Valentine’s Day: Is it overrated?

JAMIE DIEDRICHSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 Valentine’s Day is overrated. While the holiday is meant to center around love and purposeful connections, it presently represents a day of material possessions, gifts, and, for a lot of people, loneliness.  Not every person wants to be bombarded by the back corner of Target starting in December with the copious... Continue Reading →

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How Alma College Is Handling the Cold Weather

ADITYA HIREMATHPHOTOGRAPHERSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 As winter weather continues to affect campus life, Alma College students are experiencing firsthand how extreme cold, snow and ice affect their daily routines. One of the most significant factors influencing how Alma College handles winter weather is the age of its campus. Many of the buildings were constructed decades ago,... Continue Reading →

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Pipes burst amidst freezing temperatures

KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 2/9/2026 Recently, pipes around Alma’s campus have been bursting, leaving problems in their wake.  Bruske Hall, one of the freshmen dorm halls, had a pipe burst, temporarily setting off the fire alarms. This has since been fixed; however, the sprinkler system currently does not work in response, causing concern in... Continue Reading →

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Williams and St. John earn national accolades

LOGAN WENZPHOTOGRAPHER KAITRISS DEGROFTSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 Alma College’s 2025 football season was one to remember, largely due to the multiple numerous national accolades earned by two senior individual players. Senior running back Eddie Williams (’26) capped an outstanding senior season for Alma College, setting a single-season program record with 1,485 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns. Williams... Continue Reading →

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Bi-Weekly Horoscopes 1/26/2026

NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19)  January brings renewed confidence and quiet momentum across many areas of life. Career matters move forward steadily as hidden truths surface around you. Trust your instincts even when answers feel incomplete.  Taurus (Apr 20–May 20)  This month encourages you to step outside familiar patterns and expectations. Personal and professional risks awaken something... Continue Reading →

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Student Survey 1/26/2026

What are your New Year's resolutions? “My New Year's resolution was to create a more organized schedule and follow it for my winter semester here at Alma College.” – Michael Fox (‘27) “My New Year’s resolutions were to read ten new books, eat cleaner, and run every day.” – Ryan Dahl (‘28) “One of my... Continue Reading →

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Stories to remember: Best stories of 2025

TOBY REEVESGRAPHIC DESIGNER KATELYN THOMASLAYOUT EDITOR 1/26/2026 As we step into the new year, it is important we reflect on the triumphs of last year. From small campus changes to national recognition, Alma College has seized every opportunity. This fall, Alma welcomed 323 first-year students. This is a 13 percent increase from last year. 43... Continue Reading →

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