WADE FULLERTON STAFF WRITER In the age of new media – a greater connected world – social platforms resurface unpleasant past events of popular officials in an ever-expanding, modern society. The well maintained image of public officials and well known people has become the focus in a time of instant public response. A negative public... Continue Reading →
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER On Wednesday the 6th, just before the opening tip-off of the men’s basketball game, the members of Alma’s student athlete advisory committee received the Teamworks award. This award comes from a partnership between Helper Helper and the NCAA, and is quite the honor to receive. “The Teamworks challenge is a group... Continue Reading →
JAKE HOLT STAFF WRITER The country of Sierra Leone isn’t known that well by people in the United States. Located on the westside of Africa, it is bordered by Liberia, Guinea, and the Atlantic Ocean. Sierra Leone is a land of mangrove (tropical plant) swamps, wooded hill country, upland plateau and mountains in the east.... Continue Reading →
BAILEY LANGBO STAFF WRITER Students of Alma College will have the opportunity to travel to Caberfae Peaks on Friday, Feb. 15, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Caberfae Peaks is a prominent golf and ski resort located in Cadillac, Michigan. The ski trip is sponsored by Adventure Rec, an organization started in the Bruske basement... Continue Reading →
ATULYA DORA-LASKEY STAFF WRITER Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, is introducing a new power to our American system of checks and balances: the “Billionaire Veto.” It’s unlikely that you’ll ever see a Schoolhouse Rock video about this. The Billionaire Veto is a power that only exists informally, with the sole qualification required for... Continue Reading →
JAKE HOLT STAFF WRITER India is a country known most for its Taj Mahal, unique spices, and its religion. Although many travelers are turned off from India due to its pollution and impoverished citizens, India still has a lot to offer to anyone looking to experience different food, culture, and lifestyle. The government of India... Continue Reading →
EMILY COWLES STAFF WRITER This past weekend the Alma College Dance Company (ACDC) put on their student choreographed show. The show consisted of three performances, one Friday night and two on Saturday. This dance show even included previews to some of the senior dance majors’ final shows that will be performed this April. The ACDC... Continue Reading →
HANK WICKLEY SPORTS WRITER Last week Alma College shut down classes for two days, an occurrence that happens so rarely that the campus community barely knew how to react. Each athletic team on campus was affected differently by the winter storm, and some had to make drastic changes to their schedules. Men’s basketball had to... Continue Reading →
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