AUTHOR: Audrey Hester 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 some... Continue Reading →
February: Kindness Month or BHM?\
AUTHOR: Jamie Diedrich The Wilcox Health Center Team sent an email out to students stating that Alma College would be participating in Kindness Month. This is a real, nationally recognised holiday that occurs during February. February is also Black History Month, and in my opinion, no, Kindness Month does not overshadow Black History Month, and... Continue Reading →
Milan Magic: Two Cities and 27 medals
AUTHOR: Katelyn Thomas The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina concluded on Feb. 22. The US followed Norway in medal count ending with 27 metals, including nine golds. Norway has led medal count for now three consecutive Winter Olympics games, taking home 37 medals this year. On Feb. 8, Breezy Johnson collected the first US... Continue Reading →
Introducing 3-Credits at Alma
WRITER: Nayonikaa Singhaal Alma College will transition from its long-standing four-credit course model to a three-credit system beginning in Fall ’26, marking one of the most significant academic changes on campus in decades. This was announced by Provost Burke and this shift aligns Alma with the majority of colleges in Michigan and across the country. ... Continue Reading →
Swim & Dive finish successful season
KYLE SCHECKPHOTOGRAPHER KAITRISS DEGROFTSTAFF WRITER 2/23/2026 The Alma College Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive teams have had an outstanding season and competed at their best at the 2026 MIAA Swimming and Diving Championships. Both teams delivered strong performances against conference rivals. The Alma men finished in fourth place with 364.5 points in the team... Continue Reading →
Bi-Weekly Horoscopes 2/23/2026
NAYONIKAA SINGHAALSTAFF WRITER Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19) Eclipse season stirs friendships and calls for mindful communication to minimize conflict. You’ll find comfort and grounding at home while Pisces season brings renewed hope. Saturn in your sign encourages focus on goals without over-extending yourself. Taurus (Apr 20–May 20) A solar eclipse highlights your leadership and diplomacy skills; avoid drama. Reflection and optimism emerge as Saturn moves... Continue Reading →
Student Survey 2/23/2026
What are your plans for Spring Break? “My plans for spring break are to hang out with my family and enjoy time at home! I will also be prepping for Little Women, so I will be looking over my blocking to make sure I am confident in what I’m supposed to be doing!" –Mackenzie Bennetts... Continue Reading →
First annual Teacher Education Induction
ALLI WICHERTPHOTOGRAPHER LEXIE THAYERLAYOUT EDITOR 2/23/2026 On the night of January 26th, the Alma College education program hosted the first-ever celebration for the newest generation of Teacher Education Program (TEP) students and the current Alma College student teachers. This ceremony hosted 78 students, with 42 of the students being inducted into the general teacher education... Continue Reading →
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