Opinion: Inside the Mind of a March Madness Bracketologist

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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‘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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Britons eSports Gear Up for Season at Open House

January 22, 2025 Bonnie Lord 0

After first, second and third place wins in fall conferences and the hiring of new Director Andrew Bigos in October, Britons eSports began the spring […]

Opinion: The Red Wings Have Been Struggling This Season, But Should They Be?

December 2, 2024 Aidan Shapiro 0

After narrowly missing the playoffs last season, the Detroit Red Wings were supposed to come back with a vengeance and continue to improve. Here we […]

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From Athlete to Advocate: A New Vision for SafeSport

November 22, 2024 Killian Altayeb 0

At Albion College, more than half of the student population are athletes. With that comes navigating not only academics, but up to 20 hours a […]

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Opinion: Sports Gambling Through the Eyes of a Student-Athlete

November 18, 2024 Aidan Shapiro 0

Being a student-athlete has easily been one of the best choices I made during my college journey, but there’s one thing I can’t do that […]