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Making the Grade—College receives C- on sustainability report card

Kelsey Lauer - June 14, 2010 [ News ]
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 last fall, the college received an overall grade of C- for 2010 in the College Sustainability Report Card (CSRC), according to greenreportcard.org. The website compiled evaluations for 332 colleges and universities [...]

Another Dam Venture – Kalamazoo River potential site for white water rapids

Kelsey Lauer - April 24, 2010 [ News ]
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 Victory Park.
After a 2006 inspection of the Victory Park dam by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) revealed leakage in an earthen portion of the dam, it became obvious [...]

Zero-tolerance for Jaywalkers — ADPS will find you and fine you

Kelsey Lauer - April 15, 2010 [ News ]
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  a zero-tolerance policy in enforcing local ordinances against jaywalking or walking in the street at inappropriate locations. Violators receive a $100 fine from ADPS.
“It’s spring time and the snow’s gone; we [...]

Throwing Us for a Loop-De-Loop — College to construct rollercoaster

Kelsey Lauer - April 1, 2010 [ News ]
Throwing Us for a Loop-De-Loop — College to construct rollercoaster

Instead of traveling to Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, Albion students will soon be able to find thrills in their own backyard.
In an effort to increase retention rates and secure the college’s fourth-place ranking in Princeton Review’s “more to do on campus” list, the construction of a rollercoaster will begin next fall in [...]

Whitehouse Dorm Fire- Students sleep through evacuation, campus safety suspects intoxicated perpetrator

Kelsey Lauer - March 26, 2010 [ News ]
Whitehouse Dorm Fire- Students sleep through evacuation, campus safety suspects intoxicated perpetrator

When Samantha Reidt, Warren junior, heard the fire alarm blare at 2:18 a.m. in Whitehouse Hall on Thursday, March 18, she first thought it was a St. Patrick’s day joke.

How Illuminating — Summer renovations planned for library

Kelsey Lauer - March 18, 2010 [ News ]
How Illuminating — Summer renovations planned for library

This summer, renovations will take place in the Albion College Stockwell-Mudd Library to remove asbestos and improve the lighting. Photo by Chris Amos.

SOARing Spirits — Placement assessments removed from student orientation sessions

Kelsey Lauer - February 28, 2010 [ News ]
SOARing Spirits — Placement assessments removed from student orientation sessions

It is something that nearly every current student at Albion has faced — the math and writing placement assessments held at the annual Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) sessions.
“(The assessments) are anxiety-producing for many students, because no matter what we tell them, they place much more weight on these assessments than they need to,” [...]

Under the Microscope – Biology department considers whether to add genetics course to major requirements

Kelsey Lauer - February 21, 2010 [ News ]

Future Albion biology majors may find themselves studying genetics to a greater extent than before, as the biology department considers whether to add a genetics course to make the topic available to more students.
“The molecular aspects (of biology) have added to what we can do and what we can learn, and it’s really become pretty [...]

(La)crossing their fingers – Albion women struggle to field a team

Kelsey Lauer - February 16, 2010 [ Lead ]
(La)crossing their fingers - Albion women struggle to field a team

The women’s lacrosse team currently has 14 players in its first year as a varsity sport, with 12 players on the field during a tournament.

Service fraternity event brings record number of potential recruits

Kelsey Lauer - February 7, 2010 [ News ]

The Albion chapter of Alpha Phi Omega—a national service fraternity—will soon be helping more people than ever as the annual recruitment event on Feb. 4 drew a record 15 people  for the upcoming pledge class. Currently, the fraternity’s membership stands at 35.
 “We’re a network for service opportunities,” said Sara Papple, Holly junior and vice president [...]

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CAMPUS SAFETY

According to Ken Snyder, Director of Campus Safety,

Campus Safety...

- works to provide and promote a safe living, learning, and working environment for all members and guests of the College community.

- is the primary (but not sole) office on campus that responds to violations of the community standards-practices, expectations, and regulations- of the Albion College community.

April 22 3:14 am

ASSIST ADPS:  A report that a student had parked his vehicle on the train tracks.  The car was removed.

April 18 4:45 pm

SUSPICIOUS SITUATION:  A student reported that she heard someone running in the Herrick Center and it was suppose to be empty.  Officers did a walkthrough and everything was alright.

April 17 3:11 pm

SUSPICIOUS PERSON:  A report of someone with a bucket outside Mitchell Towers.  Officers did a walkthrough and found no one around but a janitor was seen earlier washing windows.