JACK JONESSTAFF WRITER 2/9/2026 Alma College's 2026 Winter Arts program is soon kicking off, with a varied slate of performances and productions with which to look forward to. The season will open with the Chamber Orchestra concert on Feb.14 at 3 p.m. which is sure to be a wonderful beginning to the season as the... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Bi-Weekly Comic 1/26/2026
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Alma professor authors new textbook
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER LILLIE ROUTOWICZSTAFF WRITER 1/26/2026 In this day and age, it is becoming increasingly rare to search for a friend on social media and come back empty-handed. Whether it be Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, or a multitude of other social networking apps, social media has undoubtedly woven itself into the patterns and tasks of... Continue Reading →
