HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER On January 11th the Track and Field team took first place at the Jack Skoog Open. On top of that, two athletes were named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association athletes of the week. At the event, there were many top notch performances. For the women’s team, Lauren Kucharczyk (‘19) won the women’s […]
Day: January 21, 2019
Cyntoia Brown freed from imprisonment
WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER Cyntoia Brown – imprisoned for over a decade – has been granted clemency by Tennessee Governor, Bill Haslam. Brown’s sentence has sparked controversy by the public in the last few weeks of her appeal process and continues to headline social media. At the age of sixteen, Brown was forced into a […]
What to Expect: National Emergency Edition
ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER What do you picture when you hear “National Emergency?” Is it the imagery of chaos in the streets, a surveillance camera on every corner, and the National Guard marching down Superior St? The truth is, National Emergencies are relatively tame and forgettable for most people. However, this doesn’t mean they should […]
Students experience German culture
JAKE HOLT STAFF WRITER “S” Courses that take place during the spring term are great for traveling and cultural immersion. One such class is REL 180/380M taught by Prof. Richter who is a native of Germany. This class will be traveling to Germany to study the reformation including where Martin Luther lived and was active. […]
Career week returns to campus
MADDIE LEUBKE STAFF WRITER Career Week for second semester is coming up in the end of January. Students are encouraged to attend these events in order to broaden career prospects and gain interview skills—among other things. “There is a wide variety of events. Mock interviewing with alumni, an opportunity to purchase business attire at JcPenney […]
Greek life begins winter recruitment
BAILEY LANGBO STAFF WRITER Winter recruitment season has started at Alma College. Students will have the opportunity to interact with students they may not get to know otherwise through rushing Greek Life, and in a few short weeks, fraternities and sororities around campus will be welcoming their newest members. Why go Greek? Greek students have […]
Coffee and consent with title IX
SYDNEY BOSSIDIS STAFF WRITER January is Stalking Awareness Month, so the Title IX office held “Coffee and Consent” on January 16 at Starbucks to offer students a chance to connect with their staff. Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator, Kevin Carmody, and Student Affairs Assistant, Kaydee Hall (’18), presented students with a chance to talk […]