Brit Bits
How did the Britons fair the week of Feb. 27 through March 6?
Month: February 2009
The Elite Eight
The biggest story of the Bejing Olympics was Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals. Albion’s swimming teams adopted the magic number by breaking eight school records at the MIAA finals over the weekend. For the Britons, men’s swimming finished fifth while the Lady Brits took sixth place.
MIAA Tournament plays hot cross Bunns
Growing up David Bunn, Lansing senior, used to play basketball in the driveway with his younger brother, Peter Bunn.
Briton corner
Basketball senior reflects on season.
Spring sports preview
A look at how the Britons are stacking up for their spring sports.
A lifelong pursuit to learn
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.
What a GEM
While the grounds department keeps the Quad lawn green every spring, the department started keeping itself green as well.
News Recap
State
Snuffed out?
On Monday, Feb. 23, Governor Jennifer Granholm called for doubling the state tax on snuff, cigars and loose tobacco. The tax increase is expected to help balance next year’s state budget.
Land of the free, home of the Brits
Come next fall, the college hopes that more veterans will be populating Albion’s campus, thanks to a recently launched initiative.
Incoming student shortages
The number of enrollment deposits—the deposit that ensures a student’s attendance next fall- that Albion has received is down 10 percent from this time last year, from 101 to 91, according to Kevin Kropf, director of admission. Applications as a whole fell 13 percent.
February Madness: Brits have home court going into tourney
For the men’s basketball team having confidence in their ability to play and to execute a victory has been a big factor in their success […]
Words from the Community
Just in time for the Oscars on Feb. 22: what was your favorite movie of 2008?