By Sam Anteau Staff Writer As most are starkly aware, Hollywood has been undergoing a purge recently; beginning with numerous women accusing Harvey Weinstein of sexual abuse, dozens of others have come forward to talk about their own experiences with sexual assault in Hollywood. This opened up a dialogue surrounding this subject in the entertainment […]
Day: January 23, 2018
A look at 2018’s top pop releases
By Paige Daniel Thoughts Editor Pop music is at a bit of a crossroads right now – it seems like anything has the potential to be a hit, while the pre-eminent pop stars of our youth crash and burn (sorry, Katy Perry). The charts are unpredictable as well, with hits coming out of left-field like Cardi B’s […]
Spring sports start season training
By John Durga Staff Writer Spring is just around the corner and athletes that compete in spring athletics are ramping up and getting ready. Alma College has baseball, lacrosse, tennis, track and softball teams competing in the spring. With over 100 athletes preparing strategies, what is important to each individual varies. The college recently added […]
Women’s soccer hires assistant as head coach
By Hank Wickley Staff Writer The new women’s soccer coach is a familiar face. Meghan Gorsuch was named to the top job Jan. 17. She previously was an assistant for the program for the past five seasons. She is the eighth head coach in the history of the college. “Meghan has been a part of this program […]
Scots athletics hosts campus-wide formal dance
By Joelle Fisher Staff Writer The Student Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC) will host an all-student formal dance on Feb 3. Not only is this an event for all students on campus to enjoy, but it is also a charity event in which all proceeds will be donated to the Amazing Grace Foundation. SAACs across the […]
Social activist comes to campus
By Sasha Dudock Staff Writer On Jan. 17, Campus welcomed the daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, guest speaker Nontombi Naomi Tutu, in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. week. Tutu’s father was a world-famous social rights activist in South Africa during the time of apartheid—a time in South Africa when policies of segregation were heavily enforced. Having […]
Tau Kappa Epsilon volunteers at blood drive
By Rose Cyburt Staff Writer Every year, Tau Kappa Epsilon contacts the Red Cross and hosts a blood drive for campus. The incentive for donating was the chance to win a gift card. “We would just like to say thank you to everyone on campus and in the community that came to donate,” said Evyn Bryant (’19). Unfortunately, donation […]
Sodexo brings new changes to campus dining
By Brittany Pierce Copy Editor The start of the new year has brought many new changes to campus dining options at Alma College. Some are modifications while others are completely new additions. “For Joe’s, we’re looking at changing some of the options for the meal advantage. So, that will probably start taking place and we’ll […]