EMILY COWLES STAFF WRITER Alma’s 2018 Homecoming Court, announced in the week prior to Homecoming, rode through the parade and onto Bahlke Field where the King, Christopher Nolan (‘19), and Queen, Najelle Gilmore (‘19), were announced. This year’s court consisted of 10 nominees, five each for King and Queen: Ben Elliot (’19), Eric Ferrara (’19),... Continue Reading →
SAM NELSON POLITICS I am exhausted. We are exhausted. Our education is costly. Our labor feels undervalued. We are taunted by the complaints and threats of a generation that took advantage of every opportunity available to white America in the post-World War II way of life, all while we must live in a society they... Continue Reading →
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER Alma’s Homecoming celebration featured performances by musicians, vocalists and artists. The weekend boasted events that spotlighted many of Alma’s performance groups, including the Kiltie Marching Band, Percussion Ensemble, the Pipe Band and the Kiltie Highland Dancers. Alma’s nationally renowned Percussion Ensemble and the Pipe Band kicked of Homecoming performances on Friday, Sept.... Continue Reading →
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER This past July, Brad Smith was promoted to Head Athletic Trainer. With this position, Smith is now responsible for overseeing all activities in the athletic training room. After working at Alma for a year as an assistant athletic trainer, Smith was excited for the opportunity to take over. “Being named as... Continue Reading →
CHAPIN KARTSOUNES WEB EDITOR You may have heard the thunderous applauses every once in a while during meal times. The clapping and cheering occurs whenever someone drops a piece of dishware, loudly in the middle of Hamilton Commons. Once it hits the ground, people sitting in Saga might begin clapping, cheering and sometimes they might... Continue Reading →
KAYDEE HALL BUSINESS MANAGER Puppy love can be comforting to many when they are far from home, and college students know that better than anyone. On a college campus, though, it can become difficult to find an outlet for this need for some dog affection. Luckily, downtown Alma has a number of stores with friendly... Continue Reading →
JORDAN GINDER STAFF WRITER Student Congress has recently made budget decisions, and some students have strong opinions about them. Almost all student organizations have had their budget cut by 15%. Student Congress Executive Council and Representatives spoke out in response to this. “Budget decisions are complicated in student congress. We want it to reflect how... Continue Reading →
MADDIE LEUBKE CAMPUS EDITOR The Alma College Choir typically sings a wide range of music from different cultures every year—including classical, Middle Eastern, contemporary and gospel music. Music is a great way to appreciate all of the world’s different backgrounds in an acceptable way. However, there is a fine line to be crossed when performing... Continue Reading →
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