KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER AIDAN SHAPIROSTAFF WRITER 03/16/2026 On Jan. 25, a pipe burst in the lobby that connects the Carey and Bonbright residence halls. The pipe burst damaged the fire alarm panel, leaving students without a proper system. On Jan. 26, an email was sent to residents of both halls, promising replaced smoke detectors in every... Continue Reading →
ABIGAIL SHAUB PHOTOGRAPHER JAMIE DIEDRICH STAFF WRITER 03/16/2026 Recently, Alma College announced that courses would be worth a maximum of three credits. In my opinion, while this decision makes sense, I believe they went about the timing and implementation wrong. Alma College is a commonly-chosen transfer school, and many community colleges and other institutions use... Continue Reading →
ALLI WICHERTPHOTOGRAPHER ANDREW SECORDSTAFF WRITER 03/16/2026 Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Mexican drug cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG, after its Spanish name Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion), on Sunday, Feb. 22. After a firefight early Sunday morning in Tapalpa, Jalisco, “Mexico’s defense ministry announced [in the... Continue Reading →
JAMIE DIEDRICHPHOTOGRAPHER GRACE MAINSTAFF WRITER 03/16/2026 On Feb. 24, President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union Address, an annual event where the president addresses the nation, talking about what the government is doing well, has accomplished in the past year, and goals for the nation in the next year. The address lasted one hour and 45 minutes, longer than... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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