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CreateMyTee is trying something new—creating charity competitions. On Nov. 3, CreateMyTee—a company run by four Albion alumni offering custom screen-printed apparel—announced the results of their first-ever Sigma Nu charity competition. The competition, which ran Oct. 1-31, invited all the chapters of fraternity Sigma Nu to attract the largest number of voters to earn first place, [...]

With the results from the Nov. 2 general election results completely reported, it’s clear that the GOP swept to victory across the nation. The New York Times reported on Nov. 3 that Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives with at least 60 new seats, the largest number since 1948. In Michigan, the Detroit [...]

In a challenging economy, finding a job after college can easily come down to the networking. More than 26 percent of external hires came from a 2009 referral, according to a 2009 survey by CareerXRoads, a staffing strategy firm. While the Albion Advantage’s promise of post-graduate assistance is only open to the graduating class of [...]

SUSPICIOUS SITUATION:  A report of a student in the Kellogg Center who told the janitor he had no where to go.  Officers arrived and he complied and left the building.

DAMAGE TO PROPERTY:  A vehicle without a permit was found in Lot 8 with a stick through the bumper.

SUSPICIOUS SITUATION:  Something was thrown at the Campus Safety van while at the corner of Michigan Ave and Mingo Street.

For the Albion College canoe team, it’s easy to get the best of white water rapids, even with the huge holes, standing waves and water spray. At the American Canoe Association (ACA) Collegiate Canoe and Kayak Championships held Oct. 9-10 on Tuckasegee River in Dillsboro, N.C., Albion’s canoe team won the national title for the fourth [...]

First-year students now have more to learn than ever at Albion College with an all-new student mentoring program and updated technology. The Albion Advantage—the college’s promise to provide post-graduate assistance starting with the graduating class of 2014—began during the fall 2010 semester.  One of the first steps  has been to integrate the First Year Experience [...]

From caramel apple cider to regular black coffee, there might soon be another option available for students, faculty and staff who crave caffeine on Albion’s campus. The college administration—primarily Mike Frandsen, vice president of administration and finance—has approved a student proposal to explore the option of opening an entrepreneurial student-run coffee house, so that the [...]

A change in federal accreditation standards is causing Albion College to re-evaluate its preparation of students for post-college life. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) will reaffirm the college’s eligibility to dispense federal aid during the 2010-2011 academic year. In preparation for the committee’s visit, Albion [...]