KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER ADITYA HIREMATHSTAFF WRITER 4/13/2026 After the conclusion of the 2026 March Madness Tournament, I think March Madness lives up to the hype. As March Madness continues to unfold across the country, fans are once again experiencing the excitement, unpredictability, and intensity that define the NCAA tournament. From buzzer-beaters to unexpected upsets, this year’s... Continue Reading →
Graduation: Memories made to last
JAMIE DIEDRICHPHOTOGRAPHERSTAFF WRITER 4/13/2026 The Class of 2026 is graduating from Alma College on Apr. 18, myself included. In my opinion, this is a bittersweet end to a long academic year. The campus held quite a few events leading up to graduation, most of which were optional, including a Senior Toast, a separate celebration and... Continue Reading →
Alma Baseball sees strong start to spring season
BRADY KRAUSEPHOTOGRAPHER KAITRISS DEGROFTSTAFF WRITER 3/30/2026 The Alma College baseball team is off to a strong start this season, building confidence in recent games. A late-game explosion lifted the Alma College baseball team to an 11-5 win over Ohio Northern University, securing a non-conference series victory. The Scots’ ninth-inning rally capped a strong showing as... Continue Reading →
The ALMANIAC reports: End of a Denny-sty
KATELYN THOMASPHOTOGRAPHERSTAFF WRITER 3/30/2026 After 43 years of being part of the Alma College family, Head Softball Coach Denny Griffin hasdecided to retire. “Our President Joe Odenwald has told me to retire and has given me a three-year salary buyoutwhich I can't turn down,” said Denny Griffin. The decision does not come easy for Griffin,... Continue Reading →
Student Survey 3/30/2026
What is motivating you through the last part of this semester? “This semester, my biggest motivator is that I am almost done with freshman year and that I need to finish the school year strong. I am also motivated by my Dean’s list selection from fall semester and know that if I put in the... Continue Reading →
Bi-weekly Horoscope 03/30/2026
NAYONIKAA SINGHALSTAFF WRITER Aries: This week brings a strong inner shift, pushing you toward spiritual growth and self-awareness. Trust your intuition and let your imagination guide you. You’re stepping into a new, more inspired version of yourself. Taurus: You may feel more connected to your inner world and emotions right now. It’s a good time to reflect and deepen your spiritual side.... Continue Reading →
Bi-Weekly Comic 3/30/2026
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Hamilton Commons: Weekend hours leave athletes hungry
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER AIDAN SHAPIROSTAFF WRITER 3/30/2026 Being a student-athlete is something I have always enjoyed about being at a small school. I love that I can do other things like write for the paper and work in the admissions office. One thing that irks me quite a bit, though, is that I cannot always eat dinner at Hamilton... Continue Reading →
