By Nathaniel Fryer Staff Writer Alma College is in the process of recruitment for fraternities and sororities. This week, all non-Greek females have the opportunity to attend desserts, spreads and teas if they wish to rush a sorority, and all non-Greek males can attend smokers. Throughout the previous semester, both fraternities and sororities have been […]
Month: January 2018
Classtime to increase by 10 minutes
By Rose Cyburt Staff Writer There will be some changes in classes starting next year. The college was last accredited in the school year of 2009-2010 by the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC). The next accreditation is scheduled for 2019-2020. The HLC evaluation verifies that institutions meet certain standards, such as being engaged in continuous improvement, […]
Job tips galore at campus career week
By Brittany Pierce Over the course of “Like a Boss: Alma College Career Week”, students had many opportunities to improve their skills related to all aspects of the interview and job process. Sponsored by the Center for Student Opportunity (CSO), campus hosted a dozen career related events, activities, speeches and workshops. Last Monday kicked […]
Hollywood’s activism falls short in the face of sexual assault
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 […]
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 […]