Fall 1996

• September 20, 1996
  • News
    • CROP walk fights hunger: Hike to raise money for local food banks, global relief
  • Features
    • Albion tours Japan through Hiroshige's works
    • Travel Tales: Everyone should go off-campus for at least a semester
    • Exciting changes transform college radio station; WLBN moves broadcast booth to Kellogg Center, will feature live sportscasting
  • Opinions
    • Annual Pleiad statement
  • Sports
    • Cheerleading squad prepared for '96 season
       
• September 27, 1996
  • News
    • Clean Albion Water is Near; By 1998 a new facility may solve a long running problem
    • Albion College hosts Special Olympics; Over 100 athletes and as many volunteers participate in the training day
    • Admissions offers 'showcase building' for campus guests
  • Features
    • Travel Tales: year of opportunities and adventures in D.C. and Australia
    • Forces of Good and Evil struggle in 'Madwoman'
    • APALS sponsors diverse programs  
  • Opinions
    • As We See It: Lest we forget Time cannot erase past distortion
    • PARKS DEPARTMENT GIVES THANKS
  • Sports
    • An uphill battle; The Britons face their toughest foe
       
• October 4, 1996
  • News
    • Diversity award evolves; Changes make the award available to all
    • Tunnicliff continues down the campaign trail
    • Postal problems blamed on new address
    • Kellogg Center comes alive tonight
    • Health Center offers advice for fall illnesses 
    • Vegetarian options grow in Baldwin
  • Features
    • Travel Tales: A French experience; an internship amid unexpected strikes

    • Beethoven to bugs: new professors offer new ideas

    • Acclaimed author visits campus

    • Albion has a bit of SOUL

    • All-Night Party declared "a big success"

    • Renovation of new Bohm Theater will continue

  • Opinions
    • Who will tell the trustees?
    • Berres promotes campus recycling
  • Sports
    • Albion men's soccer makes a run at the MIAA championship; Conditioning is seen as the first step to league title
    • Women's soccer gains new coach and attitude
       
• October 18, 1996
  • News
    • Baldwin in need of structural repairs; Building in need immediate repair... estimate $350,000
    • Habitat for humanity helps Albion housing
    • Quilt display creates hope amidst grief ; Seventeen Albion students trek to Washington D.C. for last entire showing
    • How beneficial is the Usenet News?
    • Albion College launches voice mail
  • Features
    • Travel Tales: St. Petersburg produces an action-packed Russian experience
    • Examining the 'myth' of the double major: Are these ambitious students at an advantage?
    • White separatist explains his views on race
    • Strive for peace
    • Movie Reviews: In the theater, Independence Day
    • Destination: Chicago
    • Cooking Club teaches practical cooking
  • Opinions
    • As we see it: What the Senate Corner Doesn't Tell You
    • Coming Out Week declared a success
  • Sports
    • Hall of fame honors athletes this weekend; Albion College Athletic Hall of Fame will induct 13 new members during homecoming tomorrow
       
• November 1, 1996
  • News
    • More campus repairs; Administration building one of several projects

    • I-Week cultures awareness

    • Green Party unites; Now it's easy being green at Albion

    • Boswall discusses wildlife; Filmmaker offers views on ethics

  • Features
    • Campus Politics: Three Albion organizations express election opinions
    • Art exhibit combines nature and technology
    • Esteemed couple returns to choreograph dance; Albion students look forward to training with the best
  • Opinions
    • As we see it: Editorial staff prefers Dole, urges students to vote
    • Building community
    • Marshall resident promotes voting
  • Sports
    • Competitive relaxing: IM sports

    • The Britons aim for playoffs; Albion's football squad continues towards the postseason
       

• November 8, 1996
  • News
    • Votes count - do issues?; Students divided over the role of ideas in politics
    • 'House of Representatives' proposal causes concern
    • Burns Street Apartments fire
    • Is Albion handicap accessible?
  • Features
    • Travel tales... The Dominican Republic offers chaos and excitement
    • PFLAG shares views
    • Upper Room reaches students; College students unfold the Biblical story
    • Sci-fi group formed; Discussion group highlights women in fiction
    • Bohm's movies inexpensive
    • New classes developed
    • The 1996 Election: A blowout presidential campaign
  • Opinions
    • As we see it: The rising cost of education
    • Alumnus questions choice of inductee to Albion Athletic Hall of Fame
    • Phi Mu extends thanks to campus
  • Sports
    • The season ends for a different kind of football; Men's soccer finishes fifth in MIAA standings  
       
• November 15, 1996
  • News
    • Senate denounces ranking; Albion scores low in "America's Best Colleges;" senators say process is 'arbitrary,' selective, and often inaccurate
    • ResNet future determined by student interest
  • Features
    • A voicemail experiment; Convenient and simple system appears beneficial to campus
    • What have you done in the last six weeks?
    • The Coffee House offers more than just a "cuppa joe"
    • Classics come to life on the silver screen; Disney gears animation toward an adult audience and Romeo and Juliet find their way into the 20th century
  • Opinions
    • As we see it: The Safety Dance
    • CRs question characterization
    • Union Board President apologizes
  • Sports
    • $1.3 million improves athletic facilities
       
• November 22, 1996
  • News
    • Three students named Rhodes semifinalists; Baker, Carpenter, and McClintic advance in competition for scholarships to Oxford University
    • Two presidential finalists announced
    • Into the Streets stresses action; Long-term volunteerism, education priorities for event
    • Albion bids farewell to dear friend
  • Features
    • Travel Tales: From the urban jungle to the tropics
    • Viewpoint: "True West" is intense
    • Ford Escort beats the Neon and the Cavalier; Student test drives subcompacts of the Big Three and picks his overall winner for new car owners
  • Opinions
    • As We See It: And now, more Hits and Misses
    • Team member criticizes Pleiad's lack of volleyball coverage
    • Alpha Phi Omega promotes community clean-up
  • Sports
    •  Expectations run high for experienced men's basketball team
       
• December 6, 1996
  • News
    • Schmidt leaves Albion; Coach heads for Indiana U. with historic record
    • Wenzel fills academic computing vacancy
    • Library receives $1 million endowment; Gift to expand collection budget represents nearly half of campaign goal
    • Fears of assessment testing unfounded
  • Features
    • Let's Talk About Sex: one writer's opinion
    • An intern shares views on journalism
    • APO "does it for hours"
  • Opinions
    • As we see it... Search for answers
  • Sports
    • Swimming and diving team makes a splash at Albion