By Brittany Pierce Copy Editor Alma College recently purchased a historic building downtown that eventually will be used for student housing, retail and meeting space and much more. The 55,000-square foot Wright Opera House, located at the corner of State and Superior streets, was originally built by lumber baron Ammi Wright, according to a college […]
Day: January 15, 2018
Trump’s communication explains time in office
By Caden Wilson News Editor Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, American presidents have capitalized on technological innovations to communicate with their citizens and promote their systems of belief. Roosevelt’s Fireside Chats of the 1930s and 1940s nursed the nation through the Great Depression and most of World War Two. John F. Kennedy’s appeal on […]
Daniel’s, Cahill’s top 25 albums of 2017
By Paige Daniel and Zac Cahill Thoughts Editor and Copy Editor Zac and I joined forces for a special installment in the opinion section to share each of our top 25 albums of 2017. I know I said I hate lists, but this seemed like a necessary evil — there were too many great albums […]
Scots work hard over winter break
By Joelle Fisher Staff Writer Christmas break is filled with family, friends, holiday traditions and for many of our winter athletes on campus, a series of competitive games. Four winter sports teams spent their holiday breaks traveling near and far to compete against various teams throughout the country. The men’s basketball program played a series […]
Football hires grad as head coach
By John Durga Staff Writer Jason Couch, an Alma College graduate who previously led the football program at Romeo High School since 2003, is the new Scot head Coach. “It is my honor to return to Alma College as the head football coach.” said Couch. Couch played for the Scots from 1993-1996. As and offesive […]
Freezing temperatures causes Dow lab mess
By Rose Cyburt Staff Writer Back in December, temperatures dropped to the negatives. On Dec. 14, during the faculty Christmas party, a pipe in Dow froze and burst, flooding two chemical research labs. “This is the second time in three years that the same sprinkler burst,” said Melissa Strait, professor of chemistry. When she walked […]
New year encourages self-reflection
By Cassie Florian Staff Writer With one year concluded and another beginning, Alma College students share their new year resolutions, how they’ve been sticking to them and if they are worth even making in the first place. When asked if he had made any new year resolutions, Seth Davis (’17) said, “Yes, [to read] 20 […]