Fit and Efficient Fridays— Wellness program aims to increase participation
From walking and water polo to biking and looking at body composition, students and staff can increase their fitness with the new Fit and Efficient […]
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Can Science Measure True Maturity?— First-year columnist weighs in
Immaturity can be infuriating. Students walking into their dorm room shouldn’t be treated to the sight of their roommate dancing around because he defeated Bowser […]
In Memoriam: Charles Crupi
On June 6, 2010, Charles Crupi, emeritus professor of English passed away after 35 years of teaching British Literature, Shakespeare, and Greek & Roman Literature, […]
Sustainability 101—Grand Rapids’ mayor George Heartwell addresses Albion students
On Aug. 26, Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell, ’71, delivered the 2010 William K. Stoffer Lecture at Albion’s opening convocation, focusing on sustainability. The lecture […]
Gone Fishing— Letter from the editor
Today at 5:00, the publishing of articles by Pleiad staff members will discontinue until classes begin for the fall 2010 semester. This also means that […]
First Students To Form First Responders – Organization in planning stages
Trevor Fisher, Tipton junior, knows from experience the impact that medical first responders can have. A licensed emergency medical technician (EMT), Fisher responded to a […]
One Step Forward or Two Steps Back? – Pleiad columnist weighs in
When I think about the Albion College I had experienced as a prospective student nearly three years ago, I was constantly intrigued at the endless […]
Making the Grade—College receives C- on sustainability report card
Going green is in the forecast at Albion College—the 2010-2011 academic year has been dedicated to sustainability as part of the college’s strategic plan. But […]
Budget Fail – A comparison between Albion and GLCA, FSCRT peer institutions
After the BOT mandate to cut 15 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions was announced, students began to show interest in the budget—namely, where our money is […]
Coffee House Reform – Student opinion on proposal for change
In 1993, CPO launched the Coffee House with hopes of creating a learning tool for Economics & Management students. Unfortunately, that idea has not come […]
Another Dam Venture – Kalamazoo River potential site for white water rapids
Kayakers and canoers on the Kalamazoo River may have rough water to paddle through with the possible creation of a white water rapids area in […]
Zero-tolerance for Jaywalkers — ADPS will find you and fine you
Use the crosswalk—or your checkbook may regret it. On April 9, the Albion Department of Public Safety (ADPS) announced the Albion City Council had adopted […]