Staff Recs: The Poetry That Speaks to Our Souls

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Staff Recs: The Poetry That Speaks to Our Souls

April 10, 2026 Pleiad Staff 0

Across every section of the Pleiad, our staff works to recognize the various forms of expression that shape how we understand the world around us. […]

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Review: Do These Sustainable Period Products Actually Work?

April 8, 2026 Bonnie Lord 1

500 to 800 years. That’s how long, according to a 2022 paper, it takes for one disposable menstrual pad to decompose in the environment. In […]

A young woman wearing a white and gray tube top and sweatpants sits behind a wooden desk, smiling as she looks over at a computer monitor displaying the words “The Albion Pleiad” and “Play it Cool.” She is holding a phone to her ear and a pencil to her chin, and there are several notebook papers on the desk with writing in large black letters reading, “Bruh, is love real?” “Help” and a pink heart.

Plebian: Submissions for “Calling on Cupid” Are Now Open!

April 1, 2026 Kyla Lawrence 0

(Part of The Plebian: April Fool’s Edition) Today, the Pleiad is excited to announce its latest column: Calling on Cupid. Beginning today, this column will […]

In the foreground of a black and white photo sit four women. The two in the center are playing chess, the one to the right of them is holding binoculars and the one to their left is sitting with a piece of paper in her hands. Behind them are nine other women; the ones in the center are sitting in a row, with the woman in the center playing guitar. The woman to the far left of her is holding some paper, and to the far right, a woman is getting her hair done up with a flower crown whilst reading a piece of paper. All the women are wearing Victorian-era hairstyles and clothing.

Opinion: I’m Tired of Hearing ‘How Far We’ve Come’ Since the Victorian Era

March 27, 2026 Sophia Davenport 0

When I think of the Victorian era, it’s apparent how much women’s rights and agency have improved since then. Yet, when I dig a little […]

Opinion: The Power of Complaining

March 25, 2026 Sophia Valchine 0

All it took was one conversation with General Manager of Metz Culinary Management Jeff Davis before spring break, and when I came back, I saw […]

A young woman with glasses and a gold nose ring looks over the edge of a table, looking to the left with a skeptical expression. On either side of her face, several books are set up, the spines facing the camera. A few titles are visible, including “Dead Poets Society,” “Wuthering Heights,” “Frankenstein,” “The Goldfinch” and “The Virgin Suicides.”

Opinion: Book-to-Movie Adaptations Are a Drab Cash Grab, But They Don’t Have to Be

March 20, 2026 Kyla Lawrence 0

As a well-established reader, I’ve come to have quite the opinion on book-to-movie adaptations. I think that you can either love them or hate them […]

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Opinion: A Thank You to Albion College’s Custodians

March 20, 2026 Kristal Tiburcio 0

I want to thank Albion’s custodians for their work, patience and dedication to keeping our campus clean. Thank you for making Albion more comfortable to […]

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Staff Recs: Our Favorite Women-Made Media

March 18, 2026 Pleiad Staff 0

Across every section of the Pleiad, our staff works to recognize the influence of women in their fields, our campus environment and the media we […]

In the foreground of the photo, a worn pair of soccer cleats are untied and positioned next to a soccer ball. These items are set on a green field with a purple and yellow scoreboard in the background, turned off, with the text ‘Alumni Field.’

Opinion: Lack of Research, Resources Fails to Protect Female Athletes from ACL Injuries

March 18, 2026 Bella Fabrizio 0

It usually happens like this: Someone jumps or makes a sudden move towards the ball. When they land and plant their feet, I hear a […]

A person with brown hair, glasses and a brown sweater kneels next to a brown dresser with a small TV. The TV shows a character from “Bridgerton” with her hair pinned up and a pink dress with a square neckline and puffy sleeves.

Review: Bridgerton Season Four Was a Perfect Match, Just Not in My Heart

March 16, 2026 Sophia Valchine 0

Content Warning: Spoilers for “Bridgerton” ahead. A show like “Bridgerton” (2020-2026) isn’t usually my cup of tea. In all honesty, you’d more likely find me […]

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Opinion: A Guide to Womanhood (Rules Included, Instructions Not)

March 6, 2026 Killian Altayeb 1

Becoming a woman, or realizing you already are one, is not an achievement unlocked so much as a pop-up notification you can never fully close. […]

Three people smile at the camera. In the back, a man in glasses stands wearing a gray tuxedo and tie. In front of him, a woman with dark hair in an updo stands and is wearing a white blouse, black leather jacket and dangling silver earrings. Seated in front of her is a woman with short brunette hair.

Opinion: Remembering Yesterday’s News’ Debbie Myers, the Friend Who Introduced Me to Albion

March 4, 2026 Heidi Faramelli 2

A kind smile. An excited look of recognition. A vinyl record collection set aside from an estate sale for me to look through. These were […]