Albion Pleiad

Jake Koon (more formally known as Jake Kuehn, Ann Arbor senior) started his musical career in middle school as a hobby with a group of friends. His hobby soon evolved into an album entitled Leo: Lion in the Sky (released Oct. 12) and a number 20 ranking on Detroit’s list of up and coming artist. [...]

It is tough to get into medical school. Half who apply are accepted, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Albion students may have a better chance if Albion becomes part of Michigan State University’s Early Assurance Program. The Early Assurance Program (EAP) was created in 2009. The program sets aside several spots for [...]

Along with “Jersey Boys” and “Westside Story,” theatergoers in New York City had the opportunity to see the premiere of “Can’t You See?,” a play by Jason Sebacher, ’08 alumnus. It was shown as part of the Harvest One-Act Play Festival on Nov. 12. Sebacher took time after the opening weekend to discuss his experiences [...]

Although the men’s basketball team having  begun play with a 66-57 win on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at Ohio Wesleyan, the team still has over a month until MIAA play begins on Jan. 5 at Olivet. The Britons finished fourth in the conference last season with a record of 8-6. The Britons were picked to finish fifth in [...]

Football Overall Record: 5-4      Conference Record: 4-1    Conference Rank: 2 The football team sat on a bye this week after their 38-21 win over Adrian College on Oct. 30. Albion swept the MIAA in every category for player of the week.  Clinton Orr, Buchanan sophomore, received offensive player of the week after gaining a season [...]

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 [...]

  Erik Bledsoe, a Christian rock musician from Nashville, Tenn. was at Albion on Wednesday, Nov. 3. In between speaking and interacting with students in classes, and his performance that night, Erik took the time to sit down with the Pleiad and share some of his own experience as a musician. When did you know [...]

I hate Taylor Swift. “Hate” may be a strong word, but in this context, it is appropriate.  Screaming teen girls across the country and the globe were probably hyperventilating as they waited in line to get their paws on her new album a few weeks ago.  My question is simply, “Why?” The main reason people [...]