team organized into three rows and pose for the camera. The players are wearing baseball uniforms that say Detroit on the front, while the owner, who is seated in the center, is wearing a dark coat with a star on the chest.

Breaking Bats and Barriers: Michigan’s Black Baseball History

February 12, 2025 Bella Fabrizio 0

The state of Michigan has a rich history in Black baseball. From Detroit to Ann Arbor to our very own Albion, Black ballplayers have influenced […]

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Opinion: You’re More Than a Student-Athlete

January 27, 2025 Bella Fabrizio 1

Coming into my first year at Albion as a student athlete, I expected soccer to be my life. And for a while, it was. The […]

A baseball player wearing a purple and gray uniform swings a bat in an indoor batting cage, standing outside the batting cage a young man observes and takes notes.

Opinion: Sports Nerds vs Celebrities, a Battle of Numbers and Spectacle

January 24, 2025 Seiji McSwain 1

Since the beginning of humankind playing sports, we’ve been able to tell if an athlete is good at their sport just by watching them play […]