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Slang in Albion

Sandra Turay - 11:28pm April 22, 2010 [ Community ]
Slang in Albion

Think you know what it means to stretch? Not in Albion! Check out this insider video on slang used in Albion. (It could save you from an embarrassing moment downtown!)

All that jazz-Java n Jazz hits the right notes

Sandra Turay - 8:58pm December 1, 2009 [ Community ]
All that jazz-Java n Jazz hits the right notes

Java n jazz serves up fresh coffee and specialty drinks in downtown Albion.

Photo courtesy of Sandy Turay

Trick or treat-Dow Center holds Community Day

Kyle Gillis - 9:48pm November 3, 2009 [ Community ]
Trick or treat-Dow Center holds Community Day

Local children trick or treat in the Dow Center as student organizations pass out candy.

Photo courtesy of Marie Ames

Boo to the books-demonologists visit Albion District Library

Sandra Turay - 8:08pm October 29, 2009 [ Community ]
Boo to the books-demonologists visit Albion District Library

Who you gonna call? Paranormal investigators speak at Albion District Library.

Photo illustration by Kyle Francis

Q & A with Hattie Lafayette

MacKenzie Burger - 4:44pm April 17, 2009 [ Community ]

On March 28, Hattie Lafayette, Albion resident, celebrated her 112 birthday. Lafayette, born in 1897, is a supercentenarian, or someone who has lived past age 110. She is also verified as the 27th oldest person alive.

Davan’s Bar to host male dancers for second time

MacKenzie Burger - 12:14pm April 10, 2009 [ Community ]

On April 17, Davan’s Restaurant is hosting a ladies’ night event in which male dancers, sponsored by Pure Romance, will perform from 10:30 p.m. until midnight.

A smart gamble

Kyle Francis - 12:12pm April 10, 2009 [ Community ]

With the Michigan economy and unemployment rate on a downward spiral, the news of any business opening is good news, especially when that business is expected to make a significant impact on the job market.

So long, smart city?

Kyle Francis - 2:42pm April 3, 2009 [ Community ]

The sign standing on all major roadways into Albion declaring “A Smart Community” will soon be removed due to the community’s failure to meet the requirements of holding the title.

The cost of staying healthy

Alex Gyllstrom - 2:09pm March 27, 2009 [ Community ]
The cost of staying healthy

Melinda Withrow is an Albion College employee and single mother of three. She remembers suffering from pneumonia for three weeks knowing that she could not afford prescriptions because she had to feed her family. It was either one or the other.

A lifelong pursuit to learn

MacKenzie Burger - 2:48pm February 27, 2009 [ Community ]

While the majority of Albion College students are in their early 20s, in some classes in the city of Albion, the average age of a student is closer to 55.

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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.