ALYSSA GALL STAFF WRITER Alma College has more to offer beyond the traditional academics and athletics. It offers a way for students to get in tune with their musical side. The Alma College Chorale is the younger choir in the Alma college choral program. This program consists of the Alma Choir and the Chorale, along […]
Month: February 2019
Technology advances campus life
SYDNEY BOSSIDIS STAFF WRITER Society is moving at a faster pace than before because of the advancing of technology, expectations and a shift in priorities. People are constantly in motion and performing activities and not taking the chance to slow down for a moment, especially students. Multi-tasking has become a common practice. When getting to […]
Valentine’s Day sparks differing views
EMILY COWLES STAFF WRITER Valentine’s Day is an internationally-recognized holiday that has been celebrated since its creation in the fifth century. Advancements to cultures over time have changed the origins of the holiday from a celebration of a Catholic Saint to the celebration of one’s love for another. As these changes occurred, the marketing toward […]
21 Savage silenced
ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER On February 3rd, a few hours before the Superbowl started, news broke out about the arrest of 21 Savage. Savage, whose legal name is She’yaa Bin AbrahamJoseph, had been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and slated to be deported. The situation was made even more shocking when an ICE spokesperson […]
Trump delivers State of The Union
SYDNEY BOSSIDIS STAFF WRITER On Tuesday Feb. 5, President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address to Congress in Washington D.C. The chambers were filled with both parties as well as invited guests for a discussion about current political issues. “The agenda I will lay out this evening is not a Republican agenda […]
ACUB brings comedian to campus
DYLAN COUR STAFF WRITER The Alma College Union Board (ACUB) this past week brought comedian Samuel Comroe to campus. Comroe was a finalist this past season on America’s Got Talent, and is now touring the country with his show. Students were excited to see Comroe perform at Alma after watching him compete all last season […]
Handshake bring career opportunities
ALYSSA GALL STAFF WRITER Alma College takes a new approach to helping students achieve their dream career at the touch of a button. Before the past two years, Alma College’s students had to find career opportunities through limited community and college connections. Students were exposed to many career opportunities, but could not help but miss […]
Outbreak season: fighting the flu
EMILY HENDERSON STAFF WRITER With flu season among us, many people dress warmer, wash their hands more frequently and may even make an appointment to receive a flu shot. Faculty members and students alike are not immune to these illnesses, and thus must be prepared to fight them. “ Vaccines have been incredibly important for […]