Albion Pleiad

Before entering the dim warehouse, contractors in hazardous materials suits duct-taped their sleeves as an extra precaution. Breathing through respirators, they approached hundreds of metal canisters and organized the drums according to the reactivity and pH of their contents. Pickens Plating Inc., a family-owned zinc plating company, closed in March after Calhoun County foreclosed on [...]

Albion College showed gratitude to students, faculty and alumni who have served in the armed forces with a luncheon on Thursday Nov. 11. The luncheon gave the veterans an opportunity to share stories as well as pay tribute to an American flag sent from Iraq by an Albion alumnus. Jeff Carrier, Coast Guard veteran and [...]

On Nov. 10, President Randall issued the following response to students, faculty and staff in response to the LGBTQ (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Questioning) pride flag burning incident on Oct. 18. Statement to the Albion College Community from President Donna Randall I understand that a recent incident involving a Gay Pride Flag is upsetting for many members of our internal and external [...]

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 [...]

Albion College’s campus safety officials have notified three students involved in burning a gay pride flag on Oct. 18 that they will receive no punishment for burning the flag, said the students involved. Ken Snyder, director of campus safety, declined to comment on the situation. He cited the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as his [...]

In Albion College’s 2010-2011 theme year of sustainability, the college received a C+ in sustainability for 2011 in the College Sustainability Report Card, according to www.greenreportcard.com. The College Sustainability Report Card is an online independent organization that annually evaluates over 300 schools nationwide on their level of sustainability. Using 48 indicators within nine categories—including administration, [...]

Albion College’s fundraising efforts paid off in a 46.5 percent increase in overall fundraising for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Donations from alumni, faculty and staff increased by $2.7 million, bringing the fundraising total to $8.3 million. “We work really hard to increase alumni participation—there’s no gift that’s too small,” said Sue VanWassenhove, associate vice president [...]

When asked how Albion High School’s (AHS) standardized test scores slipped below state standards, Willie Lewis, director of achievement and accountability, knew exactly where to identify the root of the problem. “It all boils down to leadership,” Lewis said. At the beginning of the 2006-07 school year, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) started assessing [...]

When Sarah Russell, Glenview, Ill. senior, developed a cough this month, she originally attributed it to a cold. However, when her roommate Adrianna Thibault, New Baltimore senior, developed a respiratory reaction and congestion, both women noticed that they did not seem to be contagious. They believed that the cause of irritation was not due to [...]

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 [...]