KAITRISS DEGROFTSTAFF WRITER 3/16/2026 The Alma College Indoor Track and Field teams wrapped up their season with the MIAA championships at Trine University on Feb. 27 and 28. The women’s 4th-place team finish at the indoor championship is the best since the MIAA recognized indoor track and field as a sport in 2016, and the... Continue Reading →
Bi-Weekly Horoscopes 3/16/2026
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19) This week helps you see clearly which friends really support you and which don’t. You’ll also feel more at home with the people and places that make you feel safe. A later transit will push you to question old limits you’ve set for yourself. Taurus (Apr 20–May 20) Your quiet influence is strong now, and people notice... Continue Reading →
Student Survey 3/16/2026
Should we have homework over Spring Break? “I think having assignments over spring break is defying the main purpose of the break itself; Students should take the time to rest and focus on their mental wellbeing so that they could be more productive and motivated for the rest of the semester.” – Wassim Guerfali (‘27)... Continue Reading →
MUN success at St. Louis conference
NAYONIKKA SINGHAALPHOTOGRAPHERSTAFF WRITER 3/16/2026 Earlier in February, Alma College’s Model United Nations team returned from the Midwest Model United Nations Conference in St. Louis with another victory, continuing one of the longest winning streaks in collegiate Model UN competitions. This year’s win marks the 33rd time Alma has taken first place at the conference in its 34 years of participation. ... Continue Reading →
Bi-Weekly Comic 3/16/2026
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From Florida to Virginia: Scots serve communities
LEXIE THAYERPHOTOGRAPHERLAYOUT EDITOR 3/16/2026 During Alma’s Spring Break, 19 students made a direct impact on communities in Sarasota County, Florida and Natural Bridge, Virginia, through volunteer work. In Sarasota, students collaborated with the non-profit United Way to assist in the rebuilding and rehabilitation of a house affected by Hurricane Milton. The daily tasks included removing... Continue Reading →
Deacon Scholarship: Affordable travel
AUDREY HESTERCOPY EDITOR 2/23/2026 Travel, both out-of-state and abroad, has always been an important part of Alma College’s education. Students are required to take two Spring Term courses, some of which offer opportunities to go to other countries, and Alternative Breaks take students off campus to do good work in other communities. Alma already offers... Continue Reading →
R.I.S.E. Advocacy donation drive
LEXIE THAYERPHOTOGRAPHER ANDREW SECORDSTAFF WRITER 2/23/2026 Two of the campus sororities, Kappa Iota (KI) and Alpha Gamma Delta (AGD), are holding a donation drive in support of R.I.S.E. Advocacy, Inc. between Feb. 8 and Feb. 28. The donation drive is looking for sanitary products, toiletries and nonperishable food items. This drive is open to all... Continue Reading →
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