What is the Pleiad?
The Albion Pleiad, founded in 1883, is Albion College’s award-winning student news publication. As student journalists, we publish content three times each week related to […]
Articles by Lauren Ridenour
Opinion: Errors & cover-ups fail rape victims
Recently, the Tallahassee police force and Florida State University came under fire for not investigating a sexual assault case in due time. The accused is […]
Pleiad recognized at Leadership Dessert
Yesterday, on April 8, The Pleiad‘s editor-in-chief recognized four student journalists for contributions to the staff at the Sleight Leadership Dessert. The Albion College office of campus […]
Albion’s storm damages
On Wednesday, Sept. 11, a sudden storm moved through Albion, taking down trees which fell and sometimes broke surrounding power lines. Campus and the surrounding […]
Farmer’s market takes over Hannah
Early last Thursday morning, local market popped up on Hannah Street. Local and established farmers were selling their fresh produce, meats and plants alongside others selling […]
Seven things I didn’t know I needed for Albion
So every big-box store will try to sell you everything you could possibly need for going away to school—big butterfly chairs, Christmas lights, bed extenders, […]
An Interruption In Time—Senior art exhibition shows both personal developments and talent
Looking around the Bobbitt gallery, the senior art exhibition illustrates a wide ranging collection of work in both art medium and inspiration. This work, dating […]
Excited First-Year Looking Forward to Chinese Restaurant Coming Soon.
Driving into the city of Albion, first-year Calvin Cooper recalls seeing the advertisement for the new “Chinese Restaurant Coming” for the first time. “I just […]
Better House, Better Emphasis — Phi Mu house set to transform to new Umbrella House
The Phi Mu house has been empty since the sorority lost its charter during the 2009-2010 school year. New plans for the empty house have […]
Alpha Chi Roke—Alpha Chi Omega sisters promote a cause and a show
Alpha Chi Omega came back from break with a cause—the fight against domestic abuse. The sisters of Alpha Chi Omega presented their event, Alpha Chi […]
Brother For Sale — Sigma Nu’s contribute to unique philanthropy
The brothers of Sigma Nu hosted a “Brother For Sale” event Thursday March 1st as a lead-up fundraiser for April’s Charity Classic basketball game, Sigma […]
Opinion: Chris Brown and the Grammys — Why it’s still a big problem
Before this year’s Grammys aired, websites like Facebook and Twitter reported uneasiness with Chris Brown performing at the show. Most of the reasons seem to […]