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Educating Students on Voting: Where to Get Information Before Nov. 3
The Albion Pleid
This year, Michigan’s general election is on Nov. 3. Voters will be able to cast their votes for a new Michigan governor, U.S. Senate representative and other state government officials. The elected officials will hold office for the next two to six years, depending on their role. Director of Student Engagement and Activities Kevin Intihar said the voting pr
A Look Through the Archives: How Albion College Preserves its History
The Albion Pleid
From Native American arrowheads to the old bell, Albion College displays its history in various spots on campus where students can see it. Director of the Library and Head of Library Systems and Technology and alumna ‘01 Jill Marie Mason said she thinks people will always be “fascinated” by history and “how people lived in the past.” “We need to be informed
Review: “Digger” is For the Arts, Not the Charts
The Albion Pleid
Content Warning: This article contains spoilers for the movie “Digger” (2026) Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu's 2026 dark comedy “Digger” is set to be one of the biggest box office flops “of all time” according to Variety. But its financial failure is far from a reflection of the movie itself. My hopes were high going into “Digger.” I was already a fan of Iñárri
In the Absence of Aunt Flow, the OIW Steps In
The Albion Pleid
With Aunt Flow menstrual product dispensers being removed throughout campus, there’s been a lack of products available for students. The Office of Integrated Wellness (OIW) has stepped in to provide some help in their absence. The office has set up small bags with free period products for people to take. As another option, the OIW is offering small spare bag
Phone Line Outages Prompt an “Expedited” Transition For the College
The Albion Pleid
Campus Safety phone lines were down the nights of Oct. 5, 6 and 7, according to emails and text messages sent to students by Albion College Alert. A temporary phone number to contact was included in these emails and phone lines were restored by midmorning the following day. Associate Dean for Community Standards and Safety Joey Koehn was an active part in th
The Big Albion Plan Aims to ‘Revitalize’ Downtown With Apartments, Storefronts
The Albion Pleid
The ‘Big Albion Plan’ is underway, with renovations to a strip of nine buildings next to the Bohm Theatre currently taking place. The project will result in 21 new apartments and six new storefronts. Peggy Sindt, alumna ‘73 and member of the Albion Reinvestment Corporation (ARC), said the project costs “a little over $11 million,” with $5 million coming from
Sally Webster: A Mom, a Nurse; a Volunteer for Albion College
The Albion Pleid
With 21 years of marriage and counting, Sally Webster and Albion College president Wayne Webster work together to help student life in a variety of ways. And while president Webster’s face is posted all over the college’s various social media platforms, the question remains: who is Sally Webster? Before Albion Sally Webster is originally from Nebraska and wa
Upcoming Tuition Changes at Albion: What Students Should Expect
The Albion Pleid
Albion’s yearly tuition will change to $38,000 beginning in the 2027-28 academic year. This means students will be paying a tuition price of $19,000 each semester, not including housing and meal plans. Currently, yearly tuition is $60,260, not including housing and food. Vice President of Marketing and Communications Melissa Anderson said the changes were ma
Opinion: Seeing My Family at College Did Wonders for My Mental Health
The Albion Pleid
The middle of fall semester is a stressful time for college students, myself included. Homework has been piling up, and combined with work outside of school and a few things going on in my personal life, it’s led to a bit of burnout. But right before Homecoming this year, my parents texted me asking if they could come out and see me. And I couldn’t have aske
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